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Four sentenced after 120 pounds of meth found in vehicle
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — According to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester, 45-year-old Christopher Warren Davis was sentenced to serve 180 months in federal prison on Monday for his part in trafficking more than one hundred pounds of methamphetamine. Davis will be supervised for five years following his time in...
'Overcoming adversity': Q&A with author Alex Poppe on July 30 Magic City Books talk and becoming a Tulsan through Tulsa Remote
Alex Poppe wears many titles, author, teacher, humanitarian and now Tulsan. Her most recent works of literary fiction include "Duende," "Jinwar and Other Stories" and "Moxie." Poppe will be discussing these books and more at a July 30 talk at Magic City Books. Click here for event information. Poppe started...
Mega Mid South Route Episode 01
We shared the Mega Mid-South Route last week, and today, we get a behind-the-scenes look at District Bicycles‘ first recon trip on the new MEGA route. Starting and ending at the shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the 300-mile loop is comprised of the outer perimeter of every MID-SOUTH course over the past 13 years.
Tulsa tree trimmer electrocuted, taken to the hospital
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Tulsa Firefighters responded to a man who was reportedly electrocuted while trimming trees Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the backyard of a home where a tree company was cutting trees. A climber reportedly came into contact with lines that were near the tree. The crew...
Teen father sentenced in infant son’s death
TULSA, Okla. — A Delaware County man was sentenced to more than eight years for fatally shaking his three-month-old baby for continuously crying. Samson Frye, Jr., 24, of rural Afton, appeared in U.S. Federal Court in Tulsa, where he was sentenced to 97 months for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country. The infant’s continuous crying led […]
Report: Police force on Black Tulsans far exceeds representation in city
Tulsa police use non-lethal force on Black people far more than anyone else in the city, but TPD officials argue there is legitimacy to when officers choose to use force. The department's 2023 annual report shows 371 verified uses of force during arrests. 176 of these — 48.2% — were on Black people. This rate is more than triple Tulsa's Black population of roughly 15%, though the numbers mirror national statistics.
Edmond police seek help to identify burglary suspect
EDMOND, OK (KOKH) — Do you know him? The Edmond Police Department (EPD) needs help identifying the suspect shown. The suspect is accused of using a stool to break into the establishment. He used a stool from the restaurant next door to smash the window and gain entrance. -...
City of Tulsa media briefing ahead of fourth excavation at Oaklawn Cemetery
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa will conduct its fourth excavation at Oaklawn Cemetery starting the week of July 22. It's part of the 1921 Graves Investigation. The City held a media briefing on Monday, July 22 at noon at Tulsa City Hall ahead of the excavation.
5 anesthesiologists in the headlines
Here are five anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last two weeks:. 1. John Nedza, MD, an anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, Okla., was convicted to up to 72 years in prison for stealing controlled substances. Dr. Nedza, who was contracted at an Oklahoma City hospital, diverted substances including fentanyl, ketamine, dilaudid and midazolam by falsely claiming the drugs were for patient surgeries.
Kimrey family contributes record $20 million gift to OU football, baseball
NORMAN — Brian and Kim Kimrey of Bartlesville have pledged a $20 million gift to OU's baseball and football programs, the programs announced Monday. The pledge marks the largest single commitment in program history and brings their total support to $25.1 million. The Kimrey family gave $10 million each to baseball and football. The...
Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Musial title dream ends for Doenges squad, Legion tourney next
Former baseball legend Stan Musial — who knew how to dream big — has been gone 11 years. On Thursday, the Bartlesville Doenges Ford 19-and-under baseball team saw its Musial dream die at the hands of the Tulsa Sandlots, 7-2, in the summer season finale at renowned Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium and its showcase diamond, Rigdon Field. ...
Tulsa 10: July 23-29
Woodland Hill Mall’s Summer Storytime sessions are quickly coming to a close. The series continues July 23 with a guest from the Oklahoma Aquarium. After the reading, the speaker will lead an arts and crafts activity that goes hand in hand with the book. As an added plus, every child in attendance will receive their own copy of the book thanks to Tulsa Pop Kids. The reading starts at 11 a.m. Free to attend. More information here.
Tulsa Drillers are back home all next week!
Who doesn’t love a night at the ballpark?! While the Tulsa Drillers are outta town this week, we’re hooking you up with tickets to see them next week as they take on Springfield down at OneOK! Lots of giveaways and fun planned as well when they’re back home!!
Drink of the week: NA peach cobbler old-fashioned at Straight-Edge Lounge pop-up at Coracle Coffee
Jeff Thompson has a vision for a sober speakeasy. He also has a drink that is an old-fashioned mocktail — a peach cobbler old-fashioned. It’s this week’s beverage of the week. The drink is zero-proof … but doesn’t taste that way. It has the look and feel...
The Porch: School Of Rock Hosts Best Of The '90s Camp
The School of Rock in Broken Arrow is kicking off their Best of the '90s camp Monday. Alyssa Miller is live on the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to learn more about the camp. The School of Rock is keeping rock music alive. The performance-based music school offers summer...
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas. John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission,...
CCFI Is Having Their Night At The Club In Norman On 8/2
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) began in 1969 as a shelter for youth, from birth to 18 years old, who needed a safe and nurturing place to stay while waiting to be placed in foster care. Known then as Juvenile Services, Inc. (JSI), we met a vital need in the community while laying the foundation for our mission “to improve the lives of children.”
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