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Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Rules Update Posted For 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (July 3, 2024) Announcing prior to the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink the use of common frame rules utilized by Midget sanctioning bodies for the 2025 event, the final set of rules for the Chili Bowl has been published. Along...
Tulsa to open its first low-barrier residential care facility this fall
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa is making strides in meeting housing needs. their search for a suitable residential care facility has narrowed and is on track to open late this fall. Based on housing data, Tulsa needs 500 beds for those currently experiencing homelessness. The new...
Oklahoma mandates Bible be taught in classroom; superintendent defiant despite pushback
The superintendent of Oklahoma public schools recently announced he will mandate that the Bible be taught to students in grades 5-12 starting with this coming school year. Superintendent Ryan Walters is facing backlash from both the state attorney general and local school boards who say he doesn’t have the authority to make that mandate. Walters insists he does. KOTV reporter Amy Slanchik spoke to Walters about the decision, the pushback and spoke to a defiant Tulsa school board member.
Caught On Camera: Groundhog And Fox Trying To Enjoy Snacks At Grand Lake Home
When it comes to food, a lot of folks can be protective. And it’s the same for wildlife. Video from Scott Gallagher's home in Grand Lake shows a groundhog trying to enjoy a snack when a fox shows up to do the same. It turns out groundhogs are pretty...
Tulsa sees nearly 300 guns stolen in six months, most from vehicles
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) shared that close to 300 guns were stolen in the first half of 2024. According to TPD, from Jan 1 to June 30, 289 guns were reported stolen. Of those thefts, 70 percent were taken from vehicles. "This is a...
NorSun Selects Tulsa Airport For Factory, Creating 320 Jobs
Norwegian solar energy company, NorSun, has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma International Airport for its first U.S.-based factory location, an initial planned investment of $620 million in a new 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer manufacturing facility. The expansion, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, will create 320 new direct jobs and provide critically needed domestic production of ingot and wafer capacity to meet the increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers, supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
Car dealership criticized for showcasing elderly elephants in 100-degree heat
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An unusual report of animal abuse after a group took to social media with complaints that a car dealership in Oklahoma had elderly elephants in their parking lot in temperatures close to 100 degrees. KTUL reached out to CompassionWorks International, the animal advocacy organization that...
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant...
Grand Funk Railroad Brings the Party to Tulsa: Celebrating 50 Years of "The Loco-Motion" at Osage Casino
Get ready to rock as the legendary Grand Funk Railroad rolls into Tulsa, ready to help their fans party it down. The iconic rock group will perform at Osage Casino’s Skyline Event Center on July 13. The audience can expect to hear newer music as well as classic hits such as “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Closer To Home (I’m Your Captain,” and, of course, “We’re An American Band.”
Video: Supreme Court justices rule the government went "too far" on charges for January 6th
Justices ruled the government went "too far" in charging people with obstructing an official on January 6th. FOX23 spoke with a Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General about this issue.
Annie Young resigns as Tulsa women’s golf coach, search to begin
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa head women’s golf coach Annie Young resigned her position to pursue other opportunities, it was announced today. “We appreciate Annie’s commitment to the University of Tulsa and our women’s golf program over the past six seasons.” said Rick Dickson, TU’s retiring vice president and director of athletics. “We thank her for her tremendous work in leading the program and our young women and wish her and her family the best in their future endeavors.”
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