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The KRMG Afternoon News with Skyler Cooper
Weekdays 4PM - 6PM
The KRMG Afternoon News with Skyler Cooper brings you 2 full hours of the day's news, plus weather and traffic every six minutes. Listen weekdays from 4 PM to 6 PM and join in on the conversation by using the Open Mic in the KRMG app to experience your most entertaining drive home.
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The 3 Big Things You Need To Know This Afternoon
Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says
Authorities investigating the deaths of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife are waiting for more details from their autopsies to determine why they died
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, JACQUES BILLEAUD and JOHN SEEWER
Jury finds man guilty of 2023 ‘execution style’ killings
Rodney Williams has been convicted of two-counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Tiffany Culkins and Harry McElfresh.
By Skyler Cooper
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
President Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia
By WILL WEISSERT, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI
The KRMG Afternoon News Podcasts
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The KRMG Afternoon News with Skyler Cooper
KRMG's Skyler Cooper brings you the afternoon's top headlines.
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Implodes, Holland Hall Crash Update and Weekend Weather Outlook
President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being "disrespectful" Friday in a meeting and called off the signing of a minerals deal, Tulsa Police say excessive speed was a factor in the crash that killed two Holland Hall students near 91st and Riverside, and slightly cooler temperatures this weekend with rain chances increasing late Sunday into Monday.
Gene Hackman Found Dead, Pedestrian Hit By Car in South Tulsa, Haskell Foster Parent Neglect Update
Gene Hackman was found dead Wednesday in an entryway, and his 65-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, was found in a bathroom next to a space heater. The investigation into the deaths continues, a person was hit by a car near 91st and Delaware Thursday morning. The victim died at the scene after being dragged several feet by the vehicle and Kaytlin Fultz now faces a misdemeanor child neglect charge in Muscogee Nation District Court. The felony charge against her in state court was dropped due to her status as a tribal citizen.
Gene Hackman Death
Skyler talks about Gene Hackman and his wife's death at their home in New Mexico.
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Full Access OK
Oklahoma has a lot going on! From cool attractions, things to do, and even restaurants you just have to try, Skyler Cooper and Steve Berg will highlight something new each week... Giving you full access to Oklahoma! New episodes will post every Thursday.
Olympic training in Tulsa at USA BMX
This week, in light of the Olympians training at USA BMX headquarters in Tulsa, we're revisiting our episode at the USA BMX facility.
BOK Center
Skyler and Steve talk with BOK Center General Manager Keller Taylor.
Jack's Coney Island
Steve and Skyler head back to downtown Tulsa to meet the owner's of Jack's Coney Island. It's a new restaurant featuring live music during lunch.
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Oklahoma Women Want To Know
Journalists, from a radio station with a long history in the community, get real about the issues facing Oklahoma women today. Join our candid conversation behind the scenes about important topics on life at work and home. New episodes are posted every Wednesday at 5 AM.
ICYMI: Tulsa roller derby gals pump up the jam
Roller derby ladies are just badass! The Tulsa Roughnecks are fierce competitors and a tight-knit group of acceptance and support. The ladies tell us all about roller derby and how it has boosted their self-esteem, body image and has changed their lives.
Coach Stabs Coach to Death
The 1976 murder of beloved high school football coach Jerry Bailey shook the town of Sapulpa. Finding out the murderer was another coach, and Bailey’s friend left people with a lot of questions. Why would Bailey’s assistant coach, Paul Reagor Jr., kill him? Sapulpa journalist Kirk McCracken wrote a book called Because of the Hate. The book dives deep into a story that wasn’t told for decades. The ID channel featured McCracken’s story on their series Murder Under the Friday Night Lights in an episode called Guilt Will Get You. McKracken tells the story, and it’s full of twists and turns. Check out these Links: Because of the Hate - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Hate-Murder-Jerry-Bailey/dp/1976867142 ID – Guilt Will Get You - https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/murder-under-the-friday-night-lights-investigation-discovery-atve-us/guilt-will-get-you
Tulsa Day Center - More than a Shelter
Dangerously cold temperatures recently reminded us just how many people are homeless in Tulsa. Director of Development at the Tulsa Day Center, Monica Martin, says the shelter is more than just a roof over their heads, it’s a lifeline. TDC isn’t just a place for people to get a hot shower, new clothes, and a hot meal, case workers help people access resources like healthcare, counseling, job training, and more. Monica even talks about how they manage legal issues and drug addiction. Find out how you can help the Tulsa Day Center: https://tulsadaycenter.org/
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The Damp Otter Files: Conversations with Tulsa's Most Fascinating People
Dan Potter chats with Tulsa’s most creative and interesting personalities, makers, artists, and thought leaders. New episodes will be posted on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
Ep 27 King Cabbage Brass Band, Greg Fallis and Nicholas Foster
Founded in 2021, the King Cabbage Brass Band has taken Tulsa by storm. They released their first album, Live at Cain's, in 2022 and play sold out clubs almost every weekend. Founders Greg Fallis and Nicholas Foster spoke with Dan on the first day of the music camp the band sponsors called "Brass at the Ballpark.."
Damp Otter Files Ep 26 John Erling Part 2
The conclusion of Dan's first-ever chat with the man who hosted the KRMG morning show for almost 30 years, the great John Erling. John is the creator and host of the Oklahoma Historical Society's "Voice of Oklahoma" audio history podcast.
Damp Otter Files Ep 25 John Erling Part 1
Since 1976, there have only been three hosts of the morning show on KRMG. Dan Potter has hosted since 2012, Joe Kelley hosted from 2005-2012 and, before that, for almost 30 years, the legendary John Erling ruled the Tulsa airwaves with a unique mix of humor and controversy. John's voice hasn't been heard on KRMG since his last commercials faded away around 2009, or so. But...that ended this week when Dan invited John back to our studios to be on a guest both on-air, and on this podcast.
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