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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee remembered for her role in highlighting 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passed away a week ago on July 19, and her life and legacy are being remembered in Tulsa. Damario Solomon-Simmons, who is the lead attorney for the two remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, said Justice for Greenwood lost a true friend with the death of Representative Jackson Lee.
3 Players Thunder must pursue with potential $2.5 million DPE following Topic news
Wednesday afternoon, the OKC Thunder announced that recent lottery-selected guard Nikola Topic had officially undergone successful surgery to repair his partially torn ACL sustained earlier this year while with the Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga. Despite the repair, according to numerous health professionals and NBA Insiders, the rehabilitation...
How much would Biden's rent control plan help? What Oklahoma renters, landlords think
John Doyle's friends call him "Radar," but he didn't see the scooter wreck coming in April that threw him to the ground, sent hospital bills to the sky, had him desperately asking for help with a GoFundMe page, and almost got him evicted from his apartment for back rent, which was already headed up — again. ...
Regents accept Oklahoma chancellor's resignation, form plans to search for her replacement
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formally accepted Chancellor Allison Garrett’s resignation during a special meeting this week and formed a committee to begin searching for her successor. Garrett, the first woman to serve as state chancellor, said earlier this month that she plans to retire in January 2025, after a little...
Oklahoma State makes debut in 'Twisters' movie
“Twisters” is a hit worldwide, but the film is more than just another movie for Oklahomans. Production filmed all over the state, teaming up with Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City, Channel 4, Oklahoma Storm Chasers and several other Oklahoma organizations to produce the movie. Stillwater is featured in...
Kiddie Farm In Bartlesville Offers Farm Fun For Kids, Parents
A farm created for kids is introducing agriculture at a young age. Kiddie Farm is an 80-acre property in Bartlesville. Kelly Zimmerman opened it to the public about four years ago and runs the farm with Col. Ken Suggs's help. "They can come out here, and they can ride the...
Our last day seeing double-digit high temperatures? For now... | 7/27 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s the weekend! Your Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies and temperatures a few degrees below average this afternoon in the middle 90s. Southeasterly winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph. This evening, there is a very slight chance for an isolated shower or...
Free canine medical services help vulnerable Tulsans
The Tulsa Day Center and the Tulsa Humane Society teamed up Tuesday to offer vaccinations and neutering or spaying for dogs. The program was free of charge and aimed at Tulsa’s homeless population. Kellie Wilson, a program coordinator with the Day Center, said serving pets is a significant part...
Tulsa Public Schools to provide free meals to all students
All Tulsa Public Schools’ students will get breakfast and lunch for free throughout the school year starting this fall. TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson made the announcement Thursday at a press conference at Memorial High School. Johnson said making every pre-K through 12th grade student eligible for free meals...
Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises Announces $100M Capital Investment to Construct Coweta Casino Hotel
TULSA, OKLA (July 26, 2024) — Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises announced today a. $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, Okla. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in Spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Isaac Coats
YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Isaac Coats of Yukon High School. Isaac plays tennis for the Millers and has medaled top three in every tournament he was in and helped...
Tulsan ‘Bachelorette’ contestant chooses his dreams over dream girl
Note: This article contains spoilers. Contestants most often leave the “Bachelorette” stage with no rose and a broken heart; Aaron Erb chose this fate of his own accord. Aaron Erb, a 29-year-old aerospace engineer from Tulsa, is the twin brother of Noah Erb, who was a contestant on both the “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.” Noah Erb found his match on the seventh season of BIP.
Kirk Herbstreit thinks this SEC team is a sleeper to make the playoff
The way a team can compete for a national championship in college football has changed this year. After 10 years of the four-team College Football Playoff, we’ve arrived at the expansion season for the CFP, with a whopping 12 teams having a chance to play their way to a title. For the Oklahoma Sooners, the standard has always been to compete for national championships. Regardless of the conference, the postseason format or outsiders’ expectations, winning is the expectation in Norman. That’s no different under head coach Brent Venables, who is committed to building an elite, winning program at Oklahoma. With OU exiting...
OSU football position preview: Running backs
The O'Colly is previewing the eight Oklahoma State football position groups during the next four weeks. Next up: running backs and fullbacks. All eyes will be on Ollie Gordon II this fall. Coming off a Doak Walker Award-winning season where he rushed for 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns while averaging...
Tulsa Nonprofit Assisting Immigrants On Path To Citizenship
A Tulsa nonprofit has added a new free service to help immigrants in the city on their path to becoming a U.S. citizen. Leaders from the Tulsa Immigrant Community Development Corporation said their new naturalization program helps provide financial assistance to cover the citizenship process. TICDC executive director Luis Flores...
Major Renovations, Including AI Enhancements Planned For Will Rogers Museum In Claremore
It’s been nearly 40 years since the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore received a major renovation but work is being done to attract a new generation. A new event center will be built overlooking Claremore. There will also be a collection area to showcase Will Rogers’ memorabilia collection. A new entryway will open up for the museum and officials said they want it to be more appealing for events and programs.
Oklahoma City Resort Begins Hiring As Construction Continues
Hiring for employees has begun at a nearly-completed resort in Oklahoma City, resort officials say. The OKANA resort and indoor waterpark, set to open in 2025, is part of the First Americans Museum, and will operate along the Oklahoma River. Resort officials say they are now looking to add positions...
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