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Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
Teen shot during robbery after meeting suspect on social media
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a teen was shot twice in a robbery. The juvenile male was taken to Southwest Medical Center by family Wednesday morning. The teen claims he was robbed in his car by someone he met on social media. The two...
Man pleads guilty in daughter’s fentanyl death
EL RENO – A Red Lake, Minn. man has been convicted of causing the fentanyl-related death of his daughter last year in western Canadian County. George Harold Graves, 55, was sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a felony first-degree murder charge in Canadian County District Court.
Former Sheriff Ballard Laid to Rest on Wednesday
Former Washington County Sheriff Pat Ballard was laid to rest Wednesday at Dewey Cemetery. Ballard passed away on July 10 at the age of 77. He was sheriff from 1994-2008 and was previously a lieutenant with the Bartlesville Police Department. Hundreds filled the Community Hall at Bartlesville Community Center to...
Sand Springs police seek help identifying suspects in $500 Walmart theft
SAND SPRINGS, OK (KTUL) — The Sand Spring Police Department needs help identifying the larceny suspects shown. According to SSPD, the suspects stole over $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and left in a silver van. Police said the suspects drove over a curb and through the grass into...
Man arrested in connection to setting two people on fire, multiple other violations
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A person has been arrested in connection to two people who were set on fire on Tuesday. Michael Ray Madison, 70, is facing first-degree arson and several other charges including:. Possession of marijuana. Trespassing on private property. Drug paraphernalia. Public drunkenness. Interfering with official process...
Pennrose, Tulsa Housing Authority to Develop $190 Million Mixed-Income Project in Tulsa, Oklahoma
TULSA, OKLA. — A public-private partnership consisting of Pennrose and the Tulsa Housing Authority will develop 36N, a $190 million mixed-income project in Tulsa. The partnership will redevelop the existing property at the site, a 271-unit community called Comanche Park Apartments, and construct an additional 274 units from the ground up. Once completed, 36N will comprise 545 apartments. The development is part of a larger revitalization initiative known as Envision Comanche.
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 'main factor' that led to Thunder signing
The OKC Thunder landed arguably the most highly touted free agent big man this summer in Isaiah Hartenstein, as they snatched up the 26-year-old on a three-year, $87 million deal on day two of the festivities. Despite frequently expressing his love for his former employers in the New York Knicks,...
Tulsa man marks 99th birthday with loved ones, credits long life to loving wife
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa resident recently celebrated a big birthday surrounded by loved ones. Barney Mecom, a resident of Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa turned 99 years old on June 19. He spent the day with his loved ones, including his wife of 75 years, Melba...
One injured in motorcycle crash in Lampasas County
LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas — One person was taken to the hospital with injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle in Lampasas County on July 11, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS stated a Jeep Cherokee, being driven by a 68-year-old man from Granite, Oklahoma, was stopped...
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