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Claremore is a wonderful place to live. Yes, I know, paying our utility…

Muskogee's Mesa Falleur shot a 70 and is five shots off the lead in the Oklahoma Golf Association stroke…

(NewsNation) - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday that a federal gas tax holiday "is worth considering." as the national average for a gallon of regular gas exceeded $5 earlier this…

OF THE FIVE. Alright TAYLOR. THANK YOU. WE START WITH SOME BREAKING NEWS NOW A MAN RESCUED FROM BEING STUCK IN A CEREAL CAR POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE NEAR RENO AND LOTTIE LATE LAST LAST…

Mark K. StonecipherAs we read the daily headlines about increasing violent crime in the United States and with recent calls to defund our police force, it is important to highlight some of the pioneering procedures that the Oklahoma Police…

The town of Norman invites the public to Reaves Park on Saturday for its…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Black money accusations have hit the state auditor's race. Oklahoma State Auditor Cindy Byrd is the only opponent in her bid for re-election on June 28e the primary is Steven McQuillen; Byrd says his…

Route 66 is a road trip dream, full of great attractions and quaint towns along the way. Just under 2,500 miles, Route 66 was started in 1926 to use as many pre-existing roads as possible, while connecting Chicago to the wild and growing…

The Oklahoma House on Wednesday approved a package of bills to cut the state grocery tax and lower personal income tax, but the state Senate leader called it of "political theatre".As House lawmakers voted on seven bills to cut taxes, the…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City officials have extended the comment period on the Human Rights Commission's draft order. The deadline has been pushed back to July 5. The city council is expected to consider passing the…

Last year's College National Final Rodeo didn't go as planned for Tucker Alberts. The Missouri Valley College steer wrestler had three timeouts in his first college final.Alberts kicked off this year's CNFR on a high note…

The House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has postponed its scheduled Wednesday hearing to consider former President Trump's efforts to pressure the Justice Department to he is investigating his…

The political stalemate in the state Capitol means Oklahomans won't see any further tax cuts or inflation cuts in the near term. Leading Oklahoma House Republicans introduced a package of bills Monday to cut various taxes, offsetting the…

Given the heavy and deeply political ways in which abortion is discussed and legislated in the United States today, it is easy to forget that the issue has not always been partisan, or even moral. On…

The Oklahoma Special Olympics team has returned from the American Games. On Sunday, the team returned from Florida, draped in medals. The American game champions are back home in the Sooner State. The decorated…

Here's a look at the best local stories from the weekend. June 12, 2022 3:31 p.m. Job : June 12, 2022 3:31 p.m. Updated: June 12, 2022 4:06 p.m.…

Police in Normandy say they have "no information" in response to…

Chase Davis and Vance Raney resumed in June where they left off in March. The two Kingfisher County players led their respective teams in scoring – and picked up some gear – in Game 1 of the Classic Bowl basketball games at Woodward last…

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Once again, a metro veterinarian is facing legal troubles as nearly 700 animals in total have been seized from his home in the past 14 months. This week, the City of Norman filed a lawsuit against Aaron…

A group of Main Street managers traveled to Tahlequah Wednesday and…

Although Possible Finance can quickly offer small loans to borrowers with bad credit (or no credit), it charges higher APRs than some other personal lenders. Here's how Possible Finance's installment loans stack up…

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday passed the city manager's budget for fiscal year 2023, which begins July 1. Visit okc.gov/budget to view the budget book. Budget overview The City's total budget for FY2023 is approximately $1.8 billion,…

Enter Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your one week free trial here. Dave Ralston, longtime executive, is retiring on August 2PHOENIX, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chet Samuelson has been named CEO of the Arizona…

Andrew Heaney was very impressive in his first two starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was stopped with left shoulder discomfort and placed on the 10-day injured list on April 20 and n hasn't come back yet. The southpaw recently…

The community of Enid continues to mourn the loss of a 2 year old girl who was killed in a hotel. It's been just over a month since a 2 year old girl was abducted, sexually assaulted and killed from a hotel in Enid.…

(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's gross receipts rose 5% in May from a year ago, but state treasurer Randy…

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WKBN) — Wilton Industries Inc. announced that it has issued a voluntary recall for some of its Rainbow Nuggets. According to a press release, certain lots of Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles and Rainbow Sprinkles…

OKLAHOMA CITY -- UCLA pitcher Holly Azevedo said her teammates created a "chilling moment" by pouring water on her after Sunday's win.She was pretty cool during the game too. She threw a two-hit shutout and the fifth-seeded Bruins beat…

ARDMORE, Okla. (KFOR) - The US Navy is bringing home the remains of an Oklahoma sailor who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Billy Turner, photo courtesy of the US Navy Leading Seaman Billy Turner was a native of Ardmore,…

