Records: Tulsa County reserve deputies drew weapons nearly 50 times in five years
A gun store owner and the jail tax overview committee chairman used force more often than all other Tulsa County advanced reserve deputies in the past five years.
Rob Nigh is exactly where he belongs – in the courtroom
“I think the primary reason people should be opposed to the death penalty is we’ve proven that we have killed innocent people,” he said. “We are fallible. That’s the kind of mistake that is irreversible.”
Grand jury Day 4: Naps and possible testimony at the courthouse
Those brought in for testimony sit in a lobby, waiting their turn. So on Thursday, Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Kitch appeared to catch a few winks while waiting for his name to be called.
Listen Frontier: Mayor Dewey Bartlett talks Vision 2025 and T-Town
Does Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett still think we need water in the Arkansas River? And what’s going on with the ongoing drama between city and Tulsa County officials over the jail?
TCSO witnesses line up to testify before grand jury
Two sergeants and a deputy who are key figures in the Robert Bates case are believed to be among witnesses called to testify before a grand jury Wednesday. The sergeants both had expressed concerns about Bates’ lack of training and behavior as a reserve deputy.
Day care investigated for abuse, neglect decades before burn pics went viral
Records show the operators of Happiness is a Learning Center’s Vinita facility were investigated for allegations of child molestation at a Tulsa daycare facility they operated in the late 1980s. Parents sued the operators, alleging negligence.
Transcript of 911 call made from scene of mass killing to be released
Attorneys for the two defendants, Robert and Michael Bever, had sought to get the recording sealed.
Jono Helmerich: Park land OK for REI store
Member of family that donated park land says REI store would be good use for property.
“We have said we think— and it would be in the best interests of the city— to have attractions to enhance the property,” Helmerich said. “I think a responsible commercial layout is a good thing for that property.”
