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Felon pleads guilty after sneaking meth into county jail
EL RENO – Already a convicted felon, a Canadian County inmate was sentenced to two years in state prison after being caught trying to sneak illicit drugs into the county jail. Del City’s Tessie Lynn Danker, 40, was convicted of bringing contraband into a jail/penal institution when she entered...
Ground broken for Tulsa Int’l Airport’s new control tower
TULSA – Tulsa International Airport (TUL) celebrated a significant milestone Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Senator James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex, the airport’s largest infrastructure project in its history. The new complex will replace TUL’s existing air traffic control tower and base...
Paul Finebaum Predicts Oklahoma's Record This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners are a storied college football program. However, in 2024, the Sooners are beginning a new journey. Oklahoma is no longer in the Big 12 conference, which the Sooners dominated since 1996. Now, the Sooners are in the SEC. In its first season in the SEC, there are many question ...
Tulsa shooting suspect faces upgraded charge after victim dies
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The suspect in a shooting on Sunday is now facing first-degree murder after the victim died on Thursday. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, Tulsa Police responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex near 61st and Peoria. When officers arrived, they found...
Lawmaker says Oklahoma State Board of Education broke law during meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker is accusing the Oklahoma State Board of Education of breaking the law during a Wednesday meeting and now the Oklahoma attorney general is investigating. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The issue was when the board went into executive...
Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
Elk City Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With Knife; OSBI Investigating
The OSBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Elk City Police that left a 29-year-old man dead on Friday. The OSBI said Jerry Garcia was brandishing a knife and ignoring commands, which led to an officer-involved shooting. Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene near East Highway 66 and North...
Barnsdall resident still waiting on his insurance almost three months after tornado damage
BARNSDALL, Okla. (KTUL) — Since Barnsdall was struck by an EF-4 tornado almost three months ago, hundreds of homeowners have filed for insurance. Some have their money to repair their homes and others have not. When an EF-4 tornado touches down in your city, you can expect some delays...
Off-duty Sequoyah County deputy saves man from burning car on U.S. 64
MULDROW, OKLA (KTUL) — A Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputy rescued a man from a burning vehicle on July 31. According to SCSO, a report was made of a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 64 Highway outside of Muldrow. Deputy Daniel Whitus was near the accident and located the...
Northeast Oklahoma Braces for Scattered Storms and High Winds
Tulsa, OK – Residents in Northeast Oklahoma should prepare for a Friday of stormy weather and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, radar shows a few storms moving into the area this morning, with some producing strong gusty winds and hail up to the size of nickels. These isolated to scattered storms are expected to continue throughout the next several hours, moving south and east with time.
Severe Weather Art Exhibit In Downtown Tulsa Displays Statewide Weather Photos
Dozens of photos covered the walls of the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities "Storm Chasing" exhibit, giving people a glimpse into severe weather in the state. "To capture Oklahoma storms correctly, you really need to show the nuance of it," said exhibit curator Dr. Dayne Riley. More than 50 different...
Bartlesville grapples with tort claim after officer crashes with motorcycle
The city of Bartlesville received a notice of a tort claim from a motorcyclist injured in a collision with a police patrol vehicle driven by an on-duty officer. The claim, which seeks $175,000 or the amount applicable from the insurance policy, whichever is greater, allows the city 90 days to investigate before...