(KTUL) — A Sapulpa woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for second degree murder in Indian Country followed by five years of supervised release The incident occurred shortly after 4:00 a.m were sitting in a car in the parking lot of a gas station in Sand Springs Law enforcement officials recovered the loaded pistol used in the shooting from a trash can near the car will remain in custody pending her transfer to the U.S SIGN UP FOR THE CHANNEL 8 NEWSLETTER A young artist from Sand Springs is making a big impact a 5th grader at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy was recently named the winner of the city’s “Trash Truck Art” contest Taylor’s vibrant design has been transformed into a full-size vinyl mural wrap now proudly displayed on one of the City of Sand Springs’ trash trucks was created to promote environmental awareness and encourage responsible water quality practices among students The newly wrapped trash truck will make its public debut at the upcoming “Truck Touch” event The event offers families a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of city and emergency vehicles With her artwork now rolling through the streets of Sand Springs Taylor is turning heads—and turning trash into a message of sustainability and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox MCINTOSH COUNTY — The skeletal remains of a man who’s been missing since December were discovered in a body of water in McIntosh County on April 14 2 News has been closely following the story of Zach Smith Sr and his luxury car was later found in McIntosh County were found in Okmulgee County in a box at a local business Working to sort through this jurisdictional nightmare is private investigator Eric Cullen with Cullen Investigations He was initially hired by the family to help find Smith 2 News was there in December as Cullen and search and rescue teams combed miles and miles of wooded area on horseback and ATVs searching for any sign of Smith We sat down with Cullen after Smith’s remains were discovered the dog had picked up his scent and tracked it north from the west side of the turnpike on the inside of the private property up several hundred yards before the trail went cold,” said Cullen Investigators told 2 News his remains were found about one to two miles away near a body of water “We were on the right track that day and I feel like if we would have a little more time and a little more availability to the private property we probably would have eventually found him,” said Cullen Cullen said many agencies worked countless hours on the Smith case and he tips his hat to one in particular “I would like to give the Osage County Sheriff’s Office a lot of credit This is probably the most involved I’ve seen a law enforcement agency be in an adult that age being missing and not endangered,” said Cullen the Osage County Sheriff said it’s not clear how Smith died Both Osage and McIntosh counties will continue to investigate this case Email notifications are only sent once a day A woman who told police she shot a man at a Sand Springs convenience store because he said he didn’t love her anymore has been sentenced to federal prison District Judge John Russell sentenced Christin Brianna Kelley to 20 years in prison admitted in a November plea agreement with prosecutors that she shot Isaac Smith multiple times in the head and chest with a 9 mm pistol on Jan while the two were in a vehicle parked at the fuel pumps of the Sand Springs QuikTrip on Oklahoma 97 just south of U.S A man who reported giving the man and woman a ride to the store said the woman entered the store after he entered and told him someone “jumped in the car and shot somebody” after he heard about four gunshots later told police that she was the shooter and had thrown the gun into a trash bin Kelley later told FBI agents that she shot Smith after he told her he did not love her anymore and that she was bipolar and had schizophrenia Kelley was committed to a hospital for a psychological examination to determine whether she was competent to stand trial A sentencing memorandum filed on her behalf described her as a seventh-grade dropout who “slipped through the cracks” of the state’s mental health and educational systems The memo requested that she be sentenced to an 18-year prison term But prosecutors sought a 25-year prison term citing the violent nature of the assault on Smith and her prior encounters with law enforcement including an assault in which Kelley received an eight-year prison term in 2018 after admitting to stabbing someone Kelley’s “issues” do not justify shortening her sentence in such a way “that deprives the public of the protection they deserve from someone who commits such a crime,” the government’s memo says The case was prosecuted in federal court because the homicide took place within the boundaries of the Muscogee Nation and because Kelley is an enrolled member of the tribe curtis.killman@tulsaworld.com Get the latest in local 