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University Of Tulsa Receives $30 Million Anonymous Gift For Athletic Scholarships
The University of Tulsa received a $30 million anonymous gift from a group of donors. The money is going to pay for all athletic scholarships. People connected to TU said this historic donation will give the Golden Hurricane the push it needs to stay competitive now and in the future.
‘You're Really Ruining The Holiday For Other People Around You’: City Of Muskogee Cracking Down On Fireworks Violations
The City of Muskogee is cracking down on people shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. The city council voted to implement new penalties for those who violate city ordinances for fireworks. The ordinances state you can't shoot off fireworks within 500 feet of a public building or church. You also can't shoot off fireworks at people or property.
Norman UTV Accident Claims Lives Of 2 Brothers, Ages 2 And 8 Months
A 2-year-old boy who was placed on life support following a UTV accident Sunday, died on Tuesday. “He's tough--the toughest kid I know. He’s hanging on but we just don’t know if it's enough,” said RJ’s uncle, Dylan Clark. RJ’s 8-month-old brother also died. Now their...
Tulsa Man Arrested, Accused Of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
A Tulsa man is out on bond after police say he received almost $1 million from fraudulent checks. Police say it all stemmed from one company getting an email about updated banking information for another company. Officers say the company found out that the email was hacked and the account...
Event raised $1K for children’s hospital
On Saturday, June 22, Bristow’s Walmart held a car show in its parking lot to raise money for The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis in Tulsa. The event also included additional attractions: an array of food trucks, first responders, a disc jockey playing music, goody giveaways, and the opportunity for children and adults to paint a Bristow police car.
Former Students Now Teach At Eisenhower International School
Eisenhower International School has two teachers this summer who attended Eisenhower themselves as kids. Now, they are full-time teachers who are giving back to their grade school. While many classrooms across Green Country are quiet during the summer months, Grace Elbon's room at Eisenhower is filled with sound--the sound of...
Man Arrested, Accused Of Robbing Sand Springs Gas Station Clerk
A Sand Springs gas station clerk says a man with a knife robbed him, then took off with cash and cigarettes. It happened Monday morning at the Sav A Trip near Highway 412 west of town. Surveillance video helped Sand Springs Police arrest James Matlock within 12 hours. Records show...
Tulsa Salvation Army Asking For Bottled Water Donations
The Salvation Army in Tulsa is asking for bottled water donations to help people in need keep cool this summer. Donations can be brought to the nonprofit's central command center near 11th and Sheridan. Volunteers have been passing out bottled water to the city's homeless population. The Salvation Army also...
The Frontier grows staff to expand coverage of Tulsa
The Frontier has hired Garrett Yalch to expand its coverage of Tulsa. Yalch will report on city and county government and other Tulsa-area news. Yalch grew up in Tulsa and graduated in May from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in philosophy. He served two summer internships for The Frontier while in college, reporting on economic and racial inequality, education and the environment. Yalch also previously did an internship with the KOSU news and public affairs radio program Focus: Black Oklahoma.
Owasso homeowners warned to avoid pond due to toxic algae bloom
Tulsa, Okla. — An Owasso homeowners Association is asking residents to stay away from the ponds in their neighborhood due to blue-green algae which is killing the fish. The Lake Valley Home Owner’s Association in Owasso took to social media asking residents to steer clear of one of several neighborhood ponds, saying there is blue-green algae present. that combined with the heat, shallow waters in the pond, and the chemicals caused the carp fish that lived there to die.
Tulsa car dealership criticized for hosting elderly elephants in high heat
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An unusual report of animal abuse after a group took to social media with complaints that a Tulsa car dealership had elderly elephants in their parking lot in temperatures close to 100 degrees. NewsChannel 8 reached out to CompassionWorks International, the animal advocacy organization who...
Bartlesville Man Arrested for Possessing Firearms and Cocaine
A Bartlesville man was arrested Monday after 11 p.m. on the felony charges of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of firearm while committing a felony. Julius Young was pulled over Monday night for speeding on Frank Phillips Blvd near the Hilton Hotel. After being stopped, police smelled marijuana...
AAA, TSA Warns Of Heavy Traffic For Fourth Of July Travels
Millions of Americans across the country will be traveling for the Fourth of July holiday. Tulsa International Airport is encouraging all travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight. TSA said workers screened more than 11 million people just last week alone, and that number is expected to...
Retail expansion in the works again where Academy Sports backed out
The Bartlesville Development Authority (BDA) is injecting new life into revitalizing a long-dormant development project in town. On Monday, the BDA board voted to execute a purchase contract and provide $95,000 in non-refundable earnest money for approximately 15.52 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Adams Boulevard and Lake Village Trail, also known as Silver Lake Village Phase II.
Gans hires new girls basketball coach, will help with football for Grizzlies
Last month, Gans Public Schools hired a new football coach — former Muldrow assistant coach Gary Hixon. Now, not only does Hixon have a new assistant coach, but the Lady Grizzlies have a new basketball coach. Cameron coach Jason Henry was hired as Laney James’ successor as Lady Grizzlies...
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