Jennifer Maupin

Tulsa

Digital Content Producer at KJRH-TV (Tulsa, OK)

“Journalism is what maintains democracy.” Digital Content Producer at KJRH. Former Assignment Editor at KTUL & Claremore Progress reporter. (she/her)

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I-44 WB closed at Peoria after patch on bridge falls

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

TULSA, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation closed I-44 Westbound over Peoria after a patch on the bridge broke off. 2 News told you about the repair job last month: Local News The road was closed just after 8:30 a.m. on Memorial Day. There were no reports of injuries or damage to cars after pieces of the patch fell from the bridge above onto Peoria. We will let you know when the road opens back up.
Smoke at substation in Broken Arrow causes power outages

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Smoke at Public Service of Oklahoma substation in Broken Arrow left thousands without power on May 22. According to the Broken Arrow Fire Department, New Orleans Street between Aspen and Elm was closed. Drivers are recommended to avoid the area. As of 2 p.m., around 17,000 customers are without power. 2 News reached out to PSO to learn more. We are waiting to hear back. Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere --Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices.
State Auditor releases part of audit into Oklahoma Mental Health Department

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Auditor Cindy Byrd released the first part of her audit into the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (ODMHSAS). The audit was done at the request of Governor Kevin Stitt after concerns arose surrounding funding at the department. Local News “This report is a financial analysis to estimate the short-term needs of ODMHSAS. It is not the final investigative audit report,” said Auditor Byrd.
UAE-based aluminum producer to invest $4B at Tulsa Port of Inola

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

INOLA, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Governor Kevin Stitt announced a company based in the United Arab Emirates will invest $4 billion in the Tulsa Port of Inola on May 16. Emirates Global Aluminium is an aluminium production company. It plans to build a new production plant on 350 acres at the port. Stitt said the plant is expected to create 1,000 direct jobs and 1,800 indirect jobs. “This is a monumental day for Oklahoma,” said Governor Kevin Stitt.
Homes evacuated in Broken Arrow for gas leak

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Homes in Broken Arrow are being evacuated because of a gas leak, according to the Broken Arrow Fire Department. BAFD and Broken Arrow police shutdown Washington Street between 5th and 9th St. 91st & 173rd to 177th E Ave). This is a separate incident from the one that happened on May 14: Broken Arrow gas line break Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere --Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices.
'Chiefsaholic' gets 32 years in state prison for robbery

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Jennifer Maupin |Erin Christy

By Jennifer Maupin, Erin ChristyClick here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma ( KJRH) - Xaviar Babudar, the 'Chiefsaholic' convicted in a string of robberies across the Midwest, was sentenced to 32 years in state prison on May 12. He was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison last fall.
Tulsa's Southern Hills Country Club to host 2032 PGA Championship

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

TULSA, Okla. — The PGA Championship is coming back to Tulsa in 2032. This return makes Southern Hills Country Club the first venue to host the Championship six times. “This is a thrilling day for the city of Tulsa,” said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. “The 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club was an incredible showcase of our city, people and capabilities, and we will be bigger and better in 2032.
SENTENCED: 'Chiefsaholic' gets 32 years in state prison for Bixby robbery

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin |Erin Christy

TULSA, Okla. — Xaviar Babudar, the 'Chiefsaholic' convicted in a string of robberies across the Midwest, was sentenced to 32 years in state prison on May 12. He was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison last fall. Babudar, who admitted to robbing and attempting to rob 11 banks across eight states, was first arrested in December 2022 after robbing a Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby while wearing a mask. He pointed a gun at the bank teller and demanded that she take him to the vault.
Ammunition manufacturer to build $300M facility at MidAmerica Industrial Park

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

PRYOR, Okla. — A new $300 million investment is coming to the MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, according to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. One of the world's largest ammunition manufacturers, CBC Global Ammunition, planned a new facility at the industrial park, which could create around 350 jobs. “Oklahoma is so excited that CBC USA is going to make its home here,” said Governor Kevin Stitt.
'I don't like that person': Tulsa-grown musician kicked off Zach Bryan album

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa-grown artist John Moreland is standing by his views on Zach Bryan after the country singer ripped his feature from his latest album 'The Great American Bar Scene.'The public feud started after Moreland took to social media to call out Bryan's latest deal with Warner Records. “$350M is a lot of money to pay for the f***in off-brand version of me," Moreland said on social media.