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18F Folks: Adopting a new illustration library
Serving America’s diverse population is central to 18F’s mission. To help us further this effort, we’ve adopted a new illustration style to capture a broad spectrum of human experiences. Previously, we used Pablo Stanley’s Avataaars library to represent people. While able to depict a range of skin tones and ages, the bust portraits ultimately proved limiting when trying to represent the vast collective of human experiences.
Trump Campaign Unveils 2020 Republican National Convention Speakers
Sunday, August 23rd 2020, 5:10 pm By: CBS News As the GOP prepares to make its case for President Trump's reelection, the Trump campaign unveiled Sunday its list of speakers who will be addressing supporters across the four-day event.
70-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drowns In Swimming Pool
Sunday, August 23rd 2020, 3:01 pm By: News 9 OKLAHOMA CITY - A 70-year-old man accidentally drowned in a swimming pool on Sunday. According to OCPD, the victim was confined to a motorized wheelchair when he accidentally fell into the pool. The man's wife found him in the pool around 11 a.m. Sunday. Authorities did not find anything suspicious at the scene. The man's identity has not been released.
OSU Using Resources For Contact Tracing On Students
OSU Using Resources For Contact Tracing On Students Saturday, August 22nd 2020, 8:46 pm By: News 9 STILLWATER, Okla. - As universities throughout the state work to limit the outbreak of COVID-19, Oklahoma State University is using various resources for contact tracing throughout campus. News 9's Hunter McKee joins us from Stillwater.
House Approves Additional $25 Billion For US Postal Service
Saturday, August 22nd 2020, 4:28 pm By: CBS News The House of Representatives on Saturday approved an additional $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service and the reversal of recent operational changes that critics say delayed mail delivery.
Korean War Soldier Finally Laid To Rest After Nearly 70 Years
Tuesday, August 18th 2020, 10:45 am By: CBS News Nearly 70 years after being declared missing in action, the life of a Korean War soldier is celebrated in southern Illinois. Family, friends and members of the military gathered as Corporal William Brown's remains reach their final resting place. In 1950, Brown enlisted into the Army. He served eight months before being declared Missing in Action during one of the bloodiest fights of the Korean War, the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.
Democratic Leaders Press Postal Service Leaders For Answers On Delivery Delays
Sunday, August 16th 2020, 5:24 pm By: CBS News WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic leaders in Congress are ramping up the pressure on the U.S. Postal Service's top officials to answer questions about recent operational changes that have led to delays in mail delivery amid growing concerns many voters could be disenfranchised by late-arriving ballots.
Boy Scouts Project Brings Hope To Cancer Patients
Mauritius says it is seeking compensation from the owners of a Japanese ship that spilled oil after it grounded in the shallow waters off the Indian Ocean island nation, while urgent efforts continue to pump out the remaining fuel. The MV Wakashio has spilled 1,000 tons of its cargo of 4,000 tons of oil into the sea, fouling the coastline of Mauritius, including a protected wetlands area. That threatens 35 years of work to restore the area, environmental activists said Wednesday.
Lightning Sparks New Wildfires Across California
Sunday, August 16th 2020, 8:15 pm By: Associated Press, CBS News LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge forest fire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes north of Los Angeles. More than 4,500 buildings remained threatened by the wildfire, which was burning toward thick, dry brush in the Angeles National Forest.
Broken Arrow Police Give Away School Supplies At 'Back To School Bash'
Saturday, August 15th 2020, 8:50 am By: Austin Hernandez BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Broken Arrow Public Schools pushed back its start date for the year, but the Broken Arrow Police Department wanted to make sure kids were ready to head back to class. More than 100 volunteers gave back at The Assembly Church on Saturday. "We just really didn't feel like we could cancel it,” Broken Arrow Police Department crime prevention specialist and event coordinator Lisa Ford said.
Veterans Honored On 75th Anniversary Of WWII’s Final Day
Saturday, August 15th 2020, 8:19 pm By: Tevis Hillis EDMOND, Okla. - VJ Day will always hold sentimental value to Ralph Kenneth Lawson. Lawson, who served as a corporal during World War II, was joined by neighbors for a drive-by parade Saturday celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. "My first day I was taught in the Marine Corps: when given an order, follow an order," Cpl. Lawson said. And that is what Cpl. Lawson did while on guard duty.