The New Orleans Pelicans' best options for snatching talent from their Western Conference rivals come from other playoff teams. The Pelicans are $29 million over the salary cap, but have wiggle room below the luxury tax floor. In fact,!-->…

The OKC Thunder is gearing up for the 2022 NBA Draft, and with four valuable selections in the draft, rumors are swirling. That's the case every year around Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti, given his reputation for…

IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 conference, known for escaping ruin, is back."The conference will distribute $42.6 million to each member institution," Big 12 Chairman and Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec announced at the…

Oklahoma leaders released statements after police said an active shooter situation at a Tulsa medical center left four people dead. of an active shooter at the Natalie Building of St. Francis Hospital near 61st and…

DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) - There will be plenty to do and see in the city of Magnolias this weekend.All your favorites are back this year for the Oklahoma Magnolia Festivalwhich begins at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Choctaw Nation Event Center in…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The next primary election is right around the corner, and election officials say the deadline to register to vote or update your registration is fast approaching. Voter registration applications and…

As the legislature entered its last day of session on Friday, the long list of cannabis laws had been whittled down to just over a dozen new bills.Overall, strengthening OMMA's authority, adding…

OKLAHOMA CITY, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - The Oklahoma City Thunder has announced that Oklahoma-based company Simple Modern will be the Presenting Partner of the Thunder Youth Basketball Camps. The partnership includes scholarship…

WASHINGTON, DC – As gasoline prices in Oklahoma hit record highs this…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In these times of violence, tragedy and uncertainty, a group of Oklahomans continue to come together to find peace in unity. The recent violence across the country and our state has everyone on edge.…

A large restaurant ― bathed in yellows and purples against gray limestone and adorned with a heart symbol, a peace sign and the word "TACOS" ― stands just off the US 62 service road in Newcastle .Family-owned and operated, La Luna Cantina…

Whether in the sun or the snow, Bigfork High School senior Elliot Sanford enjoys exploring places like the Bob Marshall Wilderness,!-->!-->!-->…

The annual Chuck Wagon Festival is underway at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The full Wild West experience can be found at the festival. At the 31st Annual Chuck Wagon Festival,…

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A former Lyft driver is shaken after an alarming incident when police say multiple customers assaulted her and vandalized her car. Jacquelyn Shanks said it happened on Sunday. "I'm still shaken up…

Placeholder while loading article actionsHello and welcome to The Climate 202! As a quick planning note, the newsletter will not be published on Memorial Day Monday. We'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday. But first :Democrats set to…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge should expunge part of a state grand jury report that strongly…

TULSA, Okla. - A bill requiring students to use the bathroom that matches their biological sex is now in effect in Oklahoma.Governor Kevin Stitt signed two bills into law on Wednesday. One is Senate Bill 615 and the other is considered…

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma State University (OSU) campus police say two students reported receiving suspicious notifications on their phones about nearby Apple AirTags. The problem: These two students do not have…

Publicly, major solar developers and many climate change activists are sounding the alarm over an ongoing…

May 24: Should Chet Holmgren land with Thunder? Troy Wayrynen - USA TODAY SportsAt this point in the pre-draft process, it looks like the prospect most likely to be taken at No. 2 by Oklahoma City is Chet Holmgren. Plus, league teams are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

(Stacker) - Gasoline prices, on average, continued to climb above the $4.50 per gallon mark over the past week and into Monday. Diesel, at $5.55 a gallon, was down two cents from its May 18 record, according to AAA.Experts note that while…

In case the rising temperatures didn't warn you, the unofficial start of summer is almost here. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Oklahoma's calendar of events is starting to look more normal compared to the past two years of pandemic…

The money included in two major pieces of federal legislation — one already signed into law, the other likely to become law later this year — is expected to give a significant boost to commerce in Oklahoma and the region by improving the 50…

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 2: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is greeted by teammates after the Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks in overtime 120-114 at American Airlines Center on February 2, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO…

The Oklahoma City Adventure District has announced the hiring of…

ENID, Oklahoma— After banking on a state payback grant, the town of Enid…

From staff reports City commercial building permits are listed by owner, tenant or building name. This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions…

BREMERTON — By the end of this year, about 100 sailors who continued to serve aboard the USS Oklahoma City submarine, currently moored in a drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, will bid farewell to the ship."We won't need to watch the…

OKLAHOMA CITY — In an effort to diversify Oklahoma's rural economy…

The Howser Trophy was established in 1987, shortly after Howser's death. Previous Howser Trophy winners are Mike Fiore, Miami, 1987; Robin Ventura, Oklahoma State, 1988; Scott Bryant, Texas, 1989; Alex Fernandez, Miami-Dade Community…

(The hill) – Housing prices in the United States have been trending upwards for decades, but they have risen again as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in some places. Median US home prices in the first quarter of 2020…

