May, 2013

05/24

Fallin released details for community prayer service
Governor Mary Fallin announced a memorial and prayer service will be held this Sunday, May 26, at the First Baptist Church in Moore, Oklahoma.

Authorities warn tornado victims of con-artists
Looters have already become a problem and neighbors worry about what's next.

Principal recounts storm hitting Moore school
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.

Okla. governor signs abortion bill, 20 other bills
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of a minor who is seeking an abortion.

Students raise money for teacher impacted by Moore tornado
A Wagoner native teaching near Moore lost her home in the tornado.

President Obama will visit Moore on Sunday
President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday.

Plaza Towers student shares memories of friends
Monday’s tornado destroyed the Plaza Towers School in Moore, killing seven children.

Volunteers working to reunite pets and owners in Moore
In Moore, about 75 percent of rescued animals have been reunited with their owners.

Underwood, Shelton helping tornado victims
Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.

Hall and Oates sign guitar to auction for tornado victims
Daryl Hall and John Oates performed before a capacity crowd at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday.

Fallin signs bill to spend $45M on tornado relief
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill that will allow the state to access $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Fund to help communities recover from tornado damage.

People collecting photos found after tornadoes
In a time where memories are all that people have to hold onto, several women are making sure the tornado victims get their pictures lost in the storm.

Cox Cares Tornado Relief Fund donates to Red Cross
Cox Cares Tornado Relief Fund collected more than $43,000 to American Red Cross.

Memorial Day impacts trash services
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no collection of residential refuse, recycling, green waste and bulky waste on Monday, May 27.

Warren Theater working to rebuild
FOX23’s Michelle Linn found one place that's scrambling to re-open, to bring comfort to storm victims.

Okla. Legislature OKs tax breaks for storm victims
The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to provide various tax breaks to property and vehicle owners who suffered losses in Monday's tornado that tore through Moore and left 24 people dead.

State Reps. working to get safe rooms, shelters for schools
Four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives are working to help provide storm shelters or safe rooms for state schools.

Pace slows in testing after Tulsa health scare
Additional tests reveal no new cases of hepatitis or the virus that causes AIDS among patients of a Tulsa oral surgeon accused of running dirty clinics.

Okla. lawmakers work to adjourn 2013 Legislature
Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.

Debris removal underway in Moore
Tornado victims start to pile up debris and wait for the city of Moore to remove the storm damage

05/23

Looters arrested in Moore
Police stopped three people from leaving Moore Thursday evening. Fox23's cameras were rolling, as police arrested them for looting in a disaster, a misdemeanor crime.

Tulsa Red Cross members works to help victims in Moore
A team of 7 volunteers from the Eastern Oklahoma chapter of the Red Cross based in Tulsa have been in Moore since Tuesday helping out.

Flower shop helping Moore tornado victims
In a place where there is so much devastation and heartache, FOX23’s Sharon Phillips found one woman who is using flower petals to bless the victims and their families.

No new positives in latest results of Harrington patients' testing
The ongoing investigation has so far identified 70 individuals who tested positive for hepatitis C, and 5 individuals who tested positive for hepatitis B.

Officials clarify numbers on Okla. tornado damage
Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.

Hearing for suspects in Fairmont Terrace resumes Friday
A preliminary hearing for two brothers accused in the quadruple murder of four women at the Fairmont Terrace Apartments will continues on Friday

OHP: person operating boat was under influence in Grand Lake crash
The OHP report shows the boat was being operated under the influence.

Oklahoma lawmakers applaud Altus AFB training unit
Southwestern Oklahoma lawmakers are applauding the selection of Altus Air Force Base as the first formal training unit for the Air Force's new KC-46 air refueling tanker.

Tulsa Firefighters suspend MDA collections due to tornadoes
The collections have been suspended due to the Shawnee and Moore tornadoes.

Insurance agents working to help tornado victims
One of the main priorities in recovery for homeowners is making an insurance claim.

Crews working to restore power to Moore
As families in Moore try to pick up the pieces of their tornado-ravaged city, electric crews are working fast to get the power back on.

Attorney General releases Scam Prevention Packet
The Attorney General’s Public Protection Unit issued an updated scam prevention packet for Oklahomans affected by this month’s severe storms.

Red Cross, Salvation Army assisting victims in Shawnee
FOX23 has received a lot of questions about resources in Shawnee following the tornado that hit that that area on Sunday.

Okla. House gives final approval to tornado relief
The Oklahoma House has given final approval to legislation that dips into the state's constitutional reserve fund to help central Oklahoma communities impacted by devastating tornadoes.

Tyson Foods helping feed volunteers in Moore
Tornado victims and volunteers in Moore are not letting rain and hail stop them from their work.

Fire destroys Creek County home
Firefighters are not sure what caused the house fire.

Mourners remember girl, 9, killed in Okla. tornado
Friends and family are attending funeral services for a 9-year-old girl killed by Monday's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.

Midwest Pest Control burglarized, TPD release photos of suspect

Wagoner deputies arrest rape suspect
Wagoner County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man suspected of statutory rape on Sunday.

More than 50 companies to hold job fair for vets
Officials at Fort Sill say more than 50 companies will be represented at a job fair that's planned to help veterans find civilian employment.

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.

Grassroots efforts to help tornado victims
Tornado victims need help with the basics, food, water and clothing.

05/22

Making donations to tornado victims
Several places in Tulsa are taking supplies for the tornado victims.

Dog thought to be guarding owner's body belongs to tornado survivor
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office now say a dog thought to be guarding their deceased owner was not doing so.

Tulsa tests tornado sirens weekly
Tornado sirens cost $27,000 each, but they're designed to save lives.

Moore mother sheltered family in a bathtub
Amber told FOX23 it was a mother’s instinct and the fact that she has lived in Oklahoma for years. She grabbed her girls, helmets, a mattress and sheltered them in the bathtub.

Teacher's aide saved Moore student's life
Mother said the aide shielded her daughter from the tornado.

Makeshift hospital serving Okla. tornado victims, volunteers
Medical crews told FOX23 more injuries can happen after a tornado than during the storm because of the number of volunteers in Moore and the amount of debris they are climbing through.

Tornado victims, including 2 infants, identified
Officials say the victims have been transported to the OCME facility in Oklahoma City, and the official confirmed number of deaths stands now at 24.

Federal disaster aid to help Oklahoma tornado victims
President Obama declared a federal disaster in several Oklahoma counties after a series of tornadoes.

Moore man says closet saved his life
Living in Oklahoma, Mark Ellerd told FOX23 it was second nature to prepare for a tornado.

Dog found alive in Moore wreckage
FOX23’s Michelle Linn was there as one dog was pulled from the wreckage 48 hours after the tornado struck.

Police arrest Sturdivant again
Sturdivant became infamously dubbed ‘Tower Man’ in August of 2011 after climbing the Clear Channel radio tower outside of FOX23 studios and staying on the tower for five days

Volunteers help clean up in Moore
The sunshine and warm temperatures helped people get out into the neighborhoods, and all over town, in Moore.