BA Blue Star Mothers Team Up With Wade’s RV In Effort For Troops Overseas
Saturday, August 15th 2020, 11:46 pm By: Ashlyn Brothers GLENPOOL, Okla. - A local business partnered with the Broken Arrow Blue Star Mothers to support troops stationed overseas by providing them with a little piece of home. The owners of Wade's RV wanted to lend a helping hand to servicemen and women on the frontlines. Employees at Wade's RV said collecting supplies was the least they can do.
YMCA Expands After School Programs To Accommodate Distance Learning Students
Wednesday, August 12th 2020, 6:45 am By: Cal Day TULSA, Okla. - The YMCA is making big changes to its after school programs. The traditional program would meet for a few hours after school but that meeting time has more than doubled to accommodate students in distanced learning. The “Go Club” will host about 100 students each at the Tandy and Daily YMCA locations in Tulsa, as well as the Owasso and Bixby locations.
Sand Springs To Consider Delaying First Day Of Class
Wednesday, August 12th 2020, 7:19 am By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Sand Springs Public School leaders say they'll consider delaying the first day of classes. The superintendent says she will propose pushing back the start of school by four days.That would mean students return to school Monday, August 24th.
Oklahoma To Receive Federal Grant To Revitalize State’s Bus Infrastructure
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 6:31 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - The state of Oklahoma will receive nearly $14 million from the Federal Transit Administration to help revitalize Oklahoma’s bus infrastructure. ODOT will get more than $9 million to help Oklahoma State University expand and upgrade its maintenance facility. Tulsa Transit will receive more than $3 million to help replace buses and introduce modern technology for the rapid bus line along Route 66.
Pawhuska School Board Issues Mask Mandate
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 7:32 am By: Tess Maune PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma - Pawhuska Public Schools has set its plans to start the school year. The district’s first day of school is August 20th and as of now students will go back to class in-person unless they choose the district's virtual The school board said about 25-percent of the student body is enrolled in the district's virtual academy for the school year.
Rogers County Deputy Shot, Killed Man In Overnight Incident
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 6:22 pm By: Emory Bryan TULSA, Okla. - A Rogers County deputy killed a man during a struggle over a deputy’s gun during a traffic stop at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning after a brief pursuit. Deputies here in Rogers County said they don't know why a 48-year-old man took off during a traffic stop, later ramming one of their cars and fighting deputies trying to arrest him.
During Pandemic, Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles To Kids In Hospital
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 9:50 pm By: Kristin Wells The pandemic has prevented hospital patients from having visitors, but for one hospital, that’s where some four-legged friends step in. Therapy dogs can substitute for human touch, allowing patients to connect in ways they can’t in the pandemic. Hospitals that have discontinued therapy dog visits due to COVID-19, have filled the void by connecting patients with dogs over Zoom.
City Of Tulsa To Hold Resilient Tulsa Roundtables On Racial Equality
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 9:48 pm By: Kristin Wells TULSA, Okla. - The City of Tulsa will be holding a series of open conversations on racial equality as part of the city’s Resilient Tulsa Program. The program seeks to create equal opportunities for all Tulsans. The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity hosted a round of discussions in 2018 and this next series will check on progress in the city since then. The talks will be held virtually in August and September.
Three Members Of Tulsa Family Killed In Car Crash
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 9:43 pm By: Kristen Weaver TULSA, Okla. - Three members of one family died in a car crash as they were coming home from a birthday party over the weekend. A mother and two of the children died and the father and two other children survived. The rest of the family and their friends are devastated by the loss. Troopers said this was likely just a horrible accident. The family is grieving the loss of three loved ones, they also hold on to their memories. "It's a bad dream.
