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Tulsa Hematologist Only Oklahoman To Receive Cancer Treatment Award
A Tulsa hematologist is the only doctor in the state to have been selected for a prestigious award in the cancer world. Dr. Caleb Scheckel works at Ok Cancer Specialists and Research Institute and he has been to receive this year’s esteemed 40 Under 40 in Cancer award. Dr. Scheckel took a few minutes to speak to News On 6 about this honor and the work being done in Oklahoma to diagnose and treat cancer.
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff first responders say millage increase is needed to keep up with growth
DEER CREEK, Okla. — First responders in a fast-growing part of the Oklahoma City area said they need more money to keep residents safe. Deer Creek and Oak Cliff have a millage increase on the ballot next month, giving voters the opportunity to approve or deny the proposition on Aug. 7. Without funding, first responders said they won't be able to keep up with the growth.
Edmond Man Arrested, Accused Of String Of Cybercrimes: Police Say Multiple Women Lived 'In Fear'
An Edmond man was arrested and is accused of a string of cybercrimes, and sending explicit pictures to multiple women. Edmond Police say one of their own officers helped to widen the scope of the investigation. The investigation began in 2022 when an Edmond Police officer began receiving explicit photos...
Barnsdall's biggest employer, NuCera Solutions, closing permanently after EF4 tornado
BARNSDALL, Okla. — The town of Barnsdall is devastated after learning its largest employer, NuCera Solutions, will close for good after being hit by the EF4 tornado back in May. On Tuesday, the company sent letters to employees letting them know they'll phase out operations over the next year.
Blake Shelton Introduces Gwen Stefani's Teen Son To The Stage In Oklahoma
Blake Shelton delivered a pop-up performance at his bar in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and he shared the stage with stepson Zuma Rossdale, 15. Shelton announced on his social media pages on Monday (July 29) that he would stop by his Oklahoma bar later that evening “to grab some food and thought I’d hop up and play 3 or 4 songs!” Gwen Stefani shared a video on her Instagram story of Shelton’s solo rendition of “Pour Me A Drink,” his recently-released collaboration with Post Malone. The song is one of several duets that appears on Posty's highly-anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion, arriving on August 16.
Cherokee Nation Celebrates Placement of Final Steel Beam on New W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Thursday to hold a topping-out ceremony in celebration of the placement of the final steel beam for the future, state-of-the-art W.W. Hastings Hospital. The new hospital, a $470 million investment authorized under the tribe’s Respond, Recover and Rebuild plan, will span 400,000...
UPDATE: Power Restored in Bartlesville
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, PSO is reporting power has been restored to most customers impacted by the outage. The traffic light at Adams Boulevard and Silver Lake Road is still out, as is electric service to some of the businesses in the area. We're told this was a planned outage as crews are working on the transmission line behind Lee Lake Park.
Oklahoman ties strong in Western Amateur
The Western Amateur, one of the most grueling tests of amateur golf, is under way at Moraine Country Club in Dayton, Ohio, and it has a decided Oklahoma flavor. Among the contestants are Parker Sands of Edmond, Will Sides of Tulsa, Ryder Cowan of Edmond and Drew Goodman of Norman. University of Oklahoma teammates of Cowan and Goodman playing include Stephen Campbell Jr. and Jace Summy. Oklahoma State golfers in the field include Gaven Lane, Preston Stout, John Wild, Eric Lee and Ethan Fang.
Cowboy Linebacker Duo Selected to Nagurski Trophy Watch List
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State linebackers Nick Martin and Collin Oliver were both included on the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America. With 75 total defensive players recognized, the Cowboys were one of 15 FBS teams to have multiple players on...
Business Facing Tax Lien Says It Isn’t Alias of Indebted Company
A husband and wife are fighting a tax lien from the IRS they allege was wrongly transferred from one of their parents’ business. Steve and Amber Hacker’s Tulsa, Okla., daycare business, Hacker Industries LLC, has been assessed $1.1 million in tax liens by the IRS, which determined it was an alias of Blossom Day CRE Centers Inc., a business owned by Steve’s parents. The connection between the two companies is wrong, they told the US District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma in a Monday complaint.
Tulsa 10: July 30-Aug. 5
Magic City Books is proud to welcome Alex Poppe for an in-store event to discuss how women cope in the aftermath of violence in her recent works of literary fiction, “Duende,” “Jinwar and Other Stories” and “Moxie” on July 30 at 7 p.m. The Tulsa transplant started as a business analyst who followed her gut across the world as a teacher and humanitarian aid volunteer. Free to attend, though MCB will have copies of her novels available for purchase. More information here.
Music Monday: Chubbs and Kacy Offering Loads Of Giveaway This Month
It's a season of giving for our friends at 106.9 K-Hits. Chubbs and Kacy joined News On 6 to talk about all the different giveaways coming up. They will be at Gridiron Sports Bar this Thursday to give away a trip with Coors Light to Golden Colorado to watch the Rockies take on the Dodgers. Then they will be out at the massive Sip'n'Slide on Saturday from 3:00-5:30.
Muscogee Nation to build new casino in Coweta, Oklahoma
The Muscogee Nation has announced a $100m investment in Coweta Casino Hotel. US.- The Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises has announced a $100m capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, Oklahoma. The project is set to break ground in September and is expected to open in Spring 2026.
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up last week to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant...
Deputies arrest 3 suspects in connection to abduction in Okmulgee County
OKMULGEE, Okla. — Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) deputies responded to a complaint of someone jumping into traffic near the Highway 266 Deep Fork Bridge on July 25. When deputies arrived, they located a badly injured male subject who required immediate medical attention. The male subject was transported from...