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inside was impossible "There’s just no justice in this for me," he said driver of the vehicle in which his grandson Ethan along with Kylee Weaver and Cyra Saner died "It’s been two years and seven months today since she was responsible for killing three kids," he said "This is one of the saddest cases that I’ve ever worked," said attorney Jason Edge As a father myself I cannot imagine what that’s like At the same time I’ve also watched Sirrah go through a lot the past couple of years She lost three friends that she loved," he said Mathews pled guilty to three counts of manslaughter and was sentenced to twenty years as a youthful offender Since that time she's had to routinely make court appearances take drug tests and comply with other orders "I think you've made the best of a bad situation," and said she had set herself on the path to becoming a productive tax paying citizen "She through it all was able to complete everything that was asked of her She has been ostracized by parts of the community With everything that she’s gone through she’s able to graduate with a 4.0 GPA go to therapy treatment and truly do every single thing that was asked of her," said Edge I don’t care what her stellar record is with the OJA," said Terrill Adding to the frustration for family members of the victims the fact that the case was dismissed without conviction "She walks out today without a conviction," said Edge "I would have thought there would be some kind of harsher punishment for sure of some sort whatever that might be," said Terrill The somber end to the legal proceedings of the tragedy with continuing emotional fallout that will never truly end "I wish the state of Oklahoma in OKC would change the law regarding youthful offender and juvenile offender," said Terrill "She’s gone through extensive treatment and therapy for emotions and trauma that she’ll probably never get over," said Edge — A celebration of over a century at Sand Springs Nursing and Rehab where resident Billie Ivy turned 104 years young "I lie about my age quite a bit," says Ivy As the most senior resident at the facility is celebrated with cards She was a public speaker for Oklahoma State University where she served as a mentor to young ladies she was Vice President of two different banks and a professional Real Estate leader in sales Her recipe for success is simple: "Don't drink or smoke," says Ivy A Sand Springs landfill will supply the methane for a natural gas processing plant that will soon be under construction American Environmental Landfill, part of Tulsa-based American Waste Control already harvests gas created in the landfill to operate an electric generation facility Montauk Renewables operates the electric plant and will also operate the new gas plant AEL Vice President Todd Green said excess gas from the landfill would otherwise be burned what we're doing is cleaning that up and making sure it can be used by the community," he explained The company operates similar plants in other states McClain said the process involves removing CO2 and other gases from the methane to meet the standard for natural gas utilities FROM MARCH: Oklahomans push for renewable energy, property rights at state capitol Emory Bryan is a general assignment reporter for News On 6 He began his news career covering the school board for his hometown radio station and worked on the newspaper staff in college before making the switch to television Emory Bryan joined the News On 6 team in 1994 American Environmental Landfill, part of Tulsa-based American Waste Control Montauk Renewables operates the electric plant and will also operate the new gas plant what we're doing is cleaning that up and making sure it can be used by the community,\" he explained FROM MARCH: Oklahomans push for renewable energy, property rights at state capitol OKLA (KTUL) — A new renewable natural gas facility is coming to Sand Springs Montauk Renewables and American Environmental Landfill are collaborating to create a new facility to benefit the environment and the local economy The facility is said to transform landfill gas into clean energy “Renewable energy from a landfill is basically taking that gas that is generated from the decomposition of waste and then turning it into a renewable source the natural gas that we all use in our homes can also come from a landfill," said Todd Green Vice President of Landfill Operations at American Waste Control but it will also create local jobs and support important community initiatives by generating gas for more than 100 years “It will create a lot of local opportunities not only for the continuation of the management of the collection system that feeds a project like a renewable natural gas facility and the continued compliance aspects that go into projects of this size and scale,” said Shawn McClain The companies in the partnership say the facility will soon bring a sustainable energy future and local economic growth based on how much