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Report: Police force on Black Tulsans far exceeds representation in city
Tulsa police use non-lethal force on Black people far more than anyone else in the city, but TPD officials argue there is legitimacy to when officers choose to use force. The department's 2023 annual report shows 371 verified uses of force during arrests; 176 of these — 48.2% — were on Black people. This rate is more than triple Tulsa's Black population of roughly 15%, though the numbers mirror national statistics.
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Tulsa Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Man Driving Trail, Nearly Hitting Pedestrians
Tulsa Police released bodycam footage after a man drove onto the River Parks pedestrian trail. Last month, officers tried to pull over Wayne Seward for running a red light. Instead of pulling over, Seward pulled onto the trail near 51st and Riverside and tried to escape officers. Video shows Seward...
Tulsa Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Restaurants
Tulsa police arrested a man they said went to several restaurants around the city and stole plumbing parts from their bathrooms. A probable cause affidavit said Austen Bumsted walked into the restrooms at places like McDonald's, Braum's, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Waffle House and took items like flushing handles, valves, pipes, and sensors.
Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground. River Garrett, 8, had to grow up quickly amid the disaster."Our family didn't get hurt, but it's kind of sad to know that other families did get hurt also. They got hurt really bad," River said. "I was in tears because I didn't expect this much damage. But I said to myself that I can't make this about me."This year's tornado season is on track to be...
Video: Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad battles diaper problem
The City of Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad is battling a huge problem. Since the start of summer, they've had to close the park eight times because of the water quality. Since the start of the summer, Tulsa's Chandler Park splash pad has had to shut down eight times because of the water quality due to bodily fluids like vomit, blood and human feces. Park employees are asking parents to help them keep it clean by putting their kids in swim diapers.
Tulsa Public Schools Preparing High Schoolers For Life After Graduation
The start of the school year is just a few weeks away, and Tulsa Public Schools is already focusing on how to help students beyond the 12th grade. News On 6 spoke with Tulsa Public Schools director of postsecondary readiness Krystal Hutchinson about how the district prepares students for life after high school.
Broken Arrow Nears Completion Of Elam Park's First Phase
The first phase of a brand-new park in Broken Arrow is nearly complete. Elam Park sits just behind Aspen Creek Elementary, and families who live nearby say they are eager for it to open. Many people have compared the master plan of the sprawling park to the Gathering Place. While...
Butler Creek fire continues to burn at 307 acres, deemed human caused
Butler Creek fire continuing to burn. It's now over 300 acres, 15% contained. Firefighters believe this fire was human caused. At about one o'clock this afternoon the evacuation orders and the warnings for that fire thankfully have been lifted.
Tulsa Remote & Tulsa Creative Engine Highlight Resources Available For Tulsa Musicians
The City Of Tulsa is highlighting Tulsa's creative scene and local musicians for music month. Dominique Clarke with Tulsa Remote, and Bianca Caampued with Tulsa Creative Engine, joined News On 6 to talk about the resources available to musicians in the city. How does Tulsa Remote help people moving to...
Nashville notes: Maren Morris’ “Push Me Over” + Sara Evans’ Christmas Tour
Maren Morris has teased a new track, “Push Me Over,” from her upcoming Intermission EP, arriving Aug. 2. You can hear it on Maren’s Instagram and presave Intermission now. Sara Evans‘ 21 Days of Christmas Tour kicks off Dec. 5 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The eight-date trek wraps...
Social Security announces transition to authentication services
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services.
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