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Center For Individuals With Physical Disabilities Holding Camps For Kids
The Center for Individuals with Physical Disabilities has several summer camps tailored to kids with different needs. Two of those camps are happening this week. This is a place where there's something for everyone. Like the kids attending Camp Get Centered, who see what happens when Mentos and Diet Coke...
'Definitely A Headache': Tulsa Man In Custody Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Businesses
Multiple Tulsa businesses say a man who stole from their stores caused major headaches for employees and customers. The suspect is now in jail after being accused of stealing toilet sensors and other plumbing parts from stores around Tulsa. An arrest affidavit for Austin Bumsted says he stole plumbing parts...
KRMG In-Depth: Tree services in Tulsa unregulated, unlicensed - but essentially subsidized
While the city doesn't require tree services to be licensed, bonded, or insured - nor does it require any training, education, or certification - it does provide green waste disposal at almost no cost to the businesses, paid for by taxpayer money.
Sapulpa native helps launch Inaugural Nutcracker Festival in Tulsa
Hannah Oswalt is a business owner and mother of six with an obviously busy life. When you discover that she’s the interior designer for the Inaugural Nutcracker Festival launching in Tulsa this December, your first question is undoubtedly, “How?”. Unsurprisingly, the gig didn’t come to Oswalt by accident....
CAP Tulsa Connects Families With Socials Services During Community Event
CAP Tulsa hosted a community event on Saturday to help families with kids connect with social services. Several community resource partners were at the Frost Early Childhood Education Center and the Oklahoma Caring Van provided free vaccines for kids. CAP's recruitment team was also there, looking to fill several job...
QuikTrip near University of Tulsa permanently shutting its doors
Due to the location’s layout and small footprint, QuikTrip has announced it’s closing and tearing down the store off 11th Street, across from The University of Tulsa. For many University of Tulsa students, this QuikTrip has been an easy place to grab a snack or drink for nearly 40 years and it will be hard seeing this inconvenience leave.
Increases in fees and tuition approved for Langston University and Rogers State University
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved tuition and fee increases on Wednesday after denying them in June. They voted to approve a request from Langston University for a $66.32 annual increase in mandatory student fees. They also approved Rogers State University’s request for a...
Video: Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad battles diaper problem
The City of Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad is battling a huge problem. Since the start of summer, they've had to close the park eight times because of the water quality. Since the start of the summer, Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad has had to shut down eight times because of the water quality due to bodily fluids like vomit, blood and human feces. Park employees are asking parents to help them keep it clean by putting their kids in swim diapers.
FC Tulsa Foundation to host toy drive for Ronald McDonald House
TULSA, Okla. — FC Tulsa Foundation is set to host a summer toy drive at its match versus Indy Eleven on July 26 at ONEOK Field, 201 North Elgin Avenue. The toys will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and will benefit children fighting illness. In partnership with...
Inter-Tribal Council Passes Resolutions During Quarterly Meeting
TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes met for a quarterly meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa recently and unanimously passed several resolutions. ITC approved a resolution supporting the bipartisan bills promoting truth, justice and healing by a full investigation...
Claremore Native Named RSU Chemical Engineering Program Director
A key element has been added to RSU’s new chemical engineering program with the hiring of its new program director. Dr. Alexander “Alex” Lopez has been selected to head up RSU’s chemical engineering program as director. Lopez also will serve as head of the Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Man dies after being electrocuted while trimming tree in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Authorities say a man died on Monday after being electrocuted while trimming a tree in Tulsa. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. According to Tulsa-area television station Fox 23, the incident happened near South Utica Avenue and East 41st Street in midtown Tulsa. A witness told Fox 23 that the man was in a tree 20 feet from the ground and was electrocuted by power jumping from a nearby line.
Sulphur Disaster Recovery Center closing this Friday, Claremore remains open
SULPHUR, OKLA (KOKH) — The Sulphur Disaster Recovery Center will permanently close on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Center in Claremore will remain open for residents who still need help. You can also contact the FEMA Helpline at (800)-621-3362 or visit online at DisasterAssistance. For...
At least eight large Oklahoma school districts rebuke Ryan Walters' order to teach Bible
Less than a month before Oklahoma school districts begin classes, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday issued guidance for how they might incorporate his directive, issued in late June, that the Bible be taught in every classroom. “Immediate and complete implementation of these guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year is required,” Walters...
Meet the 2024 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame class
The current president of the University of Oklahoma, a past president and first lady at Oklahoma State University and a pair of just-retired Oklahoma university presidents are among 11 people who comprise the 2024 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society announced the list of...
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
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