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'The future of aviation'; Tulsa airport breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa International Airport (TUL) breaks ground on the Senator James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex. This has been long awaited, as the current air traffic control tower doesn’t meet the present-day building code set by the FAA. That’s because it was commissioned...
New City commission created to address effects of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Bynum said the point of the commission is to bring the City together to figure out how to come up with a reparations program for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre and their descendants. Bynum said it’s about providing education, financial compensation, economic development, and more.
1 Injured After Broken Arrow Rollover Crash
One person was injured after a rollover crash Friday morning in Broken Arrow, police say. Tulsa Police said a man was driving shortly before 2 a.m. along the Broken Arrow Expressway when he attempted to get onto Highway 169. TPD said while attempting to drive onto the onramp, the driver...
Local organizations collaborate to serve community for back-to-school season
La Cosecha/The Harvest food pantry held their annual backpack drive to give back to the community and reached out to other non-profits to make sure families would be provided with essential items.
Video: FOX23 Investigates: City hopes to bring multi-million-dollar data center to east Tulsa
In a FOX23 Investigation, the City of Tulsa hopes to bring a multi-million-dollar data center to east Tulsa. However, some people who live nearby said they have some serious concerns.
Video: Crime Stoppers: BA Police discuss recent advancements in 2012 missing teen case
It's now been 12 years since a Broken Arrow teen disappeared. In this week's Crime Watch, FOX23 spoke with police about the recent advancements in Paige Moore's case and what they need from you.
'It's A Good Group To Be Around': Kevin Wilson On Tulsa Football
Head Coach Kevin Wilson, members of his staff, and select players participated in media days at Chapman Stadium on Thursday afternoon. There was a consistent theme from all, a new vibe. Wilson and staff mentioned how year 2 at Tulsa just feels different. A full year to implement their system...
Tulsa Teen Works As Heavy-Duty Truck Body Tech
A Tulsa teenager is working as a truck technician. First, she's only 19. Second, she is one of only a few women at her company. The job of a heavy-duty truck body tech involves sealing, painting, and repairing damage. Most of the people doing this job are men. Of the...
College Football Analyst predicts shocking season for the Oklahoma Sooners
Fall camp is underway for the Oklahoma Sooners, which means we’re less than a month away from the start of the 2024 college football season. Talking season is just about over as OU and the rest of college football will begin to prove their worth on the field. After...
Off-duty Sequoyah County deputy saves man from burning truck
SEQUOYAH COUNTY, Okla. — An off-duty Sequoyah County deputy saved a life after pulling someone from a burning vehicle on July 31. A Facebook post from the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 64, just outside of Muldrow city limits.
Residents form group to oppose Coweta casino
A group of residents is circulating a petition expressing opposition to the Muscogee Creek Nation’s proposed Coweta Casino Hotel just outside the city limits. The city is expected to gain economic benefits from jobs and tourism spending from the $100 million project, and adjacent development in the city’s jurisdiction. But many residents are opposed to the development, saying it will bring more traffic, crime and noise to the area.
Cherokee Phoenix racks up 25 total honors in the IJA, Arkansas SPJ awards contests
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cherokee Phoenix won 22 journalism awards in this year’s Indigenous Journalists Association contest and three from the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Winners of IJA’s 2024 Indigenous Media Awards were honored July 27 during the association’s annual conference held in...
Community can donate to “Saving Grace” Fundraiser until Aug. 11
PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Noon Lions are facilitating a contest between the Ponca City Police Department and the Ponca City Fire Department. The project, known as “Saving Grace” is a benefit fundraiser for a local child battling cancer. Eight year old Julianna was diagnosed on...
Arkansas man in custody for pointing gun at child
JAY, Okla. – An Arkansas man accused of pointing a gun at a five-year-old child was taken into custody by Oklahoma law enforcement officers at a rural Delaware County residence. Mackenley King Thompson, 26, of Bentonville, Ark., is being held in the Delaware County jail. Capt. James Morgan with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department said […]