trash is collected in Oklahoma alone "We take in almost 5 million pounds a day of garbage and now we’re taking the gas that’s generated into a renewable energy source as opposed to destroying our ozone,” said Green The entire plant construction will take 18 to 24 months and there will be no interruptions of generating electricity during that time The Sand Springs Herbal Affair event has been canceled due to the chance of inclement weather on Friday and Saturday Related Story: Severe storms likely in Oklahoma this Easter Weekend: Here are some Key Updates & Weather Timeline Organizers for the event made the announcement Thursday night saying that they will not be able to reschedule the event Many of these small businesses rely on the Herbal Affair as part of their yearly income While the official event won't be going forward several stores along Main Street are working to make room for vendors to be able to set up inside and still sell We've had our business downtown for 10 years and this is the first time it has ever been cancelled," said Kassy Williams who owns Blush Hair and Makeup Lounge on Main Street Williams says her team plans for the Herbal Affair year round and that takes a lot of time and money News On 6 asked her how much she relies on this event financially I mean it will be devastating for us financially as well," said Williams Across the street is YellowHouse Market and Boutique and this weekend is their second biggest day all year "It's usually the income that helps us coast through summer because those "J" months June and July can sometime be slow," said owner Lisa Miller "A lot of the people that we are hosting are like bakery type places because they've spent a week cooking all this stuff and if it doesn't sell it just goes in the trash So it's basically like throwing money away." Lisa and Kassy say they already have several vendors coming "They work just as hard as we do and we just want to give them the same opportunity that we have with us having a brick and mortar," said Williams They encourage people to still come out and shop Saturday from 8am to 4pm We are still going on with everything we had planned," said Miller Reagan Ledbetter joined News On 6 in June 2018 as a multimedia journalist Reagan most recently was a student at the University of Oklahoma where he received his degree in Broadcast Journalism Related Story: Severe storms likely in Oklahoma this Easter Weekend: Here are some Key Updates & Weather Timeline We've had our business downtown for 10 years and this is the first time it has ever been cancelled,\" said Kassy Williams who owns Blush Hair and Makeup Lounge on Main Street I mean it will be devastating for us financially as well,\" said Williams \"It's usually the income that helps us coast through summer because those \"J\" months June and July can sometime be slow,\" said owner Lisa Miller \"A lot of the people that we are hosting are like bakery type places because they've spent a week cooking all this stuff and if it doesn't sell it just goes in the trash So it's basically like throwing money away.\" \"They work just as hard as we do and we just want to give them the same opportunity that we have with us having a brick and mortar,\" said Williams We are still going on with everything we had planned,\" said Miller Two water rescues were conducted in Sand Springs after dozens of people were stranded according to Sand Springs Fire Department It began with 3 people stranded near 155th and Webco the 4-wheelers they were riding were stuck on a sandbar according to officials Another group of 12 people riding similar 4-wheelers got stranded as well nearby Authorities say Responding agencies were Sand Springs Fire Department You can see how much water is being released from Keystone Lake here You can see how much water is being released from Keystone Lake here A beam signing ceremony in Sand Springs marked a major milestone in the city’s school construction plans tied to a $115 million bond package approved last year The project aims to make the school more accessible to the public while still preserving the 100-year-old history of the building Beam signing traditions serve as a milestone to celebrate the completion of a building's structural frame It usually involves the last beam being placed and signed by those involved with the project The Upgrades will add ADA-compliant areas to the Central Administrative Services entrance The reception area is getting a facelift as well to better serve students and visitors Superintendent Sherry Durkee hopes that the upgrades can give Sand Springs citizens a beautiful addition and something for them to be proud of She also hopes it is something new that families enrolling their kids can see and be impressed with There was also work done at Clyde Boyd Middle School that includes major upgrades like a 7th and 8th-grade center Construction on the entrance is expected to be complete by July Clyde Boyd Middle School's upgrades have a projected completion date