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Oklahoma tribes continue repatriation efforts with new NAGPRA guidelines
Originally passed in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act got the new set of guidelines from the National Park Service in January of this year. The guidelines give tribes more authority in claiming and requesting items that belong to them. In the past, museums have pushed back or found loopholes to comply with the law.
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat Commends Collaborative Efforts at Ceremonial Signing of Senate Bill 2035
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued a statement following a ceremonial bill signing at the Oklahoma Capitol with Governor Kevin Stitt. The event, attended by state legislators, community leaders, and advocates, also marked the launch of Service Oklahoma’s Ready, Set, Tag! public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to inform Oklahomans of significant changes to the vehicle registration process under Senate Bill 2035.
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.
Walters defies AG ruling for meetings
The Oklahoma Board of Education denied three lawmakers access to an executive session portion of its meeting Wednesday, even after the state attorney general confirmed they have the right to attend. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman, and Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, attempted to sit in on the...
OK kid saved young girl's life on vacation | 'I didn't know if she was going to make it'
Oologah, Okla. (KTUL) — An 11-year-old from Oologah is called a hero after rescuing a girl from drowning in a hot tub. According to the CDC, no other single cause of death kills more toddlers and young children than drowning. Thanks to Luke Jenkins, he kept a young girl from becoming part of that statistic.
Harris Secures Early Votes From Oklahoma Delegates As VP Hopeful Visits OKC
The Democratic National Convention is two weeks away, and an early roll call vote is required. Oklahoma’s 41 voting delegates are all voting for presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris. As questions circulate on who Harris’ running mate will be, one pick on the shortlist is in Oklahoma City.
NuCera Solutions Barnsdall Plant to Close Within the Year)
The NuCera Solutions plant in Barnsdall will be closing in the next six to 12 months. This comes after the building took a direct hit from the EF-4 tornado that struck Barnsdall in May. Mayor Johnny Kelley says this is a difficult blow to Barnsdall, but said the town will see this through.
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...
John Moreland and Turnpike Troubadours’ Kyle Nix Tussle in Tulsa
If you need any more validation about how fellow singers, songwriters, and performers feel about Jamie Lin Wilson, appreciate who showed up to Tulsa’s legendary listening room the Mercury Lounge to see her sold-out performance Thursday night, August 1st. Along with songwriter Kalyn Fay, you also had legendary Tulsa songwriter John Moreland in the house, and at some point Kyle Nix from the Turnpike Troubadours showed up as well.
The City of Tulsa takes next steps in addressing housing shortage, homelessness
TULSA, Okla. — The City of Tulsa is working to establish a Pre-Approved Plans Program and hire a homeless program lead as work continues to address Tulsa's housing shortage and provide enhanced homelessness coordination services. Funding for the Pre-Approved Plans Program and the new position was approved this week...
Severe Weather Art Exhibit In Downtown Tulsa Displays Statewide Weather Photos
Dozens of photos covered the walls of the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities "Storm Chasing" exhibit, giving people a glimpse into severe weather in the state. "To capture Oklahoma storms correctly, you really need to show the nuance of it," said exhibit curator Dr. Dayne Riley. More than 50 different...
‘There Is Always Hope’: Program Helps Women In Recovery
A Tulsa woman found the ingredients to turn her life around and stay out of prison. She's part of a program that helps women in recovery. That's just how the cookie crumbles: a saying that means someone must accept things the way they are. Korie Grandberry was tired of that.
Tulsa Noodlers Honor Tess Maune With Bobblehead
The Tulsa Drillers are playing as the "Tulsa Noodlers" this weekend. Friday is a special night for our favorite Okie Noodler, News On 6's Tess Maune. The team honored her by giving away "Tess Maune Bobbleheads" to the first 500 people Friday night. Tess was live at ONEOK Field with...