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Pennrose, Tulsa Housing Authority to Develop $190 Million Mixed-Income Project in Tulsa, Oklahoma
TULSA, OKLA. — A public-private partnership consisting of Pennrose and the Tulsa Housing Authority will develop 36N, a $190 million mixed-income project in Tulsa. The partnership will redevelop the existing property at the site, a 271-unit community called Comanche Park Apartments, and construct an additional 274 units from the ground up. Once completed, 36N will comprise 545 apartments. The development is part of a larger revitalization initiative known as Envision Comanche.
Three new assistant principals hired at Po-Hi
PONCA CITY — Clark Crawford, Kaitlyn Pressnall and Kimberly Stafford are joining the Ponca City Schools District as assistant principals at Ponca City High School. Crawford is a graduate of Kingfisher High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Oklahoma and his master’s degree at East Central University in Ada. He worked as assistant principal and summer school principal at Yukon Public Schools. Prior to that he was a teacher and team leader at Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools in Choctaw.
Norman boy competes for best mullet, channels former OU football player
NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — It's all business in the front, party in the back for one boy in Norman. Cameron Nutt is trying to win best mullet in Mullet Champ's kids' category ages 0-4. Mulletchamp.com posts that Nutt is the son of a hairstylist. The two decided to take...
Food On The Move, TTCU distribute 90 pounds of donated tomatoes to those in need
TULSA, Okla. — Food On The Move received a donation of 750 tomato plants from TTCU back in March and now those recently harvested tomatoes are being distributed to those in need at the Community Food and Resource Festival on Tuesday. TTCU staff members are also helping to distribute...
Woman arrested on numerous charges following dangerous chase in Broken Arrow
A Tulsa woman was arrested on numerous charge after allegedly leading police on a dangerous car chase through Broken Arrow Monday. Ashley Marie Aguilar was arrested shortly after 5:30 p.m. and booked at the Tulsa County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding (endangering others), malicious damage to property, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, assault with dangerous weapon and registration and proof of insurance violations. Aguilar has a court date of July 22.
Almost entire Thunder squad show out to support OKC in summer league loss to Heat
During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer league contest against the Miami Heat, players from the main roster started to trickle into the seats. Nearly the entire squad attended the Thunder’s loss to the Heat in Las Vegas. This comes a game after several key members supported OKC in its loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Barnsdall Public Works Authority Gets Helpful Grant
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board has given the Barnsdall Public Works Authority two million dollars in funding to improve the Waxhoma Dam. The Authority owns and operates that dam, which maintains Lake Waxhoma. Potable water is also serviced to just over 500 customers and Osage County Rural Water District Number 5. State Senator Bill Coleman and State Representative Judd Strom played a major role in getting this funding and Water Resource Board Executive Director Julie Cunningham had this to say on the aid:
International Drum Corps Competition Takes Over Broken Arrow High School
People from all over the country were in Broken Arrow to perform in the annual Drums of Summer Drum Corps competition. After hours of making sure they hit every note and got every step on point, the Ohio Bluecoats were ready to compete in the Drum Corps International Drums of Summer.
Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 'main factor' that led to Thunder signing
The OKC Thunder landed arguably the most highly touted free agent big man this summer in Isaiah Hartenstein, as they snatched up the 26-year-old on a three-year, $87 million deal on day two of the festivities. Despite frequently expressing his love for his former employers in the New York Knicks,...
Altus 7News viewers might see disruption in signal while water tower work in progress
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - We have an alert for our viewers in Altus and how your ability to watch some of our content will soon be affected. The City of Altus is getting ready to start a project to refurbish their water tower for some repairs. Unfortunately, for them to do these repairs 7News is going to have to remove our equipment off the tower while the work is being completed.
Tulsa man marks 99th birthday with loved ones, credits long life to loving wife
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa resident recently celebrated a big birthday surrounded by loved ones. Barney Mecom, a resident of Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa turned 99 years old on June 19. He spent the day with his loved ones, including his wife of 75 years, Melba...
New Details Emerge In Investigation Of Grady County Mother's Death
More details are coming out about what may have led up to the murder of a Grady County wife and mother. Investigators say Holly Miller was found dead inside her Chickasha home on July 8. An affidavit for a search warrant reveals more about what happened that day as Miller’s daughter files a protective order against her mother’s husband.
Marlow woman convicted of 2nd degree murder appears in court for sentencing hearing
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The Marlow woman convicted of second degree murder and more than 100 counts of animal cruelty appeared in court Tuesday, July 16, for a sentencing hearing. Karen Pritchard was found guilty on all counts in early May. In 2021, police found the body of Pritchard’s...
Bartlesville HS Alum Drafted by Twins
A former Bartlesville High Bruin had his name called during the 2024 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher Jakob Hall was selected in the eighth round of the draft by the Minnesota Twins, out of Oral Roberts University. Hall was the leader of the ORU pitching staff the past two seasons, emerging...
State Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Inhumane Conditions at Hinton Prison
Seven state prisoners suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections over their prolonged confinement in small shower stalls have not exhausted the agency’s grievance process and should have their lawsuit dismissed, two state attorneys wrote in a federal court filing last week. The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act requires incarcerated...
Jail bookings July 3-15
The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center. Those booked in the county jail July 3-15 include:. Hope Gail Adkins, 24, conspiracy, felony check charges. Whitney Elaine Arkeketa, 35, Ponca City, BIA hold. Hayley Dean Baum, 27, Winfield, Kan., stolen property charge. Weston Mitchell Barrett, 33, Duncan,...
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