KJRH-TV (Tulsa, OK)

KJRH-TV, also known as channel 2, is a television station based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is affiliated with NBC. The station is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, which also owns KTPX-TV, an Ion Television station licensed in Okmulgee (channel 44). KJRH-TV operates its studios at the intersection of South Peoria Avenue and East 37th Street in midtown Tulsa, while its transmitter can be found near South 273rd Avenue East close to Broken Arrow.

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Bristow voters approve lodging tax hike ahead of Route 66 centennial

1 day ago | kjrh.com | Brodie Myers

BRISTOW, Okla. — Bristow voters approved an increase to the lodging tax. The existing tax on hotels, campgrounds, and vacation rental homes will jump from 8% to 10%. “It’ll help our town,” Vicki Groom, a longtime Bristow resident, said. 2 News listened to Vicki Groom, one of the dozens of voters who made their voice heard. “I voted Yes,” Groom said. She voted yes because she sees growth for Bristow. After all, it sits right in the middle of Route 66 and is about to celebrate its centennial anniversary.
Near Record Highs

2 days ago | kjrh.com | Emma Landeros

TULSA, Okla. — A warm start this Tuesday morning with temperatures near 60 degrees. Areas of patchy fog for far southeastern counties. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s with lots of sunshine. Don't forget the sunglasses and sunscreen today!Mid 60s waking up Wednesday morning with mostly sunny skies. Forecast high of 91° which is close to the current record high of 93° from 1911. We will see an increase in cloud coverage Thursday with lows in the upper 60s.
New law creates statewide license for food truck owners

3 days ago | kjrh.com | Clifton Haskin

House Bill 1076 was signed into law on May 6. It creates a statewide license for food truck owners instead of having a different one from city to city. State Representative Derrick Hildebrant said food trucks should thrive in Oklahoma without being buried in paperwork. Business owners at Mayfest said this new law was a significant weight off their shoulders. Randale Anderson, who owns Hibachi in Tha Hood, knew the struggles of owning a food truck.
'This is why you play sports': Basketball team honors crash victims

4 days ago | kjrh.com | Douglas Braff

TULSA, Okla. — A car crash on May 4 took the lives of eight people, including four members of a traveling youth basketball team based in Green Country. On May 10, almost a week after this tragedy, the rest of the Oklahoma Chaos honored them by playing in a tournament. 2 News Oklahoma listened to the Chaos about remembering them and coming together to overcome this significant loss, not just as a team, but as a family.
CELEBRATIONS: Tulsa Catholics gather to honor Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | kjrh.com | Brodie Myers

TULSA, Okla. — In a heartfelt May 9 gathering, Catholics from across Green Country came together at Holy Family Cathedral to celebrate Pope Leo XIV's election. Bishop David Konderla led a Thanksgiving Mass, making his first public appearance in a month since battling illness.
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.
Former Texas mega-church pastor declines to plea during Osage County hearing

5 days ago | kjrh.com | Sharon Phillips

PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Former mega-church pastor Robert Morris faced a judge in an Osage County courtroom on May 9. The Texas church founder faces five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. During a brief hearing that lasted just minutes inside a Pawhuska courtroom, Morris listened as a judge scheduled his preliminary hearing after he declined to enter a plea.
Nice End To The Week

6 days ago | kjrh.com | Emma Landeros

TULSA, Okla. — A nice end to the week with sunshine returning and highs in the upper 70s this afternoon. A stray shower is possible for areas along and south of I-40 but most can expect dry weather for Friday. Northeast winds 10-20 mph with overnight lows near 50°. Calm and pleasant weather for this weekend for any outdoor plans. Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s Saturday with mostly sunny skies. Mother's Day looks calm with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
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.
Tahlequah to vote on continuing half-penny street work tax

6 days ago | kjrh.com | Samson Tamijani

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — One of the few elections in Green Country on May 13 includes the City of Tahlequah, which wants to continue a half-penny sales tax for local infrastructure. Tahlequah already has a 0.5% tax it's using on current construction in places like Fourth Street and Muskogee Avenue, with cooperation from Cherokee Nation.