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Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
Good News: 78-year-old woman meets good Samaritans who helped her after fall
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Good Samaritans rushed to the aid of a 78-year woman who fell while trying to get home from the New Orleans Square Block Party when it was canceled because of a storm.
'Inexcusable Behavior': State Superintendent Responds To Controversial Political Comments By Ardmore Teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is attracting national attention on social media for promising to revoke an Ardmore teacher's license after the teacher made public comments seemingly in support of the attempted assassination on Former President Donald Trump. Walters says he will not allow anyone in the Oklahoma education system to...
Dive with bull sharks at the Oklahoma Aquarium's Sharklahoma event
JENKS, OKLA (KTUL) — Calling all scuba-certified divers!. The Oklahoma Aquarium is celebrating Sharklahoma this month with the annual Dive With Bull Sharks contest. Contest winners will wear a 40-pound, $6,000 chainmail suit and dive with a GoPro and certified safety divers to view the sharks. The deadline for...
OOCYS Holds Ribbon Cutting at New Facility
Okmulgee/Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) was joined by members of the community as they celebrated the opening of their new office in Okemah with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. OOCYS’s new office is located at 124 N. 5th Street in Okemah. Dr. Sherrie Carter- Greene is director of the agency which offers counseling (family and individual) dealing with trauma, grief, abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, anger management, co-parenting, communication and social skills. All services are free of charge, and OOCYS is a member of the Tulsa Area United Way. Call 918-756-7700 for more information.
OT Treasure Hunt begins Friday
Will you get the winning key? The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off this Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Family Federal Credit Union. On Friday, participants can visit and shop local participating businesses,...
Tulsa police seek tips on suspect in unauthorized bank card use
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's (TPD) Financial Crime Unit is seeking information on an unknown suspect. According to TPD, the suspect allegedly used a bank card without the owner's consent. If you have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, contact Officer S....
Broken Arrow Police issue tips to prevent package theft during vacations
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA (KTUL) — The Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) warns against package theft, stating that vacations correlate with the theft increase. According to BAPD, there are ways to protect your purchases from package theft. Take a look at the following tips provided by BAPD:. Schedule deliveries for...
Driver Arrested After Breaching Tinker Air Force Base Gate, Installation Says
A driver was able to breach Tinker Air Force Base on Tuesday after crashing their vehicle into one of the base's entrances, officials say. Officials at the base said at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver breached the Hruskocy Gate, which leads into the base from Interstate 40 via Industrial Boulevard at Tinker Air Force Base.
Brent Venables Offers Thoughts On Controversial Penalty This Season
The Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners will be an SEC game for the first time in 2024. Brent Venables led the Sooners to a 10-win season in 2023 and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. While Oklahoma and its past success are good signs for the Venables era, there ...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
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