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Hearing for Cache High School teacher to determine termination
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache high school agricultural teacher is ongoing and has been since Tuesday morning. Kelly Jenkins is the teacher that is being recommended for termination. A couple of witnesses for the superintendent recounted being aware of an inappropriate situation...
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.
Corporate chain offers reimbursement after towing incident disrupts Tulsa Farmers’ Market
A business that towed dozens of cars from its parking lot is reimbursing affected farmers' market shoppers. Last Saturday, Tulsa Farmers' Market customers parked at MyEyeDr. in Kendall Whittier, mistakenly thinking it was closed as usual on Saturdays. MyEyeDr. called for tow trucks to clear their lot for patients. 30...
Ardmore City School investigating comment made by teacher
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore City Schools is investigating a comment made by an employee on social media concerning the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. An X account called ‘Libs of TikTok’ posted a screenshot Tuesday morning of music teacher Alison Scott saying “wish they had a better...
Sapulpa Mom Asks For Help Finding Disabled Son’s Wheelchair After It Fell Out Of Truck
A Sapulpa mother is pleading for help to find her disabled son's custom wheelchair. Lora Roberts said the wheelchair fell out of the back of a friend's truck in Tulsa and disappeared. The custom wheelchair is worth thousands of dollars, and the family is worried insurance might not replace it.
'You dare not walk on 200th street without your head on a swivel'
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow resident reaches out to NewsChannel 8 frustrated with drivers blowing through stop signs and speeding at excessive rates. The resident stated that he has reached out to the city of Broken Arrow for years and has not gotten anywhere. After getting...
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Beating Woman To Death In 2019
A Mayes County man is headed to federal prison for 20 years for beating his girlfriend to death with a hammer. Harvey Murphy pled guilty to second-degree murder in 2023 for killing Kimmy Stipes in 2019. Murphy's lawyers said he was addicted to meth at the time and has mental...
RELOCATED: Unwanted suburban fox moved to new home in Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — When a family of foxes moved into a quiet suburban neighborhood near 51st and Sheridan this spring, their human neighbors weren't happy. They feared the foxes might pose a danger to people and pets, so Darryl Johnson called the City of Tulsa to ask it to catch and relocate the critters.
A bulked up Adepoju Adebawore could be a nightmare for SEC offenses
Day 2 of SEC media days featured Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. Venables, quarterback Jackson Arnold, linebacker Danny Stutsman, and safety Billy Bowman had plenty to say about this year’s team while on the mic. However, one note from the head coach before OU’s time at the podium was eye-opening. Venables shared with the media in attendance that true sophomore defensive end Adepoju Adebawore is over 260 pounds entering fall camp. The former five-star prospect in the 2023 Recruiting Class weighed 240 pounds exiting high school, according to Rivals. That means that the speedy pass-rusher has gained over twenty pounds since arriving...
Oklahoma City apartment blaze damages four units, all evacuated safely
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon. According to OKCFD, the fire started on the first floor and spread through a window to the unit above. Some furniture was caught on fire and...
Norman man charged after allegedly soliciting a minor on Discord
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OK (KOKH) — A Norman man was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on a social media platform. The arrest comes after a cyber tip was assigned to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) last week. According to CCSO,...
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.
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
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,...
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