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By Web Team Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) – The Oklahoma Pardons and Parole Board has recommended clemency for a death row inmate convicted!-->!-->…

Beyoncé removes an offensive term for people with disabilities from a new song on her 'Renaissance' record, just weeks after rapper Lizzo also changed the lyrics to remove the same word. "The word, not intentionally used in a…

Comment this storyCommentThe Oklahoma State Board of Education voted this week to downgrade the accreditation of Tulsa public schools after a teacher allegedly complained that the school district's training materials 'shame white people'…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A Thursday morning news conference discussed the year-long study of childcare costs, women's wages and insurance for women in the state of 'Oklahoma. There were other axes, such as women's participation in…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Some days work is much better than others. I often tell…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska is burning this year in ways rarely or never seen, from the largest wildfire in a generally mostly fireproof region of the Southwest to a pair of blazes that tore through forests and produced smoke…

Thirty-two Oklahoma hospitals and specialty hospital units have met the…

CNN — A dangerous heat wave that has blighted the south-central United States spread across the country on Wednesday, with an estimated 110 million…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Some Oklahoma City residents pushed back on line following Mayor David Holt's 2022 State of the City Address, regarding the need for a new NBA arena. In 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed a 15-year deal…

(The Hill) – Just hours after his arrest last month near the home of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a 26-year-old California man carrying a Glock 17 pistol, burglary tools and zip ties told an FBI agent what had inspired his cross-country…

GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) - A few days after his burial, the eight pallbearers who carried Brexten Green's coffin sat in the backyard of his family's home, sharing fond memories of their friend, including his genuine qualities and his…

The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating a pivotal moment for conservation.Two Sumatran tiger cubs were born at…

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Norman town leaders are asking residents to conserve water as temperatures reach dangerous levels. The Town of Norman requires voluntary water conservation measures from Norman utility customers.…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City VA Health Care Systems has a new four-legged member of its Recreational…

August's GOP runoff for the U.S. Senate between U.S. Representative…

U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin and TW Shannon agreed to a televised debate and forum with Oklahoma ranchers, giving Republican voters at least two chances to hear U.S. Senate candidates address issues together during the second…

BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) - Bethany officials say they need to take more drastic measures to meet the community's demand for water. “The citizens of Bethany have not responded to Stage 2 water rationing. As a result, our booster…

June 28, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 28, 2022) - Last night in Fort Dodge, Iowa, DeAndr, director of the EPA Region 7 Land, Chemical and Redevelopment…

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Nearly 300 high school students graduated Friday in Uvalde in the shadow of the massacre of 19 elementary school students and two children 5 and a half weeks earlier. Uvalde High School seniors in red robes sat…

Briana Scurry's United States national soccer team jersey is at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in a permanent exhibit that notes Title IX's contribution to equal opportunity. The Law paved…

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) – 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…

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 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,…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 Oklahoma City Adventure District has announced the hiring of…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Norman Pride weekend concluded three days of celebrating and connecting…

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.…

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…

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) announced that 42 organizations have received grants…

Hundreds of people gathered on Friday to remember a toddler whose life was taken too soon. Two-year-old Caliyah Guyton was found raped and murdered on Thursday morning. Her name will not be forgotten - hundreds…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Governor Kevin Stitt has named Oklahoma Acting Health Commissioner Keith Reed to become the state's official health commissioner, two days after signing a bill that would lowers the standards of the position.…

A longtime pillar of the Normandy community will close its doors at the end of the school year. The Community After School Program, also known as CASP, will say goodbye to its Norman students after 48 years of…

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers have been found dead after being caught in traps on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the latest setback for a species estimated to number around 400,…

By Sean Murphy | Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Wayne Shaw seemed to have all the conservative credentials needed to be re-elected to his Oklahoma State Senate seat two years ago. The mild-mannered pastor with deep community ties had a…

A nonprofit that helps veterans and their loved ones is bringing back…

It's 5:30 a.m. and the hues of orange and yellow skies reflect off Lake Las Vegas, welcoming the silhouettes of the UNLV rowing team to practice. While most students (and faculty) snooze their alarms, the team ventures into the water.…

A local church in northeast Oklahoma City held an Easter festival on Saturday. Besides being a fun event for kids, there were several resources focused on addressing health issues. Children scattered around the grounds of the Ebenezer…

NORMAN - Oklahoma senior softball captain Lynnsie Elam was selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2022 Senior CLASS Award for Softball Student-Athletes. The organization announced the finalists on Thursday. The award honors NCAA…

Nathan Poppe said goodbye to March and hello to April while photographing eight bands on four shows over four nights at three different Oklahoma City venues. "It only really hurts in the morning. Today I slept longer than usual," he told…

One person died after a shooting near the University of Oklahoma campus on Saturday. Police in Normandy said they quickly eliminated any threats to the community, but officers are still working to gather the evidence."It's very telling to…

Nancy Anthony OKLAHOMA CITY – Nancy Anthony, outgoing president of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, is Log recording's 2022 Legacy Award Winner in recognition of lifetime achievement in leadership. She sums up the objective of her…

OKLAOMA CITY (KFOR) — An event to celebrate the Allied Arts is preparing to light up Scissortail Park on Friday. Allied Arts is hosting 'Catch the Glow' on April 8 at Scissortail Park. 'We managed to get a…

