Clifton Haskin

5 days ago | kjrh.com | Clifton Haskin

TULSA, Okla. — June 1, 2025, was Tulsa's first Race Massacre Observance Day. Dedicated to remembering those who died in the tragedy more than 100 years ago. On June 1, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced a $105 million trust to fund the growth and recovery of Greenwood. It was nothing but pride from Raittia Rogers as she learned about Tulsa's Race Massacre Observance Day. "At the same time, we can't do anything but rebuild," said Rogers. Mayor Nichols announced the dedication in March.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Clifton Haskin

FEMA and the Small Business Administration staff are in Mannford offering in-person assistance and loans to the wildfire victims. By May 28, it had been just over two months since wildfires raged in Mannford and destroyed dozens of homes. SBA representative Maryanne Bradfield said they're offering loans up to $500,000 for homeowners and $2 million for business owners. On March 14, Stacy Moore's two rental homes burned in the Mannford wildfires.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Clifton Haskin

OKEMAH, Okla. — Okemah residents said a lack of state funding for infrastructure makes their town feel forgotten, and it's forcing city leaders to charge higher utility rates. It got so bad that on May 26, the roof of an abandoned building in downtown collapsed. From boarded-up windows to buildings falling apart, that is the norm for residents of Okemah. Owner of The Mosaic Grind, Heather Anderson, said the area needs better infrastructure.

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Clifton Haskin

Town reflecting on I-40 bridge collapse 23 years later     WEBBERS FALLS, Oklahoma (KJRH) — May 26, 2025, marked the 23-year anniversary of theI-40 bridge collapse in Webbers Falls.14 people died and 11 were injured when barges slammed into the bridge piers, causing a 580-foot section of interstate to fall into the Arkansas River. By the time traffic stopped, eight passenger vehicles and three semi-trucks had plunged off the missing road.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Clifton Haskin

WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. — May 26, 2025, marked the 23-year anniversary of theI-40 bridge collapse in Webbers Falls.14 people died and 11 were injured when barges slammed into the bridge piers, causing a 580-foot section of interstate to fall into the Arkansas River. By the time traffic stopped, eight passenger vehicles and three semi-trucks had plunged off the missing road.