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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...
Now-former Cache Ag teacher says she plans on appealing termination decision
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The now-former Cache teacher who was terminated from her position after a lengthy board meeting Tuesday, July 16, is speaking out. Kelly Jenkins’ employment with the district was the subject of the contentious meeting that lasted the entire day. Testimony was heard from school officials...
'That's the dream,' Anthony Ramos says of filming 'Twisters' on location in Oklahoma
When Anthony Ramos touched down in Oklahoma to film "Twisters," he quickly learned that the wind does indeed come sweepin' down the plain in the Sooner State — and that the rest of the weather can get pretty dramatic, too. "(It was) unpredictable every day. Every day was new. Hot, and then...
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...
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??
Sallisaw football player ending prep career in All-State Game
Sallisaw Black Diamonds senior football player Cole Stephens will end his prep career in the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Football Game next Friday night at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. In his senior year alone, he rushed for 1,040 yards and 16 touchdowns, while catching 12 passes for 115...
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
Video: FOX23 Investigates: Tulsa City Council approves over $500,000 payment to former Tulsa Police major
City councilors just voted and approved that they will pay former Tulsa Police Major Tracie Lewis more than half a million dollars of your tax money, even though a jury already awarded that back in April. The City could've appealed it, but now that councilors have voted for it, that makes the payout a done deal.
Updated water plant dedicated to former Temple mayor
TEMPLE, Okla. (KSWO) -The town of Temple held a special ceremony Thursday, July 18 to honor a former mayor. Officials dedicated the upgraded water plant in memory of former mayor, Rueben Pulis, with a memorial plaque. Pulis started the project to renovate the water treatment plant in 2020. Numerous agencies...
New Roads Pave Way For Tulsa Homeless Housing Project
A new community is being built in Tulsa to help house people experiencing homelessness. While completion of the tiny home village is still months away, crews are making progress on unique roads at the development. When you think of roads being laid for a neighborhood, asphalt or concrete might come...
Chet Holmgren breaks silence on viral Miami Heat quote that sparked controversy
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren clarified his comments about playing road games against the Miami Heat. The former No. 2 overall pick shared on social media that he actually was complimenting Miami for the atmosphere it has in the fourth quarter in close games. It seems like Holmgren’s...
428th Artillery Brigade welcomes new leadership, says goodbye to outgoing commander
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday morning, a change of command ceremony was held at Fort Sill’s Polo Field welcoming a new era for the 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Dozens gathered just before 8 a.m. to say their thanks to Col. Victor Scharstein as he handed over charge of the brigade.
'Fix Our Fridge' campaign to help fix appliance Homeless Alliance uses to feed hundreds
A local nonprofit is raising money to help continue its mission to provide free meals for people experiencing homelessness. Funds from the Homeless Alliance's "Fix Our Fridge" campaign will be used to repair the walk-in refrigerator in the nonprofit's day shelter. Taylor Self, Homeless Alliance communications director, said the campaign...
Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'
The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the new and encourage evolution. That's where Brent Venables is as he navigates life with a new offensive staff.
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