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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.
Tulsa Premium Outlets opens in Jenks
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug. 15, when Oklahoma’s newest retail destination will open in Jenks. Tulsa Premium Outlets brings a diverse mix of 75 retailers featuring popular designer and lifestyle brands, including Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Oakley, Carhartt and Columbia Sportswear, as well as restaurants. Located off Creek...
Commercial real estate transactions from across the Oklahoma City metro area
Newmark Robinson Park reports these commercial real estate transactions GLTM Investments paid $1,985,000 to Quail BRCC LLC for property at 1215 N Pennsylvania Ave. Michael Almaraz with Newmark Robinson Park represented the seller and Jacob Logsdon, with SHOP Cos., represented the buyer.Starz Real Estate Holding Co. LLC paid $1,251,250 to Canyon Park Medical...
Oklahoma City Zoo plans exciting events for August
The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the month of August with several events planned. Visitors can celebrate Asian Elephant Awareness Month at the zoo. A social media campaign will help draw attention to the endangered animals ahead of an event on Saturday that will feature many special activities. "We are...
Dewey Man Charged With Stealing From Local Business
A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after allegedly stealing property from a place of business. On Friday afternoon, police officers were shown footage of a vehicle pulling into a local business and stealing two transmissions and a blue torque converter. Some scrap metal had also been taken, but that wasn’t on camera.
Losing an Hour of Daylight in August
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — As August begins and the summer solstice has come and gone, total daylight is now decreasing as we head towards fall and winter. By the end of August, sunrises in Tulsa will be about 24 minutes later than at the beginning. Sunsets will be about 36 minutes earlier than they are at the beginning, resulting in a loss of an hour of daylight by the time September arrives.
Trey Cobb Hired As Oklahoma State Baseball Director of Player Development
STILLWATER – Former Oklahoma State baseball standout Trey Cobb has joined Josh Holliday’s staff as the Director of Player Development. Cobb was most recently in a scouting role with the New York City Mets. “Ever since I left, I’ve been hoping to one day get back into the...
Saint Francis Hospital South hits a major milestone in $258 million expansion
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Wednesday, July 31, Saint Francis Hospital South placed the final beam of the construction project putting the project one step closer to the grand opening. Saint Francis Hospital South originally opened nearly 2 decades ago, in 2008. While there have been some renovations over...
Cavett Kids Foundation holding summer camp for children battling chronic illnesses
ADAIR, Okla. — The Cavett Kids Foundation, a local nonprofit, is holding a summer camp for children and youth diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness to help them experience traditional camp fun. The Cavett Kids Foundation is holding the five-day camp session for free. It kicked off on...
Oklahoma Sooners safety named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list
One of the best defensive backs in college football is taking the stage once again in 2024 as Billy Bowman opted to return to the Oklahoma Sooners for his senior season. In 2023, Bowman erupted for six interceptions, returning three of them for interceptions. He became a highlight reel waiting to happen, making quarterbacks pay for trying him in the passing game.
FHU’s inaugural Equip Ministry Camp trains young men for future ministry
For 19-year-old Tucker Cates of Durant, Oklahoma, it was an experience that he described as “one of the best weeks of my life.” With future plans to serve the Lord full-time through ministry work, Cates was thrilled to take part in a unique opportunity to learn from faithful Christian men who had plenty of wisdom, knowledge and professional advice to share. Freed-Hardeman University’s College of Biblical Studies hosted 12 young participants for the inaugural Equip Ministry Camp on campus May 28-31. The mission of the camp was to provide a learning environment for young men, ages 13-19, to study the Word of God, prepare and present lessons and enhance their ability to minister in a congregational setting.
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