Kevin Durant donates to victims, Thunder players help Red Cross
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma through his foundation

Rogers County holds off on certifying tax election
The Rogers County Election Board has voted to not certify results of a recent sales tax election after a resident filed a complaint alleging the county didn't give proper legal notice of the election.

Okla. transportation agencies supply 400 workers
Transportation agencies in Oklahoma are devoting about 400 workers and 200 pieces of heavy equipment to the recovery effort from the Moore tornado.

State Senate votes to use Rainy Day fund for tornado victims
The state Senate voted to direct $45 million from the state Rainy Day Fund for immediate tornado disaster relief.

Moore mayor: everyone accounted for after tornado
An Oklahoma emergency management official says authorities still are working to find six adults who haven't been accounted for since the devastating tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City area earlier this week.

Americans killed in drone strikes
Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.

TPD looking for robbery suspect
Tulsa police are looking for a robbery suspect they say robbed a Walgreens on Monday.

Memorial day impact city services
City Hall and other city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

Plaza Towers neighbors want to go home
People in Moore are stuck outside their neighborhood, the same neighborhood where Plaza Towers elementary school is.

Oklahoma City mayor says 12-13,000 homes destroyed by tornado
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were affected by the tornado that tore through a city suburb.

Moore elementary school student describes tornado
A 10-year-old boy clung to the bathroom floor, fearing for his life on Monday.

FEMA searching for tornado victims
FOX23 learned FEMA organized a special search and recovery mission on Wednesday to find people still missing in Moore.

Newcastle tornado victims feel ignored
People who live there tell FOX23 with the coverage of the destruction in Moore, they feel forgotten.

Fallin commends Oklahoma's spirit
FOX23 spoke to Gov. Mary Fallin on Tuesday as she toured tornado damage in Moore.

Cox Cares Tornado Relief Drive raises $40,000
FOX23 and Cox Media Group radio stations accepted donations for tornado victims in the Oklahoma City area.

Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion
Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion.

Okla. sets up website for storm recovery
The State Emergency Operations Center is activated due to severe storms in the state.

Agency opens mental health center in Moore
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has opened a center in Moore to assist in the tornado recovery.

Tulsa agencies assisting in Moore recovery
The city of Tulsa is sending a contingent of workers to help with the recovery in Moore, including its coordinator for grants.

FEMA Chief: Feds won't go 'when the cameras leave'
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are "going neighborhood to neighborhood" to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs.

05/21

Family icon destroyed in Moore tornado
The Orr Family Farm is demolished and the Celestial Acres horse training facility lost dozens of horses in the tornado.

Businesses still standing in Moore tornado path
One business owner hopes her snow cone shop will bring relief to those who have a long road to recovery.

Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
Students who survived the powerful tornado in Oklahoma are recounting moments of fear and acts of bravery by their teachers.

Moore tornado victims frustrated
When FOX23 found Pamela Walker, she just looked angry. She said she felt like she's getting the runaround from law enforcement.

Moore tornado leads schools to look at tornado plans
Tulsa Public Schools says the tragedy in Shawnee and Moore caused the district to look at any adjustments that need to be made.

Moore tornado difficult for kids to understand
Tragic events like the Moore tornado can make it difficult for children to understand their emotions.

Tornado destroyed Moore strip center
FOX23's Ian Silver spoke to the owner of one liquor store who said his store his a heap of rubble.

Power, water outages causing issues in Moore
Efforts to restore power and water are underway in Moore.

OU housing storm victims
Many survivors grabbed what they could and took up shelter at the University of Oklahoma.

Moore family says shelter saved them
As the Moore community rallies around storm victims, Jody and Amber Harris are thankful their home was hit but not destroyed.

Fund established for long term needs for tornado victims
Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, established the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.

Dog found guarding owner's body in Moore
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office said a dog they found in the rubble of the Moore tornado guarded his deceased owner until crews found him.

Okla. Highway Patrol sets perimeter around Moore
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says it has set up a perimeter around Moore to keep out people who don't belong there.

NWS rates Moore tornado an EF5
NWS Norman damage survey found EF5 level damage with estimated peak winds of 200-210mph.

No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery
Top lawmakers and officials say the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.

Oklahoma schools hit by tornado had no safe rooms
An emergency official says Oklahoma has reinforced tornado shelters in hundreds of schools across the state, but the two that were hit by this week's storms in suburban Oklahoma City did not have them.

Okla. Sen. to consider $45 million tornado relief
Oklahoma lawmakers have begun the process of appropriating $45 million from the state's Rainy Day Constitutional Reserve Fund to help pay the cost of recovering from tornadoes that have ravaged parts of central Oklahoma.

Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
The fire chief in the Oklahoma City suburb raked by a massive tornado says the search for survivors and the dead is almost complete.

Tulsa Community Foundation raising funds for tornado victim
Tulsa Community Foundation, the nation’s largest community foundation, established the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund for those who are interested in supporting our friends in the areas devastated by the tornadoes of the past two days.

Fallin to tour tornado damage on Tuesday
Gov. Mary Fallin will survey tornado-ravaged areas of central Oklahoma from a helicopter.

New Mexico sending medical crews to Moore
The University of New Mexico hospital is sending a 26-member team of medical, computer and security specialists to Moore, Okla., to help with the response to Monday's massive tornado hit.

Hospitals treating nearly 200 after Okla. tornado
Hospital officials say they've treated more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since a tornado ripped through suburban Oklahoma City.

How to help tornado victims
The Salvation Army says it is activating disaster response teams and mobile feeding units to help residents and rescuers in Moore.

Okla. AG warns about charity scams following storms
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a warning for Oklahomans and donors around the country to beware of charity fraud and scams following the severe storms in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma interstates open, but traffic slow moving
Officials say all of the interstates through the tornado-ravaged areas of Moore and Oklahoma City are open, but traffic is moving slowly.

TPD DART team responding to Moore
The Oklahoma Incident Management Team requested the Tulsa Police Department’s Disaster Area Response Team to assist after the devastating tornado ripped through Moore.

Texas search team to help after Okla. twister
Members of an elite search and rescue team from Texas have been dispatched to Oklahoma to help with recovery following a deadly tornado.

Death toll from Moore tornado revised to 24, including 9 children
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children.

Bixby firefighters in Moore for tornado recovery
Emergency crews spread across the state are responding to the Moore tornado aftermath.

05/20

President Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma after tornado
President Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma after devastating tornado.

Joplin sending aid to tornado-stricken Moore
Officials in Joplin, Mo., have brought together a team of public safety employees that they are sending to tornado-stricken Moore.

OBI taking blood donations for OKC area
Anyone 16 years or older and in good health is encouraged to donate at any of the eleven OBI donor centers. Tulsa’s OBI donor center is located at 4601 East 81st St, just west of Yale.

Fallin: Tornado search and rescue ongoing
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue throughout the night.

