The KRMG Afternoon News

Sand Springs has re-opened Morrow Road again after its closure this morning due to an explosion at Solos Extract Company, a marijuana concentrate processing center. Sand Springs Deputy Police Chief Todd Enzbrenner says the facility had been red-flagged by the city for code violations.

Some of the changes include prohibitions on social comparison features, including disabling cosmetic procedure filters and visible "like" or reaction counts, which have been linked to poor mental health outcomes in kids and teens. Also, a hard cap daily time limits of two hours for five years across all Meta Social Media Platforms (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, and any new or spinoff features).

ICE is requesting $20 million to purchase electric shock gloves. Unlike a taser which is holstered, drawn and fired, electric shock gloves look like ordinary patrol gloves but activated by a hidden button.  

The future has arrived, and groceries can now be flown to your house. Beginning this week, eligible Tulsa residents will be able to have restaurant meals, groceries, and other everyday essentials delivered by the Manna Air Delivery drones. 

OHP says the crash occurred at the Sapulpa exit near Kellyville, causing traffic to be backed up for miles. OHP Lt. Mark Southall tells KRMG that a semi truck was parked on the outside shoulder when a truck pulling a trailer drifted off the roadway and hit the back of the semi. Both vehicles caught fire, and Southall says this is a fatality crash, but they aren't sure how many people have died. Two horses were removed from the trailer and one may have died. The semi driver was injured with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Cathy Venable moved from Tulsa to New York City in 2003 to launch a successful music career. Cathy has served as a pianist for Broadway productions and was the associate conductor for the national tour of FROZEN. She talks about what children can do now to follow in her footsteps.

Late last year, Sand Springs Police started investigating an inappropriate relationship between a minor and Marcus Owens, a pastor and former Sand Springs Schools employee. Police say Owens told them he was like a father-figure to the victim, but the victim reported there was sexual contact between the two. Police say he has worked in various roles in the school district as a teacher’s assistant, paraprofessional, security guard, and a substitute teacher.  

The suspect and her husband were arrested after a confrontation at a QuikTrip that sent one person to the hospital. Known for her vulgar anti-Trump antics at 71st and Memorial in Tulsa, Monica Ponnequin was recently arrested after a confrontation Sunday morning during a protest.    

Many listeners have been asking why Matt wasn't on the air over the last several weeks and we wanted him to be able to tell the story himself. He talks about how he was on his way to work one morning when he collapsed.

Every restaurant has a different policy on allowing dogs inside and KRMG listeners have a lot of opinions on the subject.

Tulsa Police responded to a burglary in progress Thursday evening at a residence in North Tulsa. Officers say a mother and her three children were outside when 20-year-old Lilianna Gonzalez, and two males approached them. She said she was calling the police, and the two males ran off. That's when police say Gonzalez grabbed the 3-year-old child and attempted to kidnap her. Fortunately, the mother held onto her child and wouldn't let go. Reports say Gonzalez then entered the home through an unlocked door, and children, ages 6 and 10, were inside. A K-9 officer was released into the home, and Gonzalez was located and bitten by the dog. She was booked for 1st-Degree Burglary and Attempted Kidnapping. 

There are dozens of new laws that hit the books this week. The Oklahoma legislators voted several bills into law that took effect this month, and some focus on education. House Bill 1276 adopts a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in the classroom, and HB 3700 requires state educational institutions to adopt a policy that requires a student's grades to be evaluated solely on an academic basis and not opinions, beliefs or conduct of the student. Senate Bill1481 says elementary schools must provide 40 minutes of recess per school day for the school to receive accreditation.  

Earlier this week, a man walked into the Walgreen's at East 86th Street, grabbed a pair of scissors from the shelf, and used it to break into a locked security box to steal $140 worth of the Plan B contraception pill.

White arrows are popping up on some construction project sites, and ODOT's TJ Gerlach tells KRMG they're part of a wrong-way mitigation project. The new arrows are directional to give an extra indication of the proper direction of a lane. 

ODOT is considering three different upgrade options to the stretch of Highway 75 from the Okmulgee County line, to 151st Street, and the meeting allowed citizens to share their concerns. The proposals are about improving safety and traffic flow. ODOT's TJ Gerlach tells KRMG the meeting was well attended. The upgrades would replace current diamond interchanges with x-ramps, which means drivers would get on and off of the highway using one-way frontage roads on each side of the highway.

