The KRMG Afternoon News

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just after 11:15 p.m., officers found a 75-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman shot inside a parked car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election officials want to remind people the location for early voting has changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hutson and Kirk McCracken discuss the passing of TU and Detroit Lions great Tracy ScrogginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.