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Roadwork closes access to 86th St. N. overpass from Highway 75
Courtesy: Tulsa County Facebook TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Heads up if you drive on Highway 75 north of Tulsa: Roadwork started today on the 86th Street North overpass. Tulsa County officials say traffic on the bridge itself will be moved over to the shoulders, as concrete repairs are made on the driving lanes, so east and west traffic that’s already on 86th Street North can get through.
OSBI says trio conspired to kill man’s ex-girlfriend, kidnap her baby
LATIMER COUNTY, Okla. — A man is accused of conspiring with two other people to kill his ex-girlfriend and kidnap her child. State investigators say it happened back in August in the small town of Wilburton, east of McAlester. Police there say they were called out to a home where the victim told them 22-year-old Dylan Demoret had tried to take her child. Advertisement They say they also made contact with 27-year-old Trey Willet and 22-year-old Sailor Bishop and found a syringe in the home.
Drummond probes alleged ties between Inola smelter developers and Trump son-in-law
Photo by Gentner Drummond's campaign. INOLA, Okla. — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion in court, to find out if President Trump’s son-in law, Jared Kushner, stands to benefit from the proposed aluminum smelter in Inola.
American Airlines expands non-stop flights from Tulsa to Miami
TULSA, Okla. — There’s good news for Tulsans who might be planning a getaway to sunny Florida. Tulsa International Airport announced today that American Airlines is adding nearly 100 additional non-stop flights to Miami in 2027. They say there were be daily flights during some months and that some months will have flights 6 days a week. Advertisement They say the expanded service begins December 17th. American currently is the only carrier that has non-stop service between Tulsa and Miami.
‘District Mercantile’ opening soon in downtown Broken Arrow
Courtesy: City of Broken Arrow BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The Rose District in downtown Broken Arrow already has a wide variety of shops, but city leaders say they’re about to fill an important niche that’s hasn’t been served so far. Randall Ryan, the owner of a coffee shop in downtown Broken Arrow, is creating a new bodega-style deli and small grocery store called District Mercantile in a building on the northwest corner of Main and Dallas, in a building that’s been vacant for an extended.
PSO permanent rate hike approved
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A permanent increase in your electric bill goes into effect next month, after the State Corporation Commission approved a 3.55-percent rate hike for PSO on Thursday. What the means as far as the dollar amount remains to be seen. But it could be less than the average $11 interim fee that people have been paying since July. Advertisement The rate hike discussion has been all over the place this year. PSO initially proposed a 15-percent increase.
Democrats flip five seats in Oklahoma State House
TULSA, Okla. — It was far from a ‘blue wave’ in Oklahoma, but Democrats did make some rare inroads in the State House last night. Democrats flipped five seats in the State House, four in the Oklahoma City area, and one in Tulsa County, where Democrat Joe Watkins – an east Tulsa wood shop owner – defeated the incumbent, Republican T.J. Marti, a pharmacist who has represented District 75 since 2018.
Federal prosecutors accuse woman of voting illegally in Tulsa County
TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — A Philippine national has been arrested and accused of voting illegally in a Tulsa County election. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma says 45-year-old Maria Elenor Lopez Rios was arrested Monday, but the charge stems from the federal midterm election four years ago, when she allegedly voted at a Broken Arrow polling place. Prosecutors say Rios has been in the United States since 2017 and is a lawful permanent resident but is not a U.S. citizen.
In-N-Out owner mentions Oklahoma as possible candidate for expansion
DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: A worker takes orders in the drive-thru lane at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant on July 21, 2025 in Daly City, California. In-N-Out Burger heiress and CEO Lynsi Snyder announced that she will be relocating her family from California to Tennessee, citing the challenges of raising a family and running a business in the state. In-N-Out has more than 280 restaurants in eight states. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) TULSA, Okla. — Could it be? Maybe? Someday?
Claremore councilors approve $75 million in infrastructure projects
CLAREMORE, Okla. — The Claremore City Council has decided how to spend the city’s one-cent sales tax money that voters approved last year. The plan was always to spend it on infrastructure, and now citizens will know exactly where the money will be spent and how much each project will get.
