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Over 4,000 Volunteers Transform Tulsa in 34th Day of Caring Event

Over 4,000 Volunteers Transform Tulsa in 34th Day of Caring Event

Alyssa Miller Tulsa Area United Way organized its 34th 'Day of Caring' on Friday, September 12. It brought together over 4,000 volunteers to complete hundreds of community service projects all in one day.

Tulsa Day Center prepares to mark 40 years of service to the homeless community amid challenges

Tulsa Day Center prepares to mark 40 years of service to the homeless community amid challenges

Brooke Cox The Tulsa Day Center, approaching its 40th anniversary, is calling on the community to support Donate 918 and help provide essential items and services to people experiencing homelessness.

Rogers County Fair begins its 111th year

Rogers County Fair begins its 111th year

Alyssa Miller The Rogers County Fair is celebrating its 111th year. The free fair features carnival rides, food, live music, fireworks, livestock shows, and a petting zoo.

Port Harbor Dash returns to Port of Catoosa

Port Harbor Dash returns to Port of Catoosa

Brooke Cox The Port Harbor Dash returns to the Tulsa Port of Catoosa on Sept. 20 with a 5K, 10K and Family Fun Run supporting local manufacturing education programs.

Sand Springs teen debuts new song, talks upcoming performances

Sand Springs teen debuts new song, talks upcoming performances

Alyssa Miller Ty Smith is a 17-year-old musician from Sand Springs. He and his band are performing at the Born & Raised Music Festival in Pryor on Saturday, September 13 and at Party in the Country in Sapulpa on Saturday, September 27.

Owasso's Team NativeRams to host 2nd annual Indian Summer Auction

Owasso's Team NativeRams to host 2nd annual Indian Summer Auction

Brooke Cox Team Native Rams will host the second annual Indian Summer Auction Fundraiser on Sept. 18 in Owasso to celebrate Native culture and support educational opportunities for Native students.

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Bixby retirement community soars to new heights for National Assisted Living Week

Bixby retirement community soars to new heights for National Assisted Living Week

Alyssa Miller Covenant Living of Bixby offered residents and caregivers the chance to ride in a tethered hot air balloon to celebrate National Assisted Living Week.

Bixby retirement community soars to new heights for National Assisted Living Week

Bixby retirement community soars to new heights for National Assisted Living Week

Alyssa Miller Covenant Living of Bixby offered residents and caregivers the chance to ride in a tethered hot air balloon to celebrate National Assisted Living Week.

Jack’s Generosity to host Shawnee golf fundraiser for rare disease families

Jack’s Generosity to host Shawnee golf fundraiser for rare disease families

Brooke Cox Jack’s Generosity, an Oklahoma nonprofit founded in memory of Jack Proffitt, is hosting its Swing for Genes golf tournament Sept. 26 in Shawnee to raise awareness and funds for families impacted by rare mitochondrial diseases.

Jack’s Generosity to host Shawnee golf fundraiser for rare disease families

Jack’s Generosity to host Shawnee golf fundraiser for rare disease families

Brooke Cox Jack’s Generosity, an Oklahoma nonprofit founded in memory of Jack Proffitt, is hosting its Swing for Genes golf tournament Sept. 26 in Shawnee to raise awareness and funds for families impacted by rare mitochondrial diseases.

TCC gallery challenges norms with art exhibition that engages all 5 senses

TCC gallery challenges norms with art exhibition that engages all 5 senses

Alyssa Miller 'Please Touch the Art' is an exhibition designed by artists who are blind or visually impaired. It challenges gallery norms by inviting visitors to engage all five of their senses.

TCC gallery challenges norms with art exhibition that engages all 5 senses

TCC gallery challenges norms with art exhibition that engages all 5 senses

Alyssa Miller 'Please Touch the Art' is an exhibition designed by artists who are blind or visually impaired. It challenges gallery norms by inviting visitors to engage all five of their senses.

Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival set to return to Guthrie Green

Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival set to return to Guthrie Green

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival will bring together hip hop pioneers and rising artists from across the state for a family-friendly event Sept. 14 at Guthrie Green in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival set to return to Guthrie Green

Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival set to return to Guthrie Green

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival will bring together hip hop pioneers and rising artists from across the state for a family-friendly event Sept. 14 at Guthrie Green in Tulsa.

WWII-era aircraft tours, flights taking off from Tulsa

WWII-era aircraft tours, flights taking off from Tulsa

Alyssa Miller The Air Power History Tour is in Tulsa offering cockpit tours and flights in World War II aircrafts like the B-29 'FiFi', AT-6 Texan 'Nella', and RC-45J 'Big Oily Beast.'

WWII-era aircraft tours, flights taking off from Tulsa

WWII-era aircraft tours, flights taking off from Tulsa

Alyssa Miller The Air Power History Tour is in Tulsa offering cockpit tours and flights in World War II aircrafts like the B-29 'FiFi', AT-6 Texan 'Nella', and RC-45J 'Big Oily Beast.'

WOMPA Bazaar returns with fall event featuring over 75 vendors

WOMPA Bazaar returns with fall event featuring over 75 vendors

Brooke Cox The Wompa Bazaar returns Saturday, Sept. 13, offering an evening of shopping, art, food, and unique community experiences with over 75 vendors across its Tulsa campus.