51 deaths report after tornado hits Moore
The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., had wind speeds up to 200 mph.

Children pulled from rubble after Moore schools hit by tornado
Several children have been pulled out of the rubble alive at a school in an Oklahoma City suburb.

Red Cross activates website to find tornado victims
A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors.

Tulsa Public Schools board meeting canceled
Weather concerns forced the cancellation of the board meeting.

Tornado touched down in the Oklahoma City/Moore area
A large tornado touched down near Oklahoma City, part of a series of severe storms expected across portions of the Midwest.

Okla. injury tally up to 39 after twisters hit
Oklahoma officials say more than three dozen people were hurt when tornadoes hit the state.

Families begin to pick up after tornado tears through Shawnee
Homes destroyed in Shawnee mobile home park. Families return to recover anything they can.

Red Cross volunteers in Tulsa on stand-by
More volunteers could be called on in Oklahoma to help storm victims.

TPD needs help identifying burglary suspect
Tulsa detectives need help identifying a suspect caught on video surveillance video using a stolen debit card.

Man crashes into midtown Tulsa home
Emergency crews think a seizure caused a driver to crash his truck into a midtown Tulsa home.

Two killed in tornadoes, Fallin touring damaged areas
Gov. Mary Fallin is touring the areas hit hard by tornadoes Sunday.

Another storm system poised to hit Oklahoma
Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as another storm system takes aim at the state.

Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.

05/19

Facebook group set up to reunite storm victims with items
Several Green Country families report finding debris from Shawnee area in their yards.

Fallin declares state of emergency after tornadoes
Governor Mary Fallin declared a State of Emergency for 16 Oklahoma counties due to tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began Saturday.

Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park
One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief team responding to Oklahoma City area

Highways shut down due to tornado related accidents
The Department of Public Safety reports some closures due to tornado related accidents.

Forecasters: Okla. tornado threat to continue
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman says the tornado threat over central Oklahoma is to continue for several more hours.

Severe storm system makes its way through plains
A strong storm system is making its way through the northern and central plains, creating a moderate risk for hail, gusty winds and tornadoes.

Tornado touched down in Oklahoma City area
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 before growing into a larger storm that rolled across rural parts of central Oklahoma.

Tornado touched down in Wichita
Authorities say a tornado has touched down in Wichita, Kan., but emergency officials say there are no injuries or fatalities.

Mayfest closed early due to weather threat
Weather caused the festival to close two hours early on Sunday.

Oklahoma grocery store wine proposal being renewed
Supporters of a plan to permit some grocery stores in Oklahoma's most populous counties to sell wine plan to launch a new petition drive to put the proposal to a statewide vote.

Tornado watch in Eastern Okla. until 11pm, damage in B.A.
Overnight thunderstorms on Saturday led to damage in Broken Arrow. The homeowner tell us this tree is around 11 feet in diameter and was completely uprooted by winds.

Teenager loses fight with K-9 officer
A teenager is arrested after fighting a K-9 officer Saturday morning.

OU student accused of illegal grade changes
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.

Time waning for Okla. lawmakers to tackle credits
Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done as another session approaches its end.

05/18

Powerball Results
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Honoring heroes on Armed Forces Day
Darrel Carver returned home from Vietnam in 1970.

St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets on sale
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway gives you the chance to win a $500,000 home, while supporting the lifesaving care and childhood cancer research performed by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Deputies search for husband accused of dragging, killing his wife
A man is charged on Friday for the dragging death of his wife back in February of 2012.

Missing man identified by fingerprints
Seminole County deputies say the body of Eric Stephens was found on the side of the road near State Highway 56 and East West 1390.

Fly fishing in Downtown Tulsa
3rd annual Fly Fishing 101 event held at 15th and Boston.

05/17

North Tulsa couple carrying firearms openly
You don't see many people in Tulsa carrying weapons openly but one couple in North Tulsa tell FOX23 that it is their right and a necessity.

Mother calls police on son for stealing van
Two teens crash into a gate after a police chase. The mother of one teen called police about the theft.

Tulsa man honored for rescuing man from fire
A Tulsa man is alive thanks to a neighbor who ran into his burning apartment to save him.

Mayfest organizers prepared for weather
The chance of severe weather could cause problems in downtown Tulsa while Mayfest and the Blue Dome Arts Festival are both going on.

Fallin urges Okla. Legislature for health care fix
Gov. Mary Fallin is proposing a last-minute legislative change to the state's Insure Oklahoma program that would direct $50 million in state tobacco taxes to pay for more than 9,000 Oklahomans who are expected to lose their health insurance under the program.

Broken Arrow police arrest man accused of exposing himself
Broken Arrow police arrested a man accused of flashing a woman and her daughter and stalking them through a grocery store.

TPS Summer Cafe program to feed students this summer
Tulsa Public Schools announced dates for their Summer Café program to help feed students during the summer months.

Tulsa streets renamed for Paul McCartney concert
In celebration of Sir Paul McCartney’s return to the BOK Center May 29 and 30, several downtown streets surrounding the BOK Center have been temporarily renamed in his honor.

Plans to fund Okla. pop culture museum still alive
Backers of a museum devoted to Oklahoma popular culture say they're still hopeful state lawmakers will approve $40 million to help build it.

Shoppes on Peoria grand opening on Saturday
The Shoppes on Peoria are located at Pine and Peoria, the center has been under construction for more than a year.

Powerball reaches $600 million
The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $376.9 million.

Robbers beat up couple and steal their car
Police say robbers "pistol-whipped" a man and woman.

Raising awareness by wearing life jackets
Local Army Corps of Engineers participate in Wear Your Life Jacket to Work day to help kcik of National Safe Boating Week.

Last day to register to vote for Tulsa mayor
Friday is the last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in Tulsa’s municipal elections next month.

Truck crashes with 7 inside, TPD says texting may be to blame
Several people are recovering after a pickup truck crashed in east Tulsa early Friday morning.

Oklahoma unemployment rate dips to 4.9 percent
State officials say Oklahoma's unemployment rate dipped below 5 percent in April.

Eagle found dead in Sequoyah County
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife are trying to find out who killed a young bald eagle.

Officials report attempted jury duty scam
Authorities are warning of a scam by someone pretending to be "jury duty coordinators."

Man arrested for exposing himself to teens
After a driver flagged them down, police tracked down a man accused of exposing his nude body to two teens at a west Tulsa park.

05/16

Tulsa Transit bus driver stabbed with pen
A Tulsa transit passenger is now in custody accused of stabbing a bus driver on Wednesday night.

Midwest refineries partially to blame for gas price spike
Three things are causing Oklahoma gas prices to jump up 27 cents this week.

Investigators say man tried to send letters to the mother of alleged victim
Jailers seize letters a Michigan tried to send to the mother of his alleged victim. He is accused of driving to Oklahoma to have sex with the minor.

Farmer's Market opens in west Tulsa
The Westside Farmer's Market officially opened on Thursday at the northwest corner of West 25th and Southwest Boulevard.