Luke Gray of Oklahoma Christian School and Azjah Reeves of Harding Charter Prep each earned major accolades for their seasons on Monday.The duo were named Most Valuable Player in the Greater Metro Athletic All-Conference Awards. Gray, a…

Oklahoma's justice system is on the brink of crisis. Qualified and experienced prosecutors are necessary for the proper functioning of the criminal justice system, but prosecutors are leaving district attorneys' offices in increasing…

Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking to put in place protections for data privacy. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are trying to stop tech companies from sharing digital information without your permission. “It's…

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Authorities on Saturday issued an evacuation order for 19,400 people near a fast-moving Colorado wildfire in the hills south of the college town of Boulder, not far from the site from a destructive 2021 fire…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Potential new problem for entities that manage Foxcroft Apartments, the apartment complex in northwest Oklahoma City that has had no heat at all this winter. Northwest Oklahoma City…

NORMAN, Okla., March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A collaborative project to establish an environmental, social, and governance energy leadership certificate program has begun at the University of Oklahoma. The Ronnie K. Irani Center for…

Happy Tuesday, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get started today on an informed note. These are the most important things happening today in Oklahoma City. First, today's weather forecast: A few showers. Top: 44…

Arthur Graham Hays, Jr. (Billy) August 5, 1944…

A private Christian college in Oklahoma has come under fire for firing a professor who says he was fired for bringing an LGBTQ guest speaker into his class. Michael O'Keefe taught graphic design at Oklahoma Christian University for more…

Oklahoma lawmakers have discussed ending unwanted robocalls. Many people probably receive multiple robocalls per day. Oklahoma lawmakers are doing what they can to put a stop to this. The bill is called the…

Timia Richardson sat alone in a wooden chair on the sixth floor of the…

The Very Reverend Paul S. CoakleyMount St. Mary's Catholic High School is a unique school for Oklahoma, established by the Sisters of Mercy in the early 1900s and now co-sponsored by the Sisters and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. It is…

Cleveland County residents are troubled by the strange smell in the air. A strange smell took over the subway when many people came out of their homes in a strange smell. Cleveland County officials spend much of…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Iowa state officials say help is on the way for the dozens of families affected by this weekend's tornadoes. John Benson, director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said…

To understand what the organizers of The Square at Nam Hai multicultural festival are trying to accomplish, consider where the event is taking place: a parking lot.Parking lots — and the busy thoroughfares that fill them…

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – An Okmulgee man makes it his mission to restore a historic hospital. He said it's the oldest black hospital still standing in Oklahoma. He asks for help to preserve his rich history. Almost 100 years ago, if you…

Planning is underway on how to implement a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations that will give drivers the confidence that they can drive anywhere in the state without travel more than 50 miles to recharge. The National…

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate on Monday approved a resolution…

After games were pushed back two days due to weather complications the state faced throughout the week, the Class 6A-5A regional tournament began on Saturday. Here is a quick overview of some actions:GUTHRIE 53, GUYMON 52Anjewl Murillo took…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Four years ago, Oklahoma City native D'Andre Foster rose through the corporate ranks, building a deep cleaning division within the Cintas company from the ground up. He succeeded, but yearning for more, the…

Stillwater Student Life XFD Real Estate Partners acquired Stillwater Student Living, a 792-bed community in Stillwater, Okla., from Oklahoma State University Student Services. The company plans to rename the property to Cottage Row…

Oklahoma health officials are spreading the importance of early detections for prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society has stated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although Republican lawmakers recognize Oklahoma has one of the most secure electoral…

The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority will partner with Ebenezer Baptist Church and Rev. Derrick Scobey to host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, 3600 N Kelley.The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The desert southwest is filled with weird, historic, and downright weird things. Last week, two properties with quite a salacious and scandalous history appeared on the market. For sale is Dennis Hof's Love…

Edmond's couple run a marathon in Antarctica 1 day ago…

Nathan Chen often spoke of the motivational impact of growing up in Salt Lake City, where reminders of the 2002 Winter Games were widely seen throughout the city throughout his childhood. He started skating at the age of three,…

Incumbent David Holt won re-election to a second term as mayor of Oklahoma City on Tuesday, a victory the OKC native called a voter statement against the partisan divide plaguing the country.The election drew the most voters in a mayoral…

Senator Julia Kirt is Co-Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Caucus and Mental Health Legislative Caucus.Jennifer JonesAs spring approaches, many high school students are finalizing their next steps, applying to schools,…

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced that the Muskogee Water Treatment…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Preventing the mess left by last February's Arctic explosion is Oklahomans' top priority right now. As we expect a harsh winter this week, firefighters and insurance companies are warning of freezing pipes.…

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Although many of us celebrated the New Year a month ago, those celebrating the Lunar New Year will soon ring in 2022. From dragon dances to family reunions to exchanging red envelopes, many Asian communities in Oklahoma City and around the…

It's understandable that Oklahoma State wrestlers haven't spoken much publicly this week. They almost lost one of their brothers.It's understandable that Oklahoma State wrestlers haven't spoken much publicly this week. They almost lost…