Stef Manchen

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Reporter at KJRH-TV (Tulsa, OK)

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Oasis Fresh Market planning second location in downtown Tulsa

5 days ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — AJ Johnson's mission is all about seeing a need and meeting it. He did that in North Tulsa, opening Oasis Fresh Market in 2021. This part of town had no other resource supporting the people who lived there. As the years have passed, Johnson said he's noticed that same disparity plaguing another part of town.
GROWING UP WITH THE POPE: Tulsa Catholic leader shares close ties to Pope Leo

6 days ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — Not many can say they grew up with the pope. But Br. Jack Hibbard can. “The two of us went to the same gammar school, parish grammar school in Chicago," said Br. Hibbard. “I just thought wow when I saw it come up on the TV today. Because I know him. I know who he is.”When the white smoke billowed out of the Sistene Chapel chimney, Br. Jack said he was in shock. He said he couldn't believe who walked out onto the balcony - little Robert Prevost, who he knew from elementary school.
365 days since Barnsdall tornado, nursing home owner looks for perfect buyer

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

BARNSDALL, Okla. — Janet Mayo-Hardin has owned the Barnsdall Nursing home since 1969. It started with her, her husband, and two friends, but it's been just her since about 2005. The long-time owner was out of town on May 6th, 2024, when an EF-4 tornado ravaged the town. The nursing home, sitting right in its path. “I was just so thankful that nobody got hurt, nobody," said Janet.
'A piece of us is missing': Friends remember Booker T freshman killed in wreck

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — Freshman basketball star Donald Laster was one of the eight people killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. He and others were making their way back to Tulsa from a basketball tournament in Kansas, but never made it back. "A piece of us is missing," said Mikenna Travis, one of Donald's friends. "When I first heard, I was kind of in denial.
'A piece of us is missing': Friends remember BTW freshman killed in wreck

1 week ago | kshb.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — Booker T. Washington High School freshman basketball star Donald Laster was one of the eight people killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. He and others were making their way back to Tulsa from a basketball tournament in Kansas, but never made it back. WATCH: Friends remember DJ Laster: 'A piece of us is missing': Friends remember Booker T freshman killed in wreck "A piece of us is missing," said Mikenna Travis, one of Donald's friends.
SERVING UP HOPE: Non-profit serves thousands for National Day of Prayer

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — Prayer and hope, they seem to fit together like that final puzzle piece. Whether you needed groceries, household goods, prayers, or just company, Day of Hope put together a massive celebration for National Day of Prayer. “People have fear, right, so it’s like you know what, we can show up and we can be kind and we can be generous and we can be loving," said Mike Guillen, founder of Day of Hope.
City underwater after more than 5 inches of rain in 24 hours

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Stef Manchen

By Stef ManchenClick here for updates on this story SKIATOOK, Oklahoma ( KJRH) - Days on end of relentless rain has Skiatook underwater. The Mesonet weather station in town measured about five and a half inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period from April 29 to April 30. Lori Baker moved to Skiatook in 1994 and said it seems like they're dealing with some kind of flooding about every three years. "This is actually more minor to me compared to some of the things we've dealt with," she said.
Oklahoma town under water after more than 5 inches of rain in 24 hours

2 weeks ago | kake.com | Stef Manchen

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Skiatook underwater after more than 5 inches of rain in 24 hours

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

SKIATOOK, Okla. — Days on end of relentless rain has Skiatook underwater. The Mesonet weather station in town measured about five and a half inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period from April 29 to April 30. Lori Baker has lived in town since 1994, and said it seems like just about every three years they're dealing with some kind of flooding. “This is actually more minor to me compared to some of the things we've dealt with," she said.
'Help us help them': Furniture non-profit helping Tulsan's create homes

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Stef Manchen

TULSA, Okla. — They call Share House one of Tulsa's best-kept secrets. It's a one-stop furniture shop for those in need. It helps breathe a little comfort and life into a new apartment or house, making it a home. 'Help us help them': Furniture non-profit helping Tulsan's create homes For some, it's their field of dreams. No matter what someone needs - a mattress, a dresser, a couch - Share House strives to have it all.