Friends remember victim of boat crash
FOX23 learned another former Cascia Hall student was behind the wheel of Tuesday’s deadly boat crash on Grand Lake.

Tulsa Red Cross volunteers ready to help Texas storm victims
Forecasters believe 10 tornadoes hit North Texas on Wednesday night.

Mother sentenced for burning toddler with flat iron
A Cherokee County woman who admitted burning her toddler with a flat iron has been sentenced to prison.

Police identify victim in Tulsa's 30th homicide
The body of a woman was found in West Tulsa.

Winds cause damage in Pittsburg County
The Pittsburg County Sheriff says high winds knocked down power lines and flipped storage units in the town of Featherston.

Gas prices nearing Tulsa record
Gas at the QuikTrip near 21st and Memorial has a gallon of regular unleaded at $3.82, up from $3.64 on Tuesday.

Tornado wind speed estimated at 200 mph
Forecasters believe North Texas was raked by 10 tornadoes last night, including the one that claimed six lives and destroyed dozens of homes in Granbury.

Unmarked Tulsa police car involved in crash on highway
An unmarked Tulsa police car was involved in a three vehicle wreck on the Broken Arrow Expressway Thursday morning.

Four teens, woman arrested after robbery in Tulsa drive thru
Four teenage boys and a woman are in custody after police say they robbed a woman at gunpoint in a McDonalds drive-thru.

Oklahoma law enforcement teams up for Click It or Ticket
Starting on Monday law enforcement agencies across the state will be watching for seat belt violators.

Renaming of Brady District to be discussed at Tulsa City Council meeting
Six people are on the agenda to discuss their issues with having a district named after Tate Brady.

Sentencing delayed for former TPS athletic director
Former Tulsa Public School Athletic Director Stephanie Spring will not hear her sentence until September.

Hearing delayed for teen accused of killing mother

Westside Farmer's Market opens today
Southwest Tulsa is getting their first farmers market on 25th street & Southwest Boulevard.

Oklahoma woman arrested in sister's death
Authorities in Wagoner County have arrested an Okay woman on a second-degree murder complaint for the death of her sister.

Bartlesville Police investigating shooting death of a man
Man shot to death in Northwest Bartlesville

05/15

New breast milk bank set to open in OKC in two weeks
Many experts say that breast milk is the gold standard in nutrition for infants. Until recently, the only option for Tulsa area mothers with extra milk was to dump it or donate it to a milk bank in Fort Worth, Texas.

Water main break in south Tulsa
Crews are waiting for the parts to fix a busted pipe. They hope to have it fixed and water on by 1:00 a.m.

Buying breast milk online from strangers
An investigation into the casual sharing of breast milk that is happening online.

Muskogee mother says a teacher slapped her daughter
A muskogee mom said she dropped her daughter off at school and the child returned home a victim.

Rogers County Sheriff's Office arrests violent admitted K2 user
RCSO told FOX23 News they have been seeing more cases of synthetic marijuana users becoming violent while high on the drug.

Owasso police officer sings at national memorial
An Owasso police officer sang the national anthem at a ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.

Speed, alcohol may have played role in fatal crash
The two victims are identified as Rachel Nicole Swetnam (Grove, OK) and William Lewis Varner III (Texarkana, AK).

Catoosa police arrest 68-year old on suspicion of molestation
Catoosa police arrested a 68-year old man on allegations of child molestation.

Guardsmen return home from Afghanistan
One hundred and forty national guardsmen are home after nine months in Afghanistan.

Semi spills cinder blocks on I244
All lanes of I-244 are back open after a semi spilled it's load on Wednesday morning.

Names released of Tulsa couple found dead
Police in Tulsa have released the names of a couple found dead in their home on the city's west side.

Bixby man claims to have killed 21 times
Bixby police are investigating after a man told his girlfriend he was going to kill her, they say he claimed she would not be his first victim.

Coburn questions NFL tax exempt status
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn thinks professional sports could help pay America's debt.

Man charged in Okla. girl's deaths wants 1 trial
A man charged in the shooting deaths of two young girls near Weleetka and the death of his 23-year-old girlfriend wants a judge to combine the separate cases so he can be tried for all three deaths at once.

2 Holdenville men die in head-on collision
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a head-on collision in Seminole County.

Craft beer maker busted for no license on strong beer
ABLE agents haul off with craft beer making material and ingredients. ABLE says they did not have a license to sell high-point beer.

Home with meth fire may not be demolished
People in a Tulsa neighborhood met with Tulsa police and City Council members on Tuesday to talk about demolishing a so-called meth house in the area.

05/14

Sand Springs breast cancer survivor admires celebrity's double mastectomy
Celebrity Angelina Jolie announced she had a double mastectomy to prevent a breast cancer diagnosis.

Silver Alert issued for missing man
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Hectorville man missing since Monday afternoon.

Alleged murder for hire plot stopped by conscience
Investigators say a Tahlequah man tried to hire a man to kill his wife's lover, but the man he tried to hire called police.

Two bodies found in west Tulsa
Police say two bodies were found after officers called to check on well being.

Man accused of trying to cash check from nursing home resident
An alert bank teller helped police catch a man suspected of preying on an elderly person.

Senate approves budget plan
The Oklahoma Senate has given final legislative approval to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill that will fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1.

Fallin signs bill changing food stamps usage
Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill putting limits on how the money can be spent.

Army Corps: campgrounds will not open
A majority of campgrounds in eastern Oklahoma will not open this summer.

Bond issues, propositions up for vote in Green Country
Green Country area voters decided several bond issues and propositions on Tuesday.

American Airlines, US Airways union reach agreement
Two major unions are agreeing to avoid a fight and instead will share representation of ground workers at American Airlines after it merges with US Airways.

Income tax receipts fuel Okla. revenue boost
State finance officials say an increase in income tax collections helped raise revenue collections for the month of April above those from both the prior year and the official estimate.

Holder steps down from investigation into AP phone probe
The Justice Department says Attorney General Eric Holder removed himself from a decision to subpoena phone records of The Associated Press.

Two arrested on child abuse allegations
Officers arrested 32-year-old Eulalio Rangel and 26-year-old Andrea Lang on Monday night.

Okla. House approves school deregulation bill
Public schools across the state would be able to "opt out" of many state mandates under a bill approved by the Oklahoma House.

NTSB urges states to lower drinking limit

Power restored after failed equipment causes outage in Tulsa County
At the height of the outage, around 12,000 customers were without power.

Jolie had double mastectomy to prevent cancer
Angelina Jolie says she's had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that makes it extremely likely she'll get breast cancer.

Bill Hader leaving "Saturday Night Live"
Tulsa native Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run.

Okla. health board meets about Tulsa dentist case
The Oklahoma State Board of Health took no action after convening an executive session regarding the investigation of an oral surgeon whose Tulsa-area clinics were deemed unsanitary.