Owasso man accused of trying to meet minor for sex
WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — The Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office says an Owasso man has been arrested, accused of arranging a meeting for sex with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
Man tries to ditch ankle monitor with ‘smiley-face’ balloons, deputies say
Courtesy: Tulsa County Sheriff TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Tulsa County Sheriff’s Deputies are giving points for creativity to a man who was wanted on some outstanding warrants, but they say his effort to use balloons to carry away his ankle monitor was unsuccessful. It began Monday evening, they say, when they went to serve a felony warrant on 32-year-old William Jared Garcia. They say he had reportedly tried to remove his ankle monitor.
Woman killed in midtown Tulsa condo fire
Courtesy: Fox 23 TULSA, Okla. — Authorities say a woman was killed overnight in a fire at a condominium in the Plaza Hills complex on 46th Street near Skelly Drive in midtown Tulsa. Tulsa firefighters say when they got on the scene a little after midnight Monday, there were already heavy flames coming from the two-story building.
Man convicted in ‘Foggy Bottom’ restaurant scheme gets suspended sentence
Courtesy: KOKH OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Brent Swadley, the former restaurateur who was convicted of six felony counts in connection to the restaurants he ran at six Oklahoma State Parks, will not do any prison time, after the judge in the case gave him a six-year suspended sentence and ordered him to pay approximately $1.2 million dollars in restitution and fines.
Mayor asks public to ‘trust the process’ as Broken Arrow Police Chief is investigated
Broken Arrow Police Department BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee spoke to KRMG Morning News with Skyler Cooper on Wednesday in the ‘BA Breakdown’ segment and was asked to give an update on the ongoing investigation into Broken Arrow Police Chief Lance Arnold, who has been put on paid administrative leave. She says to protect an employee’s rights, she still can’t say anything about the case itself, including specific allegations, if any.
Man killed in crash on 46th Street North in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police say a man was killed in an early-morning crash Monday in far northeast Tulsa. They say 63-year-old Aaron Butler was turning left from northbound David Patrick Avenue (129th E. Ave.) to go westbound on 46th Street North, when his Toyota Solara was T-boned by a Jeep Wrangler going eastbound on 46th Street North that couldn’t stop in time. They say the Jeep hit Butler’s car on the driver’s side and he had to be extracted from the car.
Roadwork will close lanes tomorrow at 106th St. N. and 129th E. Ave. in Owasso
City of Owasso OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso is alerting drivers in Owasso that traffic could be tied up at a fairly busy intersection Saturday morning (October 17th) for some construction work. It’s at the intersection of 106th Street North and 129th East Avenue. The City says workers will be cutting open the pavement on the north end of that intersection, so they can install a new concrete drainage pipe.
Cherokee authorities search for missing woman last seen at Tulsa airport
Courtesy: Cherokee Nation Marshal Service TULSA, Okla. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman who was last seen in Tulsa. the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service says 53-year-old Christy Bullard was last seen around Noon on Monday, October 12th, at Tulsa International Airport. They say her red 2020 Jeep Cherokee was seen a few minutes later, going west on Apache near Yale. Advertisement It has the Cherokee tag number RPN-897.
8-year-old girl hurt in northwest Tulsa house fire has died
TULSA, Okla. — The 8-year-old girl named Myra, who was critically injured last Wednesday in a house fire near Edison and Union in northwest Tulsa, has died, according to the girl’s aunt. When firefighters rescued Myra from the burning house last Wednesday morning, they say she was not breathing initially, but they were able to stabilize her and transport her to a Tulsa hospital. They say she was later airlifted to a hospital in Galveston that specializes in burn injuries.
Construction starts on new, redesigned Sapulpa Christmas Chute
Courtesy: Sapulpa's Route 66 Christmas Chute Facebook SAPULPA, Okla. — Today is the day that Sapulpa Christmas Chute fans have been waiting almost two years for. After taking a year off so that Dewey Street could be reconstructed, workers and volunteers started building a redesigned Christmas Chute this morning that organizers say will be bigger and better than before.
