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'Tulsa Has A Really Great Art Scene': Photograph Displayed At Turkey Mountain
The 'Gilcrease in your Neighborhood' program is displaying new artwork at five locations across Tulsa. Each site will also have activity guides to help you learn more about the new piece. The sound of the wind through the trees and the warm sunshine on your face while hiking Turkey Mountain's...
GAMI’s G100UL Unleaded Fuel Successfully Powers Historic WWII Aircraft
On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) achieved another milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, when it powered a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time. The aircraft took off from Ada Regional Airport in Oklahoma and flew over Lake Atoka during the...
Yukon Veterans Museum honors military history and those who lived through it
YUKON, Okla. — The Yukon Veterans Museum offers visitors a glimpse at history, but much of it is about family. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "There are a lot of stories that come in. I wish I could say all of them are positive. Some of them are negative,” said Jerry Icenhower, archivist at the Yukon Veterans Museum.
Cherokee Nation Honors Three Veterans in July
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma ~ The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Larry R. Richardson Sr. of Claremore; Clarence Wesley “Sonny” DeGraw of Jenks; and Michael William Smith of Sallisaw were recognized by Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden for their service and sacrifice to the country.
Former Golden Hurricane and NCAA Champion Patrick Dever to Run in Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former University of Tulsa track and cross country star Patrick Dever will represent Team Great Britain in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which begins Friday, July 26. The four-time All-American and 2021 10,000-meter NCAA champion will compete in both the 5,000 (Aug. 7) and 10,000-meter (Aug. 2) races.
Tulsa Public Schools launches Bridge to Graduation program for at-risk students
TULSA, OK (KTUL) — Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) has announced a new program to help at-risk students graduate. Bridge to Graduation is a summer program for Tulsa students funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Students enrolled in credit recovery will work with TPS staff to recover missing...
OSU Wrestling: Details of David Taylor’s Contract Released
PFB obtained details of new Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor’s contract on Friday. Taylor, 33, was hired to replace John Smith, who retired after leading the Cowboys for 33 years. Smith made $500,000 in 2023, according to Tulsa World’s state employee salary database. According to the six-year...
The Porch: Porter Peach Festival Continues Tradition Of Giving Back To Community
The small town of Porter is welcoming 10,000 people to the area for its annual Peach Festival. The three-day event dates back to 1967. "The community came together and decided to host the Porter Peach Festival to help raise funds to build a civic center," said this year's Miss Peachy Keen, Jennifer Ledezma.
Norman Music Institute Shares Details Of Upcoming Seminar Featuring Well-Known Drummer On The Porch
Norman Music Institute is hosting a free drum seminar on Friday night with a high-profile drummer. Dean Brown, the owner of Norman Music Institute, said Gregg Bissonette, the drummer for Ringo Starr and other musicians, will teach the seminar and share insight into the music business. Brown said the seminar...
Oklahoma City Council Pauses New Short Term Rentals, Considers Future of Housing Market
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council voted to approve an emergency moratorium lasting for 180 days and prohibiting the approval of new applications for home-sharing, such as Airbnb's or Vrbos, for areas in the city where 10% of the block already contains a home-sharing rental. Current short-term...
Muldrow golfer gets call to join All-State Team
It looked as if Muldrow Lady Bulldogs senior golfer Claire Tabor’s high school career ended at last May’s Class 4A State Tournament. Then, she got perhaps the most important call to date last week. Due to a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Girls East Golf Team...
The Heart of Perry Wrestling: Honoring Leonard ‘Shorty’ Shelton
Oklahoma high school wrestling lost a coaching legend last week, but Leonard “Shorty” Shelton had an even bigger impact off the mat in the small town of Perry. Shelton led powerhouse Perry High School to 10 state championships and coached 41 individual gold medalists during a brief – though stunningly successful – 11-year stint as head coach (1970-79, 1995).
Cherokee Nation applies to Build New Casino Near Bartlesville
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint as they apply to build another new casino near Bartlesville. Cherokee Nation applied to build a new casino on US-75 south of the Bartlesville city limits. The location is only a few miles from the Osage Casino, which opened less than a year ago. Construction on the project would begin in June 2025.
Lynch and Kunz come to Tulsa Speedway for Xtreme Outlaw Series on July 27th!
Brayton Lynch will be returning to Tulsa, this time for the Xtreme Outlaw Series, running at Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Speedway on July 27th. You'll recognize Brayton's name from the line-up at the annual Chili Bowl Nationals. His Crew Chief is Rusty Kunz, a multi-time Chili Bowl winning Crew Chief (and Brayton's grandfather). Racing runs deep in the family. Brayton is still looking for his first Top 5 Finish and Win of the season, can Tulsa be the track to deliver??
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