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Feds give $124M to help replace bridge over Lake Texoma
OKLAHOMA CITY– A $124 million grant from the Federal government will allow Oklahoma to replace a bridge built in 1947 spanning Lake Texoma. The Oklahoma Department ofTransportation announced the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program will allow replace of the historic US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge that connects Kingston and Durant in southeastern Oklahoma.
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Teeter fires 10-under 62 to earn top seed in OGA State Amateur Championship at The Patriot
Dylan Teeter of Bixby reeled off 10 birdies in a flawless 62 to earn the No 1 seed for match play in the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship at The Patriot in Owasso. Teeter, who played two years at Oklahoma City University and is now at Texas-El Paso, finished...
T & J Excavating: Transforming Skiatook and Tulsa, One Scoop at a Time
Tulsa, OK — T & J Excavating, a family-owned business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is proud to announce their exceptional excavation services, bringing top-notch land clearing to Tulsa and beyond. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and a knack for turning dirt into dreams, T & J Excavating is your go-to partner for all things excavation in Skiatook and Tulsa.
Green Country Schools Adapt To New Communication Law
Summer break is quickly coming to an end for Green Country students. For several districts, the start of the upcoming year means new methods of communication between school employees and students. A new law now requires parents to be included in conversations between school employees and students, or for communication...
Owasso Hardware Store Cat On The Mend After Workplace Injury
A beloved hardware store employee was hurt on the job two weeks ago. At the Cornerstone Ace Hardware, general manager Katie Davidson seems to know most of the shoppers who walk into the store. "We see the same faces every day, every single day," she said. Since it's the same...
Owasso police seek help identifying suspects in industrial area vandalism case
OWASSO, OK (KTUL) — Do you know them? The Owasso Police Department is asking for help identifying the individuals pictured. Police said the suspects are wanted related to an alleged vandalism causing significant damage and cost to a local industrial area/vendor. If you recognize the suspects, call the tip...
Broken Arrow man charged with violating protective order, burning girlfriend’s home
A Broken Arrow man has been arrested after violating a protective order and allegedly setting his girlfriend’s home on fire, the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office said. Collin Bradley Leonard was formally charged Monday with second-degree arson and violating a protective order, subsequent offense. Bond was set at...
Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
CAP Tulsa: More than Daycare
The 4-year-old boy had never been to preschool before. When he first set foot into the classroom, he was nervous. He was also nonverbal and needed individualized attention. But just six months later, that little boy was speaking and making friends. It’s exactly the kind of transformation that teachers and parents dream of seeing in their children. And it’s just one of many powerful outcomes being seen at CAP Tulsa as they lead the way in championing high-quality early childhood education for all Tulsans.
Tulsa Noodlers Return To ONEOK Field With Catfish Tank
The Tulsa Drillers will soon switch up to their alternate identity "the Tulsa Noodlers." The Tulsa Noodlers will take over ONEOK Field for two nights only next Thursday and Friday. Alex Kossakoski with the Drillers is joining us this morning with a rundown of what fans can expect.
Cornerstone Classical Academy Introduces Their High School Leadership Academy for Fall
Cornerstone Classical Academy in Bartlesville is set to embark on an innovative journey this fall with the launch of its High School Leadership Academy. Dale Willis, speaking on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, described the program as a groundbreaking initiative offering a comprehensive curriculum. It blends academic instruction in History with Christian leadership principles and studies of exemplary leaders.
Greenwood Chamber Launches Back-to-School Supply Drive: How You Can Help
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce is starting a new way to give back to students and families ahead of the new school year. For the first time, the chamber will hold the ‘Bikers Book, Bags, & Back to School’ Supply Drive. The chamber is asking the community to support students and their families with supplies to help have a successful school year.
Tulsa Community College Joins Metallica Scholars Initiative
Tulsa Community College (TCC) is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) as part of the sixth cohort, making TCC the only college from Oklahoma to receive this recognition. The Metallica Scholars Initiative aims to support community colleges across the U.S. by providing substantial grants to enhance career and technical education programs.
Driver Arrested After Chase Through Tulsa; Trooper Vehicle Damaged During Pursuit
One person is in custody after leading several law enforcement agencies on a chase across Tulsa early Wednesday morning. Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle along Highway 169 around 12:30 a.m., but the driver, Jordan Michael Almayahi took off. The Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse...
Tulsa Fire Academy cadets rescue abandoned puppies near training facility
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Cadets in the Tulsa Fire Academy Class 111 are already making rescues before even graduating. While on break from class, cadets found two small female puppies that seemed to have been dumped near the training facility. The cadets gave the pups a bath and made...
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