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Mayfest helps local artists rebound Mayfest helps local artists rebound Posted at 10:25 PM, May 08, 2021 and last updated 2021-05-08 23:25:12-04 TULSA, Okla — Great weather, good food, music, and art make the perfect combination to draw in thousands of people to Tulsas largest spring festival. Mayfest made a major comeback in 2021, drawing in thousands of people from several different states. Its one of the first major events in Tulsa where people gather face-to-face, a year after COVID-1...

WTF Happened to Christian Slater? May 7, 2021 by: In the 1990s, Christian Slater was at the height of his fame thanks to memorable movies like Heathers, Broken Arrow, but he also gained notoriety after some trouble with the law. The next couple of decades became filled with failed TV series and direct-to-video movies, before a recent resurgence with the hit show Mr. Robot. Arch your eyebrows and do your best Jack impersonation as we find out “WTF Happened to Christian Slater!" Also - chec...

True West Magazine Few individuals have enjoyed such a successful, varied and influential career in Hollywood as 84-year-old actor, story editor, writer, director, producer and studio executive John Wilder. Courtesy John Wilder “My parents loved Westerns. My mother’s family were pioneers; they were the first four wagons into Seattle, Washington. When I was five, in a little house on American Lake in Washington, we’d listen to the radio, to the Adventures of Red Ryder. Two years later I�...

Lobbyist spending dips; lawmakers still rake in thousands By: Trevor Brown Oklahoma Watch May 7, 2021 Reports show lobbyists haven’t slowed down too much in buying food, drinks or gifts for individual lawmakers in Oklahoma. Many have pulled back, however, on spending on bigger events. (Photo by Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch) Lobbyists are spending less money wining and dining Oklahoma lawmakers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change how the public, including paid lobbyists, in...

A Broken Arrow high school teacher has been nominated for National History Day Teacher of the Year. Molly Endsley is one of 58 nominees for the Behring Award with all receiving a $500 dollar award. The winner will be selected at a virtual ceremony on June 19th. “The nominees for the Behring Award have shown a dedication to teaching that goes beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Cathy Gorn, National History Day executive director. “These educators are leading examples for their peers and inva...

and last updated 2021-05-06 07:50:42-04 TULSA, Okla. — The Humane Society of Tulsa is warning Green Country pet owners after a series of stolen French Bulldogs across the country. Police recently arrested multiple people after Lady Gaga’s two Frenchies were stolen and the dog walker shot. Why Frenchies? They are small, cute, lovable and they are very popular to own right now, which makes them an easy target for thieves looking to make some quick cash. Dog breeds tend to gain popularit...

Power Restored After Crash Knocks Out Electricity To Some In Broken Arrow UPDATE (5:11 p.m. May 2, 2021): Authorities said electricity has been restored to people in Broken Arrow after someone crashed into a power pole. Below is the original story. ----------------------------------------------- The Broken Arrow Police Department said some people woke up in the dark after a non-injury crash involving a power pole. This happened near East Kenosha Street between 230th and 234th East Avenue. Pol...

Broken Arrow Teacher Nominated For National History Day Teacher of the Year A Broken Arrow high school teacher has been nominated for National History Day Teacher of the Year. Molly Endsley is one of 58 nominees for the Behring Award with all receiving a $500 dollar award. The winner will be selected at a virtual ceremony on June 19th. “The nominees for the Behring Award have shown a dedication to teaching that goes beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Cathy Gorn, National History Day executiv...

Oklahoma Bill Increases Penalties for Adults Who Provide Alcohol to Minors May 3, 2021 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill strengthening penalties for those who knowingly sell or provide alcohol to minors. Senate Bill 283 by Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, will require those convicted of such offenses to attend a victims impact panel program, along with other current penalties. Brooks explained that the legislation was originally requested b...

Oklahoman Local state and federal courts have found these laws, crafted by Oklahomas Legislature, are partially or wholly unconstitutional, although some of the rulings are still under appeal.  The Oklahoma Legislature has a history of passing bills that are later struck down by the courts as unconstitutional. Passing laws that are later overturned by the courts is not an issue specific to Oklahoma. Nor is the trend limited to the current Republican-led leadership at the state legislature...