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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.
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.
Oklahoma’s tribal lands are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
American Red Cross Using New Movie "Twisters" To Educate Movie-Goers On Disaster Relief Resources
An organization that helped people with disasters got some help from Hollywood, thanks to the new movie, "Twisters." Cinemark Broken Arrow was one of four stops around the state for the Red Cross as it used the movie to teach people what it does when disaster strikes. Several first responder...
'There's Always a Need:' Local Nonprofit Hosts School Supplies Giveaway For Teachers
The new school year is almost upon us. In less than a month, students will return to the classroom. Teachers like Cheryl Beese are feeling some pressure. “That's normal … just to get ready and make sure that you have a welcoming environment for those students,” Beese said.
Tulsa's right to counsel pilot program faces uncertain future
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 25% of renter households in Tulsa are at risk of eviction. “We have one of the highest eviction rates in the nation," said Eric Hallett, the Coordinator of Housing Advocacy for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. "Actually, we were found to have the 11th highest eviction rate in the nation."
Sen. Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter (ANALYSIS)
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. Looking to land about $30 million ahead of the...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
'Twisters' tornado consultant and director talk about film's stormy real-life inspirations
Editor's note: This story contains minor spoilers for the movie "Twisters." Almost three decades ago, Oklahoma meterologist Kevin Kelleher was tapped to help the cast and crew of the movie "Twister" learn the basics of tornado science and even to vet some of the ideas behind the Hollywood closeup for Oklahoma's famously stormy weather.
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
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