Oologah
LATEST NEWS
Oklahoma has $1 billion worth of money and property waiting to be claimed
According to the State Treasurer, there is a staggering $1 billion in unclaimed money and property that is currently available for Oklahomans to claim. Have you ever wondered if you might be entitled to some forgotten treasures? It’s worth taking a moment to explore the possibility. You never know what valuable possessions or financial benefits could be waiting for you.
Oklahoma Could See Near Normal Temperatures for September
Oklahoma will soon be shifting out of extreme heat and into normal temperatures after the end of August. A strong cold front is expected to move in Labor Day weekend and will bring cooler temperatures and increased chances for rain. But as we move into mid-September, Oklahoma is looking to experience near normal temperatures, which for some is more mild then they'd like for fall.
Popular Family Friendly Events Happening This Weekend in Oklahoma
It's Labor Day weekend this coming weekend! In Oklahoma, it's an official marker of the end of summer; workers celebrate the (hopefully) soon-to-be end of those summer temps and families take a breather after getting back in the groove of school. If you're a hard worker, this weekend is meant...
Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class A-II for 2024 season
The Oklahoma high school football season is right around the corner but while you wait for Week 0 kickoff, we're asking readers to vote on their favorite team in each class. Class A has split into two divisions this year and the realignment put the two teams from last season's championship in A-I. The two semifinal losers, Woodland and Hominy fell to Class A-II. ...
Oklahoma Historical Society Announces Application Opening Date for Grant Program
Oklahoma Historical Society Announces Application Opening Date for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2024/2025 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Monday, September 2. This grants-in-aid program will set aside $600,000 to award grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to municipal, county, or tribal governments; not-for-profit historical organizations; and support groups for these entities. All not-for-profit applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The grants will be specific to four categories: collections, exhibits, programs and capacity building.
In Oklahoma Eviction Court, it’s Women with Children First
Sandra Gathron sat on a bench chatting on the phone and snuggling her one-year-old granddaughter, Alaysha, near the elevators that lead to eviction court at the Oklahoma County District Courthouse on August 22. Two other women sat alongside Gathron; one entertained Alaysha with a game of peek-a-boo. Around the corner...
Nonprofit aims to connect 1,000 churches with Oklahoma foster families who need help
As some lanterns drifted in the pond and others flickered along the edge at nightfall, a Norman woman thought of a foster care mother in need of special baby formula for an infant, and an athletic teenager at a community living center who lacked basketball shoes. Lesli Downs, a member of Christ Church in Norman, said she filled the needs of both people and she couldn't help but think of them during the recent One...
Skiatook history teacher under investigation following controversial assignment, alleged threat
During the first week of the school year at Skiatook High School, Erich Richter assigned his class a research paper about the world’s beginning. However, parents like Olivia Gray (Osage) and her husband, Jim Gray, a former principal chief of the Osage Nation, said they were concerned. They said the world history assignment posed questions that were visibly Christian-focused and unrelated to the class.
ENDUI initiative aims to reduce impaired driving at Rocklahoma
MAYES COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team is partnering with the Mayes County Sheriff's Office and the Pryor Police Department to conduct saturation patrol. These saturation patrols will coincide in Mayes County with the Rocklahoma Music Festival from August 30 to September 2. According to...
The Lemon-Aid Project Launches Charity Event For Labor Day Weekend
Kids across Tulsa are setting up lemonade stands over Labor Day weekend to raise money for those in need. The fundraiser is organized by The Lemon-Aid Project, the nonprofit that started the tradition 30 years ago. For the second year in a row, local businesses are also joining in. Eleven...
Broken Arrow High School graduate dismisses lawsuit against school district
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow High School graduate who was suing the district has dismissed the lawsuit. Lena Black's lawsuit alleged the district violated her religious freedoms and freedom of speech after she was denied the chance to represent her Native heritage before walking the stage at graduation.
Grove bond issue passes in special election
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA — It was a special election Tuesday across Oklahoma. Locally, the 3rd time seems to be a charm in Grove. Unofficial results have voters passing a 9.8 million dollar bond issue. With eight precincts reporting, voters approved the bond 1,280 to 642, or by 66.6%. The bond...
Child found safe after being reported missing by Tulsa Police
UPDATE (11:30 p.m.) — Police said the child has been found safe. After seeing the post by Tulsa Police, a security guard was driving home near 78th and Riverside when he saw the child walking down the path. He was able to call it in and helped police bring...
Firefighters respond to carbon monoxide leak in downtown Tulsa
DOWNTOWN TULSA, Okla. — Part of a building in downtown Tulsa has been evacuated and part of the street is closed due to a carbon monoxide leak. The leak is at the Beacon Building, near 4th Street and Boulder Avenue. Right now, Boulder is shut down between 4th Street...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.