The BAFD opened its new Emergency Medical Services Logistics Building, located at 6th and Kenosha, and the building is a centralized facility designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and equipment readiness across the city. 

Sapulpa Police Captain Mike Sole tells KRMG that around 8 a.m. Tuesday, officers got a call about a possible stolen car in the parking lot of the Garden Park Apartments, located near the 200 block of North Hickory. Sole says when they arrived, a man exited the car and raised a gun at officers. The officers immediately rendered aid until EMSA could arrive. The suspect, who has not been identified, was shot in the arm and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Sole did not know if the suspect fired his weapon, but no officers were injured in the shooting. He also said they believe the car and the gun were both stolen.

A 20-year old man kidnapped his 17-year old girlfriend from a Tulsa party but died after he turned the gun on himself, according to Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton. When the man kidnapped his girlfriend, she attempted to escape, asking a bystander for help, but the man beat the Good Samaritan severely and drove away. Deputies say they received a call about an erratic driver near Inola, but the driver told his victim he would not stop. When deputies turned on their lights, the man shot at his girlfriend four times, but she was not hit. Reports say he then shot himself and the truck rolled several times. The name of the deceased suspect has not been released.  

Numerous outlets have reported that reality TV star and activist, Kim Kardashian, posted Glossip's $500,000 bond, and he is now out of prison while awaiting a new trial. Glossip, now 63 years old, was convicted in 1998 for his role in the 1997 killing of Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese.

Just after 10 Thursday morning, death row inmate Raymond Eugene Johnson was executed, using a three-drug injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Johnson was sentenced to death for killing his ex-girlfriend, Brooke Whitaker, with a claw hammer and setting the house on fire, which also killed her 7-month old daughter, Kya. Prosecutors said Johnson fractured Whitaker's skull and caused more than 20 lacerations on her face and head. He also set the house on fire while the mother and daughter were still alive. Johnson was convicted and sentenced to death. Court records say, that in addition to his first-degree murder conviction, Johnson was convicted of manslaughter in 1996, serving nine years of a 20-year sentence.

Dr. Zoellner, owner of Zoellner Media Group, sits down with KRMG’s Matt Hutson and April Hill to talk about his horse Crupper and the upcoming race at Maryland’s Laurel Park. The historic racetrack enters its final chapter and is expected to end as the property is converted into a training facility.

Police say a man is dead after a domestic dispute ended with an officer-involved shooting in North Tulsa. Officers say the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Mitchell D. Folsom, allegedly shot at a woman while they were traveling in a pickup, forcing the truck off the road and into another vehicle. The truck rolled, and when Folsom crawled out, he reportedly told the woman he wasn’t going back to prison. Police say he then ran toward Whitman Elementary, triggering an immediate lockdown. Officers, drones, and K-9 units pursued Folsom into a wooded area, where he was eventually spotted hiding in a pond. Police say Folsom was shot and killed after creating a situation that was a threat to officers. 

Edmond shooting suspect Jaylan Davis turned himself in to authorities yesterday, but this isn't his first run-in with the law. Davis, who is 18 years old, has a criminal history that dates back to when he was a minor. 

Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting in South Tulsa that occurred around noon Sunday. Police say they responded to a call near 61st and South Irvington. Witnesses told police a man walked up to a black Chrysler 300 when they heard around four or five gunshots, and the car sped off. In east Tulsa, police arrested 21-year old Darwin Vasquez-Barrios after they say he shot a man in the backyard of a home near 31st and Highway 169 Sunday night. 

According to police reports, Michelle Francis, was seen on surveillance footage hitting a student with special needs in the face. The video shows the student striking Francis first before she retaliates. Reports say she told a co-worker it was "knee-jerk reaction."

Tulsa Firefighters battled a fire at the Sheridan Ponds Apartments in south Tulsa Thursday morning, and, at this time, around 16 units were damaged by the fire. Firefighters were alerted to the apartment fire at 81st and Sheridan just after 8 a.m. When crews arrived, flames were coming through the roof of the building, and smoke could be seen from miles away. 