somewhere in summer 2026 OKLA (KTUL) — The Sand Springs Police Department (SSPD) is seeking information on two women who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of meat products the pair walked out of a local store with the products at approximately 7:34 p.m contact Detective Freeman at 918-246-2500 extension 7996 — The chances for severe weather on Saturday forced the City of Sand Springs to cancel the 36th annual Herbal Affair The town doubles in population during the event It attracts more than 150 vendors and draws roughly 20,000 visitors “It’s a monumental thing for the town of Sand Springs,” said Jessica Hampton owner of the Box District Spa (Love Your Skin by Jesska Lynn) The Herbal Affair sets up right outside of her shop Hampton planned to have some vendors inside her spa “I think there would be a lot of people who would like to be inside.” she’s offering up her large space to make room for more vendors Many of them rely on the city’s largest event for income “Just revamp everything and move things to the back or even put stuff in my husband’s trailer,” said Hampton owners of the Alibi Boutique had planned to close their vendor-based shop during the event because many of the vendors planned to take their product to sell at the herbal affair.  they are staying open and setting up a small booth at Hampton’s spa Downing said one of the vendors at the Alibi Boutique makes dog treats and had been prepping for the herbal affair for weeks “She made a ton of product and now she has to find ways to get rid of it so it doesn’t go to waste,” said Downing The City of Sand Springs plans all year for the event City Manager Mike Carter said a cancellation decision was not taken lightly He said he has been fielding a lot of calls about rescheduling rather than cancelling These vendors go from show to show—they are booked a year in advance,” he said referencing the various out-of-state vendors who signed up from Missouri He pointed to events like the Oktoberfest in Tulsa in 2007 Hundreds were injured during a severe weather event He encourages folks to show support to the business owners who plan to stay open—and missing out on what is Traffic backups in Sand Springs are a sign of growth who shared updates during his “State of the City” address on Wednesday Carter announced that several new stores and four new neighborhoods are on the way including the much-anticipated Olive Garden near Chick-fil-A which is expected to open by Valentine’s Day The RiverWest development is now fully occupied generating $1 million in sales tax annually a new development at Sheffield Crossing will feature a 100,000-square-foot store “Sand Springs is not the Sand Springs of yesteryear,” Carter said including the Oklahoma Department of Transportation project on Highway 97 that has 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statewide business trends and in-depth stories that convey the voice of the Oklahoma business community Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions (KTUL) — Tuesday was supposed to mark the end of two years of probation for 18 year-old Sirrah Mathews following her guilty plea to three counts of first-degree manslaughter in the deaths of her classmates But that's not what happened at the Family Center for Juvenile Justice she disrespected all of us," said Steve Terrill speaking out after the hearing in which Mathew's attorney addressed an allegation that his client was drinking at work Mathews was fired from her job at Sonic after being accused by the assistant manager "She only had a few weeks to go why would they accuse her of something like that if it wasn’t true," said Jeanie Blatchford Family members of the victims were in the courtroom and expressed dismay "I don’t know that she wants rehabilitation at this point," said Michele Burcham "...let’s be clear this allegation is from a 19yr old assistant manager at Sonic - not the DA office she took an ETG test - which showed negative for alcohol This is a liver enzyme test good for multiple days after someone has been drinking.. she has passed literally every single ETG test that OJA has given her This allegation is quite simply false." "If there wasn’t any truth to what was happening then the judge would have dismissed everything and it would have been over with but instead he gave more time to investigate so there must have been some inclination that something did happen," said Blatchford The state requested one month to investigate the allegations which the judge granted "I hope they find plenty of evidence," said Blatchford "I want her to be bridged to adult court and I want her tried as an adult," said Terrill Two and a half years after a horrific tragedy ignited a debate on age and accountability we teach our kids from an early age actions have consequences and it feels like the consequences have been very mild at best," said Burcham "We understand that emotions are high But since pleading into the Youthful Offender program she has faced a series of false