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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.
More Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Raping Teenager
Tulsa Police say a man already charged with raping a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint has now been charged with raping two other 15-year-old girls. Investigators say Yander Ramirez was driving around town drinking in March and forced the victim to get in his car, then gave her beer and a vape pen. She escaped, ran to a house and called police, and officers arrested Ramirez.
OCPD investigating after woman found dead at Oklahoma City pharmacy
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police said the body of a woman was found in a drive-thru of a pharmacy Thursday afternoon, and they suspect foul play. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers were called to a Walgreens, near Southeast 44th Street and Shields Boulevard, Thursday...
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.
Inaugural OKC Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off August 1
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Local chefs are gearing up to compete for votes with the latest. creative and tasty plant-based menu options throughout the metro for the The OKC Vegan Chef Challenge. Vegans or those who seek to be introduced into veganism will have one month from August 1...
The Heart of Perry Wrestling: Honoring Leonard ‘Shorty’ Shelton
Oklahoma high school wrestling lost a coaching legend last week, but Leonard “Shorty” Shelton had an even bigger impact off the mat in the small town of Perry. Shelton led powerhouse Perry High School to 10 state championships and coached 41 individual gold medalists during a brief – though stunningly successful – 11-year stint as head coach (1970-79, 1995).
Cherokee Nation applies to Build New Casino Near Bartlesville
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint as they apply to build another new casino near Bartlesville. Cherokee Nation applied to build a new casino on US-75 south of the Bartlesville city limits. The location is only a few miles from the Osage Casino, which opened less than a year ago. Construction on the project would begin in June 2025.
Centennial Celebrations for Cain's Ballroom to Continue with Hot Club of Cowtown
Centennial celebrations for Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom continue Thursday, July 25 with a free, all-ages concert featuring jazz and Western swing trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, Chad Rodgers, co-owner and manager of Cain's Ballroom announced. Tulsa bassist Jake Erwin, who performed with the HCCT from 1998-2020, is back in the lineup for this centennial show. Cain's Centennial Ale, a collaboration between Cain's and local craft brewery Marshall Brewing Company, will be available for purchase (21+), along with commemorative Cain's Ballroom centennial merchandise.
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...
Yukon looking to preserve the mills as city continues to grow
YUKON, Okla. — If you’ve ever traveled to Yukon, you’re most likely familiar with “Yukon’s Best Flour” adorned on the side of one of their old flour mills, but as the city continues to grow, questions have come up about how long they’ll be around.
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
Oklahoma City Social Service Agency Seeking Volunteers To Help Kids As School Start Date Nears
As the start date for schools across the state nears, an Oklahoma City school and social service agency helping families out of homelessness says time can be the most precious gift of all. For those wanting to help kids get back to school but dealing with strained finances, Positive Tomorrows...
Video: FOX23 Investigates: Tulsa City Council approves over $500,000 payment to former Tulsa Police major
City councilors just voted and approved that they will pay former Tulsa Police Major Tracie Lewis more than half a million dollars of your tax money, even though a jury already awarded that back in April. The City could've appealed it, but now that councilors have voted for it, that makes the payout a done deal.
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