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Celebrating The 65th Anniversary Of The Oklahoma City Sit-Ins

Celebrating The 65th Anniversary Of The Oklahoma City Sit-Ins

Anjelicia Bruton Nearly 65 years ago, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper lead her students in a sit-in in an attempt to desegregate local businesses.

Community Forum Held In Oklahoma City In Response To Memphis Police Videos

Community Forum Held In Oklahoma City In Response To Memphis Police Videos

Deanne Stein A community forum at Oklahoma City's Tower Theater was held Sunday night in response to Tyra Nichols’ death to help build trust between law enforcement and the community.

Oklahoma City Memorializes 1958 Katz Drug Store Sit-In

Oklahoma City Memorializes 1958 Katz Drug Store Sit-In

Mike Glover It was August 19, 1958 that Clara Luper led the sit in at Katz lunch counter, an act that would make history in Oklahoma

Reenactments Of The Katz Drug Store Sit-In In Honor Of 60th Anniversary

Reenactments Of The Katz Drug Store Sit-In In Honor Of 60th Anniversary

The Oklahoma City sit-in movement started when 13 children protested segregation at Katz Drug Store in downtown Oklahoma City. August 19, 1958, the day a peaceful protest would spark a movement in our state.

United Voice: OKC Sit-In Participants Prepare For 60th Anniversary

United Voice: OKC Sit-In Participants Prepare For 60th Anniversary

Sixty years ago this month, a group of black students walked into the segregated Katz drug store in Oklahoma City and sat at the lunch counter, waiting to be served.

Clara Luper's Children Remember The Civil Rights Icon

News 9 An Oklahoma City civil rights icon who played an integral part in a sit-in movement 50 years ago has died. Clara Luper was 88.

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A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

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A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

Severe storms, heavy rain continue across Oklahoma, with flooding possible

Severe storms, heavy rain continue across Oklahoma, with flooding possible

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

60% of Oklahoma IDs not REAL ID-compliant one month before deadline, says Service Oklahoma

60% of Oklahoma IDs not REAL ID-compliant one month before deadline, says Service Oklahoma

Kris Crawford Service Oklahoma is extending hours to accommodate the rush before the REAL ID deadline. Find out if you're compliant and where to get your REAL ID.

REAL ID: What Oklahomans need to know before the deadline in May

REAL ID: What Oklahomans need to know before the deadline in May

Drake Johnson Starting May 7, 2025, Oklahoma residents must have a REAL ID-compliant license to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Over 2.1 million REAL IDs have already been issued in the state.

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