WOMPA Bazaar returns with fall event featuring over 75 vendors

WOMPA Bazaar returns with fall event featuring over 75 vendors

Brooke Cox The Wompa Bazaar returns Saturday, Sept. 13, offering an evening of shopping, art, food, and unique community experiences with over 75 vendors across its Tulsa campus.

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'Fiber Friends': Discovery Lab launches new Workshop theme

'Fiber Friends': Discovery Lab launches new Workshop theme

Alyssa Miller Fiber Friends is the new theme in the Discovery Lab Workshop. The activities include weaving, basic embroidery stitches, and sewing on a button.

'Fiber Friends': Discovery Lab launches new Workshop theme

'Fiber Friends': Discovery Lab launches new Workshop theme

Alyssa Miller Fiber Friends is the new theme in the Discovery Lab Workshop. The activities include weaving, basic embroidery stitches, and sewing on a button.

Sydney Lee to host Neon Prairie Festival in Tulsa

Sydney Lee to host Neon Prairie Festival in Tulsa

Brooke Cox DJ Sydney Lee will host the second annual Neon Prairie festival in Tulsa, featuring national headliners, local talent, immersive experiences and camping September 5-7 at POSTOAK Lodge.

Sydney Lee to host Neon Prairie Festival in Tulsa

Sydney Lee to host Neon Prairie Festival in Tulsa

Brooke Cox DJ Sydney Lee will host the second annual Neon Prairie festival in Tulsa, featuring national headliners, local talent, immersive experiences and camping September 5-7 at POSTOAK Lodge.

Nuance Music Studio opens Tulsa location with Kindermusik classes and more

Nuance Music Studio opens Tulsa location with Kindermusik classes and more

Alyssa Miller A new music studio has opened in Tulsa, offering Kindermusik, piano, guitar, and voice lessons. Nuance Music Studio is a family business started by several people in the Tulsa Remote program.

Nuance Music Studio opens Tulsa location with Kindermusik classes and more

Nuance Music Studio opens Tulsa location with Kindermusik classes and more

Alyssa Miller A new music studio has opened in Tulsa, offering Kindermusik, piano, guitar, and voice lessons. Nuance Music Studio is a family business started by several people in the Tulsa Remote program.

Tulsa Murder Mystery Troupe holds auditions for new actors

Tulsa Murder Mystery Troupe holds auditions for new actors

Brooke Cox Tulsa’s American Immersion Theater Murder Mystery troupe is holding auditions for actors to join its interactive, immersive shows that let guests fully participate in solving staged crimes.

Tulsa Murder Mystery Troupe holds auditions for new actors

Tulsa Murder Mystery Troupe holds auditions for new actors

Brooke Cox Tulsa’s American Immersion Theater Murder Mystery troupe is holding auditions for actors to join its interactive, immersive shows that let guests fully participate in solving staged crimes.

Former TU soccer player shares his journey to professional pickleball

Former TU soccer player shares his journey to professional pickleball

Alyssa Miller A former D1 soccer player at the University of Tulsa is now a rising star in professional pickleball. Tom Protzek was signed to play in the PPA in May and does all of his training in Tulsa.

Former TU soccer player shares his journey to professional pickleball

Former TU soccer player shares his journey to professional pickleball

Alyssa Miller A former D1 soccer player at the University of Tulsa is now a rising star in professional pickleball. Tom Protzek was signed to play in the PPA in May and does all of his training in Tulsa.

Tulsa set to host 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships

Tulsa set to host 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships

Brooke Cox Tulsa is set to host the 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships, drawing hundreds of competitors from around the U.S. and the world, with local athletes vying for top honors.

Tulsa set to host 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships

Tulsa set to host 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships

Brooke Cox Tulsa is set to host the 2026 Ax Throwing World Championships, drawing hundreds of competitors from around the U.S. and the world, with local athletes vying for top honors.

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New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

Brooke Cox A new USS Oklahoma submarine is nearing completion, and a state commissioning committee is raising record funds to support its crew with scholarships and community ties.

New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

Brooke Cox A new USS Oklahoma submarine is nearing completion, and a state commissioning committee is raising record funds to support its crew with scholarships and community ties.

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

Graham Dowers Health experts say hydration, exercise, sleep, and diet changes can help people manage blood sugar and reduce risks linked to diabetes.

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

Graham Dowers Health experts say hydration, exercise, sleep, and diet changes can help people manage blood sugar and reduce risks linked to diabetes.

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

Graham Dowers Broken heart syndrome, a stress-induced heart condition more common in women but deadlier in men, can mimic a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

Graham Dowers Broken heart syndrome, a stress-induced heart condition more common in women but deadlier in men, can mimic a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.

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New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

New USS Oklahoma submarine set to join U.S. Navy

Brooke Cox A new USS Oklahoma submarine is nearing completion, and a state commissioning committee is raising record funds to support its crew with scholarships and community ties.

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

What lifestyle changes can help lower risk of high blood sugar?

Graham Dowers Health experts say hydration, exercise, sleep, and diet changes can help people manage blood sugar and reduce risks linked to diabetes.

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

Graham Dowers Broken heart syndrome, a stress-induced heart condition more common in women but deadlier in men, can mimic a heart attack and requires immediate medical attention.

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