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Business junior receives CREW Scholarship
University of Tulsa junior Tulsi Patel has been named one of 40 female college students selected to receive a CREW Network Foundation Grant for the 2024-25 academic year. This award includes $5,000 for tuition and books for undergraduates or $10,000 for graduate students, along with valuable network and career-building opportunities.
Tulsa's Williams Crossing bridge at Zink Lake set to open August 30
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa announced the finalization of the new Williams Crossing bridge at Zink Lake. Williams Crossing is set to open on Aug 30. Additionally, projects on the east and west banks are underway. Construction and renovations are underway to add parking spaces, renovate...
UTulsa alumna shares deep affection for science, education
Carrie Hall has a deep love for Tulsa. From her days attending The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) to encouraging UTulsa to apply for more grants, she believes in the university and the city. Hall graduated from UTulsa with bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry in 2006. She went on to...
Muscogee Nation Announces $100M Coweta Casino Hotel Project
TULSA, OK – Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises have announced a $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, OK. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Chief Larsen targets officer recruitment to boost police presence in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police Department's new Chief of Police, Dennis Larsen was sworn in on Tuesday, after the ceremony he shared his plans for the department's future as he steps into this new role. During the ceremony, both former police chief, Wendell Franklin, and Mayor G.T. Bynum...
Redo election scheduled for Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Public Schools
Welcome to the Friday, July 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Redo election scheduled for Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Public Schools. Eleven new measures certified for the ballot, 25 pending signature verification. Did you know that from 2016 to 2024, the 100...
Registration Is Open For 2024 Komen Race For The Cure
The 2024 Komen Race for the Cure is just about 2 months away registration is open for teams. Komen OK Executive Director Shari Holdman and Race Chair Monica Davis joined News On 6 at 9 to talk about this year's event and what participants need to know.
'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'
The "Twisters" movie is taking the country by storm and made millions at the box office on its opening weekend. The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.
Tulsa Head Coach Kevin Wilson Faces Quarterback Decision Ahead Of Season
There was a lot of quarterback talk at AAC Media Days this week in Arlington. At some point in fall camp, Tulsa head coach Kevin Wilson will have to decide on a starting QB. The good news is that Wilson has three options, and they all saw the field in 2023.
Oklahoman’s have a chance to cheer on U.S. Paralympic team as they play Saturday
EDMOND, Okla. — Oklahomans have an opportunity to cheer on the U.S. Sitting Volleyball team on Saturday for a scrimmage at the University of Central Oklahoma before they head to compete in Paris. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. It’s game time for the team...
Oklahoma movie 'Twisters' storms past $100M box-office milestone, 4DX weekend record
The made-in-Oklahoma action movie "Twisters" has already passed a major box-office milestone less than a week after it was officially unleashed in theaters. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister," which also filmed in the Sooner State, has already surged past the $100 million mark at the North American box office....
Oklahoma Sports Betting Market Impeded as Court Rules For Tribal Gaming Expansion
Six years ago, the US Supreme Court struck down the federal wagering ban, allowing states to open legal wagering markets. Since then, 38 states including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico have some form of legal sports betting. One of the states that is still without legal online sports betting is Oklahoma. Recent court rulings have opened up the potential for more Native American gaming expansion. However, the nation’s largest per-capita tribal gaming market is still without legal online sports betting.
Tulsa Fire Department Warns Public To Stay Clear Of Low Water Dam Construction Site
With a little over a month before it opens, the low water dam already got lots of attention, but it also became a dangerous attraction for folks during construction. As people walked or rode down the Riverside trails, many noticed progress on the new attractions. "This is a wonderful project...
Tulsa Cat Cafe Opening This Fall, Owners Ask For Crowdfunding To Help With Costs
The owners of a cat cafe planning on opening in Tulsa this fall say they need help with paying for construction. They say the bids came back about $100,000 more than estimated, so they are crowdfunding for part of it. The owners created a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to raise $25,000.
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