Sand Springs City Manager Mike Carter says two lawsuits have been filed against the City. The City of Sand Springs is being sued by a group called "Protect Sand Springs Alliance" claiming the city annexed the property illegally and they are challenging the zoning of the property. The city recently filed motions to dismiss the lawsuits.

Officers say Alexander was upset with one of the romantic partners for not showing her enough attention. She became upset and drove her blue Ford sedan onto the grass and hit the man, sending him over the windshield and onto the ground. 

A quick archive search shows that the KRMG news team has covered three murder suicides since November. We go Behind the Headlines with Kirk McCracken to talk about what seems to be a more regular occurrence these days.

The proposal would have legalized in-person and mobile sports betting through a supplement to Oklahoma's Model Gaming Compact. Tribes in Oklahoma would retain the exclusive right to offer gaming and be authorized to negotiate with leading national sportsbook platforms such as FanDuel, DraftKings, and others. 

The Facebook group Stop the Sand Springs Data Center spearheaded the recall for the three councilors and turned-in over 1,600 signatures on March 31st. Residents are unhappy with the city's proposed data center. 

How much should you tip? Is it rude to linger at your table? And how many people can you bring without a reservation before it becomes a problem? In this episode, we dive into the restaurant etiquette questions that spark the biggest debates. We’re joined by local expert Travis Taylor of McNellie’s Group, who breaks down what’s fair, and what’s frustrating. Plus, we share our go-to orders at two popular downtown spots...  Fonro Santa and Soma.

Julius Jones, the man whose death sentence was commuted, is accused of trying to smuggle contraband into the Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington in August 2024. During a search, investigators say they found a phone believed to belong to Jones and allege he gave specific instructions to a runner, even sending a Google Maps pin for a drop location. Authorities say packages contained cell phones, marijuana, tobacco, and other items.  

Alabama’s going to do a shark version of an Amber alert, but now a lot of people are confused about whether they have to bring their phone when they go swimming. The alerts will only ping you if you’re close to the beach, and only after a confirmed shark attack, and not just a sighting. And don’t expect to see a lot of them, Alabama has had just eight unprovoked shark attacks over the last 179 years. 

The Tavern has a long list of menu items that will make your mouth water. But, you can't beat the burger with the challah bun made right there on site. If you don't want the stilton cheese and mushroom cognac cream, don't worry, they'll make it the traditional way. 

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Laddy Aldridge, a 2005 Cushing High School graduate, will be the first member to make contact with the Artemis II crew upon their return to Earth. Senior Chief Aldridge is part of an elite U.S. Navy medical team 

Matt Huston and Steve Berg prefer Whataburger and April Hill and Steve Knoll are sticking with Wendy's. One KRMG listener sent an open mic that she like the olive burger at Burger Street. Burger King recently made changes to its Whopper for the first time in nearly a decade. The burger now features a more premium, better-tasting bun and a reformulated, creamier mayonnaise. Toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles are prepared to taste fresher and be stacked more neatly. On the other hand, Sales at McDonald's are down. McDonald's will soon introduce its much-hyped new value menu and a new line of drinks, including a creamy vanilla cold brew coffee. 

The younger generation is playing it on a constant loop, for three days straight!  And on TikTok, some claim it has helped them win scratchers. Supposedly, it’s got something to do with numerology.

A man accidentally drives through a tattoo parlor Friday near the University of Tulsa, leading to a DUI complaint on his 26th birthday. At around 9 p.m., staff members and customers at the Anchor & Rose tattoo shop got a big surprise when a truck drove through the front of their building. The truck actually backed into the front door of the building which is located in a strip mall at 11th and Harvard near TU.

Make sure you order an extra serving of the beef bacon so everyone can taste it the next time you go to breakfast at Maple Ridge. We're also learning about some new menu items that the chef just rolled out.  

The so-called lunar loo malfunctioned as soon as they reached orbit Wednesday evening. Mission Control guided astronaut Christina Koch through some plumbing tricks and she finally got it going. 

Just after 11:15 p.m., officers found a 75-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman shot inside a parked car. 

Election officials want to remind people the location for early voting has changed.

Matt Hutson and Kirk McCracken discuss the passing of TU and Detroit Lions great Tracy Scroggins