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Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show after police clear venue of bomb threat
entertainment6 days ago

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show after police clear venue of bomb threat

Country star Ella Langley canceled her sold-out concert at Tulsa’s BOK Center on October 9, 2026, citing a serious security threat. Although Tulsa Police conducted multiple sweeps with bomb-sniffing dogs and found no credible danger, Langley’s team decided to cancel the event to prioritize safety. The decision left approximately 19,000 fans disappointed, but many expressed understanding of the precautionary measure. Ticket refunds were processed for some attendees, and the tour continued in Lubbock, Texas, the following day.

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert after bomb threat call, despite police finding no credible danger
entertainment7 days ago

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert after bomb threat call, despite police finding no credible danger

Country star Ella Langley canceled her sold-out Friday night concert at Tulsa’s BOK Center, citing a 'serious security threat' involving potential gunfire and bombs. Although Tulsa Police confirmed that bomb-detection dogs found no credible threat during multiple sweeps, Langley and her team decided to cancel the event to prioritize safety. The 27-year-old singer apologized to fans, noting the decision was made with local authorities and venue staff. Ticket refund details are pending, and the FBI is assisting with the investigation into the threat call.

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show after police clear venue of bomb threat
entertainment7 days ago

Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show after police clear venue of bomb threat

Country star Ella Langley canceled her October 9 concert at Tulsa’s BOK Center following a security threat. Police conducted multiple sweeps with bomb-sniffing dogs and found no credible danger, but Langley’s team decided to cancel the show anyway. Fans, including some who traveled from California and Missouri, expressed disappointment, though Langley apologized and prioritized safety. Refund details are pending, and no rescheduled date has been announced.

Journey drummer hospitalized mid-show in Tulsa; band completes concert with tech
music8 days ago

Journey drummer hospitalized mid-show in Tulsa; band completes concert with tech

Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was hospitalized after a medical emergency during a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 8, 2026. The show paused after two songs, with keyboardist Jonathan Cain asking fans for prayers. Neal Schon later confirmed Castronovo was taken to the hospital, and the band completed the performance with drum tech Steve Toomey. Castronovo’s wife and Schon later reported he was recovering well.

Oklahoma man faces murder and drug charges after fatal extraction facility blast
crime1 month ago

Oklahoma man faces murder and drug charges after fatal extraction facility blast

Ryan Bassham, 35, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a deadly explosion at his marijuana extraction facility in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, killed two employees. The blast, which occurred at 1:14 a.m. on Thursday, caused significant damage to the Morrow Gill Business Complex and surrounding businesses. Bassham turned himself in on August 30 and posted a $2 million bond. On August 31, he faced additional charges for operating an illegal marijuana facility near Kellyville.

Tulsa's LLWS Regional Bid Derailed by Ineligible Player
sports2 months ago

Tulsa's LLWS Regional Bid Derailed by Ineligible Player

Tulsa National Little League was disqualified from the 2026 Little League World Series Southwest Region after the International Tournament Committee ruled a Tulsa player was ineligible, leading to forfeiture of their games. The decision followed a protest by three other teams; a Texas judge later granted a temporary restraining order allowing the Aug. 11 championship game to proceed with the regional winner advancing to Williamsport. The committee’s ruling is final and binding.

Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage
weather7 months ago

Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage

Five tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in the Tulsa metro and eastern Oklahoma areas, with widespread damage across north Tulsa including a roof blown off Tulsa Tech's Peoria Campus, uprooted trees, blown traffic signs, and power lines down. The NWS recorded tornado reports in Creek, Tulsa, Okfuskee, Rogers, and Okmulgee counties as storms continue to impact Green Country; authorities expect damage surveys in the coming days.

IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026
business8 months ago

IKEA taps Tulsa for Oklahoma’s first store, a compact-format outlet set for 2026

IKEA announced Oklahoma’s first store will open in Tulsa in 2026—a 51,000-square-foot, smaller-format outlet at the former Belk site in Tulsa Hills Shopping Center—with no exact opening date yet; the plan is part of a broader U.S. expansion that includes other cities, while IKEA reported $5.3 billion in 2025 sales and over 61 million store visits; local leaders welcomed the project and more details will be released closer to opening.

sports9 months ago

Larson Crashes Out as Bell Leads NASCAR Charge in 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

At the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, NASCAR stars including Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Jesse Love and Ty Gibbs competed; Larson led the Monday feature but crashed out of the 30-lap A Main, ending his bid for a third Chili Bowl title. Bell dominated the Race of Champions and finished eighth in the A Main after a late push. Love flipped on the last lap of the A Main and withdrew on Saturday, while Gibbs finished mid-pack and DNFed in the C Main. Other NASCAR entrants posted mixed results, with Creed debuting and advancing before being eliminated in Saturday action, and the rest of the field recording a range of outcomes across prelims to main events.