Muldrow board approves removal of 10 Commandments
The Muldrow School Board has approved the removal of Ten Commandments plaques that were displayed in each classroom in the eastern Oklahoma high school.

Tulsa school bond vote today
On May 14th, Tulsans will vote on a $38 million school bond that would pay for safety and security improvements, and improved technology in the classroom.

TPS bond issue vote today
Tulsa Public Schools asked voters to approve a $38 million dollar bond initiative.

05/13

Midtown neighbors warn about unassuming burglar
A man dressed like a businessman is suspected of hitting homes in Midtown. One neighbor believes she saw him target a home last fall.

Tulsa voters concerned about personal info on mailers
Voters are calling Tulsa’s Election Board, concerned the race for mayor could put their personal information in jeopardy.

TPD say Tulsa homicide rate could exceed 2012
Tulsa is on track to have more homicides this year, compared to last.

Long waits to take driver's license test
Drivers are experiencing frustration over long wait times to get a driver's license.

Sexual battery suspect arrested at Tulsa walking trail
Tulsa police arrested one man suspected of sexual battery after he allegedly tried to assault a woman on the Mingo Creek trail near Admiral and Mingo on Saturday.

Gosnell convicted of murder
A Philadelphia doctor accused of performing illegal, late-term abortions in a filthy clinic has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies born alive but acquitted in the death of a fourth baby.

Flooding concerns on Illinois River
Floating and other water recreation was put on hold this weekend near Tahlequah, as the Illinois River crested above 14 feet.

Youth Services gets grant to feed homeless teens
Youth Services of Tulsa will receive a large donation to fund its runaway and homeless program.

S. Tulsa neighbors worry about abandoned dogs
Update: The owner of the dogs contacted Animal Welfare after officers posted a notice. The director of the agency says there will be no violation.

Broken Arrow adding Chloramine to water
The City of Broken Arrow is converting the secondary disinfectant used to safeguard the city's drinking water is converted from chlorine to chloramine.

Law enforcement team up for Mayfest
Local law enforcement agencies team up with Mayfest organizers to try to limit underage drinking.

Okla. AG announces more mortgage protection settlements
Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced the opening of Phase II of homeowner compensation from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund.

TPD release surveillance photos of burglary suspect
Tulsa police released surveillance photos of the suspect they say robbed a north Tulsa Walgreens in April.

School board to discuss Ten Commandments plaques
The Muldrow school board is to discuss a complaint about Ten Commandments plaques that hang in each of the school's classrooms.

OSBI arrest one after death in Holdenville
Authorities are investigating after a 38-year-old man was found dead Monday morning at a home in Holdenville.

"24" to return to FOX in May 2014
Fox executives said Monday that its drama "24" is returning next May for a limited run that will stretch into the summer.

RNC chairman Reince Priebus plans Oklahoma visit
The chairman of the Republican National Committee plans an appearance Monday in Oklahoma City.

TPS hosting final forum about upcoming bond issue
Tulsa Public Schools held eight public forums to discuss the 2013 Smart and Secure Schools bond.

Conference set for Oklahoma wildfire preparedness
Gov. Mary Fallin is planning a conference on wildfire preparedness a year after dangerous wildfires ripped through parts of the state.

Alorica to add 75 new jobs at Tulsa call center
Alorica is adding 75 new jobs at its call center in Tulsa.

Overnight Stabbing
A man is recovering after being stabbed overnight.

05/12

3 mayors push for expanded passenger rail service
Supporters of passenger rail service through Wichita are joining forces with officials in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to get OKC honors
Last October, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was an outspoken advocate for education for all Pakistani girls was shot in the head and neck by Taliban gunmen who were intent on killing her.

Deputies say mom drove drunk with kids in car, door open
The mom, Emily Warnock was also charged with two counts of assault on officers.

Meth lab found at an overnight fire
Crews fight a fire at an abandoned building near 7th and Elgin, also found a meth lab.`

Tulsa police identify a man shot and killed in south Tulsa
Tulsa police found 42-year-old Kevin Hawkins shot and killed after police said the woman with him reported they were robbed by a man with a gun outside their apartment on 51st and Lewis.

05/11

The 219th Engineering Installation Squadron returns home
Several airmen completed one of their biggest missions to date. They have planned their approach, talked about it; some have even lived it in their mind.

Woman facing murder charge in north Tulsa killing
Police say 49-year-old Karen Haley faces murder charges in the killing of 58-year-old Robert Middlebrooks`

Undercover officer visits massage parlor, woman arrested
Ashley Brown was arrested for prostitution, exposing sexual body parts, massage without a license and more.

Shots fired at N. Tulsa home
A drive-by shooting happened early Saturday morning, near 51st and MLK Jr. Blvd.

05/10

Eufaula soldier surprises daughter at graduation
A Eufaula senior gets a special surprise when she walks down the aisle to get her diploma. Graduation is a memorable day but for one area high school graduate the big day came with a special surprise.

Animal Welfare puts dog owner on notice
Tulsa Animal Welfare puts a notice on a dog owner's door after a viewer alerted FOX23 News about abandoned dogs with no food or water.

Reward signs and surveillance cameras posted to fight crime
Three reward signs are posted in the front yard and surveillance cameras are mounted around the north Tulsa home.

Deputies arrest one burglary suspect; another on the run
Rogers County Sheriff’s deputies have one man in custody and are searching for another man after getting called to a burglary in progress.

Alleged accessory in Okla. cold case enters not guilty plea
An Oklahoma man is accused of helping his late mother and others avoid prosecution for the disappearance and deaths of three females in 1992.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing Henryetta police car with K9 officer inside
A man who police said stole a Henryetta police car with the K-9 officer inside is now behind bars.

Man charged after alligator found in south Tulsa
Tulsa police called the wildlife department after finding a large alligator in a car in south Tulsa.

Student in custody after explosion in Bartlesville
School officials tell FOX22 the incident occurred at Bartlesville High School when a student created a small explosion in a high school parking lot on Thursday.

TCC has record number of graduates

Picher tornado struck 5 years ago
Friday is the fifth anniversary of the tornado that killed six people in Picher.

Gov. Fallin signs marriage promotion bill
House Bil 1908 moves money toward a fund directed to create public service announcements that would tell Oklahomans that marriage can reduce your chances of living in poverty.

Deal in place to keep towers open
The Transportation Departments says 149 control towers at small airports that were slated for closure will remain - open at least through Sept. 30.

Tulsa Pulse at Guthrie Green on Saturday
This free all-day event at Guthrie Green, 111 East Brady Street, will showcase Tulsa's health and fitness offerings.

Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday
Saturday morning the Tulsa community can “stamp out hunger” by putting food out with the mail.

Oklahoma Air National Guard airmen returning
The Oklahoma Air National Guard says about 50 airmen are returning after a six month deployment to Afghanistan.

Randy Jackson leaving "American Idol"
The 56-year-old "American Idol" judge says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel.

Trailer released for "August: Osage County
The first trailer has been released for the highly anticipated film.

