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• Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts on Wednesday because of Verizon outage

  15-01-2026 05:11 via kfor.com
  
  Affected by Wednesday’s widespread cell service outages? Krispy Kreme would like to give you a doughnut for your troubles.
  
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• Actor Timothy Busfield faces new abuse allegations, being held without bond

  15-01-2026 04:53 via kfor.com
  
  Actor-director Timothy Busfield is facing new allegations of abuse as prosecutors in Albuquerque look to keep him behind bars.
  
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• Signs of El Niño as La Niña starts to fade

  15-01-2026 04:51 via kfor.com
  
  Before we're even done with this current La Niña episode, we're already seeing some signs of El Niño developing in a few months.
  
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• Sen. McConnell suggests invading Greenland would be 'disastrous' for US

  15-01-2026 04:49 via kfor.com
  
  The Kentucky senator said the move would also "incinerate the hard-won trust" of U.S. allies.
  
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• Home of Washington Post reporter searched by FBI as part of classified documents probe

  15-01-2026 04:49 via kfor.com
  
  The home of a Washington Post reporter was searched by the FBI as part of an investigation by the bureau into the leaking of classified documents tied to President Trump's efforts to trim the size of the federal government. The search was conducted at the home of journalist Hannah Natanson, who spent the first year [...]
  
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• In first medical evacuation, NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth

  15-01-2026 04:48 via kfor.com
  
  The astronauts had been at the International Space Station since August.
  
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• 'OBAA,' 'Sinners,' and 'Marty Supreme' lead 2026 Dorian Film Awards

  15-01-2026 04:47 via kfor.com
  
  "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" lead in nominations.
  
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• ICE officer shoots suspect during ambush in Minneapolis: DHS

  15-01-2026 04:46 via kfor.com
  
  NewsNation sources say the wounded male is in the United States illegally and was a target of ICE's operation.
  
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• OKDHS blames LIHEAP for SNAP call volume, not new Trump rules

  15-01-2026 01:28 via kfor.com
  
  Several viewers continue to have issues with trying to requalify for SNAP in Oklahoma. The agency argued that it's not about the new Trump Administration rules; rather, it's about the massive influx of calls surrounding LIHEAP.
  
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• Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for alleged trooper imposter

  15-01-2026 01:25 via kfor.com
  
  A young woman says she was pulled over on the Turner Turnpike by a man pretending to be an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper.
  
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• State Supreme Court to keep reports on OU financial, sexual misconduct allegations under wraps

  15-01-2026 01:06 via kfor.com
  
  The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that an investigation into financial and sexual misconduct involving former University of Oklahoma president David Boren will be kept under wraps.
  
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• Venomous snakes found dead inside home during eviction in Spencer

  15-01-2026 01:00 via kfor.com
  
  An eviction in Spencer turned into a shocking discovery after the tenants left behind a disturbing and possibly illegal mess.
  
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• Former dental assistant pleads guilty to sex crimes with sedated patients

  15-01-2026 00:47 via kfor.com
  
  A former Stillwater dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting patients pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Roller Coaster Continues! Real Winter is coming.

  15-01-2026 00:46 via kfor.com
  
  Clear, calm, cold and frosty Thursday, tomorrow. But with bright sunshine and a warm Southwesterly breeze kicking in, look for a much milder afternoon. There will be a bit of lt. snow nearby on Saturday and Monday but only a few flakes possible for Metro. Real Winter surges in a week from Friday! Watch that [...]
  
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• Two Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure

  15-01-2026 00:44 via kfor.com
  
  Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed themselves and joined their leaders in quashing it. Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted on Wednesday to support a [...]
  
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• TSET announces historic $150 million in grants to statewide organizations

  14-01-2026 23:35 via kfor.com
  
  The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) announced a historic launch of $150 million in grant money to health systems across the state.
  
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• Clemency denied for death row inmate, Kendrick Simpson

  14-01-2026 23:13 via kfor.com
  
  Convicted murderer, Kendrick Simpson, was hoping to get off death row at Wednesday's Pardon and Parole Board hearing. Ultimately, the board denied clemency. It was the final push before he's set to be executed next month.
  
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• Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead in Massachusetts home

  14-01-2026 22:41 via kfor.com
  
  The state medical examiner's office is investigating the death.
  
