Lauren Partain
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Volunteer fire department finds stolen trucks wrecked and unusable
RED BIRD, Okla. (KTUL) – The Red Bird Volunteer Fire Department has found their two trucks stolen from their station Wednesday. Both were found abandoned separately in Muskogee County. Both trucks are pretty banged up, and there’s a long list of things stolen off the trucks that make them no longer usable. Chief Brody Morris said the thieves probably cost them about $300,000 total after taking… → Read More
Hundreds say goodbye to Jenks police officer who died of sudden heart attack
JENKS, Okla. (KTUL) -- Hundreds of people said their goodbyes to fallen Jenks Police Sergeant Brian Crain Wednesday. He died of a sudden heart attack Saturday at the age of 47. The funeral service lasted about an hour at the Newspring Family Church in Jenks. His body was escorted to and from the church by members of law enforcement. Crain has been a member of the Jenks Police Department since… → Read More
Thieves break into local church stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics
SKIATOOK, Okla. (KTUL) – Thieves break into a local church two nights in a row, stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics. The thieves stole from Skiatook First United Methodist Church, taking a 40 inch TV, a Wii game system, three Xbox 360s, an Xbox, a Wii sensor and various controllers and games. The first time the thieves were able to walk in the front door that was left unlocked by… → Read More
Woman trashes Equality Center over disagreement with board member
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- A woman spends several hours wrecking the Equality Center on Wednesday morning. Tulsa police later identified her as Shay White. She was charged with malicious mischief and trespassing. According to this woman’s social media posts, this all sparked over a disagreement with an Equality Center board member as to whether a Tulsa County clerk employee with possible KKK ties… → Read More
Principal arrested after allegations he sexually abused a family member for years
KIEFER, Okla. (KTUL) – The principal of Upper Elementary School in Kiefer was arrested on complaints of sexually abusing a family member for years. A school is supposed to be a place where you can trust the people who work there, which made arresting Jayson Larremore even more urgent to Fred Clark. Clark is the Chief Deputy of the Creek County Sheriff’s Office. “It is important that children can… → Read More
Father continues search for person who killed his son in a hit-and-run accident
PAWNEE COUNTY, Okla. (KTUL) -- Three years after a father loses his son in a hit-and-run accident, he’s still seeking justice. Joshua Breman lost his life on Feb. 27, 2016. His father, David has been searching for answers ever since. “I just want to know why and who,” he said. “When it comes to his anniversary, I believe that somebody out there maybe recently has heard something. ” He still… → Read More
Woman helps save boys' lives after they fall through ice to rescue dog from freezing pond
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. (KTUL) – Heather Lovell is thankful her son Spencer, his two friends and her family’s dog Tucker are all alive today. This weekend, that nearly changed after a close call at an icy pond on the outskirts of Collinsville. “The dog walked out onto the ice and then fell through and so my son and his friends obviously felt the need they needed to rescue the dog,” she said. “He… → Read More
Surveillance cameras becoming powerful tool to empower homeowners to catch thieves
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – Right now police are looking for two people who broke into a home near South 41st West Avenue and West 42nd Place in west Tulsa. There’s were two break ins in west Tulsa on Tuesday and on Monday around 8 a. m. Michelle Laughter’s home became a target. She said this is the second time this has happened. “They took the same stuff again I just replaced,” she said. She’s said… → Read More
Community against possible zoning change to allow medical marijuana grow operation
WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. (KTUL) -- A medical marijuana grow operation is putting a quiet community on edge. People who live about 14 miles east of Broken Arrow in Wagoner County said they don’t want it there and not because of what’s being grown. Eddie Herndon was born and raised around here. He is also a farmer. “There’s thousands of acres here,” he said. “The biggest thing is we just don’t want… → Read More
MLK Tulsa executive director suggests reflecting on the progress of our city this holiday
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one man is hoping people will take time to reflect on the progress our city has made when it comes to race, inclusion and equality. Starr Fisher has a lot on her plate but her top priority is always going to be her daughter and hoping she grows up in a world that is continuing to change for the better. “If we care for the needs of others… → Read More