TFD called to house fire in north Tulsa
Tulsa fire crews were called early Friday to a house fire near I-244 & Lewis.

Registered sex offenders lives by school and park
FOX23 News has been investigating how certain sex offenders are allowed to live in safe zones. A registered sex offender living by a school is accused of attacking a teen.

05/09

Drumright mother waits five weeks for children's test results
Two former patients of dentist Dr. Scott Harrington, who is under investigation for malpractice, have waited five weeks to get their test results back after testing for hepatitis B, C, and HIV.

Businesses and residents respond after explosive device found in Tahlequah
Several businesses in Tahlequah were evacuated on Thursday as an added precaution following the threat of an explosive device near AmeriGas propane in Tahlequah.

Registered sex offender accused of lewd molestation of teen
Broken Arrow police arrested a man they say grabbed a teen and attempted to assault her as she walked to school.

Undercover buy leads to drug bust in Okmulgee County
Undercover law enforcement officers busted an Okmulgee County convenience store for selling synthetic drugs, such as K2, authorities said Thursday.

911 calls from Eufaula explosion released
Phone calls made to 911 are creating a clearer picture of what happened in the moments after an explosion at a Eufaula sandblasting plant on Monday

Tulsa County Sheriff's Deputy passes away
Deputy John Schonholtz died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer

Goose with arrow injury spotted in west Tulsa
A goose with an arrow in its tail was spotted on Thursday morning at River West Festival Park in Tulsa.

FOP will not endorse mayoral candidate in primary
The FOP said each candidate had strong points, but each had areas of concern for their members.

Tulsa police search for Walmart robbery suspect
Tulsa police are searching for a man they say robbed a Walmart on Wednesday morning.

Real estate blog ranks Tulsa as one of 'most redneck'
Tulsa named one of the most redneck cities by a real estate blog.

Tahlequah police defuse suspicious device
Investigators defused a suspicious device.

Alleged accessory goes to court in Okla. cold case
Two prosecutors say that if a Bristow man had cooperated with investigators looking into a 1992 disappearance case, he might have been considered for some type of leniency within the Oklahoma court system.

Tulsa airport sees increase in passengers
Tulsa International Airport saw an increase in passengers in April 2013; the increase broke a streak of flat or declining numbers.

DA says unclear how long Harrington investigation will last
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s office says there is no timetable about when the investigation into a Tulsa dentist and oral surgeon could be complete.

Okla. House approves changes to abortion reporting
Abortion providers in Oklahoma would be required to answer dozens of new questions on a state questionnaire under a bill given final approval in the House despite concerns the bill paves the way for costly litigation against the state.

New disease figures to be released in health scare
The Tulsa Health Department is expected to release updated totals of patients who have tested positive for several diseases amid a public health scare that involves thousands of patients of a local oral surgeon.

Tulsa gets $1.4 million in EPA Brownfields grants
The city of Tulsa has received a total of $1.4 million in Environmental Protection Agency grants to help clean up contaminated former industrial sites.

Son-in-law arrested in Love County double killing
Authorities have arrested a 65-year-old man on two first-degree murder complaints in the shooting deaths of a brother and sister in rural Love County.

Man killed in Riverside crash identified
Tulsa police say a person is dead after a fiery crash near 36th & Riverside.

Women hit after shooter opens fire near apartments
Suspect fires several rounds early Thursday morning near the Western Pine Apartments in West Tulsa.

Inola man finds stolen lawn mower in an AR ad online
The Rogers County Sheriff's Office was able to deliver an Inola man's stolen $4,000 lawn mower, after he found it listed through an Arkansas pawn shop's Craigslist ad online.

05/08

Letter warns Eufaula sandblasting owner about permits
FOX23 News reviewed a copy of the letter sent from the City of Eufaula to Ford Sandblasting to stop work until it had proper permits.

Bear wanders into Tahlequah neighborhood
Several law enforcement agencies respond to a Tahlequah neighborhood to try and get a young bear out of the tree.

Volunteer firefighters crucial in Eufaula explosion
Volunteer firefighters are strapped for training or resources for a propane explosion but aggressively fought the fire to keep kids and neighbors out of danger.

A local animal shelter has to give back a donation
A local animal shelter thought it had recieved a donation of almost $200,000 but they had to give it back.

Police arrest 4 men in burglary investigation
Tulsa police have arrested 4 people as part of a burglary investigation.

Fallen officers remembered in Green Country
The families of nearly 20 Tulsa first-responders who died in the line of duty last year were among those at Chandler Park this morning for a special ceremony.

Bear found in Tahlequah tree, removed
Crews used tranquilizers to get bear out of tree in neighborhood.

Tulsa family hopes missing woman found soon
A Tulsa family is praying for a break in the case of April McCaslin, who's been missing for more than a year.

OSHA investigating Eufaula explosion
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration is investigating an explosion at a sandblasting plant in Eufaula.

Charges filed after missing Cleveland women found
Authorities have filed kidnapping and rape charges against a Cleveland man arrested after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.

Jodi Arias found guilty of murder
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of Jodi Arias, who is accused of murdering her one-time boyfriend in Arizona.

Train hits semi in Pawnee County
Fire ignites after a train hits a semi truck in Pawnee County.

Okla. House, Senate panels OK $7.1B budget bill
A $7.1 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year has cleared its first hurdles among rank-and-file legislators.

Tulsa County jail getting more beds to deal with overcrowding
County commissioners have approved an additional 200 portable beds and 60 bunk beds to make sure the jail is better-prepared for any influx of new inmates.

Overtime pay or time off? Vote expected on Wednesday
The Republican-controlled House is set to approve a bill allowing workers to trade their overtime pay for more time off.

Man arrested after bomb found in Claremore home
A man is behind bars after explosives were found inside a Claremore home on Tuesday night.

House Democrats push to end testing contract
House Democrats filed a resolution to terminate the testing contract for public schools after issues with the server cause numerous testing issues.

Tulsa's airport terminal now on Google Maps
Tulsa's airport has partnered with Google Maps to give visitors an inside look at the terminal to help find where they are going.

Jury set for trial of woman in husband's death
An eight-woman, four-man jury has been selected for the murder trial of a Mustang woman charged with killing her fire chief husband.

Eufaula hospital phone lines down during explosion
Epic Medical Center's phone lines were not working for 18 hours, including during a propane tank explosion that inujured two people.

05/07

Cherokee County war on synthetic drugs
Law enforcement says they are seeing progress in the war on synthetic drugs.

Tulsa family gains hope
Passing through 46th and MLK, there are plenty of reminders: street signs, stop lights and a large picture of Tina Pitts. The portrait sits in the front yard of her family’s house.

Witnesses felt propane explosion in Eufaula
Neighbors describe the homes and windows shake from the propane explosion at Eufaula’s Ford Sandblasting on Tuesday

Men injured in explosion in Eufaula in critical condition
The McIntosh County Sheriff Department is on the scene of an explosion at a sand blasting plant.

