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International Drum Corps Competition Takes Over Broken Arrow High School
People from all over the country were in Broken Arrow to perform in the annual Drums of Summer Drum Corps competition. After hours of making sure they hit every note and got every step on point, the Ohio Bluecoats were ready to compete in the Drum Corps International Drums of Summer.
Corporate chain offers reimbursement after towing incident disrupts Tulsa Farmers’ Market
A business that towed dozens of cars from its parking lot is reimbursing affected farmers' market shoppers. Last Saturday, Tulsa Farmers' Market customers parked at MyEyeDr. in Kendall Whittier, mistakenly thinking it was closed as usual on Saturdays. MyEyeDr. called for tow trucks to clear their lot for patients. 30...
'Near and dear to me': OKCPS updates communications policy to comply with new state law
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — On Monday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted to update its social media policy in response to a new state law that took effect Jul. 1. According to the lawmakers who authored the legislation, House Bill 3958 is meant to protect...
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
Sapulpa Mom Asks For Help Finding Disabled Son’s Wheelchair After It Fell Out Of Truck
A Sapulpa mother is pleading for help to find her disabled son's custom wheelchair. Lora Roberts said the wheelchair fell out of the back of a friend's truck in Tulsa and disappeared. The custom wheelchair is worth thousands of dollars, and the family is worried insurance might not replace it.
Marlow woman convicted of 2nd degree murder appears in court for sentencing hearing
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The Marlow woman convicted of second degree murder and more than 100 counts of animal cruelty appeared in court Tuesday, July 16, for a sentencing hearing. Karen Pritchard was found guilty on all counts in early May. In 2021, police found the body of Pritchard’s...
State pledges $39M in matching funds for amphitheater infrastructure
Source: Oklahoma Department of Commerce, City of Broken Arrow. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced Tuesday it would partnering with the city of Broken Arrow and Wagoner County by providing up to $39.5 million in matching funds through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act to help fund infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater development.
Altus 7News viewers might see disruption in signal while water tower work in progress
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - We have an alert for our viewers in Altus and how your ability to watch some of our content will soon be affected. The City of Altus is getting ready to start a project to refurbish their water tower for some repairs. Unfortunately, for them to do these repairs 7News is going to have to remove our equipment off the tower while the work is being completed.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Beating Woman To Death In 2019
A Mayes County man is headed to federal prison for 20 years for beating his girlfriend to death with a hammer. Harvey Murphy pled guilty to second-degree murder in 2023 for killing Kimmy Stipes in 2019. Murphy's lawyers said he was addicted to meth at the time and has mental...
RELOCATED: Neighbors have fox moved from Tulsa to Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — When a family of foxes moved into a quiet suburban neighborhood near 51st and Sheridan in the spring, their human neighbors didn't like it. They feared the foxes might pose a danger to people and pets, so Darryl Johnson called the City of Tulsa to ask it to catch and relocate the animals.
Marietta secures grant to repair inoperable tornado sirens
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - Marietta city administrator Scott Chaney says a $50,000 emergency grant with the Southern Oklahoma Development Association has been approved to repair Marietta’s tornado sirens. “Right now I just sent in the paperwork to OmniWarn out of Yukon, Oklahoma who is going to be taking care...
OKC Thunder adds Alex Ducas to two-way deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they have signed undrafted rookie Alex Ducas to a two-way deal. The 23-year-old spent five college seasons at Saint Mary’s from 2019-24. He averaged 9.9 points on 45.3% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 34 games last season. He shot 43.8% from 3 on 5.4 attempts.
Food On The Move, TTCU distribute 90 pounds of donated tomatoes to those in need
TULSA, Okla. — Food On The Move received a donation of 750 tomato plants from TTCU back in March and now those recently harvested tomatoes are being distributed to those in need at the Community Food and Resource Festival on Tuesday. TTCU staff members are also helping to distribute...
Claremore residents shocked after utility bills are double the price from month before
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Some Claremore residents were shocked when their utility bill was double last month's, especially after the tornado left many without power for almost a week.
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