Four men arrested for transporting "marijuana" plead not guilty; attorney argues it's hemp
PAWHUSKA, Okla. (KTUL) – The four men police said were behind the wheel of a semi-truck carrying about 20,000 pounds of “marijuana” appeared in front of a judge Tuesday. Tadesse Deneke, Andrew Ross, David Dirksen and Farah Warsame all pleaded not guilty to two felony charges, aggravated trafficking and felony firearm. RELATED |District Attorney: Government shutdown forces possible marijuana case… → Read More
Collinsville dispensary sent cease and desist by city
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. (KTUL) – A new medical marijuana dispensary is having issues trying to open after the city sent a cease and desist letter. The owner said it is not going to stop him. Brad Peixotto is getting ready to open World of Weed next Tuesday. “I originally got into this business to help people and that’s what I am trying to do,” he said. → Read More
Community group worries chicken farms could dry up popular Oklahoma creek
PEGGS, Okla. (KTUL) -- The Spring Creek Coalition is a small group dedicated to keeping Spring Creek beautiful. Now their focus is shifted to an influx of chicken farms popping up near the creek and how it could litter the water, dry up the creek or even take away a town’s precious water supply. Spring Creek is located east of Highway 82. Beth Rooney is the president of the Spring Creek… → Read More
TFD: Best Buy at Tulsa Hills flooded after water line break
The Tulsa Fire Department says they are responding to a water line break at Best Buy in Tulsa Hills. Authorities say Best Buy is closed after being flooded due to an external water line break. The store may not be open for the rest of the week, according to a customer on the scene. Customers who need to pick up pre-ordered items from the store can still do that but the actual store is closed.… → Read More
Sheriff's Office release new details in Beggs shooting regarding a second child
OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. (KTUL) -- The sheriff’s office has identified a second child involved in a shooting in Beggs where a mother shot her three children, killing one. The Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Kloee Toliver has not passed away at this time but is brain dead. Doctors said she will remain on life support until they can donate her organs. Amy Hall is accused of shooting her three… → Read More
State Question 801 could raise teacher salaries but hurt smaller districts
State Question 801, which could allow teachers to get a raise, is one of many questions on the November ballot. Many school superintendents say passing SQ 801 would mean they couldn’t fix, repair or secure their school buildings. Randy Harris is the superintendent of Wagoner Public Schools. He budgeted a part of an annual $340,000 building fund to install new locking security doors at the… → Read More
Trial begins for father charged in death of son who died from carbon monoxide poisoning
The trial for the parents charged in the death of their eight-year-old son who died from carbon monoxide poisoning began Monday. Noel Cruz is charged with second-degree murder and possession of methamphetamine in connection to his son, Noah’s death. The boy’s mother, Zanette Campbell will have a separate trial and is charged with permitting child neglect. The child was in a wheelchair and unable… → Read More
'Everyone knew it was a joke' - police report regarding Coweta hazing incident released
COWETA, Okla. (KTUL) – Police released a report Monday involving information on an alleged hazing incident at Coweta High School. Police Chief Mike Bell said the Coweta’s school resource officer started an investigation after the high school’s principal showed him a Snapchat video last Wednesday involving four high school boys in the Coweta football locker room. The incident had happened on the… → Read More
Oklahoma's first medical marijuana compliance business helps new business owners
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- Big changes are coming as people work to open their own medical marijuana dispensaries, but rules and regulations can be a bit overwhelming. Kenneth Thomas is about to open King Chronic Premium Cannabis near 71st and Riverside Drive. “We plan to come into this industry full forced, fully legal and help the medical patients in every way we can,” said Thomas. → Read More
Okmulgee suffers from overnight storm damage
Overnight storms in Green Country left some damage and folks without power in several areas. Right now, there have been reports of debris, downed tress and some roads blocked due to the downed trees and power lines in Okmulgee County.There have also been r → Read More