Tomorrow is last day to register to vote for November 3rd elections
Early Voting at the Tulsa County Election Board (Photo by Crystal Kelly) TULSA, Okla. — Tomorrow, October 9th, is the final day to register – or to change your registration – if you plan to vote in the November 3rd elections. And you can do that online, or by mail, or in person. For online registration, you’ll need to have an Oklahoma Driver’s License or State ID and have a signature on file with Service Oklahoma.
Second new flyover ramp opens at I-44/Highway 75
Courtesy: ODOT TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa’s so-called ‘Stonehenge’ at I-44 and Highway 75 in west Tulsa is looking less-and-less like Stonehenge. Today they’re opening the second of three new flyover ramps on what used to be the empty bridge supports that gave the project its resemblance to the famous landmark in England. “We are opening the northbound 75 to westbound I-44.
Tulsa ranked as one of best U.S. cities to drive in.
FOX23.com News Staff TULSA, Okla. — The website WalletHub says Tulsa is one of the best cities in the entire nation to drive in. The site ranked Tulsa at number 16 out of the 100 largest U.S. cities. The put Tulsa in the top half in every category, but the city did especially well when it comes to Traffic and Infrastructure, ranked 13th out of 100. Advertisement The city also did better than most when it comes to Cost of Ownership and Access to Maintenance, ranked 31st and 32nd respectively.
Man accused of hitting store clerk with vehicle in Berryhill
BERRYHILL, Okla. — Tulsa County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a man who’s accused of stealing a phone charger from the EZ Mart in Berryhill Friday night and then hitting a store clerk with his vehicle.
Two killed when car crashes into semi in Wagoner County, OHP says
WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says there was a double fatal crash in Wagoner County Thursday on a rain-covered highway. Troopers say a BMW was on Highway 69 around 12:49 p.m., about 3 miles north of Wagoner, when it lost control on the wet roadway, went across the center median, and crashed into a semi. They say the driver, 63-year-old Paul Kurt Simmons and the passenger, 77-year-old Connie Johnson, both from Springfield, Missouri, were killed in the crash.
Williams Companies, Bill Knight Ford donate partitions for 20 Tulsa Police cruisers
Courtesy: Tulsa Police Dept. TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department is getting an upgrade for some of its vehicles, thanks to a donation from Williams Companies and Bill Knight Ford. The two longtime Tulsa companies teamed up to buy and install partitions, that separate the front and back seats in police cruisers, in 20 TPD vehicles. Police say the partitions help protect officers in the front seat from being assaulted by suspects in the back seat, things like punching, spitting, etc.
Five possible arson fires set in same area Wednesday in north Tulsa
Courtesy: Tulsa Fire Dept. TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Firefighters say they were scrambling Wednesday morning to keep up with a rash of what appear to be arson fires. They say there were five different fires in just three hours, between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. And they say the fires were all in the same square mile between Pine St. and Admiral Pl. near Lewis Ave. Advertisement They say the first call involved a Dodge pickup truck on fire near Pine and Wheeling.
Strong gas smell covers wide area of Owasso and Collinsville
OWASSO, Okla. — Residents all across Owasso, and even as far north as Collinsville, were puzzled today by a pervasive gas smell that covered a wide area this morning. Owasso Police were actually asking resident to refrain from calling their dispatchers unless they had new information, because they were getting inundated with hundreds of calls from people reporting the smell. As it turns out, Oklahoma Natural Gas says it wasn’t coming from either Owasso or Collinsville.
Judge rules in state’s favor in Winter Storm Uri lawsuit
Photo by Gentner Drummond's campaign. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — An Osage County judge has ruled that NextEra Energy Marketing did violate state law and charged excessive natural gas prices during Winter Storm Uri back in 2021. That ruling is a result of a lawsuit from Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who said the company exploited Oklahomans by artificially inflating gas prices during the storm. He says the judge’s ruling is a major step in holding NextEra accountable.
