Glenpool News

' Work is scheduled to begin in a few weeks on a $5.3 million public safety complex designed to house the city's Police and Fire departments.

Employers are being sought for a job fair. The Glenpool Job Fair, set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at the sports arena at 146th Street and Fern/Warrior roads, is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

The outcome of the race for a Tulsa-area Senate district will play a huge role in determining which party controls the upper chamber next year.

The city has joined a growing list of area communities that are allowing residents to obtain a permit to shoot fireworks legally during the Fourth of July holiday.

Years ago, the Parade of Homes just featured a small number of houses in one neighborhood.

' The annual Black Gold Days, which celebrates the discovery of the Glenn Pool oil field in 1905, runs Thursday through Saturday.

Neighborfest '08, a series of gatherings in Tulsa parks, moves to Langenheim Park, 4077 S. Harvard Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. At the event, Tulsans can enjoy the music, talk with elected officials, sample free ...

The father of a 16-year-old Tahlequah boy killed late last year in a vehicle crash in Glenpool is seeking damages from others involved in the collision.

MAMADOU'S 14750 Casper Ave., Glenpool, 322-1014 ***/ $$ / B-L-D Owners Mamie and Momodou Ceesay, natives of Gambia, offer some sophisticated choices, but staples include grilled meats, Southern vegetables and a ...

A Glenpool man who pleaded guilty in a murder-for-hire plot has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

"The thing I like best about teaching is seeing the look of amazement from the students when the 'light bulb' comes on in their heads when they connect with the concepts being presented.

Congregations can learn more about environmental programs. A free workshop to engage the faith community in environmental issues will be held June 18 in the Glenpool area.

ESTIMATES: UP TO $20 MILLION Hail damage claims from this past weekend could easily top $20 million, an insurance industry source says, which would match the cost of a similar area storm in April.

The Towne West Shopping Center, 5600 W. Skelly Drive, suffered roof damage and cars were damaged in the parking lot as a small line of strong thunderstorms moved through Tulsa on Saturday morning.

Bail was set at $100,000 Thursday for a school janitor arrested in an undercover drug sting at Freedom Elementary School.

A company here is competing for a $1 million prize by designing a power pack to be used by the U.S. military.

Last Update: 1/10 3:24 pm Russ McCaskey mccaskey@kjrh.com Russ McCaskey co-anchors the five, six and 10 pm news for Channel 2. From tornadoes to the Oklahoma City bombing, Russ has covered some of the biggest ... via 2 Works For You

“It's because Tulsa has the largest tax base or water user base”

Mayor Kathy Taylor wants water bills for Tulsa customers to rise dramatically while suburban cities who buy Tulsa's treated water see no increases. via Tulsa Beacon

“Creating that opportunity to make it happen instead of waiting for kids to bring it up.”

Many of the children who have been through the storms in Northeastern Oklahoma are dealing with serious stress and anxiety. via KOKI

“All we're asking is keep doing what we've been doing for the last 18 years.”

Court papers say that a seriously ill woman could die if she's dropped from an aid program. via Tulsa World