Naomi Keitt

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

MUSKOGEE, OKla. — Muskogee City Council will vote on a new contract between the city and Hilldale Schools about its school resource officers. Alyssa Evans has three children. Her oldest will be a Hilldale student in the fall. “My son’s been with me, I stay at home, he’s with me every single day,” said Alyssa Evans. “So, sending him off where other people are responsible for him is scary.” As a mom, safety is always on the top of her mind.

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

TULSA, Okla. — As the mayor works to address the systemic impacts of the Tulsa Race Massacre, 2 News’ listened to a Tulsa woman whose grandmother had a unique perspective of the city right before 1921 through political cartoons. “This is my very favorite one,” said Daisy L. Rogers. “Uncle Sam is holding a scale with a little white baby and a little black baby and if you notice the scale is equal,” said Rogers. “Isn’t that the same thing we want today?

3 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

HOMINY, Okla. — People in Hominy want the water issues in town fixed. They’re on the 12th day of a mandatory boil order from the DEQ. The Christians have lived in Hominy for decades and have seen it all in town. “It’s been a little bit hectic,” said Kenny Christian. Kenny Christian says, despite the water problems over the last few weeks, they’re trying to keep everything in perspective. “Just boiling the water is nothing compared to not having electric or not having water at all,” said Christian.

4 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

TULSA, Okla. — With all eyes on the OKC Thunder, a local program affiliated with the team is helping high school and college students access new opportunities in sports, entertainment, and technology. "I love film,” said Niya Rhodes. “I love writing. I love producing and just being in the entertainment field."Niya Rhodes says when she graduates college, she wants to be a filmmaker. She already has some practice making movies.

4 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Naomi Keitt

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — Dozens of neighbors in Wagoner County are worried about a proposed RV Park near their homes. Clark Curtis and his family moved to their quiet Wagoner County home a year ago. “Basically, we just wanted a different life,” said Clark Curtis. “A little more simple less people less traffic less pollution.” He says that has been the reality, until a zoning change sign popped up on W 90th Street off of Highway 69. “Pretty much a punch in the gut,” said Curtis.