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• AAA urges Motorcycle Safety Awareness to motorists

  03-05-2024 00:26 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and AAA is reminding motorists to be aware and share the road safely with bikers.
  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. Dating back to 2022, over 6,200 motorcyclists were killed, making up for 15% of traffic related fatalities — the highest number of motorcyclists killed since 1975.
  “The number of motorcyclists killed
  
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• Sewage spills on an OKC homeowner's lawn, she's told she'd have to pay up

  18-05-2024 02:14 via kfor.com
  
  THE VILLAGE, Okla. (KFOR) - A homeowner who lives at the corner of three jurisdictions near Oklahoma City is upset after someone else's sewage pipe busted on her lawn and she was told she might have to pay for it.
  "There is raw sewage just spilling out into the street and every time someone flushes it just pops out and pours out more," said Lori Giachino.Metro woman says her dog was stolen from OKC Animal ShelterGiachino was told she'd have to pay for it even though she pays sewage to Oklahoma C
  
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• OTA report alleges OK has lost out on $11.5M in Plate Pay fees from tribes

  18-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — In a weekly press briefing, Governor Kevin Stitt called out the tribes for not paying to use Oklahoma's toll roads, more specifically the Cherokee Nation.Currently, three federally recognized tribes have a vehicle tag compact with the State of Oklahoma: the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, and Chickasaw Nation.Lawmakers extended the compact negotiation period between tribes and the Governor last year. The Governor then filed a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cha
  
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• Savannah Bananas step up to the plate providing free tickets to Oklahoma family scammed out of tickets

  18-05-2024 01:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One of the biggest events going on this weekend is the Savannah Bananas baseball games at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. It is bringing thousands to the stadium each night and with three completely sold-out games, fans are willing to do almost anything to get their hands on some tickets. One Oklahoma family sent money to the wrong person.  Unfortunately, a Sulphur family's dreams were dashed when they realized their tickets never arrived. Their grandmother di
  
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• Metro woman says her dog was stolen from OKC Animal Shelter

  18-05-2024 01:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A metro woman is desperate to get her dog back after it was stolen from the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter two weeks ago.Julie Valentine said when she went to bed her two dogs were outside behind the gate, however, when she woke up the gate was open and her dogs were missing. Okfuskee County man faces federal misdemeanor charges in Jan. 6 riot"I still feel sad. I miss both of them really bad," said Valentine.Valentine's dog, Blaze, is a Jack Russell mix and she said ho
  
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• One shot, two in custody after shooting in Del City

  18-05-2024 01:17 via kfor.com
  
  DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — Two people have been detained following a shooting near Sequoyah Park in Del City late Friday afternoon.Shooting near Sequoyah Park in Del City. Photo courtesy KFOR.Del City Police say a teenager was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg. The victim's injury is said to be non-life-threatening.No other information is available at this time.
  
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• Norman Public Schools unveils plans for new Norman North football stadium

  18-05-2024 00:44 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Norman Public Schools released their plans for the new Norman North High School football stadium on Friday.
  Norman North High School Stadium rendering. Image courtesy Norman Public Schools.Norman North High School Stadium rendering. Image courtesy Norman Public Schools.
  The stadium will seat up to 6,000 people—5,500 seats on the home side and another 500 available to visitors. New OKC Thunder arena development agreement to be considered TuesdayVoters approved t
  
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• Edmond 5th grader wins Outstanding Safety Patroller Award

  18-05-2024 00:03 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - Fifth grader Max Hathaway takes his job very seriously. “Whether it's doing car lines, helping kids open the doors and keeping them away from the street to help them stay safe…,” said Hathaway. GOOD NEWS!: Choctaw-Nicoma Park principal celebrated for years of work
  Every morning, he throws on his neon sash and gets to work as one of Heritage Elementary School’s Safety Patrollers. Max Hathaway wins Outstanding Safety Patroller Award. I
  
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• David DePape sentenced to 30 years in Paul Pelosi attack

  17-05-2024 23:36 via kfor.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- David DePape, the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer, was sentenced on Friday. DePape, 43, was looking for Nancy Pelosi when he broke into the couple's home on Oct. 28, 2022.U.S. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley sentenced DePape to a total of 50 years in prison for attempted kidnapping of a federal official, and assault on a family member of a federal official. He was given the maximum
  
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• Documents provide insight into the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett

  17-05-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Documents provided by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) and Charleston County Coroner’s Office on Friday afternoon provided insight into the death of John Barnett, a known Boeing whistleblower.Barnett, 62, died on March 9, 2024, from “what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said in their initial victim identification announcement.Despite rumors that circulated online, Charleston Polic
  
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• New OKC Thunder arena development agreement to be considered Tuesday

  17-05-2024 22:58 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The City of Oklahoma City is moving along with the next stage of the Oklahoma City Thunder's new arena, the location.
  Oklahoma City officials have confirmed on Friday that the proposed location will be up for vote on the agenda for the city council meeting on May 21 at 8:30 a.m.
  The Thunder's new arena location would be "generally located between Sheridan Avenue and Reno Avenue and Robinson Avenue and E.K. Gaylord Boulevard. Ward 7," which is located at the former si
  
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• Many Oklahomans report an AT&T internet outage

  17-05-2024 22:48 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Many Oklahomans are experiencing an AT&T internet outage.
  Downdetector reports outages in Central Oklahoma.
  The AT&T Outage map also shows outages
  There isn't any word on what caused the outage.
  AT&T has told some customers they are working on the issue and it could be down until 6:00 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Chickasha triple murder suspect denied bond, court date set

  17-05-2024 21:41 via kfor.com
  
  GRADY COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Chickasha triple murder suspect Jacob Mayhugh was denied bond by a Grady County judge on Thursday, according to court documents.20-year-old Mayhugh is facing three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of his parents and sister in their Chickasha home.Court document reveals new details in Chickasha triple murder caseCourt documents say Mayhugh confessed to the murders in an interview with OSBI agents following his arrest in Oklahoma City on Tues
  
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• Diddy allegedly seen violently assaulting Cassie Ventura in video

  17-05-2024 20:32 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Hotel surveillance video from 2016 appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs violently attacking, kicking and shoving his former partner Cassie Ventura, who filed a federal lawsuit against the music producer last year.The footage obtained by CNN was released Friday and matches the description of a physical altercation Ventura detailed in her now-settled lawsuit against Combs. In the video, Combs is seen running in a towel after Ventura who is seen standing in front
  
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• Norman's McKinley and Monroe Elementary Schools celebrate new storm shelters

  17-05-2024 20:05 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — McKinley Elementary and Monroe Elementary officials announced this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony the official opening of each site’s shelters, marking the completion of all construction projects under the 2019 bond.According to school officials, all schools in Norman Public Schools (NPS) now have storm shelters ready to keep students safe, just in time for severe weather season. Scissortail Park’s free Summer Concert Series begins May 19
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• McKinley and Monroe Elementary Schools celebrate new storm shelters

  17-05-2024 20:05 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — McKinley Elementary and Monroe Elementary officials announced this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony the official opening of each site’s shelters, marking the completion of all construction projects under the 2019 bond.According to school officials, all schools in Norman Public Schools (NPS) now have storm shelters ready to keep students safe, just in time for severe weather season. Scissortail Park’s free Summer Concert Series begins May 19
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• Altus man convicted for lying during gun purchase

  17-05-2024 19:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday, the conviction of a Altus man after lying during during the purchase of a firearm.According to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester, Angel Luis Garcia-Navedo, 27, of Altus, was foundguilty after a bench trial of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.DOJ authorities confirm, on August 16, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a two-count Indictment against Garcia-Navedo, charging him with makin
  
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• 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival returns to OKC

  17-05-2024 19:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma families are set to celebrate Western and Native American history, art and cuisine at the 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival.The event at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum kicks off May 25-26, 2024. Scissortail Park’s free Summer Concert Series begins May 19Location:National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111According the Museum officials, the Chuck Wagon Festival will feature chuck wagon food samples,
  
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• Okfuskee County man faces federal misdemeanor charges in Jan. 6 riot

  17-05-2024 19:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKFUSKEE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — An Okfuskee County man is facing federal misdemeanor charges for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.According to a report from Tulsa World, 43-year-old Matthew Titus Allen told FBI agents during a phone interview on Nov. 15, 2022, that he attended a "Stop the Steal" rally in support of former President Donald Trump before walking with the crowd to the U.S. Capitol. Former Capitol Police officer warns that ‘nothing i
  
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• Road reopened: I-44 ramp closed, lanes narrowed after crash

