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Take a Terrifying Road Trip On This Oklahoma Haunted Highway!
Oklahoma has more hauntings and ghost stories per capita than any other state in the union. There's an uncountable number of scary places, urban legends, and strange tales that can be heard just about everywhere you go in the Sooner State. We have haunted houses, forests, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, asylums, and even a haunted highway! It's one of Oklahoma's most mysterious, scary, and active hauntings.
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 Animal Welfare in crisis as shelter capacity reaches critical levels
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An urgent message to Tulsa county animal lovers. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded and many believe it’s a situation that cannot be overlooked. On Monday, Tulsa Animal Welfare took to social media saying that last week, 181 animals entered their shelter, and...
Tulsa Musician Johnny Polygon Performs Newest Single Ahead Of Album Release
Tulsa musician Johnny Polygon visited the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch back in March and now two of his songs have over 2 million streams on Spotify. Johnny says his music is inspired by his road to sobriety and his next album called "The Program" will have twelve songs. Each song represents a step in his journey. On Monday, Johnny Polygon once again joined News On 6 on the porch to perform his song "Step 9" on the Coca-Cola Porch.
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...
Wild Brew 2024: Drink a Beer and Save a Bird!
Appearing COMMUNITY CONNECTION. Daniel Harris with the Sutton Avian Research Center invited everyone to this cherishe fundraiser for the center's ongoing conservation efforts. Daniel described Wild Brew as a one-of-a-kind event that combines fare from Tulsa’s best restaurants with first rate local beers, spirits and wines from Oklahoma and beyond all under one roof. Patrons choose from hundreds of beers and have the unique opportunity to chat with brewers one-on-one. Live music, live demonstrations from local artists, selfies with live birds and silent auction bidding wars keep the party hopping.
Tulsa Artist Creates Paper Collage Landscapes
There's something special about an artist working on a sidewalk who can draw strangers in for a closer look. A Tulsa artist working along Route 66 has been doing just that for decades, capturing the attention of folks passing by while he works under the summer sun. Retired TU professor...
Tickets on sale now for Cherokee musical featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi
TULSA – “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward,” featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi, makes its return Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Studi is set to play the principal role of Attakullakulla, Nanyehi’s uncle. As a direct descendant of Nanyehi, Studi has been very vocal about his participation in the production.
Drink of the week: NA peach cobbler old-fashioned at Straight-Edge Lounge pop-up at Coracle Coffee
Jeff Thompson has a vision for a sober speakeasy. He also has a drink that is an old-fashioned mocktail — a peach cobbler old-fashioned. It’s this week’s beverage of the week. The drink is zero-proof … but doesn’t taste that way. It has the look and feel...
'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...
American Red Cross Using New Movie "Twisters" To Educate Movie-Goers On Disaster Relief Resources
An organization that helped people with disasters got some help from Hollywood, thanks to the new movie, "Twisters." Cinemark Broken Arrow was one of four stops around the state for the Red Cross as it used the movie to teach people what it does when disaster strikes. Several first responder...
This Week in Sapulpa History: Building and Expanding in the New Decade
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. A well-known fact about Sapulpa buildings is that either the buildings had been consumed by fire and destroyed or the buildings were demolished due to expansion or for the building being hazardous. On a rare occasion were the buildings destroyed by a tornado. In...
Everything You Need to Know About Our 2024 Hackamore Classic Coverage
Horse&Rider is proud to be covering NRCHA’s 2024 Mars Hackamore Classic, bringing you results, updates, links, and footage from the event. Here’s everything you need to know to follow along with our event coverage, and stay up-to-date for every action-packed day of this NRCHA event. Our Mars Hackamore...
Positively Oklahoma Update: Call for Child Filmmakers
TULSA, Okla. — A local author and filmmaker who has been featured in Positively Oklahoma throughout the years is using her talents to inspire the next generation. Dr. Tamecca Rogers, who recently released her award-winning film, Ameka and her Magical Crown, is teaming up with Emmy-nominated producer Charla Fonseca to offer "Keepin' it REEL: Script to Screen" summer camp for kids.
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