In an unincorporated area outside of Raymond is what its CEO claims is the largest medical marijuana growing and manufacturing operation in Mississippi, if not the southeastern United States. The 163,000 square foot behemoth once…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo on Tuesday to meet with a community still reeling from a horrific shooting that authorities say was racially motivated. The President offered comfort and expressed his…

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A meeting of the Business, Finance and Justice Committee of the National Council of the Muscogee Nation (Creek) was held in person and by teleconference on May 12 at the Mound Building. All laws will be…

BLANCHARD, Okla., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announced the expansion of the Terrata Homes brand into the Oklahoma City market, with the grand opening of its new community , Winter Creek . Winter Creek…

Online used car dealership Carvana is sponsoring a $615.5 million asset-backed securities deal, for its latest asset-backed security (ABS) this year, in a deal that will includes an initial credit enhancement of 9.5% on “AAA” rated…

Delayed OH legalization; New York Community Marijuana Gardens; Poll: Voters Support Cannabis Reform; NJ Surveillance Hearing; banking stand Subscribe to get the Marijuana Moment newsletter delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have concluded the 2021-22 NBA regular season and while they wait for the 2022 NBA Draft lottery to decide the fate of two of the Thunder's four top-34 selections, let's take a look back and note this past season…

(NEXSTAR) - You probably weighed health, retirement and other benefits before taking your last job, but what about the cost of commuting? Since many companies are bring employees back in the office when the price of gasoline is…

(NewsNation) — With airports across the country getting busier, TSA says it's stepping up efforts and bringing in more TSA agents to help ease long lines. In Miami, there are more than 150,000 travelers per day, up 17% from last…

Share and defend justice, law and order...In what could be a sign for what's to come, two of Bill and Hillary Clinton's top allies have left their positions on the board of directors of the nonprofit National Black Lives Matter. According…

Pride runs deep for residents of Oklahoma City's historically and still predominantly black neighborhoods, and after decades of underinvestment, some recent developments hold out hope for further improvements.From a Homeland and The Market…

Attendees at the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues…

Teresa Knox's path to owning a recording studio with a rich history began with a Slurpee. As difficult as it may seem, some 45 years ago, 7-Eleven created a series of collectible plastic cups featuring notable musicians of the time. Among…

DUNCAN – Brent Venables is all for players benefiting from his name, image and likeness."I think it's really cool that we've finally figured it out and created a little space for this," the OU football coach said Thursday as the OU coaches…

KOCO 5 has heard of the family of a 15-year-old girl who investigators believe was a victim of sex trafficking in Oklahoma City. Through their attorney, her parents said so many people could have stopped her.…

Special at Armoreite OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Frank Simpson was recently honored in the Senate for his tireless support and legislative contributions to the Oklahoma National Guard during his tenure in the Senate.…

A new law in Oklahoma aims to speed up the process of investigating and cleaning up fatal accident scenes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said medical examiners will not have to attend the scene of the accident. OHP…

LendingPoint Pass-Through Trust Series 2022-ST4 is preparing its fourth round of asset-backed securities, seeking to raise $57.6 million, secured solely by debt consolidation or credit card refinancing loans to pay a home renovation or to…

Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor was the guest speaker at the Greater Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Forum sponsored by Ascension St. John Jane Phillips. O'Connor made a quick connection with…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a glaring hole at center position as they enter the third season of their rebuild. As such, it would make sense for them to take a center with one of their four picks in next month's draft. After Jalen Duren,!-->…

April tax receipts set records in southwestern states as a strong economy and high inflation boosted income and sales tax receipts, although some officials are urging caution then that uncertainty darkens the months to come.Texas, Oklahoma…

Norman Pride weekend concluded three days of celebrating and connecting…

In the upcoming draft, there are quite a few players who have just started to scratch the surface of their potential. The Oklahoma City Thunder could target these prospects to grow in their system. A player who fits this mold is Tari!-->…

TYLER -- Hannah Pate's 13th-inning single broke a tie and lifted No. 6 seed Oklahoma Christian over No. 3 seed Lubbock Christian University 10-9 in a quarter-final matchup. Lone Star Conference softball tournament on Saturday.Pate's single…

Before last year's temporary expansion, about a third of American children - about 23 million children - lived in families that received less than the full amount of child support. (For example, before the expansion, a family with two…

A single mom and her daughter will soon have their own home on the subway, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and two state legislators. They say this bipartisan effort is one of women supporting women. "I'm so happy.…

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Oklahoma City Public Schools have named Kimberly Banz as the Oklahoma City Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Banz has taught in Oklahoma City public schools…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – After a dramatic increase in revenue, Oklahoma City city leaders have announced they will reinvest those funds in the community. The Oklahoma City Council has received the city manager's proposed budget…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans in top government…