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Naturals and Tulsa Drillers game won't be rescheduled after rain interruption
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers on July 21 has been rained out. Officials say the game against the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be made up. It was the last scheduled game between the two clubs this season.
Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Tulsa Mother Calls For Street Safety Improvements After Son's Fatal Accident
A Tulsa mother is remembering her 17-year-old son after he was hit by a driver on Mingo Road just north of 81st Street, then died almost a week later from his injuries. Now his mother wants to warn others about the area and seeks safety improvements like sidewalks or lights.
New Osage Nation Counseling Facility Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Osage Nation is celebrating a brand-new counseling center that is expected to treat hundreds of people in Osage County struggling with substance abuse. The complex in Pawhuska brings all of the nation's treatment services to one location with the goal of saving lives. What was once just an empty...
'Tornadoes are real life': National Weather Service in Norman gave 'tornado bootcamp' to cast of 'Twisters'
The National Weather Service office in Norman played a big role in the blockbuster hit "Twisters," telling the cast and crew what they needed to know about the weather prior to filming. The cast and crew underwent a "tornado boot camp" to learn about storm spotting and tornado culture in...
Talk of the Town: Murder at the Saloon
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - The Rusty Chicken Saloon in Tishomingo is hosting an evening of mystery and fun as they try to solve a murder mystery. The show will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.
Downtown Tulsa Sporting Events Generate Revenue For Nearby Businesses
Almost every weekend, a new wave of sporting events draws visitors from across the state and beyond to Tulsa. This weekend is no different with the Premier Nationals Basketball Tournament at the Cox Business Center. "It's a tough competition," said player Damarius Wilson. Around the corner at the Residence Inn,...
Tulsa Traffic Advisories: What You Need To Know (July 22, 2024)
Get the latest updates on Tulsa road closures and traffic advisories for this week, including US-75, US-412, and I-244. US-75 on-ramp from 86th St. N. Details: The southbound US-75 on-ramp from 86th St. N. will be closed for surface repairs. US-412 at 129th W. Ave. in Sand Springs. Closure Date:...
Archeologists Begin Next Excavation Process At Oaklawn Cemetery
Archeologists are back out at Oaklawn Cemetery in search of graves possibly connected to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This excavation comes after the city of Tulas identified the first victim in the years-long search at the cemetery. Mayor G.T. Bynum says identifying C.L. Daniels remains proves archeologists are looking...
KRMG In-Depth: Likely next moves in the Democratic bid to retain the White House
Vice President Kamala Harris seems to have all the momentum in the days following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, but it's not a done deal yet - and then there's the decision on a running mate.
Tulsa man shoots burglar at home; suspect in critical condition
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Early Monday morning, Tulsa police officers responded to a call of a shooting at a home near 24th Street and Sheridan Ave. According to TPD, the couple living at the home woke up to sounds coming from their back door. When the husband went to investigate, he found a burglar in their kitchen.
Police investigating shooting during burglary in midtown Tulsa
Police say someone was attempting to break into a house near East 21st Street and South Sheridan Road around 2:00 a.m. when the homeowner shot the intruder. The intruder was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown.
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
'Kids Are Our Community': Volunteers Fill Backpacks For Children In Need
School is right around the corner for many kids across Green Country. To make sure some students are prepared, local realtors are giving away backpacks. The Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors teamed up with Family and Children Services to give away more than 700 backpacks to children who need them most.
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