DHS Secretary Mullin on hand for opening of new OKC immigration office
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A ribbon-cutting was held today for a new building for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office in Oklahoma City. Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin was there for the celebration and says he immediately noticed how nice the reception area in the new facility looks and says it’s important for the federal government to provide good customer service to people who are immigrating legally.
Snowplow naming contest ends Monday
TULSA, Okla. — You’ve only got a few days left to submit your entries in ODOT’s 2nd annual snowplow naming contest for K-12 students. Year one winners featured names like ‘Sleetwood Mac,’ ‘Plowabunga,’ and and ‘Snowbi-Wan Kenobi.’ ODOT will pick names for 35 snowplows, and the winning students will be able to track their named snowplow on the state’s snowplow tracking website. Advertisement They’ll also get some ODOT gear, including a tote bag, beanie, and insulated water bottle.
Oklahoma getting federal grant to improve power grid
Courtesy: U.S. Dept. of Energy OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Department of Energy announced plans today to beef up the nation’s electrical grid and to boost power capacity, and Oklahoma will play a key role. Oklahoma is set to get a federal grant of $250 million to help build a high-capacity power link between Oklahoma and Colorado.
Musty, earthy taste reported in Broken Arrow water
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — If you think the water in Broken Arrow has an odd taste lately, it’s not your imagination. City officials posted on Facebook that with the hot, dry weather, the city’s water supply in the Verdigris River forms an organic compound called methylisoborneol, or MIB for short. “This MIB is a naturally occurring organic compound that will come through the drinking water that has an earthy taste to the water,” said Broken Arrow Director of Utilities Timothy Robins.
TCC set to being $57 million renovation of Metro campus in Downtown Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Community Campus is getting ready to start a major, $57-million renovation of its Metro campus in downtown Tulsa. TCC says work will focus on the Academic Building, which is the former headquarters for Sinclair Oil Company, and the Student Union building, which is the former Manual Arts Building for Central High School. TCC says its been using some of that space for more than 56 years, and the buildings themselves are even older, so they need considerable work.
Tulsa Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on ORU campus
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident on the ORU campus that happened around 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Police say it appears that 38-year-old Courtney Shaw was riding the motorcycle toward Lewis Avenue, when he lost control, hit the base of a light pole, and flipped into a drainage ditch. They say a campus security guard found both the motorcycle and Shaw lying nearby, unresponsive. Advertisement They say he was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Man arrested on child porn, lewd molestation complaints
TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a man who’s accused of lewd molestation and child porn crimes. Tulsa County investigators say a search warrant was served last week at a home in Edmond where 52-year-old Casey Lynn Adkerson was staying. After searching his electronic devices, they say they found child sex abuse materials. Advertisement They say this morning, they contacted the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, which took Adkerson into custody.
Man tries to kidnap woman’s child at Walmart, Tulsa Police say
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police say what started as a conversation turned into a frightening ordeal for a local mom Tuesday inside the Walmart at 68th and Memorial. They say the woman told them that around 5:00 p.m., a man walked up to her and talked briefly about her two kids, before he took her one-year-old child from her cart, put the child in his own cart, and then started to walk away.
Tulsa County extends burn ban
Courtesy: Fox 23 TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — The burn ban for Tulsa County has been extended by Tulsa County Commissioners. The commissioners made that decision at their morning meeting on Monday after they say they heard from area fire officials, who told that the extreme fire dangers continues. As of now, the ban will run through September 21st. Advertisement The ban applies to outdoor burning but does have an exception for gas or electric grills on a non-flammable surface.
Sheriff’s Office asks for help to find missing Tulsa County woman
TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman. The Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Alexandra Stone, who goes by ‘Zandra,’ has a diminished mental capacity and functions at the intellectual level of a 7-year-old, which could put her in more danger. Her family told the Sheriff’s Office they think she left home sometime overnight in the area around 86th Street North and Sheridan.
Owasso offers self-serve pet microchip scanners
OWASSO, Okla. — Found a lost pet in Owasso? You can now check for a microchip yourself. The City says Owasso’s Animal Control Division has installed two, self-service ‘Check the Chip’ Scanning Stations. One is located in the parking lot at Owasso Police Headquarters at 111 N. Main St. and the other is located in the parking lot at the Owasso Fire Department Headquarters at 11933 E. 116th St. North. Advertisement The scanners are accessible any time, day and night.
