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Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt
A large chunk of a mountain pass highway in Wyoming has collapsed, severing a well-traveled commuter link between small towns in eastern Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson. Aerial photos and drone video show the Teton Pass road riven with deep cracks, and a big section of the pavem…
Cycling sisterhood unites Divas from Tulsa, Indianapolis with professional cyclists
The Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Divas are one of the largest women’s cycling groups in the country with hundreds competing here over the weekend.
They're on the edge of glory, and the edge of an art museum, as cliff divers come to Boston
Cliff diving’s marquee event thrilled spectators in Boston as the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series made the 100th stop in its history. Participants plunged from up to 90 feet in the air from a waterfront art museum into the harbor below on Saturday. The Boston diving event is the only U.S.…
PGA Tour reports 'progress' without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders
The PGA Tour is reporting progress without any details in its ongoing negotiations with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The tour confirms its negotiating committee met with PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan in New York on Friday. It was the first face-to-face meeting with the PIF te…
Football phenom Prentiss Elliott’s 20-year run from infamy to goodness
Prentiss Elliott today: "I might not make it to the NFL, but I will not fail as a father.”
Meet the candidates facing off in Tulsa County District 2 primary races June 18
Seven candidates— three Republicans, three Democrats and an independent— are hoping to succeed longtime County Commissioner Karen Keith.
Shooting leaves 3 dead and 2 injured in South Dakota
A shooting in a Sioux Falls neighborhood has left three people dead and two others injured. Police say they have a suspect in custody. They said there does not appear to be any further danger to the community. The Argus Leader reported that police said in a news release that they found the v…
In the doghouse: A member of Santa Fe's K-9 unit is the focus of an internal affairs investigation
As a puppy, there were high hopes for Ayke to help revive the Santa Fe Police Department's K-9 program. Now, four years later, the German shepherd is in the doghouse. He has bitten more people than any other dog in the department’s K-9 unit and is the subject of an internal affairs investigation into an attack in March on one of the department’s own officers. The city also is defending against a lawsuit filed by an officer who was attacked during a 2022 training exercise. While police dogs have been praised by some, injuries caused by the animals have made headlines in Ohio, Utah and elsewhere in recent years.
Longtime residents seeks House District 73 post
Ron Stewart and Darrell Knox have a lot in common but bring different personalities to HD 73 primary that will decide the district's next state representative.
World War II veteran marries his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96
On her way into the nuptials, the bubbly bride-to-be said: "It's not just for young people, love, you know?"
Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
Authorities are warning of shark dangers this weekend along Florida’s Gulf Coast, where three people were hurt in two separate shark attacks. The attacks off beaches in the Florida Panhandle on Friday led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers, but they reopened on Saturday. Officials said they were evaluating conditions and safety measures for the rest of the weekend. Authorities said a woman was left with critical injuries to her hip and lower left arm after being bitten in the first attack. Two teenage girls were hurt — one critically — in the second attack a few miles away.
Pop and power: Travis Kelce wins home run hitting contest as girlfriend Taylor Swift tours in Europe
Travis Kelce’s power extends beyond the football field or dating one of the world’s most famous women. Kansas City’s talented tight end, who also happens to be pop superstar Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, showed off his batting skills by winning a home run contest at a charity softball event. Kelce, who grew up in Cleveland, arrived at Classic Park just as the event was getting underway. As he made his way onto the field, Kelce shook hands and waved to others screaming his name. After winning the event, Kelce flipped his bat in celebration and took a victory lap around the bases.
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Israel rescued four hostages from central Gaza; At least 94 Palestinians killed during assault in Gaza; President Joe Biden is in Paris; A 100 year old World War II veteran married his sweetheart near Normandy's D-Day beaches.
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Cycling sisterhood unites Divas from Tulsa, Indianapolis with professional cyclists
The Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Divas are one of the largest women’s cycling groups in the country with hundreds competing here over the weekend.
Football phenom Prentiss Elliott’s 20-year run from infamy to goodness
Prentiss Elliott today: "I might not make it to the NFL, but I will not fail as a father.”
Climbers scale Tulsa trees, compete in regional climbing championship
Fifty climbers competed for a spot at the 2024 International Tree Climbing Championship at Owen Park over the weekend.
Photos: MWISA Tree-Climbing Qualifying Competition at Owen Park
Scenes from theMidwestern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture's (MWISA) Tree-Climbing Qualifying Competition at Owen Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Tulsa, Okla.
Political notebook: State senator pans Oklahoma's return to privatized Medicaid
Sen. David Bullard and his constituent, Dr. Kinion Whittington, said the private insurers managing the program are already behind on payments and have confused and in some cases dropped patients.
New statewide homelessness council returns after predecessor axed by governor
The governor's council that had been in place since 2004 was dissolved by Gov. Stitt last year, when advocates say progress was being made through collaborative efforts to address homelessness.
Cherokee Nation modernizing rural communities, one facility at a time
The tribe celebrated the grand opening of the $21 million Woody Hair Community Center in Kenwood on Thursday.
Court ruling in dispute with governor goes mostly in Drummond's favor
In an order dated May 31, District Judge Richard Ogden ruled that Cabinet secretaries are subject to Oklahoma's dual office-holding statute.
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Crime
Tulsa County officials received regular notices on juvenile detention center conditions, records show
The news from the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs was not good and the warning clear, according to documents the Tulsa World obtained through an open records request.
Man, woman found dead in Owasso home, police say
Officers responded around 2 p.m. toa residential area southeast of Oklahoma 20 and 129th East Avenue."Initial findings suggest that this was a domestic-related incident," police said.
Tulsan sentenced to 7 years in prison for 2022 manslaughter conviction
Justin Wade Malone, 40, also known as Wade Gram, admitted to shooting 38-year-old Cristian Amaya Hernandezat a Tulsa residence in July 2022.
AMBER Alert canceled for two Sand Springs children
Two children were found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued for them Wednesday evening.
Politics
Longtime residents seeks House District 73 post
Ron Stewart and Darrell Knox have a lot in common but bring different personalities to HD 73 primary that will decide the district's next state representative.
Cherokee Nation modernizing rural communities, one facility at a time
The tribe celebrated the grand opening of the $21 million Woody Hair Community Center in Kenwood on Thursday.
Court ruling in dispute with governor goes mostly in Drummond's favor
In an order dated May 31, District Judge Richard Ogden ruled that Cabinet secretaries are subject to Oklahoma's dual office-holding statute.
Vinita theme park, resort plan moving forward despite setbacks, developer says
A bill that would have committed $35 million for infrastructure upgrades at the site of the American Heartland Theme Park was not passed by the close of the legislative session.