Oklahoma Democrats Dispute Gov. Stitt On Stimulus, Make It Known To Congress
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 6:15 pm By: Alex Cameron WASHINGTON - Governor Kevin Stitt does not think Congress needs to give the states more relief funding, but not everyone at the state capitol agrees with him and they want our Congressional delegation to know it. Alex Cameron from our exclusive Washington Bureau has more details. Related Story: Oklahoma House Democrats Express Support For Additional Stimulus Package
Gov. Kevin Stitt Donates Convalescent Plasma, Urges Others To Do The Same
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 7:16 am By: Tess Maune TULSA, Okla. - Governor Kevin Stitt is sharing his experience after donating plasma to help those fighting COVID-19. Governor Stitt tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-July and has since recovered. This week he donated convalescent plasma at the Oklahoma Blood Institute in Enid.
Greenwood District To Install Cameras On Buildings
Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 5:40 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - A Tulsa group is working to install cameras on buildings in the historic Greenwood District. The move comes after someone painted a blue line across the "Black Lives Matter" street painting on Greenwood Ave. CJ Webber-Neal, president of the Greenwood Arts and Cultural Society, said that donations, along with permission from the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, made installing cameras possible.
City Of Tulsa Announces Plans To Expand Animal Shelter
Monday, August 10th 2020, 9:44 pm By: Kristin Wells TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced a local architecture company will begin designing expansions for the city's animal shelter near east 36th Street north and Yale. The city said the $4.7 million expansion project was approved through the Improve Our Tulsa program. The expansion plan includes a new lobby, building a separate adoption center, and adding dog walking trails along Coal Creek.
Tulsa Nonprofits Create Site For Childcare Options During Pandemic
Monday, August 10th 2020, 9:41 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - Many parents are concerned about childcare as more school districts consider a virtual learning model, so some Tulsa nonprofits are working together to help them find solutions. The Opportunity Project and Tulsa Area United Way partnered to create a website to give parents options when it comes to childcare. The Executive Director of The Opportunity Project said the website will launch by the end of the week.
2 Men Arrested After Attempting To Install Card Skimmers On Gas Pumps
Thursday, August 6th 2020, 8:10 am By: News On 6 TULSA - Tulsa Police say they arrested two men from Houston at a local QuikTrip, and police say they were trying to install card skimmers. Police say they got a call Wednesday night about Jose Torres and Jorge Valdes prying open gas pumps at the QuikTrip near 96th Street and Riverside. Police arrived and found the men trying to install skimmers. Officers took them into custody, and they are now in the Tulsa County jail.
Most Wanted: Two Men Suspected Of Robbery At Dispensary
Wednesday, August 5th 2020, 5:27 pm By: News On 6 Tulsa Police are asking for help to find two men suspected of robbing a dispensary near 21st and Highway 169. Investigators said that in June, Jermaine Parks and Dtawan Elliot and two other men robbed the store employees with guns. Parks and Elliot have felony warrants for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. If you know where these two men are, call Tulsa Crimestoppers at 918-596-COPS. You can remain anonymous.
City Of Muskogee To Deliver 100,000 Masks To Residents
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 4:04 pm By: Kristin Wells MUSKOGEE, Okla. - The City of Muskogee announced they have 100,000 masks that will be distributed to the residents of Muskogee. The city said the masks will be packaged in bundles of 5 and will be mailed to every residence with City of Muskogee Water Service. On Facebook, the city said, “we are so proud to be the first city in Oklahoma to provide this positive mitigation strategy for its citizens.” You can read the full post below.
FreedomFest Canceled For 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 4:25 pm By: News On 6 The Folds of Honor FreedomFest, in Tulsa, is canceled for 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4th of July celebration was originally canceled in July and rescheduled for Labor Day weekend. FreedomFest brings in as many as 80,000 people for the fireworks display along the river. Organizers plan on holding the event next year.
1 Dead, 1 Critical In Crash At 71st Street Bridge Near Riverside
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 6:34 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Authorities confirmed one woman has died and one man is in critical condition following a crash just west of the bridge near 71st Street and Riverside. Tulsa police said they originally responded to the situation as a non-injury crash. According to police, a man driving in a F-150 crossed the center line and struck an SUV, killing the woman inside. The driver of the F-150 has been transported to a hospital in critical condition.
