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“Story Behind the Story” series back to filming in Sapulpa

December 14, 2023
Camera crews have been seen back in Sapulpa as the popular "Story Behind the Story" show, based on a book and podcast by Mike Rowe, of "Dirty Jobs" fame, is starting production for upcoming seasons.

What we know about the plane that crash-landed near Sapulpa on Wednesday

December 14, 2023
A small plane crash-landed near Sapulpa after the pilot reportedly had an engine failure, leading to an emergency landing on 49th W. Avenue just north of the Creek County Turnpike.

Sapulpa student wins TCC 2023 Holiday Card Contest

December 13, 2023
“Art has been a part of my life forever. As a child I wanted to write and illustrate books. I hope that wherever my career takes me, creativity can always be a part of it!”

Sapulpa woman runs the New York City Marathon

December 11, 2023
One of over 51,000 runners, Sapulpan Sharleen Dupee won the runners lottery, and overcame an injury in order to compete in one of the top six biggest marathons in the world.

Little Bit of Country comes full circle in new (old) location

December 9, 2023
Little Bit of Country, after two decades at 124 E Dewey, has returned to its new home at 7 N. Park Street—nearly the same spot it began over 30 years ago.

Photos: Riverfield elementary kids meet Santa, throw snowballs at Christmas Chute

December 7, 2023
It's no surprise that downtown Sapulpa has become a regional field trip hot spot, especially as kids get closer to Christmas break.

The old Bartlett-Collins Christmas Star returns, twenty-five years later

November 30, 2023
Though it hasn't been seen in over 25 years, that nostalgic symbol of local Christmas charm is going to enjoyed again by a new generation of Sapulpans, thanks to Swick, who told Sapulpa Times awhile back he was "planning to bring the star back."

Sapulpa elementary student cast in “Killers of the Flower Moon”

November 18, 2023
Jefferson Heights Elementary is buzzing with news of a local "celebrity." Kindergartner Kinsleigh McNac made her silver screen debut in the Martin Scorsese film "Killers of the Flower Moon."

Sapulpa’s Holmes Park Elementary adds two new inductees to its “Wall of Heroes”

November 18, 2023
Read the amazing stories of these two new inductees into the school's "Wall of Heroes," plus, see the names of the 31 other members on this wall.

Oklahoma metal detectorists headed to Alabama for championship finals

October 28, 2023
Who knew metal detecting could be so competitive? This five-person team from Oklahoma and Kansas experienced it firsthand.
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