On Wednesday afternoon, Monserrat Aguirre met with Sapulpa Police Captain Jim Madden, as they recounted the details of the incident that ended at the literal hill that Aguirre was afraid she might die on. Captain Jim Madden and Montserrat Aguirre at the location where Aguirre was found hours after she’d been abducted in 2014. In 2014, 8-year-old Monserrat Aguirre was kidnapped from an east Tulsa playground by 35-year-old Michael Slatton. Slatton was from Claremore, a registered sex offender,...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Tulsa County Sheriff’s “swift water rescue team” was called to the scene in Creek County when a Cimarron Public Transit vehicle ended up stranded in rising waters in southern Creek County near 186th and 145th W. Avenue. In the video posted to the TCSO Facebook Page, the water rescue team is speeding down what would normally be a paved street, but has now become a body of water the size of a small lake after days of off-and-on rain and flash flooding gave way to rising waters. According to...
22 days ago • 1 min read
WEATHER The trend: Rain chances taper off as the week progresses, while temperatures steadily climb into the low 90s by the weekend. Expect classic Oklahoma summer conditions returning by Sunday. 🌞🌡️ Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, humid, with scattered thunderstorms possible. High around 82°, low 73°. Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. A few thunderstorms possible, some could be strong. High near 86°, low 74°. Friday: Partly sunny, hot, and humid. Afternoon thunderstorms possible. High around 87°,...
22 days ago • 1 min read
WEATHER Golf Course Reopens after Severe Flooding Early Voting Begins Today Spirit Bank to merge with BancFirst WEATHER Warm start, midweek showers, then cooler sunny weekend in Sapulpa. Thursday: Morning showers likely, then some sun. High upper 60s. Cooler night near mid-40s. Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High mid-50s. Night near low 30s. Saturday: Sunny, cool. High near 52. Cold night near the upper 20s. Sunday: Sunny, cooler. High upper 40s. Golf Course Reopens This drone photo shows...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Need to know for this week Governor Stitt calls for "State of Emergency" after flooding in Sapulpa County purchases former Warehouse Market building for new County Health Department WEATHER Monday: Summer heat arrives with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 90s. Expect a warm evening with temperatures staying in the 70s overnight. Tuesday: Hot and humid with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 90. Wednesday: Another warm day with increasing cloud cover and a good chance...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
MEMORIAL DAY It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, the official start of summer. While we hope you are enjoying the extended weekend and the nice weather, let's not forget the reason for the holiday that originally known as "Decoration Day:" Each year on the last Monday in May, the nation takes time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. This day of remembrance started in the years after the Civil War. One of the earliest large-scale observances took...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Sapulpa residents hoping for a large community fireworks show this summer will have to make other plans for Independence Day celebrations. During Monday night’s city council meeting, Sapulpa city councilors voted against approving a contract for a city-hosted fireworks display, effectively ending plans for an official show this year. The discussion followed earlier conversations during study session about what would be required to organize and safely operate a large-scale event. According to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
School just let out, and despite the rainy and cloudy weather, there’s plenty to do in Sapulpa! Check out these events! Courtesy of Crossroads Cookery Facebook Friday, May 22 Mark Gibson – The Speakeasy at Crossroads8:00 PM – 10:00 PMLocal musician Mark Gibson performs live at the Speakeasy above Crossroads Cookery in downtown Sapulpa for a 21+ evening show with no cover charge.More information Indoor & Outdoor Garage SaleMay 22nd 8:00 AM – May 23rd 4:00 PMMultiple vendors inside. Cross...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
A man is recovering from what police say are “non-life-threatening” injuries following an officer-involved shooting in Sapulpa on Tuesday morning. According to Captain Mike Sole, the shooting happened at roughly 8:00 am at the Garden Park Apartments, in the 200 block of North Hickory. Garden Park Apartments, 207 N Hickory. (Micah Choquette photo) “Officers received a call of a possible stolen vehicle here at the Garden Park Apartments,” Captain Sole said. When officers arrived, they located...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
