Alexa Mostrom

Tulsa

Multimedia Journalist at KOKI-TV (Tulsa, OK)

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FSU student from Bixby reflects on shooting

1 week ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

The deadly shooting on the campus of Florida State University continues to affect people everywhere. One Bixby woman is coping after being on campus during the shooting. Alex Yarusso said it’s frustrating to see the shooting be normalized because students there are still hurting. She said if nothing else, it should encourage people to take action and make sure something like this never happens again. Yarusso is staying at FSU, getting her master’s in Art and Administration.
Good News: Pryor high school student spends senior year earning her pilot's license

2 weeks ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

PRYOR, Okla. — Grace Rutherford always loved the idea of taking to the skies. "I never thought of it as something I can do so then when my boyfriend started becoming a pilot, it made me think 'ok I could also do that'," said Grace. While she looked into getting her pilot's license, she realized flying was in her blood. "I remembered both of my grandpas were actually pilots and I started looking back and learning more about how they got started," said Grace.
Good News: Local woman relearning piano in golden years

3 weeks ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

One woman is proving age does not stop you from learning new skills. Louise Vourassa dedicated herself to relearning piano in her golden years. “I took it as a child, just a few lessons, just a little while and then I had no one to encourage me or keep me going, so I let it drop and I missed it,” Vourassa said. Vourassa was taking voice lessons at Toumayan School of Music and she knew it would be a big time commitment to add piano lessons.
Good News: Local woman relearning piano in her golden years

3 weeks ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

One woman is proving age does not stop you from learning new skills. Louise Vourassa dedicated herself to relearning piano in her golden years. “I took it as a child, just a few lessons, just a little while and then I had no one to encourage me or keep me going, so I let it drop and I missed it,” Vourassa said. Vourassa was taking voice lessons at Toumayan School of Music and she knew it would be a big time commitment to add piano lessons.
30 Years: How the next generation will remember the Oklahoma City bombing

3 weeks ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is visiting schools in all 77 Oklahoma counties to teach students about the the tragic event that still impacts people today. Students at Will Rogers Junior High in Claremore got an inside look at the aftermath and impact of the April 19, 1995 bombing. "This is a somber topic," said Kara Jones with the Memorial Museum.
Good News: Route 66 Auto Museum offers Model T experience

4 weeks ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

You have the chance to drive one of the oldest cars in the country on the Mother Road this summer. The Route 66 Auto Museum is hosting a Model T experience. “The car is an absolute time capsule, it's really an elegant little car,” said Tom McGahan, a volunteer with the Route 66 Auto Museum. McGahan said this summer, they’re teaching people how to drive the unique car, but it doesn’t come naturally. “The Model T drives like no other car in the world.
Good News: Tulsa chocolate shop goes viral on social media

1 month ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

TULSA, Okla. — If you live anywhere around Tulsa, your TikTok and Instagram are probably showing you videos of Cricket and Fig Chocolate. "It was exhilarating. I don't know what else to say I can't think of a better word. It was a lot," said Randy Page, owner of Cricket and Fig. Page said it all started with a treat called Dubai Chocolates.
CASA of northeast Oklahoma's Paper Doll Project raises awareness for kids in foster care

1 month ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

CASA of northeast Oklahoma is working with community members to raise awareness for kids in the foster care system. Throughout the month of April, you will find paper dolls dressed in kids clothing in different businesses and organizations — all part of CASA's Paper Doll Project. “Get involved in your community, become part of the solution because these kids are worth it,” said Mark Ogle, CASA Northeast OK.
Good News: Barred owls thrive in Broken Arrow nest

1 month ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A Broken Arrow man has barred owls nesting in his backyard for the second year in a row. Phil Roth said he built a nest for barred owls in his backyard six years ago. “They don’t build a nest of their own, they use trees or some old nest or a man-made nest,” Roth said. But it took five years for the owls, named Burt and Jenny, to finally settle in his nest. “I was extremely happy you know, it was like a project of four or five years," Roth said.
Local chiropractors use new treatment on patients with arthritic problems

1 month ago | fox23.com | Alexa Mostrom

OWASSO, Okla. — Local chiropractors are using a new treatment called "shock wave therapy" to help patients with pain and limited mobility. For Dale Wise, surgery looked like the only solution for her knee pain. “I thought I had a torn meniscus. I went to my orthopedic doctor and he said of course let’s get a MRI and I know the surgery that has to be done to fix that. I also know it opens doors for many other things,” said Wise.