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Early voting happening today and Friday in Rogers County

18 hours ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Early voting starts today for voters in Rogers County. Voters can cast an early ballot at the County Election Board in Claremore, located at 415 W 1st St, Claremore. Rogers County Election Board Secretary, Julie Dermody, said early voting is open to all voters in the State House 74 District General Election. “You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early.
City of Sand Springs no longer requires fireworks permit on July 4th

19 hours ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The City of Sand Springs will no longer require people who want to shoot off fireworks within city limits on July 4th to have a fireworks permit. The Sand Springs City Council voted on Ordinance No. 1422 and removed the permit requirement from the City Code of Ordinances.
357 Epic Charter Schools employees not renewed for 2025-2026 school year

1 day ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — Epic Charter Schools said a total of 357 Epic employees were not renewed for the 2025-2026 school year. In a statement released on Tuesday, Epic Charter Schools said its leadership team, working with its new Chief Financial Officer, has “undertaken a thorough review of all areas of our organization.”“As a result of this evaluation, it has become necessary to implement significant streamlining measures,” the school district said in the statement.
Wagoner County DA discusses Coweta sex trafficking sting that resulted in 7 arrests

2 days ago | krmg.com | Ben Morgan

COWETA, Okla. — Multiple people, including business owners and a government employee, were arrested last week following a sex trafficking sting in Coweta. Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp, along with several law enforcement agencies and a nonprofit, teamed up to capture the suspects who were involved in sex trafficking. Thorp is concerned that Thursday’s trafficking bust is not the first.
Man in custody after deadly wrong-way crash in downtown Tulsa

3 days ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — A man is in custody after a deadly wrong-way crash in downtown Tulsa on Sunday night. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said 64-year-old James Basse was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes on the IDL just after 9 p.m. Basse hit two motorcyclists while driving in the wrong direction. OHP said 21-year-old Carlos Arteaga was pronounced dead on the scene. The other motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. OHP said Basse had been drinking alcohol.
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols shares creation of Greenwood Trust as part of Road to Repair Plan

3 days ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols shared his plans Sunday to help reunify Tulsans and heal multi-generational wounds from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Sunday at the Greenwood Cultural Center. Mayor Nichols discussed the steps needed to heal the past pain and build a stronger future for the city. He announced the creation of the Greenwood Trust and released historical records of the 1921 Race Massacre.
Racing Ahead Magazine

6 days ago | racingahead.net | Ben Morgan

Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets on Saturday from Chester, Haydock and York. I’ll start with the feature race of the day, which is the Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock. This looks a hot Group 3 if you ask me and you probably want a horse who can mix it at a higher level which I think ALYANAABI can. He has always been held in high regard by his connections but lost his way a little last year before returning in impressive fashion here 3 weeks ago.
Tulsa Man arrested for breaking into bookstore and donut shop

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police arrested a man they say busted into a bookstore and then stole a cash register from a local donut shop. According to police, on May 23rd, officers responded to a burglary at Catholic Book and Gifts near 31st and Yale. Police were told someone had shattered a glass store, stolen a single hoodie, and then left. On May 28th, officers say they responded to a burglary at Livi Lee’s Donuts, also near 31st and Yale.
Tulsa man pleads guilty to running over stepfather

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country for fatally running over his stepfather with his SUV. In December, Ricky Juarez was accused of running over Shane Thompson Sr. in a driveway near Admiral and Sheridan. Thompson’s family said the two got into an argument when Juarez got in his vehicle and hit Thompson. Juarez, a tribal citizen, was charged in federal court. On Wednesday, Juarez pleaded guilty. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
Owasso Police arrest man attempting to meet underage girl

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

OWASSO, Okla. — The Owasso Police Department arrested a man who is accused of attempting to meet an underage girl, after making sexual proposals and soliciting sexual acts from an undercover officer. On Wednesday morning, officers arrested 34-year-old Alexander Douglas Goins at an undisclosed location in Owasso under charges of lewd or indecent proposals to a minor, soliciting sexual conduct with a minor, possession of methamphetamine, and other traffic and drug-related charges.