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• Cawthorn's comeback attempt met with mixed reception from Republicans

  14-01-2026 22:41 via kfor.com
  
  While Cawthorn has his fans because he's a MAGA loyalist, some members of his party argue he faces a steep climb as he seeks to rehabilitate his political career.
  
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• Oglala Sioux Tribe accuses federal authorities of treaty violation after four members detained by ICE

  14-01-2026 22:39 via kfor.com
  
  "Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe are United States citizens. We are the first Americans."
  
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• Emergency crews respond to fire at Midwest City Middle School

  14-01-2026 22:36 via kfor.com
  
  Firefighters responded to a fire on Wednesday afternoon at Midwest City Middle School.
  
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• Haskell County Jailer 'jailed' for improper contact with prisoner

  14-01-2026 22:35 via kfor.com
  
  The Haskell County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of jailer Audrey Callison, aka Bush, after inappropriate contact with an inmate.
  
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• State Department pauses visa processing from 75 countries

  14-01-2026 20:50 via kfor.com
  
  The State Department announced on Wednesday that it is pausing the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries as it seeks to screen out immigrants they argue will rely on welfare programs. The move, which will affect nearly 40 percent of the countries on the globe, impacts only those seeking to immigrate to the U.S. and does not apply to student [...]
  
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• Just 17 percent approve of Trump Greenland acquisition efforts: Poll

  14-01-2026 20:38 via kfor.com
  
  Among all adults, less than 5 percent said it would be a good idea for the U.S. to annex the Arctic island through force.
  
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• Trump: Anything less than Greenland in US hands is ‘unacceptable’

  14-01-2026 20:37 via kfor.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Wednesday that NATO should help the U.S. acquire Greenland and anything less than American control is unacceptable, hours before Vice President JD Vance was to host Danish and Greenlandic officials for talks.
  
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• Cheapest ticket to College Football National Championship tops $3,000

  14-01-2026 20:36 via kfor.com
  
  If you want to watch the College Football National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University in person next week, it's going to cost you.
  
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• Another near-record hot year a 'warning shot': Scientists

  14-01-2026 20:36 via kfor.com
  
  The last 11 years have been the hottest 11 years on record.
  
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• Verizon outage: Users report phones stuck in 'SOS' mode

  14-01-2026 20:35 via kfor.com
  
  Phone stuck in SOS mode? You aren't alone.
  
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• Trump appears to flip off Ford worker calling him a 'pedophile protector'

  14-01-2026 20:34 via kfor.com
  
  President Trump appeared to flip off a Ford worker in Michigan in an incident Tuesday.
  
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• Joe Rogan breaks with Trump over 'Gestapo' ICE operations

  14-01-2026 20:33 via kfor.com
  
  "Are we really gonna be the Gestapo, 'Where's your papers?' Is that what we've come to?" Rogan remarked.
  
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• Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall

  14-01-2026 20:29 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are falling on Wednesday following mixed profit reports from several big banks. The S&P 500 sank 0.8% and was on track for a second straight loss after setting its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 177 points, or 0.4%, as of 2:18 p.m. Eastern time, [...]
  
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• Ticket draw is open for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: How hard is it to get tickets?

  14-01-2026 20:26 via kfor.com
  
  There is no purchase or payment required to register.
  
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• Oklahoma Corrections seizes over $18 million in contraband, make 83 arrests

  14-01-2026 19:41 via kfor.com
  
  The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) seized more than $18 million in contraband in 2025 and arrested 83 individuals, including staff members, thwarting any illegal activity being conducted inside state correctional facilities.
  
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• Phone in SOS mode? Here's what you can do

  14-01-2026 19:35 via kfor.com
  
  Here's how to make your phone work again if it's stuck on "SOS."
  
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• Attorney General Drummond reaches settlement in poultry litter pollution case with George's Inc.

  14-01-2026 18:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office announced a settlement agreement has been reached with George's Inc., ending the poultry litter pollution case in the Illinois River Watershed. Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office says the settlement reflects a balanced approach and a reasonable path toward compliance. “This settlement demonstrates that fair, [...]
  
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• Attorney General Drummond reaches settlement in poultry litter pollution case with George Inc.

