Skiatook
LATEST NEWS
Cherokee Nation reunification explored in new exhibit at Cherokee National History Museum
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Learn more about the trials and triumphs of a Nation reunifying after forced Removal in the newest exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum. “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal,” opens to the public July 30 and runs through March 1, 2025. “The reunification...
Construction Of New Hospital Building In Tahlequah Reaches Milestone
The Cherokee Nation marked a milestone on Thursday in the construction of a new hospital in Tahlequah. It's expected to help deliver major improvements in health care. A crowd gathered around the final steel beam—nurses and construction workers—to sign it, more than half of them Cherokee citizens. The...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join...
Norman Leaders Consider Moving Downtown Homeless Shelter To Griffin Memorial Site
The City of Norman is considering a new location for an emergency homeless shelter after a scathing audit of the current facility. The current shelter location in downtown Norman off James Garner Avenue & West Gray Street has drawn the anger of area business owners and criticism from a city audit that found 19 deficiencies with the current setup.
1 in critical condition after stabbing by BOK Center, police looking for suspect
TULSA, Okla. — Police are investigating a stabbing by the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. According to Tulsa Police, two men got into a fight near 2nd and Denver around 10 a.m. Saturday. Police said one man stabbed the other and left the scene. The victim is in critical...
Helmerich Center for American Research announces scholar-led book series
The University of Tulsa’s Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum will host a Let’s Talk About It book discussion series this fall with the theme “Civil Rights and Equality: A Pulitzer Prize Centennial Series.” This scholar-led discussion will highlight works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry that immerse readers in specific historic or contemporary moments with fully realized individuals experiencing inequality.
Cascia Hall hosts active shooter response training
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — It's a gorgeous campus. The buildings themselves mesmerize, the landscaping, immaculate, and a host of religious statutes create a serenity. Cascia Hall is the last place you'd expect to see a school shooting. "And I think that’s the trap that people get caught in is...
PM NewsBrief: July 26, 2024
Libraries Help Improve Access To Health Care In Rural Communities. Rural libraries are offering special rooms for people to connect with health care providers online. The OSU Department of Agricultural Economics helped get the project going. Special rooms or booths in the Atoka, Broken Bow, Hinton and Okemah libraries have...
Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas Brace for Potentially Severe Weather till 7PM
Tulsa, OK – Residents of Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas should prepare for possible severe weather this weekend. Showers and storms are likely, especially on Saturday afternoon, as an area of low pressure moves across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa warns that these storms could bring dangerous lightning, strong winds, and locally heavy rainfall.
Most officers named in $2 million settlement still at Tulsa Police Department
Most Tulsa police officers named in a remarkable settlement for shooting a man to death in 2020 still work for the department. Eight officers confronted Jonathan Randell on Aug. 8, 2020 as he had a mental health episode outside of a Catholic Charities facility in north Tulsa. They first fired pepper balls at Randell while he harmed himself with a pocket knife. Then, they shot him when he threw the knife in their direction, even though most of them were behind police cars or riot shields.
Friday Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz
Stephen Nehrenz is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with a forecast for Friday and a look at the week ahead. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!
Program To Provide TPS Students With Free School Meals
Students at Tulsa Public Schools won't have to worry about paying for breakfast and lunch starting this fall. TPS is taking advantage of a USDA program to provide all 34,000 students in their district with free school meals. Cafeteria staff say this program will go a long way in helping...
Midstream associations select top executive
Sarah Miller will replace Joel Moxley as the top executive for GPA Midstream Association and GPSA Midstream Suppliers when Moxley retires in September. “The GPA Midstream Executive Committee is excited to have someone with Sarah’s mix of skills, intellect and experience to lead the organization into its next chapter,” says GPA Midstream Chair Micheal Dunn, who is COO of The Williams Companies. “Her strategic vision for the organization and familiarity with the midstream business will serve member companies and help us all navigate the future of energy.”
Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50-year legacy in Tulsa Nov. 23
TULSA – Jefferson Starship, renowned as “the road-conquering heroes,” will ignite the stage, singing their epic catalog of rock classics at the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Nov. 23. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale July 26. Best...
Muscogee Nation Announces $100M Coweta Casino Hotel Project
TULSA, OK – Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises have announced a $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, OK. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
Oklahoma’s Over-the-Top Mansion Complex Is For Sale For $17Million
Some incredible homes have hit the Oklahoma real estate market in the last few years. There's no shortage of incredible dream homes across the Sooner State, and while they all commanded extremely high prices, nothing comes close to the 36 Acres estate in OKC - listed at $17 Million - but you get a ton of home for that eight-digit purchase price.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.