Naomi Keitt

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Broken Arrow and Owasso first responders are ready for severe weather. “We upstaff across the board to make sure that every truck is filled with personnel,” said Owasso Fire Chief David Hurst. The extra staff also fills their Owasso Disaster Response Unit fully stocked to handle immediate storm needs. “It’s a rescue truck, a fire department rescue truck, with all the hand tools and power tools that we would need to respond to say a tornado,” said Chief Hurst.

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

TULSA, Okla. — Over 3 days, nearly 20,000 people are expected in downtown Tulsa for the Black Wall Street Rally. It’s bringing bikers from more than 44 states and even Canada to explore the history of Greenwood. Cam and Pam Hicks had an early morning start. “We got up this morning about 2 AM and we got on the bike and came on,” said Cam Hicks. 494 miles from Cypress, right outside of Houston, to Tulsa. “When we heard about it we had to come and see it,” said Hicks.

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

BARTLESVILLE — Bartlesville police are working to curb a troubling trend. Injury wrecks have more than doubled in the community. A drive down Highway 75 through Bartlesville is busy with cars, trucks and vans for miles. “It’s a really really highly traveled highway that goes through a really small community,” said Shannon Fox. MJ Humby and her family live just off the main drag. “It’s been a perfect place for us to raise our family and just be a part of the community,” said MJ Humby.

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A Muskogee mother is burying her youngest child after a devastating canoe accident. Through emotion and tears, Kimberly Rollerson shared stories about her 14-year-old daughter Jaibre Page. "That's my baby,” said Kimberly Rollerson. “That’s my world.”The youngest of Rollerson’s four children, Jaibre was a bright spot with a big heart, contagious laugh, and gentle spirit. Her family says she radiated warmth and kindness. "She's just sincere,” said Rollerson. “She has a good heart.

4 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

TULSA, Okla. — A Green Country hairdresser, wife, and mom is facing deportation over a decade-old misdemeanor. Michelle Rementeria Diaz is on an ICE hold at the Tulsa County jail. She’ll go to court on June 4, all that time away from her husband and 2-year-old daughter. Her friends say it’s unfair, so they’re advocating on her behalf. “I believe she’s being treated unfairly,” said Susan Ingram. “It’s hard to comprehend and makes no sense,” said Lindsay Burns.