Man who tried to help motorists thrown from moving vehicle, deputies say
TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office says a Good Samaritan is injured after being thrown from a moving vehicle last night. Sheriff’s deputies say the victim saw two men standing by an SUV around 61st Street North and Peoria last night and thought they had run out of gas, so he stopped to try to help. That’s when they say the two men forced him inside their SUV, assaulted him, demanded money, and then shoved him out as they drove away, causing him to suffer a broken foot.
Tulsa Police nab HVAC theft suspect
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police say a man stole some HVAC equipment from a home construction site, before it could even be installed. Police say the theft was reported last Friday at a jobsite near 15th and Lewis. They say contractors arrived that morning and discovered that two furnaces and two coils, worth $3,800, that were still in the boxes and being stored inside the home, had been stolen.
Tulsa Police looking for a “serial defecator” suspect
TULSA, Okla. — In a story that might be difficult to believe, Tulsa Police are asking for the public’s help to find what they’re calling – and there’s no easy way to put this – a “serial defecator”. Yes, you read that correctly. They say the suspect was caught on video in a shopping center near 81st and Harvard – wearing only a thong, a shower cap, and pink Crocs – pooping into a doggie waste bag.
Bixby Police identify body found four years ago
BIXBY, Okla. — Bixby Police say they’ve finally identified the remains of a man that were found in the Arkansas River four years ago. Initially Bixby Police tried doing traditional fingerprint searches and publicizing information about the discovery of the remains, but they came up empty. Then, they say they gave DNA evidence from the body to Paragon NanoLabs, which led them to possible family members.
Man shot four times at north Tulsa apartments, police say
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police are looking for a suspect, or suspects, after they say a man was shot four times at the Edenwood Apartments near Apache and Peoria. Police say they say got on the scene a little after midnight on Sunday and found the 29-year-old victim lying outside in the apartment complex. They say they applied a tourniquet until paramedics got there and rushed him to a hospital. Advertisement They say he’s expected to survive his injuries.
EMSA issues third Heat Alert in a row
TULSA, Okla. — EMSA’s latest Heat Alert numbers show the extent to which the extreme heat this week is taking a toll. Friday is the third day in a row for a Heat Alert. EMSA’s criteria for issuing a Heat Alert is five or more heat-related calls in a 24-hour period. Advertisement They say they responded to five calls on Wednesday, two of which were bad enough that they transported the patient to a hospital. They say they then had seven calls on Thursday with four people taken to hospitals.
Low water pressure plaguing parts of Bixby
BIXBY, Okla. — Some areas in the City of Bixby are reportedly having problems with low water pressure. Officials posted on the City’s Facebook page that Bixby’s Public Works team is out looking at multiple issues, including water line repairs and a significant leak on a main feeder line just outside Bixby. They say the City of Tulsa is also helping them figure out the problem.
Public invited to Rose District planning meeting in Broken Arrow tonight
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — People are being invited to offer their ideas and also learn more about the city’s plans, as Broken Arrow leaders strategize the next phase of development in downtown Broken Arrow’s Rose District. There’s a public meeting tonight (Thursday) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Central on Main Ballroom at 210 N. Main Street. City Manager Michael Spurgeon says they want to plan what the Rose District will look like as it expands further south.
Tulsa Police bust accused ‘beef bandits’ near Sam’s Club
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police arrested two men who are accused of stealing more than $1,100 of raw meat from a Sam’s Club. Police say around 7:00 p.m. Monday night, surveillance cameras at the Sam’s Club at 44th and Sheridan showed 24-year-old Benjamin Rice putting the meat in a bag, leaving the store, and getting into a Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Derek Smith.
Bristow man arrested on child porn complaint
Derrick Dewayne Carney BRISTOW, Okla. — A 19-year-old Bristow man has been arrested on complaints involving child sexual abuse material. Bristow Police say they started investigating Derrick Dewayne Carney the Third after getting information about possible criminal activity.
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