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Oklahoma hearing to decide on trial for murder suspects
A court appearance was held Wednesday in Oklahoma for the five suspects charged in the murders of two southwest Kansas women. A hearing was held in Texas County, Oklahoma for 31-year-old Paul Grice, 43-year-old Tad Cullum, 54-year-old Tifany Adams, 50-year-old Cole Twombly and 44-year-old Cora Twombly to consider consolidating their case and to set a preliminary trial date.
Inside Oklahoma jail extortion gangs
The weather in Oklahoma City is expected to be cooler today, but mostly sunny. The temperature will reach a high of 88 degrees and a low of 67. On this day in history, specifically in 1974, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act came into effect. This significant legislation aimed to halt discrimination in schools based on race, color, gender, or nationality. It unequivocally declared that segregated schools were unlawful and mandated schools to address language barriers that hindered equal participation. The Act played a crucial role in promoting equality and fostering inclusive educational environments.
Solar farms cropping up in southwest Oklahoma
SNYDER – There’s nothing new under the sun about farming in southwest Oklahoma, but using large swaths of land to harness the sun’s energy seems to be the newest cash crop. The North Fork Solar Farm, a 120-megawatt solar photovoltaic power generation facility, is located on 1,012...
Claremore Zebras Aim For Another Winning Season, Bringing Hope After Tornado
We continue our high school football previews with the Claremore Zebras from Class 5A. The team reached double-digit wins last year for the first time since 2012 and the Zebras are motivated to repeat that success after the town was hit by a tornado in May. The town of Claremore...
More Pittsburg County Free Fair News
The Pittsburg County Free Fair is coming up in September, and we have been bringing you periodic updates of what to expect this year. The free fair is hosting Live entertainment on Friday evening Sep. 6th starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Expo Hall. The Creek Howlers are the opening act for the Bo Phillips Band. This is a free event.
Gore cross country runners ready for fall season
The post-Hallie Kinion era will begin for Gore High School cross country. After the 2024 Gore High School graduate came in ninth at last year’s Class 2A State Meet to earn All-State status, Kinion has gone on, and now it’s time for some of her underclassmen to take the reins of the program for coach T.W. Estes.
Bartlesville's Price Tower heads to October auction: Art collection handled separately
Days after announcing that Bartlesville's iconic Price Tower was closing and then up for sale, owner Cynthia Blanchard announced that it is now up for auction. Set to take place in seven weeks, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper will be placed on the Ten-X Commercial Real Estate Auction Platform, with bidding scheduled to take place from Oct. 7-9, 2024, according to a news release on Tuesday. ...
Bartlesville Prepares for 'Echoes of Time' – A Three-Day Gala Celebrating 73 Years of the Westside Community Center
Mark your calendars for a weekend of elegance and celebration as the Westside Community Center (WCC) gears up for its highly anticipated event of the year, "Echoes of Time: Commemorating WCC's Impact." This three-day celebration, set for September 13th through 15th, will honor 73 years of service and impact by the cherished community hub.
Small business owner appeals nuisance finding
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — "Less inventory, less customers, less money," said Jeff Skaggs, owner of Competition Auto Sales. Those are the concerns Skaggs has if the city prevails in its public nuisance case against him. "I feel I’m being singled out," he said. The alleged offense of this...
Some unhappy with NSU’s announcement of fetus discovery on campus
Northeastern State University posted on their Facebook page Thursday night that a fetus was found in a Tahlequah campus bathroom. “Campus officials then began conducting welfare checks in an attempt to locate the mother,” the post reads. “Shortly thereafter, a student came forward seeking medical attention.”. NSU said...
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Visits Alma Mater On First Day Of School
Tuesday is the first day back to the classroom for students and staff at Tulsa Public Schools. It's also Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson's first time welcoming students back as superintendent. One school she visited, Walt Whitman Elementary School, brings a familiar feeling and is a trip down memory lane for...
Lake Murray State Park unveils new tool to help people with mobility issues
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A new tool aimed at helping people with mobility issues was unveiled Tuesday at Lake Murray State Park. Visitors can now reserve a new ‘Action TrackChair’ to use on a specially designed 1.4 mile long trail that follows parts of the Buckhorn Trail that leads to an overlook.
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