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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.
Paul Finebaum Predicts Oklahoma's Record This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners are a storied college football program. However, in 2024, the Sooners are beginning a new journey. Oklahoma is no longer in the Big 12 conference, which the Sooners dominated since 1996. Now, the Sooners are in the SEC. In its first season in the SEC, there are many question ...
Felon pleads guilty after sneaking meth into county jail
EL RENO – Already a convicted felon, a Canadian County inmate was sentenced to two years in state prison after being caught trying to sneak illicit drugs into the county jail. Del City’s Tessie Lynn Danker, 40, was convicted of bringing contraband into a jail/penal institution when she entered...
'You Can't Beat That': Oklahomans Take Advantage Of Tax-Free Weekend, Additional Sales
Oklahoma's tax-free weekend is underway. It's targeted at back-to-school shoppers buying new clothes for school. The tax-free weekend started Friday morning statewide and runs through Sunday. It covers clothing and shoes, almost anything that is less than $100 individually. Ashlynn Quinn is just beginning back-to-school shopping for her three children,...
Lawmaker says Oklahoma State Board of Education broke law during meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker is accusing the Oklahoma State Board of Education of breaking the law during a Wednesday meeting and now the Oklahoma attorney general is investigating. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The issue was when the board went into executive...
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report findsUndocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed millions to Social Security, state, and local taxes in 2022 according to a recent report by a tax policy org. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Barnsdall resident still waiting on his insurance almost three months after tornado damage
BARNSDALL, Okla. (KTUL) — Since Barnsdall was struck by an EF-4 tornado almost three months ago, hundreds of homeowners have filed for insurance. Some have their money to repair their homes and others have not. When an EF-4 tornado touches down in your city, you can expect some delays...
'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.
Headlines: BOE executive sessions, Race Massacre reparations & Thunder at the Olympics
The State Board of Education again keeps lawmakers from executive session. (NewsOK) An investigation shines light on private health care in Oklahoma jails. (The Frontier) Oklahoma County moves forward with a new behavioral care center. (KOSU) A rural hospital hopes to be an oasis in Oklahoma’s maternity deserts. (KOSU)
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...
Off-duty Sequoyah County deputy saves man from burning car on U.S. 64
MULDROW, OKLA (KTUL) — A Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputy rescued a man from a burning vehicle on July 31. According to SCSO, a report was made of a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 64 Highway outside of Muldrow. Deputy Daniel Whitus was near the accident and located the...
Northeast Oklahoma Braces for Scattered Storms and High Winds
Tulsa, OK – Residents in Northeast Oklahoma should prepare for a Friday of stormy weather and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, radar shows a few storms moving into the area this morning, with some producing strong gusty winds and hail up to the size of nickels. These isolated to scattered storms are expected to continue throughout the next several hours, moving south and east with time.
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...