Friday, May 25 2012 4:53 AM EDT2012-05-25 08:53:51 GMT
Fire investigators are looking into what started a suspicious blaze in north Tulsa. Shortly after 2:00 o'clock Friday morning, someone noticed fire leaping from a home on north Victor Avenue at east YoungMore >>
Fire investigators are looking into what started a suspicious blaze in north Tulsa. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:37 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:37:36 GMT
It's a weekend of remembrance. Of visitation and flowers. Fields of bronze and stone with names and dates and surprisingly little else in this information age. "I always think, who are these people, whereMore >>
A Tulsa entrepreneur wants to enhance the grave site visitation experience with QR Codes.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:02:29 GMT
Some Broken Arrow students are pushing for a safer and more positive experience at school. A Twitter account is spreading an anti-bullying message, 140 characters at a time. Here's a link to a recentMore >>
Some Broken Arrow students are pushing for a safer and more positive experience at school. A Twitter account is spreading an anti-bullying message, and similar accounts are popping up. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:47 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:47:48 GMT
The Tulsa Drillers teamed up with DVIS (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) to bring awareness to sexual assault Thursday night. The Tulsa Drillers and the Frisco RoughRiders played the second gameMore >>
The Tulsa Drillers teamed up with DVIS (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) to bring awareness to sexual assault Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:43 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:43:36 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has failed to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, setting up the possibility of lawmakers returning for a special session.More >>
The Oklahoma House has approved a State budget Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:39 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:39:47 GMT
A traffic stop related to a stolen trailer on Monday resulted in numerous felony charges against a Broken Arrow man on Thursday. 33-year-old Jason Jay Roach was pulled over by Broken Arrow Police at 6:60More >>
A traffic stop related to a stolen trailer on Monday resulted in numerous felony charges against a Broken Arrow man on Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:24 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:24:52 GMT
The Department of Agriculture is cracking down on food stamp fraud. The U-S-D-A says the SNAP cards that are issued are turning up in increasing numbers on Craigslist and eBay. Even some stores are tradingMore >>
The Department of Agriculture is cracking down on food stamp fraud. The U-S-D-A says the SNAP cards that are issued are turning up in increasing numbers on Craigslist and eBay. Even some stores are tradingMore >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:53:02 GMT
Tulsa artist Heathyr Chenoweth unveils a new art show at Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis, Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30. Chenoweth says she began painting at age five and is a fan of bright colors.More >>
Local artist Heathyr Chenoweth holds an art show at Circle Cinema Thursday evening. 25% of sales will benefit the Kendall Whittier Main Street program.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:48 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:48:16 GMT
Charles Page High School teacher Frank Cooper paid Tulsa's Channel 8 a surprise visit on Thursday. The popular high school teacher was featured in a story last week that highlighted his unique teachingMore >>
Dynamic high school teacher Frank Cooper visits Tulsa's channel 8.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:29 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:29:45 GMT
People have rallied to save BC Franklin Park, and the writing is still on the wall or in this case the sign and sidewalks. "It really hurts my heart to hear that the city is going to tear or try to tearMore >>
People have rallied to save BC Franklin Park, and the writing is still on the wall or in this case the sign and sidewalks. "It really hurts my heart to hear that the city is going to tear or try to tear the park down," said Patricia Gaines. Longtime residents like her say BC Franklin Park is a source of pride. It's also a place where children can be kids and stay out of harm's way.More >>
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The dreaded knock, Jennifer Harmon says she and her midtown neighbors have encountered plenty of cleaning salesmen, people selling magazines subscriptions, and people wanting your information to allegedly enter you into a drawing. She says they haven't always been friendly. In fact, Harmon says some of salesmen are down right scary. "Basically if you say no or don't answer, they've become really aggressive. Some of my neighbors have been yelled at -and some of them really improper words," she told Tulsa's Channel 8.
Harmon suspects some of the solicitors are part of crews casing neighborhoods to commit future crimes. She says a lot of Tulsans are fed up and have turned to social media to get the word out and ban together to stop the practices on the Tulsa Midtown Alert Neighbors page on Facebook. Harmon eventually took their concerns to city councilors, who are now considering an ordinance to regulate soliciting in residential areas, and it would require a permit. The ordinance would also crackdown on peddlers in roadways, a part that a lot of people are applauding as well.
Randall Mink says he never feels guilty about not giving to some panhandlers. "They can work if they wanted to. As much time as they spend out here, they could be a security guard somewhere and do the same amount of work," he explained.
Charitable organizations are excluded from the proposal, while some may want to stop that too, Harmon sees no harm in that. "There's really no reason to suggest that a girl scout go get a permit downtown to sell cakes and treats," she said.
Harmon says she's pleased that city councilors are taking the concerns of Tulsans seriously. The proposed ordinance had it's first reading at Thursday night's city council meeting. Councilors will also take up the issue next week in committee.
