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Man arrested after attempted robbery at Sand Springs gas station
SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The Osage County Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested after an attempted armed robbery at a Sand Spring gas station was stopped by brave bystanders on Thursday. 36-year-old Jacob Hatfield was arrested after an attempted robbery at Big Al’s Convenience Store in Sand...
Tulsa Earns WBCA Academic Special Mention Recognition
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Tulsa women's basketball team earned 2023-24 WBCA Academic Special Mention recognition with a 3.239 cumulative team grade point average last season, as announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Teams having a 3.0 combined GPA and qualifying for consideration in their respective division received the...
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...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
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.
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...
'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.
McDonald, Sides set for quarterfinal showdown at OGA State Amateur
It will be a test of will in the quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship, as defending champion William McDonald of Oklahoma City meets uber talented Will Sides of Tulsa Thursday morning at The Patriot in Owasso. McDonald advanced Wednesday with a 6 and 5 rout of...
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...
Conn's HomePlus, Nationwide Home Goods Seller, Files Bankruptcy; Several Locations Set To Close
Conn's HomePlus, a home goods seller with locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy this week, with several stores set to close. There are four locations in Oklahoma, two in Oklahoma City and two more in Tulsa. Following the company's bankruptcy filing, all four stores will now close. Here...
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.
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