  14-01-2026 18:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office announced a settlement agreement has been reached with George's Inc., ending the poultry litter pollution case in the Illinois River Watershed. Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office says the settlement reflects a balanced approach and a reasonable path toward compliance. “This settlement demonstrates that fair, [...]
  
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• MWC police seek to identify two in theft investigation

  14-01-2026 17:58 via kfor.com
  
  Authorities are asking for public help identifying two men in a theft investigation.
  
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• Alva attorney arrested on embezzlement and exploitation charges, say OSBI officials

  14-01-2026 17:57 via kfor.com
  
  The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday announced the arrest of an Alva licensed attorney on allegations of financial crimes.
  
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• Alva attorney arrested on embezzlement and exploitation charges, OSBI officials say

  14-01-2026 17:57 via kfor.com
  
  The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday announced the arrest of an Alva licensed attorney on allegations of financial crimes.
  
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• Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill again to slow state’s eviction timeline

  14-01-2026 17:42 via kfor.com
  
  Oklahoma has one of the fastest eviction timelines in the country, and a new bill introduced at the State Capitol aims to slow down the process.  
  
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• Norman Fire Department, Animal Welfare rescue pig from swimming pool

  14-01-2026 16:37 via kfor.com
  
  Firefighters in Norman responded to an unusual call on Tuesday.
  
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• News 4's Adria Goins joining morning team

  14-01-2026 13:57 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Adria Goins announced on Wednesday that she is joining the morning team as an anchor. Adria has experience as a morning show anchor and has expressed her excitement to join News 4 in the morning! "I'm very excited to join everybody and you know I've gotten to work with them for [...]
  
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• Police, firefighters respond to strip mall in SW Oklahoma City

  14-01-2026 13:44 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Police and fire crews responded to the area of SW 44th St. and Douglas Ave. Wednesday morning. Police cars and fire trucks arrived at the strip mall at around 6 a.m. It is unclear what happened or what prompted this response. News 4 is on scene and will update when we [...]
  
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• Crews battle house fire in SW Oklahoma City

  14-01-2026 13:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Crews responded to a house fire in Southwest Oklahoma City Wednesday morning. According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, crews responded to a home near SW 51st St. and Agnew Ave. at around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the home. The fire was contained to [...]
  
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• Investigators believe Massachusetts man behind fake letters to schools impersonating Ryan Walters

  14-01-2026 13:17 via kfor.com
  
  Investigators say they now believe they know who sent fake letters to Oklahoma school districts in 2024 impersonating then-State Superintendent Ryan Walters, though no charges have been filed.
  
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• Charges refiled for man accused of killing OK County Sergeant

  14-01-2026 13:17 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A suspect accused of shooting and killing Oklahoma County Deputy Robert "Bobby" Swartz and injuring two others, has had charges refiled against him. The state charged Plank shortly after the shooting in 2022. Late last year, they had to drop the case after a judge ruled Plank mentally incompetent. Now, prosecutors [...]
  
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• Windy Wednesday and WINTER is coming to Oklahoma

  14-01-2026 05:28 via kfor.com
  
  A windy cold front breezes thru Wednesday before sunrise. Look for 40+MPH wind gusts on Wednesday with extreme fire danger. Cold, calm and frosty Thursday. A chilly weekend, but PM Sunday will turn milder gradually. WINTER will arrive a week from Friday with Arctic air and the will be moisture around too! Tracking. Mike #okwx [...]
  
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• Governor Stitt aims to remove state spending cap on private school tax credit

  14-01-2026 01:37 via kfor.com
  
  Governor Kevin Stitt is pushing to expand the Parental Choice Tax Credit by removing the $250 million state spending cap, but some lawmakers are reluctant to give his idea the green light.
  
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• Vandalism hits Oklahoma Capitol as crews worked to clean graffiti

  14-01-2026 01:28 via kfor.com
  
  Vandals spray-painted the state capitol walls early Tuesday morning. Crews were seen on the south steps as the sun came up, working to clean the black spray paint.
  
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• Historic Chandler hotel along Route 66 to be demolished by City

  14-01-2026 01:27 via kfor.com
  
  The St. Cloud Hotel has been in Chandler since the 1900s. Although the city plans to demolish it, owners believe it's still worth saving.
  
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