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TPD arrests multiple suspects after alleged attempted shooting led to chase

5 days ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department arrested multiple people after officers said a call reporting an attempted shooting led to a chase through the Tulsa area. Officers responded to reports of a shooting near North Garrison Avenue and East 55th Place North around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. When officers arrived, they said two people reported they had been shot at while sitting in their car and provided a description of the suspect’s car.
Oklahoma Attorney General files complaint against CVS to recover lost Medicaid funds

5 days ago | krmg.com | Ben Morgan

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A complaint was filed by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond against CVS Pharmacy to recover any lost Medicaid funds the company gathered fraudulently. Drummond’s complaint accuses the pharmacy of violating Oklahoma’s False Claims Act by charging Medicaid programs higher prices than the standard prices charged to the general public. “Oklahoma taxpayers deserve to see that their money is spent fairly and appropriately,” said Drummond.
Tulsa County early voting for State Rep. Districts 71 and 74 runoffs begins Thursday

6 days ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Tulsa County will begin early voting for the May 13 Special Republican Runoffs in State Representative Districts 71 and 74 on Thursday. Early voting will be held on May 8 and 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days. Early voting is available for any registered Tulsa County voter eligible to vote in the May 13 election as long as they haven’t already returned an absentee ballot.
TPS announces Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — On Tuesday, Tulsa Public Schools announced the 2025 Teacher of the Year and the 2025 Support Employee of the Year. Career tech teacher Jillian Swets from McLain High School was named as the 2025 Teacher of the Year, while principal’s secretary Bobbi Richins from Edison Preparatory Middle and High School was named as the 2025 Support Employee of the Year.
OHP recovers bodies of 2 drowning victims in Muskogee County

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Update: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recovered the bodies of two drowning victims in Muskogee County. On Monday night, four people were in a canoe that capsized near Silver Canyon RV Ranch. OHP said two people were able to swim to shore, while a man and a girl did not make it back. Troopers arrived this morning, aware it was a recovery effort and not a rescue. OHP said the bodies were found in 24 feet of clear water.
Outsiders House Museum announces new executive director

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — The Oustiders House Museum has a new executive director. The Outsiders House Museum announced on Tuesday that Ashley Beck will serve as executive director and lead the museum into a new phase of growth and development. After years of serving as executive director, Danny Boy O’Connor is stepping into a new role as Founder of The Outsiders House Museum. The museum said Beck’s experience and enthusiasm makes her perfect to guide the non-profit into its next chapter.
Police investigating after man was shot and killed in north Tulsa

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — Police said they’re investigating after a man was shot and killed in north Tulsa on Saturday. Tulsa Police said officers responded to a shooting at a home near West 63rd Street North and North Cheyenne Avenue around 5:55 p.m. on Saturday. Officers found the victim, 46-year-old Corey Fields, dead from a gunshot wound, Tulsa Police said. Police said that through the investigation, detectives learned multiple shots were fired from at least three different guns.
Tulsa Police, Mayor Nichols hold news conference about public safety following downtown shooting

1 week ago | krmg.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police identified the man one of their officers killed to stop a threat in downtown Tulsa early Sunday morning. Police said 21-year-old Thurman Wilson is one of two suspects who fired shots into a crowd near 2nd Street and South Elgin Avenue that left multiple people injured. Tulsa Police and Mayor Monroe Nichols held a news conference on Monday afternoon about safety in the city.
TPD honors fallen officers in weekend memorial services

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) is honoring officers who served the community. On Friday night, the Tulsa Police Officers’ Memorial held a candlelight vigil for those who were killed in the line of duty. Also recognized were officers who passed away in 2024. There was also a memorial service Saturday morning at the Police Officers Memorial in North Tulsa.
1 dead, 6 injured after officer-involved shooting in downtown Tulsa

1 week ago | mix965tulsa.com | Ben Morgan

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department said one person is dead and six are injured after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Tulsa Sunday morning. Police said around 12:30 a.m., a large crowd gathered near East 2nd Street and South Elgin Avenue and began to turn hostile. Several officers were already on scene, but a call was made for more to assist. A fight began in the crowd and multiple people began shooting into and out of the group, police said.