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Pet of the Week: Antigua The Border-Collie Mix
Every Friday we like to highlight our Pet of the Week and this week's pet is Antigua!. He's a nearly 2-year-old border collie mix. He loves other dogs, kids, and car rides. He would be a great walking or hiking companion. If you'd like to adopt Antigua call the Animal Rescue Foundation at 918-622-5962 or visit their ARF house at LaFortune Park.
Win the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to the Tulsa State Fair
The Tulsa State Fair is almost here and 103.3 The Eagle wants to give you the Ultimate Rock Star Experience to experience the fun for yourself. The prize includes two Mega Ride Passes, one Advance Gate Admission book, and four Advance Ride Coupon Books and can be used any day of the fair. The Tulsa State Fair runs from September 26th – October 6th.
'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...
UTulsa enhances academic leadership with new faculty
The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) announces the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Mohammad Khajenejad, Ph.D., and Aaditya Khanal, Ph.D., to its academic community. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized expertise to UTulsa, enhancing its reputation for excellence in engineering education and research. Khajenejad joins UTulsa as an...
Sechser Finishes Sixth in Olympic Lightweight Double Sculls
PARIS, France — University of Tulsa rowing alumna Michelle Sechser and her teammate Molly Reckford finished sixth for the United States in the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Friday. Alumna Jennifer Casson and her teammate, Jill Moffatt, were 8th overall in the event and represented Canada.
'I'm Forever Grateful' Actor Jay Ellis On His New Book & Growing Up In Tulsa
Actor Jay Ellis, from the movie Top Gun Maverick, has a new book about his childhood and growing up in Tulsa. "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend or Just Me?" is about his early years and shares how his imaginary friend, Mikey, helped shape him. Jay Ellis joined News On 6 to talk to us about the book, his connection to News On 6, and his journey as a father.
A Greenwood summer camp is teaching Tulsa kids about Black history before, after 1619
A group of elementary school students put on a series of performances Wednesday at the Greenwood Cultural Center to highlight what they learned during a summer program based on The New York Times’ 1619 Project. In the year 1619, the first enslaved Africans arrived in America. The project’s educational...
No Injuries Reported In Tulsa Shooting, Investigation Underway
No one was hurt after a reported shooting Thursday night in southwestern Tulsa, police say. Tulsa Police said they received a call reporting someone who fired shots into a house just after 11 p.m. on Thursday near South 49th West Avenue and Charles Page Boulevard. TPD said five people were...
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...
Nationwide Search For Next OKC Police Chief Down To Four Finalists
Oklahoma City's search for a new police chief is now down to four finalists, according to records obtained by News 9. The city is not revealing the identities of the finalists to protect their positions with current employers, but records indicate two of the top contenders are internal applicants. The other two are from New York and Ohio.
'Bacone's Not Dead': New President Upset After Multiple Break-Ins, Vandalism At School
Bacone College in Muskogee has had a rough few years and is now closed after filing for bankruptcy. The historic college is one of the oldest in the state and served a lot of Native American students. Now, someone has broken into the school and created a huge mess. The...
Bureau of Land Management hosts two-day wild horse and burro adoption event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event this week. The event runs from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, featuring over 100 adoptable animals. BLM is offering up to $1000 adoption fees in Lawton...
Nic Anderson says Oklahoma Sooners put through ‘toughest summer’
Coaches and players would argue that every fall camp is the most important. However, the Sooners are heading into a season with a whole new set of challenges. If they’re able to make the College Football Playoff in their first year in the SEC, Oklahoma will need to be physically prepared to handle the added number of games. After their second fall camp practice, a select group of players met with the media, and Nic Anderson was asked what the offseason was like. “(Jerry Schmidt) got after us,” Anderson said. “I feel like this was the toughest summer that we’ve had since...