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Local Stories for August 2012
Stories for Friday, August 31
'Once in a blue moon' happens tonight
Tonight, the night sky will be dominated by a "blue moon." Most people know that doesn't refer to the moon's color. But, "blue moon" also doesn't mean what most people think it means, either. Watch a video explaing a "blue moon." The original meaning of a "blue moon" is not, ...
Former Broken Arrow superintendent charged with bribery, conspiracy
The former superintendent of Broken Arrow Schools faces two criminal counts of bribery and conspiracy against a school district according to court records. KRMG has learned charges were filed Thursday in Tulsa District Court against James David Sisney, who goes by Jim. Arraignment in the case is set for Sept. ...
Stories for Thursday, August 30
UPDATE: Atheist offers invocation instead of prayer at Tulsa City Council meeting
For years, atheists and humanists have struggled to halt the practice of praying before Tulsa City Council meetings, and while they have not succeeded, Thursday night for the first time an atheist offered an invocation in lieu of the traditional opening prayer. After leading the assembly in the pledge of ...
Questions raised after 100-year-old man smashes into pedestrians
There are some renewed calls for restrictions for older drivers following an incident in California this week in which a 100-year-old man accidentally backed his car into eleven people, nine of which were children. The driver, Preston Carter, claimed his brakes failed. But police say they believe the elderly Carter ...
Oklahoma Republicans buzzing about Romney's speech
Oklahoma republicans are anxious to hear what Mitt Romney will talk about in what could be the most important speech of his life. Matt Pinnell, with the Oklahoma Republican Party, says he wants to hear Romney stick up for himself on his financial success. He says, "I think the millions ...
Two million baby bathers recalled
A major recall is announced involving about two million baby bathers made by Summer Infant Incorporated. The recall follows reports of infants suffering head injuries after falling out of a Mother's Touch Deluxe Baby Bather. When the bather is lifted or carried with an infant in it, its folding wire ...
OKC woman pleads with city council to do more after West Nile kills her husband
Oklahoma City resident Lynn Bennett, who lost her 82-year-old husband Perry Lee Bennett to the West Nile virus on August 10th, went before the Oklahoma City Council this week, pleading with them to do more to control the mosquito population. "And if it was your loved one you saw with ...
Isaac headed northwest toward Oklahoma
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Tulsa say Thursday will be a transition day of sorts across eastern Oklahoma as the path of Tropical Storm Isaac becomes clearer. The NWS issued a special weather statement that says the showers and thunderstorms will become widespread across eastern Oklahoma Thursday night ...
UPDATE: Nine more West Nile cases confirmed in Oklahoma
Nine new West Nile virus cases have been confirmed in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Department of Health now says 101 people have been infected with the illness. No new deaths have been reported. Two of the nine new cases are in Tulsa County. The total number of cases confirmed in ...
Union High School student arrested on child pornography charges
A Union High School student is behind bars this morning. He faces child pornography charges. 18-year-old Jonathan DeVito was arrested yesterday afternoon at Union High School by Tulsa County Sheriffs deputies in reference to an incident that was sexual in nature. DeVito's arrest and booking report states that DeVito admitted ...
Rides already arriving for Tulsa State Fair
Tulsa is just 4 weeks away from 'Herds of Fun.' That's the theme for the 2012 Tulsa State Fair. The rides are already going upon the midway. The first to arrive is the roller coaster, the Blue Comet II. Sarah Thompson with the Tulsa State Fair tells KRMG that this ...
Owasso gasoline theft ends in SUV crash
While you were sleeping an Owasso police chase ended with a car crash and fire. The incident started in Owasso with a gasoline purchase, but nobody paid the bill. Tulsa Police and Tulsa County Sheriff's deputies joined in the chase. The Tulsa police helicopter also was used to keep track ...
Oklahoma's 2nd District race set: Mullin versus Wallace
The race for the 2nd Congressional District in eastern Oklahoma is now between Democrat Rob Wallace and Republican Markwayne Mullin. Both men faced a primary run-off and won on Tuesday. KRMG talked to both candidates about the general election in November and what kind of campaign we can expect. Listen ...
Crickets invade Tulsa homes and businesses
As bugs go crickets don’t seem to be so bad. Snakes are slimy and dangerous and spiders just downright creepy. But while crickets seem to be just a nuisance, they can sure get under your skin says Larry Dierker with EMTEC pest control. “Our commercial customers get lots of cricket ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 29
GOP Convention is must see TV for some
Have you been watching or following the Republican National Convention this week? Most of the people with whom we spoke say they aren't watching every minute of the convention. But many tell us they are catching at least parts of it. At a south Tulsa pizza place, one man told ...
New Orleans avoids direct blow from Isaac
Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and heavy rain into a cluster of rural fishing villages that had few defenses against the slow-moving storm that could bring days of unending rain. Isaac arrived exactly seven years after Hurricane Katrina and passed slightly ...
RED ALERT TRAFFIC: Tanker truck crash, fire shut down Turner Turnpike for 3 hours
UPDATE: Traffic is moving from Oklahoma City to Tulsa as the eastbound lanes open up on the Turner Turnpike about 5:40pm Wednesday. Westbound lanes were reopened shortly after 7 P.M. ********** A crash between two semi-trucks has caused a fire that has shut down the Turner Turnpike near Sapulpa. Both directions ...
Individual assistance reaches $3 million for Creek County wildfire victims
More than $3 million in state and federal assistance for those impacted by the Aug. 3-14 wildfire in Creek County is being handed out. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency tells KRMG that those figures include nearly $2.9 million in housing assistance and more ...
Gas prices are up again and are expected to go higher
Gas prices are up again and Labor Day promises another bump in prices. AAA tells KRMG that the average price of gas is now $3.67 per gallon. That is up 41 cents since July 1st. Hurricane Isaac (update: now a tropical storm) is being blamed for the latest hike. AAA ...
November 6 ballot is taking shape
The run-off races are history and now attention turns to November 6th. In addition to deciding who will occupy the White House, the ballot will feature Tulsa City Council races in districts one and seven. Voters will also decide who will represent districts one and two in Congress. Vision2 will ...
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