  17-05-2024 17:36 via kfor.com
  
  Update:
  Traffic is flowing again after a wreck Friday morning.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A vehicle accident is slowing traffic on I-44 Friday morning.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the I-44 ramp is closed at SH-152 and I-44 lanes are narrowed at SW 59th St. due to the crash.TRAFFIC: KFOR's Live Traffic MapWreck on I-44. Image KFOR.Wreck on I-44. Image KFOR.
  According to ODOT:
  The SH-152 off-ramp to westbound I-44 (runs south) is closedThe westbound I-44 on-ramp from S.W. 44th St. is
  
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• I-44 ramp closed, lanes narrowed after crash

  17-05-2024 17:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A vehicle accident is slowing traffic on I-44 Friday morning.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the I-44 ramp is closed at SH-152 and I-44 lanes are narrowed at SW 59th St. due to the crash.TRAFFIC: KFOR's Live Traffic MapWreck on I-44. Image KFOR.Wreck on I-44. Image KFOR.
  According to ODOT:
  The SH-152 off-ramp to westbound I-44 (runs south) is closedThe westbound I-44 on-ramp from S.W. 44th St. is closedWestbound I-44 (runs south) is narrowed to one lane but
  
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• No more 'Twitter'? Elon Musk confirms latest step in X rebranding

  17-05-2024 17:13 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Users might still be calling it “Twitter,” but the company officially known as X has taken yet another step toward eradicating the T-word from its platform.In an X post shared early Friday morning, Elon Musk confirmed that “all core systems are now on X.com,” essentially confirming that “Twitter.com” will soon be redirecting to X.com for all purposes.It’s unclear when the changeover will be complete on the user end; several hours after
  
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• At least 4 killed in severe storms in Houston; power knocked out in Texas, Louisiana

  17-05-2024 15:17 via kfor.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.Officials urged residents to keep off roads following Thursday's storms, as many were impassable and traffic lights were out. The storm system moved through swiftly, but flood watches and warnings remained Friday for Hou
  
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• Census data shows two cities climbing list of 15 largest in US

  17-05-2024 14:09 via kfor.com
  
  Video: Which U.S. cities are the safest to live in?AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN/NEXSTAR) – Newly-released Census Bureau data shows two cities – one in Texas, one in Florida – have risen up the list of the most populous U.S. cities.The largest U.S. city remains unchanged for another year – New York City took the top spot with almost 8.3 million people as of July 1, 2023, according to data released Thursday. These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the So
  
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• Cicadas: When are they the loudest?

  17-05-2024 14:02 via kfor.com
  
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  CHICAGO (WGN-TV) — They've begun to emerge. And they're going to make their presence very much known.In Illinois, two broods of periodical cicadas are coming out. In central and southern Illinois, its the 13-year cicadas. In central and northern parts of the state, it’s the 17-year cicadas. (More on what this means is down below). Together, it means billions of them will be making that signature buzzing and c
  
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• Teen texts 911, saves self from human trafficking in California: authorities

  17-05-2024 13:58 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) – The sheriff's office in Ventura County, California is highlighting the relatively new ability to text 911 after a Spanish-speaking teen used it to save herself from human trafficking.The girl, 17, was rescued in Casitas Springs in unincorporated Ventura County at about 3 a.m. May 9, officials said in a news release.The teen, whose name was not released, only spoke Spanish, but she was able to text pleas for help, and at the Sheriff’s Communication Center, the “messages
  
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• Paul McCartney is Britain's 1st billionaire musician, according to annual rich list

  17-05-2024 13:56 via kfor.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle.According to figures released Friday, the former member of the Fab Four is the first British musician to be worth 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion).The annual Sunday Times Rich List calculated that the wealth of the 81-year-old musician and his wife, Nancy Shevell, had grown by 50 million pounds since last year thanks to McCartney’s 2023 Got Back tour, the rising value of his back catalogue and Beyonce’s cover of The
  
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• Lainey Wilson wins top honor at Country Music Awards

  17-05-2024 13:52 via kfor.com
  
  It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.“I’ve been in Nashville for 13 years doing this,” Wilson started her speech. “Everybody in this category has loved on me and believed on me,” she added. “And I love y’all for that.”She joins an exclusive category of few women to earn the top prize: Miranda
  
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• Masters champ Scottie Scheffler arrested ahead of PGA Championship then tees off hours later

  17-05-2024 13:49 via kfor.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothe
  
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• Masters champ Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship

  17-05-2024 13:49 via kfor.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police Friday morning for not following police instructions during a traffic jam that followed a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian, ESPN reported.ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.Police said the pedestrian was trying to cross the road when struck by a bus in a lane dedicated to vehicles en
  
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