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 potential fallout from American Airlines layoffs is affecting all workers including those who have retired from the company.
Pensions could be reduced or cut as part of the bankruptcy process.
Hershel Thompson has been retired from American Airlines for 13 years and while retirement is treating him well, he's beginning to get nervous about his future.
"If they took all of it, I would probably have to see if McDonalds had a dishwashing job," Thompson jokes.
This retiree thought his future was set in stone.
"As big as they are you think they are going to be there forever I don't have to worry, I probably didn't set back enough money that I should have," says Thompson.
With the talk of layoffs, possible pay and pension cuts he admits he is worried.
"American Airlines is trying to turn the pension plans over to the PBGC," says Transport Workers Union Organizer, Rick Mullings.
That's the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, that Mullings says is set up by the federal government to protect pensions.
He says while nothing is concrete yet retirees, like Thompson, probably don't have to worry. It's current employees that may want to rethink retirement.
"If they turn those over then their pension is froze right where it is and they won't be able to gain any more," says Mullings.
Thompson says he will stop worrying when all is said and done and in the meantime he has some creative thinking to do.
"Everything is hush, hush, there's no rumors, maybe I should start a rumor you think?" says Thompson.
The president of the Retiree's Association says he's been getting a lot of calls from other retired American Airline workers that are concerned. He says they shouldn't be worried because he says he trusts the union to stand up for the workers.
