Saturday, May 26 2012 1:40 AM EDT2012-05-26 05:40:46 GMT
In the bottom of the twelfth inning, a Wilfredo Boscan wild pitch allowed Tulsa's Ben Paulsen to score from third base to give the Drillers a 4-3 win over Frisco. For Tulsa, former Razorback All-AmericanMore >>
In the bottom of the twelfth inning, a Wilfredo Boscan wild pitch allowed Tulsa's Ben Paulsen to score from third base to give the Drillers a 4-3 win over Frisco.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:28 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:28:03 GMT
Tulsa Parks is gearing up for summer with pools, water playgrounds, and programs. The 5 pools opening this year are the same as in 2011. Those pools are located at McClure, Reed, Lacy, Whiteside, andMore >>
Tulsa Parks is gearing up for summer with pools, water playgrounds, and programs. The 5 pools opening this year are the same as in 2011. Those pools are located at McClure, Reed, Lacy, Whiteside, andMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:18 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:18:16 GMT
A man is dead following a truck collision Friday afternoon. 34-year-old Jamie Dwayne Rhoads of Moore was driving a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup westbound on I-44 when the tread on one of the tires came off,More >>
A man is dead following a truck collision Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:05:18 GMT
All 3 City of Broken swimming pools will open May 26 . Admission to the Family Aquatic Center and Nienhuis Park Aquatic Facility for ages 3-11 is $4, ages 12 and up $5, ages 55+ get a $1 discount; andMore >>
All 3 City of Broken swimming pools will open May 26 . Admission to the Family Aquatic Center and Nienhuis Park Aquatic Facility for ages 3-11 is $4, ages 12 and up $5, ages 55+ get a $1 discount; andMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-05-26 02:48:51 GMT
A Tulsa County jury has begun deliberations in the case of a woman charged with manslaughter, accused of neglecting to get medical attention for her son, who died nearly three years ago. Susan GradyMore >>
A Tulsa County jury found a woman guilty of second-degree manslaughter Friday night.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:18 PM EDT2012-05-26 02:18:27 GMT
A water pump for the town of Braggs went down on Thursday for repairs. Braggs Public Works spokesperson Charlene Isbell told KTUL.com that the parts have been ordered but that the pump won't be back upMore >>
A water pump for the town of Braggs went down on Thursday for repairs.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:49:44 GMT
Travelers will be heading to area lakes for the holiday weekend. But there's one lake that's struggling to draw in crowds. Two beaches along Skiatook lake will be closed during this busy time because theMore >>
Travelers will be heading to area lakes for the holiday weekend. But there's one lake that's struggling to draw in crowds. Two beaches along Skiatook lake will be closed during this busy time because theMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:34 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:34:31 GMT
Tulsa area musicians performed at the Tulsa We Funk Friday night to raise money and awareness for the Greenwood Cultural Center. Tulsa's Channel 8's Latoya Silmon co-hosted the benefit, along with bassMore >>
Tulsa area musicians performed at the Tulsa We Funk Friday night to raise money and awareness for the Greenwood Cultural Center.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:03 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:03:06 GMT
It's a good time to be a graduate... At least from the gift perspective. A study by the National Retail Federation conducted by Big-Insight found that one-third of Americans plan to give a graduationMore >>
It's a good time to be a graduate... At least from the gift perspective. A study by the National Retail Federation conducted by Big-Insight found that one-third of Americans plan to give a graduationMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:58 PM EDT2012-05-26 00:58:02 GMT
A small plane crash-landed Arkansas Friday afternoon. It was a four-passenger plane en route from Tulsa to Tunica, Missouri. It happened near Ozark Regional Airport in Mountain Home around 3:30 p.m. FAAMore >>
A small plane crash-landed Arkansas Friday afternoon.More >>
The ripple affect is now the focus for many, as the news of losing more than 2,000 American Airline jobs settles in. If these jobs are lost in Tulsa, it will hurt businesses, real estate and school districts.
The fallout will be far and wide.
"We depend on American Airlines workers and other companies too," says Milad Al-khouri, owner of Christy's BBQ, which is about two miles south of the AA facility.
For 16 years American Airline workers have been stopping in Christy's BBQ. Al-khouri says the AA employees are 25% of his business.
"If they get laid off they are going to put our business in jeopardy," says Al-khouri.
Christy's customer Bill Davis says he won't be immediately affected but it will change his business. He's a pastor at a nearby church and says the layoffs will cause a decrease in offerings and morale.
"We can help lift some of the people up," says Davis.
The trickle down affect will hit many communities.
"It's going to impact business as well, retail business, school attendance or real estate sales," says Owasso Chamber of Commerce President, Gary Akin.
He says roughly 14% of American Airlines employees live in Owasso. So out of the 2,000 proposed layoffs, about 250-300 of those live in Owasso.
Akin says he and other city and county leaders are putting their heads together.
"We literally are all in this together and we are working for a good outcome," says Akin.
Pastor Davis says, good! This problem should be put in the hands of our leaders.
"To save the community of Tulsa, to save Oklahoma and to do everything we can to save jobs," says Davis.
Restaurant owner Al-khouri says he will standby and support his customers until the end.
"Keep their jobs and not to get laid off and we like the company to keep the company in Tulsa," says Al-khouri.
Akin tells me that there may be hope. The One Voice Regional Coalition which is made up of Chambers of Commerce, mayors and other local leaders will help the situation as much as possible. They will try to get some sort of programs to help those that have lost their jobs.
