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A Sign of Hope in the Shawnee Rubble

240 homes were destroyed, and many residents are finding the road to recovery to be a slow one. More>>

Parent Says 7-Year-Old Left Behind at Summer School

Dan Jacober's 7-year-old daughter made it to her first day of summer school at Skelly Elementary School, but the day did not go as planned.

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TCC to Resume Thursday, Classes to be Relocated

Classes will resume tomorrow, following an electrical fire that took place at Tulsa Community College's Metro Campus, Monday evening.
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Low Water Pressure in Parts of Rogers County

Some residents in Rogers County are experiencing low water pressure. It's because an electrical panel got hit by lightening on Sunday and they're just now able to fix it.  More>>

More Lawsuits Brought Against Dr. Scott Harrington Video included

Two new lawsuits have been filed in June against Tulsa oral surgeon Dr. Scott Harrington. He is accused of exposing thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis B and C. More>>

Semi-truck, Car Collide on Hwy. 412; Second Car Hits Wrecker Video included

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A wreck on Hwy. 412 Wednesday morning involved a semi-truck and car resulted in a second wreck during cleanup. More>>

Man Shot at Tulsa Apartment Complex; Police Search for Two Suspects

Tulsa Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a shooting at Canyon Creek Apartments Tuesday evening. More>>

Semi Flips off Creek Turnpike, Lands on Road Below Video included

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A semi-truck flipped off the Creek Turnpike in Broken Arrow and landed on the road below around 8 a.m. Wednesday. More>>

Tulsa Man Accused of Raping 14-Year-Old Girl

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A Tulsa man is behind bars, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in his care over the weekend.
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After Midnight, The Beat Of An Awakening City

As the hours tick by into the night, downtown gets sleepier and sleepier. The number of people downtown dwindles, but not a feeling that the city's center is very much alive.
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Job Market Tough For College Grads Video included

From kids out of high school and college ...to adults and even retirees. They're all looking for jobs right now. Oklahoma's unemployment rate has improved slightly but that means nothing if you're out of work. More>>

How Would You Spend $65 Million? Video included

Mayor Bartlett is campaigning to have an about to expire tax be re purposed for a public safety initiative, but not everyone is onboard. More>>

Group Lets Kids Bowl For Free

Parents looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer should take them bowling.Kids around the Sooner State have a chance to knock down some pins for free. It is through the Kids Bowl For Free summer program. More than 1,200 centers nationwide participate in the fun activity that helps keep children active. The pass will give a child two free games. Here are some of the participating bowling alleys in our area.Tulsa - Andy B'sBroken Arrow - Broken Arrow LanesMcAlester - Great Ball... More>>

Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport

Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather... More>>

Concerns Over Oil Pipeline Inspection at Oologah Lake Video included

As an inspection of the Ozark Pipeline continues at the floor of Oologah Lake, the company overseeing the project is working to assure everyone that there is no reason for concern.

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Electronic Waste Trailer Stolen From Metropolitan Environmental Trust

The Metropolitan Environmental Trust has announced it is not accepting any electronic waste because their collection trailer was stolen.The company reported the trailer stolen Tuesday from their 34th and Sheridan recycling center.For the next few weeks, the M.e.T. will not be able to recycle materials such as cameras, computer batteries, computer monitors, computer towers, copiers/scanners, fax machines, keyboards/mouse, laptops, microwaves, phones, printers, power cords, small appliances, UP... More>>

Death Penalty Off the Table, Jury Trial Set for Tulsa Man Charged with Elderly Woman's Death Video included

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A jury trial date has been set for the man accused of murder in the 2012 death of an elderly Tulsa woman.
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Organizers Set to Debut 'A Gathering Place' for Tulsa Video included

31st and Riverside is about to be dramatically transformed. More>>

OK Go, OneRepublic Headlining Center of the Universe Music Fest

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Indie-rockers OK Go will join OneRepublic and Neon Trees to headline the two-day Center of the Universe music festival in the Brady Arts District next month.
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Fire At TCC Metro Cancels Classes Video included

Electrical fire at TCC Metro causes damage, cancels classes. Electrical fire at TCC Metro causes damage, cancels classes.

Classes are canceled Tuesday at the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus at 9th and Boston. More>>

Employers Look To Hire At Job Fair Tuesday

JobNewsTulsa.com will host a career fair for all industries.  It will be at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 6808 South 107th East Ave, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More>>

Tulsa Police Search For Armed Robbers

Tulsa Police are looking for two or three men they say robbed a North Tulsa Autozone.It happened just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 5000 block of N. Peoria.The men reportedly came inside with a gun and demanded money.Officers say a gun went off during a struggle in the attempted robbery.No one was hurt.The men ran away from the store and most likely got into a getaway car.Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 918-596-COPS (2677). Callers may remain anonymous. More>>

Was Special Treatment Given in Owasso Vice Mayor Traffic Stop? Video included

Police video of Owasso's vice mayor being pulled over on suspicion of DUI is raising some eyebrows. The way the night unfolded has some crying, "Favoritism".