18-month old dies after brain bleed, two charged
A mother's boyfriend is now facing murder charges after an 18-month old died. The toddler was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a brain bleed.

Aurora gunman will plead not guilty by reason of insanity
Lawyers for the man accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 in a Colorado movie theater say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.

Lindbergh Elementary evacuated after gas leak
A natural gas leak has forced the evacuation of a Tulsa elementary school.

Okla. Highway Patrol troopers push for pay hike
Nearly 70 current and retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are visiting legislators and urging them to pass a bill to give them a pay raise.

Ticket prices for Justin Timberlake show at BOK Center
The pop star will bring his 20/2 Experience tour to Tulsa.

Arrest made in west Tulsa shooting death
Wilver Saculian is in the Tulsa County jail, held on several complaints including first degree murder.

Hertz moving headquarters to Florida
Hertz is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Florida, putting the company in the middle of a key travel market and trimming corporate expenses after its $2.3 billion buyout of one-time rival, Dollar Thrifty.

Officials turn to social media to notify Harrington Patients
State health officials say they will use social media, agency websites and media releases to reach more patients of Dr. Scott Harrington to urge testing.

Okla. Senate OKs fee hike for driver's licenses
The cost of getting a driver's license in Oklahoma will go up by about $12 under a bill making its way to Gov. Mary Fallin's desk.

5 Fort Bliss soldiers die in Afghan blast
Military officials say five Fort Bliss soldiers have died in a roadside bomb blast in southern Afghanistan.

Jail overcrowding taking toll on detention officers
Continued overcrowding at the David L. Moss Detention Center in Tulsa County is taking its toll on detention officers, causing high turnover rates

05/06

Broken Arrow chiropractor's sign makes drivers uncomfortable
A Broken Arrow chiropractor of 35 years put what drivers call an "insensitive' sign on his street message board, he claims that was not his intent.

Pawn shops help police crack down on crime
When FOX23 ran into Brandy Burgess- Buchanan, she was thumbing through her receipts of items she said were stolen out of her Muskogee home, Tuesday night.

Midtown neighbors want meth home demolished
A public hearing has been scheduled to consider demolishing a home where two meth fires have exploded in two years.

DOC funding impacting Tulsa County Jail
The Department of Corrections says it needs more money to keep up with the growing inmate population, but Governor Mary Fallin's new budget doesn't include any

Jail overcrowding causing overtime
Detention officers are working overtime to keep up with the demands of an overcrowded Tulsa County Jail.

ORU basketball player arrested over the weekend
22-year-old Steven Roundtree is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, who's pregnant with his child.

Man shot in leg in north Tulsa
A man is in the hospital after he was shot in the leg at a north Tulsa apartment complex.

Four Oklahoma companies on Fortune list
Fortune magazine released its list of the 500 largest corporations in the country.

Park ranger fatally shoots man in southern Okla.
Oklahoma authorities say a ranger at McGee Creek State Park fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to run over the officer.

FBI raid in Minnesota was 'disrupted terror attack'
The FBI says it believes "a terror attack was disrupted" when authorities raided a western Minnesota mobile home.

Water outage planned for Creek County rural water district #2
Officials in Creek County say the water is back on...

Tulsa actress to be honored for Okla. donation
Award winning actress and Tulsa native Mary Kay Place is being recognized by the Oklahoma Legislature for her donation to the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Educare honored for education excellence
Tulsa Educare, Inc. received the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Award for Education.

Flying out of Tulsa costs more
A new report by an air consulting firm says flights from the Tulsa International Airport are among the most expensive in the nation.

TPS ramps up efforts for 2013 bond proposal
2013 Safe and Secure Schools bond is two weeks away from the ballot, TPS will hold eight public forums to get the community talking.

Man faces numerous charges after Broken Arrow standoff
Broken Arrow police were in a standoff siutation for five hours on Sunday evening with a man who police say was holding a woman and a 2-year-old child hostage.

Group walks for three days to remember fallen hero
Group of police officers, Marines and others start 69 mile trek to Stillwater Monday in honor of Corporal Jared Shoemaker

05/05

Wet weather hurts Tulsa's Cinco de Mayo festivals
The rain detered people from celebrating Cinco de Mayo in downtown Tulsa, but also made for a low number of DUI arrests.

The OKC Thunder help to boost sales at local restaurants
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the first game of the second round of the playoffs on Sunday. So far, the basketball tournament has given Thunder fans something to smile about and, is creating a big economic impact for area businesses.

Birth Mother's Day celebrated in Tulsa
Crisis Pregnancy Outreach Center celebrates birth mothers and open adoption.

OSBI working double homicide in Love Co.
A hunter found two bodies in rural western Love County. According to OSBI trauma indicates homicide.

05/04

Habitat for Humanity; Tulsa family recieved keys to their new home
The City of Tulsa along with Tulsa Habitat for Humanity, the Crutchfield Neighborhood Association and HIlti teamed up for a four-day revitalization project, “A Brush with Kindness”.

OSU grad suprised by her army brother
Sgt. Chris Upshaw of the U.S. Army flew to Stillwater from Guam to surprise his sister, Lauren Reid, prior to her graduation from Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business on May 4th.

Catoosa strip mall on fire, flames through the roof
Firefighters and Hazmat are on scene at E. Admiral Place and 193rd.

05/03

Rogers County emergency shelter in need of help
Rogers County Youth Service Center is hosting an auction to raise money to keep the doors open.

Man charged with child abuse has violent past
An ex-girlfriend of Scott Bolden, accused in a child's death says she was abused by Bolden. Assault charges are pending in that case.

Muskogee Special Investigations Unit Street Crews take steps to lower crime
Crime and drug busts can rise as the warmer we weather approaches. A division of the Muskogee Police Special Investigations Unit is taking preventative steps to try to keep crime numbers from rising.

City of Tulsa surplus auction on Saturday
The City of Tulsa will hold its surplus property auction on Saturday, May 4th.

Oklahoma soldier killed in Kuwait
The Department of Defense announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Glenpool prescription drug drop off underway
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in Oklahoma and one community is working to make sure drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands.

Jenks hosting food truck festival
Jenks is hosting a food truck festival downtown on Saturday.

Volunteers needed in Crutchfield neighborhood
Crews are working to give the Crutchfield neighborhood, near Independence and N. Peoria, a makeover.

AP Newsbreak: Tulsa dentist violated contract
A Tulsa oral surgeon at the center of a public health scare signed an agreement every three years with the state to provide safe care to locked-up juveniles but apparently violated it.

Okla. revenue collections keep rising, set record
Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller says overall collections to the state treasury are continuing to rise and set an all-time monthly record last month.

Okla. Health Dept. accounts for juvenile patients
The Oklahoma Department of Health says it has accounted for 97 of the 191 juvenile patients who were treated by a Tulsa oral surgeon now being investigated for unsanitary conditions at his clinics.

