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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...
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...
Cowen Construction hosts topping out party to celebrate new building in the historic Blue Dome DIstrict
TULSA, Okla. — Family owned and operated Tulsa construction company, Cowen Construction, is hosting a "topping out" party today as they finish a new building in Tulsa's historic Blue Dome District. The celebration is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 2nd Street and Elgin Avenue. Cowen Construction has...
Williams Route 66 Marathon, TTCU Tulsa Run and Tulsa Running Club to host 'First Mile' more
TULSA, Okla. — It's officially time to start training for the 2024 Williams Route 66 Marathon by joining this year's First Mile event, today at River West Festival Park. For the first time ever the Williams Route 66 Marathon, TTCU Tulsa Run and the Tulsa Running Club to bring an exciting start to runners' training journey.
New Tulsa Police Chief Larsen Outlines Goals In New Role
Thursday is the first day on the job for new Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen. He takes over after Wendell Franklin retired to move into the private sector. Larsen has been with the department in various roles for more than 45 years and has been a deputy chief for the past 17 years.
Deputy finds 21 grams of meth in vehicle during routine stop in Okay, Oklahoma
OKAY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) arrested one man for narcotics possession after a traffic stop. According to WCSO, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for affixing or improper tags or decals to a motor vehicle in Okay, Oklahoma. During the stop,...
Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
Democrats push for impeachment of Todd Hiett amid misconduct allegations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House Democrats are asking Gov. Kevin Stitt for a special session to impeach Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett. The call is the caucus’ response to reports of Hiett’s sex...
High temperatures near 100 as hottest month of the year begins
On average, August is the hottest and driest month of the year. Thursday and Friday will get progressively hotter with heat advisories, with a slight chance of showers and storms on Saturday before temperatures slowly heat back up next week.
Tulsa, Broken Arrow Schools Focusing On Keeping Students Safe During Intense Heat
With the new school year right around the corner, many students have already begun practicing for extracurricular activities such as football and marching band. However, with the weather as hot as it is, school districts in the Tulsa area are putting in place specific guidelines when it comes to students practicing in the heat.
Tulsa utility customers may opt in or opt out of EMSAcare during August
TULSA, Okla. — Each year during August, Tulsa utility customers have the option to change their enrollment status in the EMSAcare program. They may choose to opt in or opt out of the upcoming program year that begins billing October 1. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, an online...
Win a Tulsa State Fair Family Fun Pack
The Tulsa State Fair is back and KRMG wants to send you to enjoy all 11 days of Awesome with a family fun pack. The prize includes two Mega Ride passes, one Advance Gate Admission book and four Advance Ride Coupon books. This prize is good for any day of the fair. Enter your information below to get registered. Campaign not loading? Click here Good luck from KRMG!
Virtual Option Being Offered at Wynona Schools
Wynona Public Schools is moving to a blended learning environment for the 2024-2025 school year. Full virtual learning will be available to all students within the Wynona School District. The blended learning will provide an option of in-person learning and online coursework. The THRIVE Learning Collaborative is the only virtual cooperative in the state and Superintendent Ruby Dean is excited to get started.
A Greenwood summer camp is teaching kids about Black history before and 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. 1619 was the year the first enslaved Africans arrived in America. The project’s educational...
Tulsa Fire Department warns of lithium-ion battery risks after house fire
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) is warning about battery fires after a lithium-ion battery caused a house fire. Firefighters responded to a house fire in May that was started after a pet chewed through a lithium-ion battery that was meant for charging cell phones. Video...
19-year-old arrested after hit-and-run with cyclist in Tulsa
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) arrested a 19-year-old after an investigation into a hit-and-run. According to TPD, officers responded to a hit-and-run collision on 91st Street and Elwood Avenue on June 10 at approximately 5:40 p.m. Multiple witnesses confirmed that a black Mercedes hit a...