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Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
Ryan Walters responds to Oklahoma teacher's controversial Trump comment, calls for firing
An Ardmore teacher is under fire after Libs of TikTok reposted a comment made on social media about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, according to the Libs of TikTok post on X (formerly Twitter), the teacher replied to a Facebook post commenting on the unsuccessful assassination attempt, saying "Wish they had a better scope.”
Cherokee Nation Honors Three Veterans in July
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma ~ The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Larry R. Richardson Sr. of Claremore; Clarence Wesley “Sonny” DeGraw of Jenks; and Michael William Smith of Sallisaw were recognized by Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden for their service and sacrifice to the country.
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
Sallisaw football player ending prep career in All-State Game
Sallisaw Black Diamonds senior football player Cole Stephens will end his prep career in the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Football Game next Friday night at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. In his senior year alone, he rushed for 1,040 yards and 16 touchdowns, while catching 12 passes for 115...
50-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash On I-44 Identified
A motorcycle driver who was killed in a crash on I-44 Thursday has been identified. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Jason L. Hurd, 50, died at the scene on I-44 east of 193rd E. Ave. in Catoosa. OHP said Hurd was driving westbound when he lost control, driving over the...
Oklahoma narcotics bureau seizes over 36,000 marijuana plants in Tyrone raid
TYRONE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 36,591 marijuana plants from a cannabis grow on July 18 in Tyrone. According to OBN, the search warrant of Boomer Buds Cannabis Company LLC was part of an ongoing investigation into marijuana trafficking. In addition to the 36,591...
QuikTrip on 11th Street near University of Tulsa to close
QuikTrip is closing one of its locations along Route 66. The QT at 3008 E. 11th Street, across from the University of Tulsa campus, will be shutting its doors at the end of the month. That’s according to employees who would not speak on the record. A spokesperson for...
Bixby Public Schools Prohibiting Student Cell Phone Use
Starting this school year, kids in Bixby classrooms will no longer be able to use their cell phones. The superintendent said phones are a headache for teachers and distract students from learning. Most parents think this is a really good idea. The superintendent said kids can still have phones, but...
Yes, it's happening: Multi-million dollar film studio coming to Bartlesville
After almost a year of delay, Buffalo Roam Studio will take ownership of one of Bartlesville's historic sites and transform it entirely. In October of last year, the Bartlesville City Council unanimously approved $2 million in city investments and other measures, paving the way to repurpose the former First Christian Church into a "cutting-edge" film studio and film school.
EDEN VILLAGE: New pavement project is largest in the state
TULSA, Okla. — Eden Village is quite literally paving the way to opening and this new concept only requires gravel and a helping hand. Founder Brad Johnson told 2 News this project is one of a kind. "This permeable paving project. We believe will be the largest project in...
Tulsa service disruption affects bill payments and permit applications
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa released a service update regarding nationwide outages on July 19. According to the City of Tulsa, the City does not directly use the affected vendors, however, some of the City's vendors use the affected software. As of 9:30 a.m., Tulsa utility...
Fatal Collision on I-44 Claims Life of Nowata Man
A tragic collision on Interstate 44 east of 193rd E Ave has resulted in the death of Jason L. Hurd, a 50-year-old resident of Nowata, Oklahoma. The incident occurred around 8:56 PM within the city limits of Catoosa, in Rogers County. According to authorities, Hurd was riding a 2018 Kawasaki...
Accused pedophile teacher cases highlights problem of school enablers
In October 2023, police officers met with Miami Public Schools officials regarding allegations that teacher/coach Kanyen Derris Cole had engaged in inappropriate conduct or relationships with female students. That investigation, which included interviews with three former student victims, resulted in charges being filed against Cole, who had moved on from...
Two Exciting Main Street Movie Nights in Pryor
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Pryor's downtown is set to come alive for the next two weekends with Main Street Movie Night, an event aimed at bringing the community together while supporting local businesses. The Allred Theater will host these screenings, providing a nostalgic yet exciting venue for moviegoers of all ages.
Bartlesville Man Arrested on Two Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on two felony counts of animal abuse. Braiden Wait was arrested after five dogs were found locked in various rooms at a homee he had previously been renting on the 300 block of N Oak St. with no air conditioning, water, or food for a week.
Tulsa Diner Back Open After Temporary Closure
A Tulsa diner is back open Thursday after being forced to close for a few days because of unpaid taxes. Flo's Burger Diner has been welcoming customers to its Tulsa location for more than six years. But earlier this week, the restaurant was ordered to temporarily close up shop. Care...
Power mostly restored after dump truck got tangled with powerlines in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Power is mostly restored to thousands of customers who faced outages after a dump truck got tangled in powerlines in Broken Arrow Friday morning. First responders and witnesses on scene said the truck got tangled in powerlines at the intersection of Florence and Elm. According...
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