and unsubstantiated allegations from the public And let’s be clear this allegation is from a 19yr old assistant manager at Sonic - not the DA office The very next morning at 8am she took a college exam and scored 100 That same morning under direction of OJA she took an ETG test - which showed negative for alcohol This is a liver enzyme test good for multiple days after someone has been drinking It is also the same test that Tulsa County uses in its DUI Court programs In fact she has passed literally every single ETG test that OJA has given her Water gushed from an 8-inch water line break the crews worked in frigid temperatures to fix it the water is back on for people in Sand Springs crews are preparing for the possibility of more breaks The sign on the door was up for about 3 hours at the Anytime Fitness in Sand Springs “We saw the crew outside working and the water bubbling up and then we had no water,” said Susan Bennett Anytime Fitness Manager Susan Bennett said that when the water shut off on Feb “We sent our maintenance guy over to get some water bottles for the members that didn’t have anything,” said Bennett It was an icy situation for the Sand Springs crews Assistant Public Works Director Mike Wood says fixing the 8-inch line near 113th Avenue and 38th Street didn’t actually take that long but identifying it and turning the water off did take some time He says these conditions present some challenges when it’s a situation like this it just makes it tougher on the equipment trying to get the water out of the ditch and all that.” Sand Springs wasn’t the only area with a water line beak water was flowing down the neighborhood street in Tulsa 12 neighbors didn’t’ have water as crews worked to fix the 12-inch line As the temperatures climb into the weekend and next week crews are prepared for the potential of more breaks “You don’t know what’s going on below the ground but once it starts to thaw out and the ground starts to move a little bit then there’s the potential for major leaks anywhere you just never know,” said Wood Bennett at Anytime Fitness says she’s grateful they fixed the break before the afternoon rush “We have a lot of people shower,” said Bennett To check out water line breaks in Tulsa, click here. Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- SAND SPRINGS, Ok — A stolen credit card, meant to be in police custody, landed a Sand Springs officer behind bars. 24 year old, Theodore Cook is now facing grand larceny charges. Back in December, Sand Springs police said they were called to an apartment complex to investigate a death. As part of their procedures, officers gathered up safekeeping items belonging to the person. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a post on its facebook page that during the investigation, it was determined that a credit card belonging to the victim was used multiple times after their death. Sand Springs police determined that the suspect was one of their own officers. I sat down with former Sand Springs police chief, Mike Carter and current city manager who says the actions of one should not tarnesh the image of the entire department. “I will tell you that I am proud that after this incident came to light and they believed that there was an offense, we immediately called in OSBI and we had the individual in custody and booked into the jail within 14 hours of us becoming aware of it,” said Carter. Below: Sand Springs City Manager Mike Carter discusses department self-policing: Carter said this has never happened before during his career and while unfortunate if its true, he said there is a strong system in place to hold officers accountable. “Through the courts, they have the same rights as everybody else does but we hold them to a higher standard through discipline and through their employment, and so if an officer is ever found to have committed a felony, they will go to unpaid status and then there will be the internal review and if that is upheld through the internal review, then they can be terminated,” said Carter. To keep themselves accountable, Carter said they allow other law enforcement agencies like the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to come in and investigate its officers. Below: Sand Springs City Manager Mike Carter discusses public reporting options: “We have an internal review and we allow external groups or the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to do the external criminal investigation on our officer. Then consequently we do an administrative review after that is done, because we don’t want to do anything that taints that process,” said Carter. Carter said if probable cause is found and Cook is bound over for trial, then the police department will have just cause for termination. In a press release, the Sand Springs Police Department said: In a Facebook post, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said: A Sand Springs police officer has been arrested and is under investigation for the unauthorized use of a credit card that was supposed to be in police custody. According to the Sand Springs Police Department, investigators discovered that one of their own officers, Theodore “Ted” Cook, may have been involved in the alleged misuse of the credit card and contacted OSBI with the evidence that was gathered. According to SSPD, OSBI agents determined there was probable cause to arrest Cook on three counts of unauthorized use of a credit card and grand larceny. He was booked into the Tulsa County Jail following the investigation. Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner released the following statement: The Sand Springs Police Department stated that the investigation is still active and that no further comments will be made at this time. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! Former foster children of a Sand Springs woman testified Thursday about how they say she beat them, refused to let them eat and made them sleep on the floor naked. After the testimony, a judge ruled that there was enough evidence for Kimberly Haley to stand trial for several counts of child abuse. Most of the victims are now adults, but each of them described very similar but distinct examples of being abused by Haley. They all say they were forced to do extreme chores around the house, and their punishment was they couldn't eat, sometimes for days. Investigators say Haley was a foster parent and provided unlicensed therapeutic services for children and during that time she is accused of severe physical, mental and emotional abuse. One of the victims testified Haley made her do plumbing and electrical work around the house and if she didn't, she couldn't eat. She said she was forced to sleep outside, and had to wash clothes in a bucket. She said Haley would sit on her head as punishment, and she said Haley would take away her clothes and make her sleep on the floor. Another victim testified if she didn't do chores, she couldn't eat and Haley would spank her with a belt, a hanger, or sticks. She said one time Haley took rotten food from the fridge, put it all in a pot and made the kids eat it. Another victim says she was forced to clean out a sewage pipe with her hands and was punished by not being allowed to eat. The fourth victim says Haley forced him to hit the other kids. All of the victims said Haley locked the fridge with a padlock. A DHS investigator testified Haley had been investigated several times, starting in 2008 and DHS closed her foster home and removed all of the kids. She says when the kids were interviewed at that time, about the abuse allegations, it appeared they were coached on what to say. All of the victims testified Haley told them what to tell DHS, and if they didn't, they'd be punished. Each of the victims said they have scars from being beaten as kids. One of the victims says she got tattoos all over her body to cover up those scars. Haley's attorney told News On 6 he didn't have any comment on the judge’s decision. Reagan Ledbetter joined News On 6 in June 2018 as a multimedia journalist. Reagan most recently was a student at the University of Oklahoma, where he received his degree in Broadcast Journalism Sand Springs residents are mourning the loss of former police chief Daniel Bradley. City Manager Mike Carter announced Bradley’s passing on social media Saturday, saying he transformed the culture of policing not just in Sand Springs but across Oklahoma. Carter said Bradley deeply cared for his officers and employees, fostering a culture that continues to benefit the community today. A Sand Springs man says a plea deal that would reduce felony charges to misdemeanors for a suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at him while under the influence is a "slap on the wrist" and feels like "being punished for being a victim." Matt LeMasters is frustrated after he says a suspect, Randall Hamil, is getting a plea deal after the event in 2023 that made him fear for his life. Matt LeMasters says he honked at a driver blocking an intersection and that driver followed him home, jumped out and pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him.  "He pulled up behind me and in my driveway, he came up and started shoving me, and when I pushed him away the second time, he pulled the gun, and that's when he put it to my head," said LeMasters.  While he was looking down the barrel of Hamil's gun, he was thinking about his children just yards away, inside his house. "I said, 'Are you going to kill me over honking at you?" LeMasters recalled. LeMasters said he punched the man in self-defense, took the gun away, unloaded it, and called the police. Hamil hit his head and started bleeding. While waiting for a paramedic, LeMasters tried to stop the bleeding. Hamil was charged with a felony of pointing a firearm, threatening a violent act, carrying a gun under the influence, and SUI. Matt says the Tulsa County DA's Office told him Hamil has agreed to a plea deal that would drop the charges to misdemeanors. He says it was because there were no witnesses to what happened. "You know, it's like being punished for being a victim kind of deal," said LeMasters.  