West Point Releases Statement After Canceling OU-Army Game In NY
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 10:07 am By: News 9 The Big 12 released its plan for the 2020 football season saying each team would play 10 games; nine conference games and one non-conference game. The Army West Point athletic department released the following statement and said it recognizes the Big 12 Conference's decision to disallow nonconference away games. Due to the modified schedule, Army football's scheduled contest against Oklahoma at Michie Stadium on Sept. 26 has been canceled for this fall.
Tulsa Police Release Arrest Video Of Man Accused In Deaths Of His 2 Children
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 9:21 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Police shared the body cam footage of the arrest of Dustin Dennis, a Tulsa father accused in the deaths of his two children. Tulsa prosecutors charged Dennis with second-degree murder but had to turn the case over to federal prosecutors after the Supreme Court’s ruling on tribal jurisdictions.
City Of Tulsa Starts Permit Process For ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 6:06 pm By: Amy Slanchik TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum sent a letter and started paperwork Tuesday afternoon for the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce to request keeping the Black Lives Matter Mural on the street. This comes after a group of leaders, activists and politicians stood together in unity, speaking at a news conference Tuesday morning in the Greenwood District, criticizing the city, and accusing the mayor of dividing the black community.
McAlester Public Schools Partners With City, PSO To Expand Internet Access
Tuesday, August 4th 2020, 6:26 pm By: Austin Hernandez MCALESTER, Okla. - McAlester Public Schools, PSO and the city have teamed up to set up WiFi hot spots for their students. McAlester Public Schools said in a recent survey they found 20% of their students don't have access to the internet. As the upcoming semester moves to distance learning, school leaders said they knew something had to be done.
Muskogee Police Arrest 4 After Pursuit, Standoff
Monday, August 3rd 2020, 8:41 pm By: News On 6 MUSKOGEE, Okla. - Muskogee Police arrested 4 people after a brief pursuit where police said the driver hopped out of the car and locked himself in a home. Police said they attempted to pull over Gerald Maxwell earlier on Monday, because he was wanted on a warrant for shooting with intent to kill. They said he fled from police for a short time before parking and running into a nearby house.
MLB Postpones Another Series As More St. Louis Cardinals Players Test Positive
Monday, August 3rd 2020, 5:12 pm By: CBS News Major League Baseball on Monday postponed this week's series between the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals after 13 members of the Cardinals organization tested positive for the coronavirus. Multiple games have been postponed in recent weeks as the league struggles to contain the virus' spread. Of the 13 positive cases, seven are players and six are staff members, the league said.
Tulsa County Investigators Arrest Man For Sexual Misconduct Complaints
Monday, August 3rd 2020, 5:21 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who they said was messaging an undercover detective who he believed was a minor, asking for sex. Aaron Hernandez was in the process of becoming a teacher at Tulsa Public Schools, but instead he will face criminal charges. Deputies said Hernandez started messaging an undercover detective on July 22, thinking he was chatting with a 14-year-old girl. Sgt.
Nation's First Tribe-Affiliated Medical School Welcomes First Class
Saturday, August 1st 2020, 9:09 am By: News On 6, Austin Hernandez TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma - 54 first-year medical students received their white coats symbolizing the start of their medical profession. OSU Center for Health Sciences president Dr. Kayse Shrum says while it's a big day for the students, it is also a celebration for what they will mean for tribal and rural communities.
State Selling Hydroxycholoroquine Stockpile
Thursday, July 30th 2020, 6:03 pm By: Karl Torp OKLAHOMA CITY - The State Department of the Health said it's now working to sell its stockpile of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. Earlier this month, the FDA pulled the emergency use of the drug to fight COVID-19. Medical consultant Clay Bullard secured $2 million worth of medication at the Governor’s request.
Bartlesville Public Schools Teachers Prepare For Virtual Learning
Thursday, July 30th 2020, 6:24 pm By: Austin Hernandez BARTLESVILLE - Teachers in the Bartlesville school district have spent a lot of time this summer learning how they’re going to teach students virtually. They understand it’s an adjustment for everyone but finding ways to make it work is what matters. Lori Martin is a math teacher and girls basketball coach at Bartlesville High school.
