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Police investigating shooting during burglary in midtown Tulsa
Police say someone was attempting to break into a house near East 21st Street and South Sheridan Road around 2:00 a.m. when the homeowner shot the intruder. The intruder was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown.
Tulsa Musician Johnny Polygon Performs Newest Single Ahead Of Album Release
Tulsa musician Johnny Polygon visited the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch back in March and now two of his songs have over 2 million streams on Spotify. Johnny says his music is inspired by his road to sobriety and his next album called "The Program" will have twelve songs. Each song represents a step in his journey. On Monday, Johnny Polygon once again joined News On 6 on the porch to perform his song "Step 9" on the Coca-Cola Porch.
Apparent Murder-Suicide in Broken Arrow Under Investigation
Police in northeast Oklahoma say four people have been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Broken Arrow Police Sergeant Jordan Sawyer said in a news release that police found the four in a home after someone called 911 shortly before 11 a.m. Friday. Sawyer said the dispatcher heard gunshots during the call. The names and ages of the four have not been released at this time as investigators say they're working to piece together the entire story.
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
Naturals and Tulsa Drillers game won't be rescheduled after rain interruption
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers on July 21 has been rained out. Officials say the game against the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be made up. It was the last scheduled game between the two clubs this season.
Video: Worldwide tech crash leaves local church group stranded in Amsterdam
Effects from the worldwide tech crash caused by the company CrowdStrike on Friday are still being felt at airports across the world. As of Saturday, FlightAware said there are more than 1,700 flights canceled in and out of the U.S. A group from the Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa is included in that number.
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
Tulsa Animal Welfare in crisis as shelter capacity reaches critical levels
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An urgent message to Tulsa county animal lovers. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded and many believe it’s a situation that cannot be overlooked. On Monday, Tulsa Animal Welfare took to social media saying that last week, 181 animals entered their shelter, and...
Oklahoma, below average temperatures continue for a few more days. Here’s Monday’s hour by hour temperature forecast for central OK.
Temperatures continue at or below average for most of Oklahoma for a few more days. The reason is a trough of low pressure in the upper atmosphere right over Oklahoma which is keeping us cooler. However, it won’t last too much longer. The Heat Dome makes a return slowly by this weekend and next week. […]
Weekly Events Calendar: July 22-28
Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday. Pig Tales. By Megan Rossman. People...
Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite a near-total ban on abortion, Oklahoma’s state Legislature saw dozens of bills attempting to impose more restrictions. But none crossed the finish line to become law this session. Bills ranged in focus, from restricting “chemical abortions” and “abortion pills” to personifying fetuses and restricting travel for the procedure. Oklahoma law bans […] The post Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Heat And Humidity Slowly Rising This Week
Expect Monday's highs to reach the mid-80s under a partly cloudy to sunny sky, with light winds from the northeast. The chance of showers or storms for the Tulsa metro area remains low, staying at or below 10%. Chances are slightly higher along and south of Interstate 40 later Monday and into the evening.
Big 12 football running back rankings: Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II headlines the list
The Big 12 is loaded with talent, and the running back position is no exception. From upperclassmen such as OSU's Ollie Gordon II and Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks to up-and-comers such as West Virginia's Jahiem White and Iowa State's Abu Sama III, there are plenty of lethal ball carries in the conference.
Video: Bixby residents share thoughts on school district maintaining curriculum amid statewide changes
On Thursday, Bixby's school superintendent joined with Moore and Norman Public Schools in opposition of State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ new requirement for classrooms to incorporate the Bible as an instructional resource. FOX23 spoke with some parents and students on Saturday who shared their thoughts on the decision.
Memphis falls to FC Tulsa 1-0
TULSA, Ok – Memphis 901 FC suffered a 1-0 loss in a tight contest against FC Tulsa on Saturday night at ONEOK Stadium. A defensive battle in the first half came to a head as Tulsa broke the deadlock in the 41st minute. Attacking on a counter, Tulsa used a precise cross and a back […]
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
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