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Mayor Seeks Funding for Public Safety Video included

The mayor wants more money to fund public safety.That includes police, fire and streets.He would like to extend a portion of the 4 to Fix the County sales tax, currently used for road repairs to go to public safety, in general. More>>

Tulsa Police Use Pepper Spray to Separate Fighting Women

Tulsa Police officers were forced to use pepper spray to separate two fighting women Sunday afternoon.
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Sunday Storms Whip Parts Of Jenks

Strong thunderstorms and straight-line winds rake across southern Tulsa county Sunday. More>>

Power Outages Leave Dozens in the Dark

Nearly two hundred people remain in the dark in Tulsa County early Monday morning. More>>

Tulsa City Leaders to Discuss Sales Tax, Public Safety

City leaders will gather for a news conference focusing on public safety in Tulsa Monday morning.
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Contestants Practice For Shooting Competition In Tulsa

Local amateurs were competing this weekend getting ready for next weekend's Pro Series in Tulsa.The Three Gun Nation Pro Tour will be held at the United States Shooting Academy.There will be a shooting extravaganza trying to get people introduced to the sport and Three Gun.Dianna Liedorff is a Tulsa Police Officer who competes. She says, "If you're not familiar with firearms, you get to see people having fun with firearms and handling them safely. And you get a little bit of responsibility an... More>>

Positive Progress at Fairmont Terrace Video included

City leaders and residents are working together to make Fairmont Terrace a safer place to live. More>>

Tulsa Based Program is a Pathway to Jobs

It's a program of second chances. Transportation Connections WorkAdvance is the pathway to getting trained in transportation, manufacturing or the aerospace industry.

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Fleas and Ticks: Already Bigger Problem for Pets than Normal

A local veterinarian said he has been treating more dogs and cats for flea or tick problems than normal. He attributes a great deal of that to the relatively mild winter Green Country had. More>>

Man Leads Police on High Speed Chase Through South Tulsa

Deputies with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office search a vehicle following a high-speed chase near 59th & Yorktown, Saturday Night Deputies with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office search a vehicle following a high-speed chase near 59th & Yorktown, Saturday Night

A man has been hospitalized following a high speed chase that wound through a South Tulsa neighborhood, Saturday night. More>>

21-year-old Tulsa Zoo Giraffe Dies

A Tulsa Zoo giraffe, an ambassador for the site, passed away Saturday, June 15. More>>

Rain Chances Continue Through Monday

Rain and storm chances continue on Sunday area wide and will persist off and on through Monday afternoon as a front moves through. More>>

Philbrook Museum Opens Downtown Satellite Campus

The Philbrook museum expands to Downtown Tulsa with a weekend of free events.

The satellite campus opened Saturday with lots of family-friendly festivities.


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Sunny Golloway Leaves OU For Auburn

Golloway spent the last eight seasons as Oklahoma's head coach and led the Sooners to seven NCAA regional berths, four super regionals and the 2010 College World Series. More>>

Boost for BA Restaurants to Make Up for Lost Sales

In downtown Broken Arrow, the restaurants were back up and running and the city's push to support these local businesses, seemed to be paying off.

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Parts Of Tulsa Could Use A Pick Me Up

Parts Of Tulsa Could Use A Pick Me Up Video included

Parts of Tulsa could use a pick me up. A brand new development in North Tulsa is already battling trash. More>>

Could You Get Sick from a Swimming Pool?

Area health experts urge residents to swim at area pools this summer. However, they said maintaining cleanliness and awareness should be a top priority. More>>

2nd Worker Dies After Blast At Williams Co. Plant Video included

A second victim of an explosion at a Williams Companies chemical plant in Louisiana died Friday, while federal authorities opened an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly blast. More>>

Heat Alert Comes With Hot Warning For Residents Video included

Keep your cool. That is the message from EMSA today, as we are under a heat alert. 6 heat related call outs prompted the alert.It's serious. We've seen record breaking temps last summer and over the last five years calls for help have more than doubled to over 400.  More>>

Porter Man Found Dead in SUV Near Creek Turnpike

Oklahoma Highway Patrol stated that Randy Ernsten was found dead in his SUV in an embankment off of the turnpike Friday morning. Investigators found the Porter man in his vehicle at 61st Street south in Wagoner County. More>>

Tulsa Is Alive With Classic Mustangs Video included

They are drag racing, running on a road track and being displayed all over town. The Mid-America Ford-Shelby Nationals is the biggest show of its kind in the country.

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Tulsa Woman Accused of Stealing Dozens of IDs, Creating Credit Cards & Cell Phone Accounts Video included

A Tulsa woman is charged with more than a dozen counts of identity theft and conspiracy to commit a felony after she was found with 21 brand-new cell phones in her possession, Tulsa Police said.
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Drumright Man Found, SIlver Alert Canceled

Authorities have canceled a Silver Alert for a Drumright man Friday morning. More>>

City Council Votes for More Cops

The city council has approved a budget which will add more cops to the police department and give city employees a 1% raise. More>>

T-Town Rundown: Busy Summer Weekend

Tons of events going on around Tulsa this summer weekend -- with several offering a way to beat the heat and enjoy yourself indoors!
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Mattress Fire Displaces Families

Two families were out of a home Friday morning after a mattress caught on fire.The Tulsa Fire Department said the fire happened at the Trenton Colonial Apartments near 1400 S. Trenton Avenue around 1:00 a.m. The fire caused substantial fire damage in the apartment it started in and heavy smoke damage in the apartment next door, which were on the bottom floor. TFD also said there was some smoke damage to the apartments above where it originated, but it was not severe.Fortunately, no one was in... More>>

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