Gavin Pendergraff

Sep 20, 2024 | fox23.com | Gavin Pendergraff

CLAREMORE, Okla. — A memorial ride was held in Claremore on Friday in honor of Alexandre Escobar who was killed in a motorcycle crash on September 15 in Tulsa. Riders gathered at the Route 66 Sports Bar in Claremore on Friday, which used to be a frequent hang-out spot for Alex, according to an organizer of the ride. Jake Browne, who led the memorial ride for Alex, is also a motorcycle safety advocate. “It’s something we need to be very aware of, it’s an epidemic.

Jun 18, 2024 | fox23.com | Gavin Pendergraff

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Light of Hope, Inc. (LOH) hosted a free family night event for the Claremore community on Tuesday night. The local nonprofit has been helping Claremore residents since a tornado hit the city in late May by making meals, providing essentials and resources. Two days after the storm, Jerzy & Joey’s Hungry Paws Drive was formed under the LOH to help provide pet essentials such as food, toys and other supplies.

Jun 12, 2024 | fox23.com | Gavin Pendergraff

TULSA, Okla. — The class of 1964 from Booker T. Washington High School celebrated their 60th anniversary at Rudisill Library on Thursday. FOX23 spoke with a couple people from that graduating class who attended the event, including Harold Fields who was the student council president during his time at the high school. “About 60 of us have returned out of a class of 300.

Apr 26, 2024 | fox23.com | Gavin Pendergraff

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — Multiple agencies responded to a Wagoner County neighborhood near 91st Street South and South 257th East Avenue after two alleged pipe bombs were found in a house and another explosive device was found in a Jeep. Coweta Police were serving a search warrant of the house in relation to an active investigation out of Coweta. The suspect was arrested without incident and during the search of the house, police found what appeared to be two pipe bombs.

Apr 26, 2024 | fox23.com | Gavin Pendergraff

TULSA, Okla. — The Church Studio’s Carney Fest 2024 kicked off on Saturday morning with performances from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and more. The all-day cultural music festival featured live performances, food and a carnival-like atmosphere. The festival also showcased a lineup of artists ranging from a broad range of genres including rock, country, hip-hop, R&B and more. FOX23 spoke with Teresa Knox who is the CEO of The Church Studio.