Arraignment delayed for man in grandmother death
Arraignment has been delayed for a Bartlesville man accused in the death of his 81-year-old grandmother.

Okla. court affirms life sentence in child's death
An Oklahoma appeals court has upheld the life prison sentence of a man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son.

Seat belt crackdown planned along famous Route 66
New Mexico is teaming up with other states as part an effort to get drivers along historic Route 66 to wear their seat belts.

Execution date set for Oklahoma death row inmate
An Oklahoma death row inmate convicted of the rape and murder of his girlfriend's mother is to be executed June 25.

Okla. trying to find juvenile patients of dentist
Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs says it's working to track down at least 191 former patients treated by a Tulsa oral surgeon being investigated for unsanitary conditions at his clinics.

Semi overturns on highways
Truck accident on Highway 69 bear Pryor, initially shut down both lanes of traffic

Police say no 'suspicious package' found at midtown scene
Officers got a call about a suspicious package near 21st & the B.A. Expressway but did not find anything dangerous.

05/02

Quiktrip opening in Muskogee
The city of Muskogee announces plans to bring in the first Quiktrip to the city.

Mother says 9-year-old sexually assaulted her daughter
Tulsa Public Schools poilice investigated a case where a boy is accused of forcing himself on a third grader on a school bus.

Extreme temperatures hurting Green Country cattle
Local ranchers worry their livestock could get sick in the back-to-back extreme temperatures.

Tulsans respond to the colder May weather
The temperature fluctuations in May have many people in Green Country wondering; where did spring go?

OSBI says remains of 3 missing since 1992 possibly found
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says they got a tip and found the skeletal remains near Jennings.

Buble to play BOK Center
Michael Bublé’s 40 city US concert tour includes a stop at the BOK Center on October 16th.

Governor, lawmakers reach budget deal
Leaders in the Republican-controlled Legislature have reached an agreement with Gov. Mary Fallin on a $7.1 billion budget that includes major boosts in funding for public education, health care and state infrastructure improvements.

TPD releases surveillance photos from burglary
Tulsa police need help identifying a man caught on surveillance breaking into the BN Mart Convenience store on April 28th.

Owasso police search for thief who stole meds from ambulance
The search is on for a thief in Owasso after 45 vials of drugs were stolen from six ambulances.

Nowata authorities looking for man wanted for abuse

Locust Grove teen beaten nearly to death
Mayes County detectives are investigating after a 17-year-old nearly beat a 14-year-old boy to death.

Oklahoma man pleads guilty in stolen property case
The owner of a Henryetta trucking company has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to concealing stolen property, conspiracy and racketeering.

Firefighters battled fire at south Tulsa apartment complex
Tulsa firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire at a south Tulsa apartment complex on Thursday morning.

Tulsa firefighters say winds helped house fire spread
Tulsa firefighters say strong winds are to blame for a house fire spreading on Thursday morning.

Mother pleads guilty after child found in cage
A Tulsa woman pleaded guilty to child neglect after one of her children was found locked in a metal dog cage and her husband passed out on drugs and alcohol in their home.

Funeral arrangements made for Nate Waters
Longtime community activists Nate Waters passed away at the age of 35.

Charges files after toddler found with dead man in Jenks
The toddler's grandmother, Ginger Rolan, and her roommate, Amy Latimer, are now charged with one count of child neglect.

Owasso names new police chief
Deputy Chief Scott Chambless has been promoted to lead the department.

Okla. super. says she will explore testing options
Oklahoma Schools Superintendent Janet Barresi says she will explore all the state's options to ensure that the needs of students and school districts are met following a series of technical glitches in student testing.

Okla. freshman congressman to host town hall
One of Oklahoma's two freshmen congressmen is hosting a town hall meeting in Broken Arrow.

Tulsa's Taylor Forge builds new plant, adding jobs
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems is expanding its business in Tulsa and expects to add up to 100 employees at a new facility.

Homeless man run over while asleep
A homeless man sleeping under a semi truck is run over and killed.

Dept. of Labor cracks down on unlicensed locksmiths
The Department of Labor wants the public to start asking to see locksmiths’ licenses before they help them unlock their vehicles, or homes

05/01

Surviving a home invasion
In a FOX23 News special report, a family who used lethal force against an intruder. FOX23 News sits down with a family and an officer on how to prepare for a home invasion.

Minors help Oklahoma ABLE Commission crack down on underage drinking
The Oklahoma ABLE Commission along with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office will hold a two-day training for police officers on alcohol laws, identifying fake ID’s, conducting underage buys. Law enforcement from five different counties attended the session.

Temperature changes: cold front coming tonight
Tulsans are packing the trails before freezing temperatures are expected to arrive in Green Country

Tulsa man arrested in child porn case
Investigators with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, a member of the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested a Tulsa man for child pornography.

Investigators say mother paid for man to travel to meet teen alone
Last week, FOX23 reported about a Michigan man arrested, accused of driving to Oklahoma to have sex with a teen.

Papers filed for Hilberling's appeal
A Tulsa woman convicted of murdering her husband will appeal her conviction.

Lawmaker fired up over idea to use incomplete school test scores
A state lawmaker is blasting the Department of Education's attempt to use partially completed math test results for high stakes testing.

Parents frustrated with school testing issues
The state department of education is extending the testing window for students after the server failed two days in a row.

John H. Williams passes away
Tulsa businessman John H. Williams has died.

TPS Superintendent calls testing issues 'disastrous'
Tulsa Public School Superintendent Keith Ballard says the students and teachers of Tulsa Public Schools, along with other districts across Oklahoma, have been subjected to an online testing debacle that is “nothing short of disastrous.”

Stilwell student finalist in Google doodle contest
Stilwell student named one of Google's state winners in the Doodle 4 Google competition.

Center of the Universe music festival
Organizers announced Wednesday that a major summer music festival will take place in Tulsa’s own Brady Arts District.

Tulsa firefighters PAC endorses Kathy Taylor
The Tulsa Firefighters PAC endorsed Kathy Taylor in the mayoral election.

Donor urges TCC to name center after Nate Waters
The proposed Nate Waters Physical Therapy Clinic at TCC will carry out Waters' passion of education and helping others.

More lawsuits filed against accused Tulsa Dentist
A former patient of local accused dentist, Dr. Scott Harrington, is suing him for possibly infecting her with what she calls severe illnesses.

Lawmakers call for testing moratorium after mishap
Some state legislators are calling for a moratorium on public school testing after a number of computer glitches were reported by state education officials.

Lockdown lifted at Tulsa elementary school
Jarman Elementary in the Union district was briefly placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning.

Boston police arrest three more suspects in marathon bombing
Boston police say three more suspects have been taken into custody in the marathon bombings.

Osage County woman dies in lawnmower accident
Authorities say a northeast Oklahoma woman was killed after she was pinned underneath her riding lawnmower.

Server issues impacting state school testing
Computer servers issues are preventing students statewide from taking standarized tests.

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