Randall Hamil is scheduled to be in court Tuesday to plead. Hami's attorneys have not responded to requests from News On 6. A News On 6 reporter knocked on the door where Hamil is supposed to live, and there was no answer. The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office statement  “Every case handled by the District Attorney’s Office involves separate facts and circumstances. Each may have its own strengths. And each case may have its own weaknesses. This case is no different. As this case has not reached its conclusion, it would be inappropriate for our office to comment on its facts.  As we have often stated, the law presumes each charged person as being innocent until and unless a judge or jury determines otherwise. The defendant in this case is still entitled to that presumption. In addition, our justice system is not limited to criminal case dispositions. Individuals who are aggrieved may pursue remedies in civil court where the burden of proof is substantially lower that what is required of state court prosecutors to secure a conviction.” A Sand Springs man says a plea deal that would reduce felony charges to misdemeanors for a suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at him while under the influence is a \"slap on the wrist\" and feels like \"being punished for being a victim.\" \"He pulled up behind me and in my driveway, he came up and started shoving me, and when I pushed him away the second time, he pulled the gun, and that's when he put it to my head,\" said LeMasters.  \"I said, 'Are you going to kill me over honking at you?\" LeMasters recalled. \"You know, it's like being punished for being a victim kind of deal,\" said LeMasters.  SAPULPA, Okla. — For the 5th straight season, the Highway 97 trophy travels back north. Sand Springs pitches a shutout, beating rival Sapulpa 21-0 in our final Game of the Week in the regular season. The water is back on in Sand Springs and Prattville Thursday after a line break left some customers without it for hours. The city believes the frigid temperatures are the cause of the break. The city says its crews moved as quickly as they could to restore water service. There is concern that more breaks could occur in the coming days due to the below-freezing temperatures. A Sand Springs gym stayed open even though there was no water for about two hours. "We couldn't run our washing machine; some of the cleaning we had to put off until a little bit later because we have to have water for cleaning," said assistant manager Susan Bennett. Most of the people working out were wearing short sleeves and tank tops. The choice of clothing was much different just outside the front doors and into the parking lot. "We got a guy in there, and of course, he's completely soaked. So as soon as we got a clamp on the pipe, we got him out of the hole, got him in the truck, and got him warmed up," said Mike Wood, assistant public works director with the City of Sand Springs. City crews in Sand Springs pushed through the cold weather to repair a leak that forced the water to be shut off to homes and businesses in south Sand Springs and Prattville. Wood believes the frigid temperatures may be to blame. This could be just the first of several repairs. "A lot of times, once the real cold starts to break and things start to warm up, the ground can shift a little bit and you start getting leaks," he said. Wood says the conditions are miserable for the crews, but they keep an eye out for each other. "I'm very appreciative that the guys can do that and that they'll do that. I know it's their job, but in this kind of weather, I'd go get a different job," said Bennett. The city is prepared to fix other breaks but is asking for patience if they do occur. A native Oklahoman and Emmy-award-winning reporter, Day grew up in Owasso and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He covers breaking news, local education, crime and community development. Day joined News On 6 in 2020. \"We couldn't run our washing machine; some of the cleaning we had to put off until a little bit later because we have to have water for cleaning,\" said assistant manager Susan Bennett. \"We got a guy in there, and of course, he's completely soaked. So as soon as we got a clamp on the pipe, we got him out of the hole, got him in the truck, and got him warmed up,\" said Mike Wood, assistant public works director with the City of Sand Springs. \"A lot of times, once the real cold starts to break and things start to warm up, the ground can shift a little bit and you start getting leaks,\" he said. \"I'm very appreciative that the guys can do that and that they'll do that. I know it's their job, but in this kind of weather, I'd go get a different job,\" said Bennett. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! A Sand Springs tattoo shop is helping people remove some of their regrettable tattoos for free. This is the eighth year "The Parlour Hair and Ink" has hosted "Stop The Hate in the 918." Their tattoo artists will cover up any hate, gang, or racial tattoos for anyone who wants to put their past behind them, for free. They'll be at the Case Community Center in Sand Springs from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday. This is the eighth year \"The Parlour Hair and Ink\" has hosted \"Stop The Hate in the 918.\" Jennifer DunhamBirth date: Dec 21 Jennifer was an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority where she formed lifelong friendships with her sorority sisters The fashion industry is what fueled Jennifer's interest Jennifer interned with Heidi Merrick in Los Angeles She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Europe Jennifer was asked what she wanted to do when she grew up Her answer: "Travel and be nice to people." She did just that After college Jennifer earned a cosmetology degree and boldly move to New York City Washington DC and many other excursions with family and friends--Jenn was always up for adventure and new experiences she immersed herself in the vibrant energy of the city and put her talents to work at prominent NYC brands like Aerie and Tory Burch eventually partnering with him in a trucking company that was an extension of his business With the skills she had developed in metal working and design combined with her dad's skills in rock tumbling Jennifer and her mom shared a unique bond throughout her entire life that only grew stronger She enjoyed introducing her to her favorite places and new found friends during her visits to New York treasuring the inside jokes that only they knew Becoming Aunt Jennie to their children--Nolan making the world around her more beautiful and fun She used her skills as a fashion designer to make a few wedding dresses for sorority sisters gardener and painter--she had an eye for design in all its forms and a lifelong desire to learn Jennifer's bright spirit and loving heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her warmth and love will continue to inspire everyone she touched Jennifer is preceded in death by her father Edward Dunham and her husband Cody Byrd; their children; Nolan Byrd Stephanie Andre and Sara Johnson; stepbrother Steven Sexton and numerous extended family members and dear friends Share a story where Jennifer's kindness touched your heart Describe a day with Jennifer you’ll never forget Photo/VideoCemetery DetailsFloral Haven Memorial Gardens6500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow OK 74012 — The Sand Springs Public School District is championing BMX and the 5-year-old bringing home big wins At the Springfield Show Me State Nationals 5-year-old Nolan Vantrease clinched his first national title in the 5 and under novice category on Sunday Feb He has 9 wins under his belt less than a year after starting BMX on the track at Case Community Park in Sand Springs The 5-year-old is filled with determination and passion but starting the sport took a little convincing from mom “I was kind of worried about it because he wasn’t even 5 at the time,” said Laura Vantrease “He went down the ramp for the first time and there were no crashes maybe this is something that we could pursue,” said Laura Vantrease Nolan loves to be on the track surrounded by other BMX riders “We are so proud of him,” said Laura Vantrease “It is a huge accomplishment to be so young and to already start winning Nolan is just one of dozens of kids who are trying their hand at BMX It’s a brand-new team for Sand Springs Public Schools “The administration is thrilled,” said coach Danny Scott Everybody’s really excited about the program.” you just feel that rush and it makes you keep wanting to come back every time,” said Jocelyn Wright Jocelyn Wright started on a BMX bike 5 years ago Now a junior at Charles Page High School she serves as a mentor to some of the younger riders “My whole goal in BMX is to pass my knowledge on to the younger generation,” said Wright “I want to do this in college and come back and coach my hometown and give back to them.” For the nearly 60 kids on the brand-new team Coach Scott and Cameron Bramer says the skies the limit “That’s what BMX is really about is just going out there having fun and pushing yourself to the best of your abilities,” said Cameron Bramer Nolan was in the 5-and-under novice division he’ll be able to compete with the intermediate riders The school district is hosting an open house on March 6 to get other students interested in the program. Click here to learn more Sand Springs firefighters responded to a brush and tire fire at a home on the northwest side of town on Monday Authorities said the scene is west of Pogue Airport near Anderson Road and North 177th West Avenue Firefighters said about 800 tires are on fire and sending white smoke into the air crews are still working to put out the flames and it's unclear what caused the fire to start