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Sip 'N Slide Takes Over Boulder Ave Bridge In Tulsa
The Boulder Avenue Bridge in downtown Tulsa just got a whole lot more slippery. It took two days for organizers of the 4th annual Sip 'N Slide to build a 500-foot slip-and-slide down the road. The slide is the highlight of the all-day party that goes from noon until 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd.
Pros and cons of Thunder potentially trading for Jerami Grant
The OKC Thunder have been quite active thus far during the 2024 NBA offseason, as they've hit a trifecta agenda of scooping up widely believed draft-day steals, signing big-name free agents, and locking down some of their own promising young players to long-term deals with the franchise. Frankly, the one...
Oklahoma City Mayor Holt visits the Paris Olympics to prepare for hosting canoe and softball events in his city in 2028
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is eager to bring Olympic canoe slalom and softball to his city. Since 2018, Holt has been working behind the scenes to help secure the decision for these sports to be held in Oklahoma City during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. To prepare, Holt and...
Special Offer: NEWSIES at STAGES St. Louis
It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd pleasing, Tony Award-Winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season! This rousing tale takes us to New York City where a band of newsboys, led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, become unlikely heroes as they stand up to the titans of the publishing industry. Along the way they learn what it means to come together, fight for what they believe in, and truly seize the day.
'The future of aviation'; Tulsa airport breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa International Airport (TUL) breaks ground on the Senator James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex. This has been long awaited, as the current air traffic control tower doesn’t meet the present-day building code set by the FAA. That’s because it was commissioned...
Central Tech launches Explorer Program in Mannford and Ripley
This school year, Central Tech will launch the Explorer Program in partnership with Mannford and Ripley public schools. This innovative program is designed to introduce students to a wide range of career options at an early stage, helping them make informed decisions about their academic and career paths. Kent Burris,...
Leading Morris Public Schools with Vision and Dedication
Becky Alexander, the newly appointed Superintendent of Morris Public Schools, is ready to lead the district with her deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience in education. Alexander shared her journey and vision for the future in an interview. “I grew up in the area and I’m a Preston...
Who Will Win the Bounty?
Starting Monday, you can try your key on the treasure chest lock located at the Okmulgee Times, 320 W. 6th Street. The first person to open the chest will win $500 cash presented by First Family Federal Credit Union, along with prizes donated by area retailers. Key attempts can only...
UTulsa enhances academic leadership with new faculty
The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) announces the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Mohammad Khajenejad, Ph.D., and Aaditya Khanal, Ph.D., to its academic community. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized expertise to UTulsa, enhancing its reputation for excellence in engineering education and research. Khajenejad joins UTulsa as an...
Annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival returns for 79th Year with full day of events
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KFDX/KJTL) — The annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival and Rodeo is returning for its 79th year on Saturday August 10 2024 at Jeff Davis Park in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. The annual event celebrates the local watermelon crop with events throughout the day, starting with a 10k run at 7 a.m., the opening […]
Sechser Finishes Sixth in Olympic Lightweight Double Sculls
PARIS, France — University of Tulsa rowing alumna Michelle Sechser and her teammate Molly Reckford finished sixth for the United States in the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Friday. Alumna Jennifer Casson and her teammate, Jill Moffatt, were 8th overall in the event and represented Canada.
Moore Family Is Weeping After A Trip To The Movie Theater Ends In Disaster
The tragic incident of a fatal crash in Norman has left a Moore family grieving and heartbroken. On Sunday afternoon, Josh, Lindsay, Abby, and Ethan Badger were on their way to watch ‘Twisters’ at the movie theater. Unfortunately, they were involved in a terrible car accident at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and 60th Avenue NW.
From 'too Russian' to 'way better!': Oklahomans react harshly to new license plate design
This week the state of Oklahoma rolled out a new standard license plate design, and residents showed up in the comments on social media. The plate is red with a star-46 design in the center, which evokes the design of Oklahoma's first state flag. The design also features small images of state...
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report findsUndocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed millions to Social Security, state, and local taxes in 2022 according to a recent report by a tax policy org. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press