Cherry St. Businesses Deal With Construction Obstacles Amidst COVID-19 Challenges
Thursday, July 30th 2020, 4:15 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - Cherry Street is home to a number of shops, restaurants and salons and all those business owners are having to deal with the current construction along with the pandemic. “It's been a challenge to get people in our door simply because the construction looks daunting” says Kimberly Lee. Lee has been at Smoke Woodfire Grill for 8 years.
Oklahomans Anticipating Changes In Unemployment Benefits
Thursday, July 30th 2020, 4:26 pm By: Erica Rankin OKLAHOMA CITY - Friday could be the last day Oklahomans relying on unemployment benefits could receive the money they need to make ends meet. The extra $600 was a booster fund provided through the CARES act and scheduled to end on July 31. Currently, there is no policy to extend or replace the extra unemployment benefit due to COVID-19, which has some Oklahomans worried.
Construction Underway On Route 66 Village Train Depot
Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 4:45 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - Construction begins this month on the Route 66 Village Train Depot, a $3 million project funded by the Vision Tulsa sales tax. The 5,000-square foot depot is being built next to the existing locomotive on site, and will function as a museum and events center, complete with meeting rooms and a full commercial kitchen.
Tulsa Police Search For Man Charged With Raping Woman
Monday, July 27th 2020, 5:31 pm By: Reagan Ledbetter TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Police are looking for a man charged with raping a woman in December. Jaquez Caldwell, the Weekly Most Wanted from Tulsa Police has been charged with rape and sodomy. The affidavit in the case said the victim was distraught over breaking up with her boyfriend and she thought Caldwell was coming over to her apartment to comfort her, but she said instead, he raped her.
Sand Springs Police Searching For Missing Man
Saturday, July 25th 2020, 8:17 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Authorities in Sand Springs are searching for a man who went missing this week. Sand Springs police said Johnathon Fiscus had been missing for a few days and are looking for more information on his whereabouts. If you have any information on where Fiscus is, call Sand Springs police at 918-245-9777.
Tulsa Police Respond To Shooting, Ruled A Homicide
Saturday, July 25th 2020, 7:26 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa police responded to a shot fire called on Saturday night. The shooting took place near East Admiral Place and South 185th East Avenue. The shot struck an unidentified person, killing them. Authorities have ruled the shooting a homicide. No suspect description is available at this time. This is a developing story.
Muskogee Police Share Body Cam Footage Amidst Social Media Response To Incident
Friday, July 24th 2020, 6:18 pm By: Kristen Weaver Muskogee Police are clearing up rumors tonight after a video circulated on social media, that appeared to show their officers assaulting a woman. They released body camera video that clears up what actually happened. The video taken across the street and posted is completely different than what really happened. Police said it's a good reminder for people to always seek out both sides to a story.
Cain’s Ballroom Employees Band Together Through Pandemic
Friday, July 24th 2020, 5:45 pm By: Austin Hernandez TULSA, Okla. - It’s difficult to keep employees on the job at Cain’s Ballroom right now since no events are being booked due to COVID-19. Kelli Brown, who works at Cain's Ballroom, and her coworkers face a tough situation, but Brown and the Cain's Ballroom staff are sticking together and picking up meals for one another at their local food bank.
UPDATE: Power Lines Down, Grass Fire Now Out At Turkey Mountain
Friday, July 24th 2020, 4:28 pm By: News On 6 Update: The Fire Department said the fires are out. There is no official word yet as to how they started Tulsa Fire Department reported that there are grass fires around the Turkey Mountain area, possibly due to fallen power lines. There are power lines down in Turkey Mountain area and PSO has responded to the area. Citizens are advised to avoid the area until it is clear. This is a developing story.
Osage Nation Gets Federally Approved For 2 New Casinos
Wednesday, July 22nd 2020, 6:29 am By: Joseph Holloway The Osage Nation said it’s received federal approval to build two new casinos after waiting several years. The Bureau of Indian Affairs said it approved the new projects in both Bartlesville and Pawhuska. They said the Osage Nation filed a trust application to build the proposed Bartlesville casino in 2014 followed by Pawhuska in 2016.
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