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Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the arts and crafts festival. “The whole event was great,” said Hartwick, a chef from...
The city of Okay faces new $200,000 lawsuit over previous property damage
OKAY, Okla. (KTUL) — The city of Okay is in hot water as it faces a $200,000 lawsuit. The lawsuit is the second one to be filed after the city's Public Works Authority was found guilty by the Oklahoma Supreme Court years ago of damaging private property owned by Melisa Robinson and her husband.
OKC Zoo helps local schools create gardens for outdoor science classrooms
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Zoo is helping local schools create outdoor science classrooms by creating gardens. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “When monarchs migrate in the fall, and they come back through Oklahoma, we're actually in the middle of their flight pattern....
Food Donation Helping People In Rogers County Still Affected By Tornado Damage
Claremore and Rogers County Disaster Assistance received a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Wednesday morning. Pallets of canned goods were unloaded at Catholic Charities and will go to replenishing the food pantries in Claremore. Once they are fully restocked, the rest will go to victims of the tornado that hit in May, who will be able to come by and take what they need.
Tulsa Police Seek Leads In 2 Unsolved Murders Linked To After-Hours Club
Tulsa Police Homicide investigators have solved more than 50 murder cases in the last 12 months, but two cases that happened a week apart remain open. Nicari Owens and Terrence McElwee were shot and killed exactly a year ago this week in unrelated shootings, both tied to the same after-hours club.
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Stilwell rental housing for Cherokee elders
STILWELL, Okla. — Cherokee Nation leaders joined Stilwell community officials for a move in celebration yesterday to mark the completion of six new one-bedroom single rental units for Cherokee elders. The new rental housing units were funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Indian Housing Block...
New $100M Coweta Casino Hotel coming soon to Mvskoke Nation
KOWETA, Oklv. – Mvskoke citizens and residents of the City of Coweta will soon see a new casino and hotel attraction in their community. Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) recently announced the construction of the $100 million Coweta Casino Hotel that is set to break ground in September. The...
Broadway Soiree Takes the Stage at Pawhuska's Historic Constantine Theater
Get ready for an enchanting evening of musical theater as Broadway Soiree makes its grand debut at The Historic Constantine Theater on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30pm. This much-anticipated performance will feature the dynamic duo of Kelly Ford and Cathy Venable in a captivating concert of classic and contemporary Broadway hits.
New Independence principal ready for school year
University of Central Oklahoma alum Ryan McLaughlin is set to begin his first year as head principal at Yukon’s Independence Intermediate School. Having served as a classroom teacher in both Oklahoma and California, McLaughlin has 18 years of education experience behind him and no shortage of goals and aspirations for the new school year in front of him.
Hodges Bend building in downtown Tulsa demolished after fire, FOX23 learns what's next
TULSA, Okla. — The Hodges Bend building was demolished last week after it was destroyed by a fire last year. FOX23 went to the East Village in downtown Tulsa on Wednesday to find out what's next. In September of last year, the building that was once Hodges Bend and...
Claremore, Okla., Residents Get Help With Tornado Cleanup
(TNS) - Claremore, Okla., residents may apply for assistance clearing storm debris off their property. The city posted a personal property debris removal and right of entry form to its Facebook page Monday afternoon. Residents who have storm debris on their property and are unable to bring it to the roadside must complete the form for the city to gather their debris.
Barnsdall's biggest employer, NuCera Solutions, are closing their doors after EF-4 tornado
BARNSDALL, Okla. (KTUL) — The EF-4 tornado that hit Barnsdall in May, is still showing the major impact it had on the city after an oil refinery announced it is closing its doors. The company that funds a lot of residents' income in the city thought they would continue...
Tulsa County awarded grant for road resurfacing in Turley community
TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Tulsa County Highway District 1, Commissioner Stan Sallee, was awarded a FY24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a road resurfacing project in the Turley Community. According to Tulsa County, the awarded project is to patch and install a 2” asphalt overlay for 5,900 Linear...
This Week in Sapulpa History: Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. Robert Ripley founded a very unique franchise. Since 1918, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection has entertained audiences around the world. The Believe It or Not! is a series that began in the newspaper sharing “bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.” Ripley, a cartoonist, originally had a column titled Champs and Chumps, but changed it to the name we all recall today, Believe It or Not!
Champlin Pool Extends Closing Date to September
Enid, Oklahoma – (July 30, 2024) WHAT: Champlin Pool end of season and remaining event dates. WHEN: Tuesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 31st. WHERE: Champlin Pool - 400 West Cherokee Avenue, Enid, OK 73701. WHY: End of season events. DETAILS: Champlin Pool announced the end of season pool...
Cherokee Film names Michael Musante as executive in charge of film & TV finance and development
TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Film recently announced the appointment of Michael Musante as its new executive in charge of film & TV finance and development. Musante joins Cherokee Film with an extensive background in film production, acquisitions and independent filmmaking, most recently serving as vice president of film production and acquisitions at American Zoetrope since 2017.
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