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• Consult multiple trustworthy sources before hiring a contractor, experts say

  23-05-2024 13:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Experts say the problems a local woman experienced after she hired a contractor based on a referral from Home Depot serve as a good reminder to always consult multiple sources before hiring someone to do work around your house.Last week, News 4 reported a Warr Acres woman has been unable to use her backyard or pool after a contractor she hired to replace her deck never finished the job. Warr Acres woman says contractor left backyard deck unfinished“I'm not allo
  
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• 'Just pray for us': Yukon family loses everything in house fire

  16-06-2024 05:07 via kfor.com
  
  YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — A family of eight lost their home and everything they owned in an electrical fire.James Amway and his family have lived in their home for four years, however that all changed last Friday when it went up in flames."We were blessed by God that we all got out safely," said Amway."I yelled, 'you all get out! The house is on fire!' So I got the kids out," said Amway. "I have six animals in the house. So I started taking them out one by one."The Amyway's lost everything in
  
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• Illegal marijuana seized during Turner Turnpike traffic stop

  16-06-2024 00:57 via kfor.com
  
  LUTHER, Okla. (KFOR) — Luther Police Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol seized illegal marijuana during a traffic stop on the Turner Turnpike early Saturday morning.
  According to authorities, at around 2:30 a.m. OHP requested K-9 assistance from the Luther Police Department. K-9 Kodi was deployed and a positive alert was detected by the canine.
  Luther Police Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol seize illegal marijuana during traffic stop, image Luther Police DepartmentLuther Police D
  
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• Heard on Hurd continues for its 11th year in Edmond

  16-06-2024 00:26 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Citizens Bank of Edmond will be hosting the Heard on Hurd festivities Saturday evening, this time — with a STARS theme.
  Heard on Hurd has become the largest cultural foundation of Edmond with its food trucks and music festival. The festivities happen every third Saturday beginning from March through October in downtown Edmond.LOCAL NEWS: Free concerts coming to Scissortail ParkStar Wars characters from Character Connection will be in attendance to greet and ent
  
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• Signs point to mild gas prices in preelection summer

  15-06-2024 22:24 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - U.S. gas prices started the summer driving season lower than usual, with experts pointing to mild demand and cheaper oil as factors contributing to the moderate costs.Though confounding variables, such as the hurricane season and downstream effects of extreme heat, could still shake things up, prices are expected to continue declining in the coming weeks — a welcome forecast for consumers, and for President Biden as he seeks reelection this fall.Prices began the week at a nati
  
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• Boeing, Airbus say planes with titanium parts sold with falsified records are safe

  15-06-2024 22:08 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – Boeing and Airbus emphasized that there are no safety concerns after revealing Friday that some titanium parts used in their aircraft had falsified documentation, triggering a federal investigation.Boeing did not say which models of aircraft or how many were affected by the titanium parts, but the company emphasized that it does not believe the discovery impacts safety. “Our analysis shows the in-service fleet can continue to fly safely,” Boeing said.Airbus sa
  
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• Two dead following Canadian County wreck Friday night

  15-06-2024 21:42 via kfor.com
  
  EL RENO, Okla. (KFOR) —The Oklahoma Highway Patrol say a man and woman were killed following a collision along Highway 81 in Canadian County on Friday night.
  Authorities responded to a crash that occurred just after 10 p.m. on Highway 81 and 192nd Street, just 7.5 miles north of El Reno.
  OHP says a semi-truck driven by Arthur L. Setzer, 49, was traveling north on Highway 81 when an SUV driven by Javier Ocampo-Ojeda, 61, was traveling west on Northwest 192nd Street and attempted to cross th
  
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• How schools are being built to thwart shooters

  15-06-2024 21:33 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — More than six years after the 2018 massacre in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 people dead, the high school building where the tragedy occurred is being demolished.
  In response, school administrators nationwide are focused on architectural strategies to prevent future incidents like Parkland and similar tragedies from the past two decades.
  How can schools enhance safety in the design stage?Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was preserved for evidence reasons and is b
  
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• OKC woman allegedly assaults Sonic employee with knife over order

  15-06-2024 13:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A woman is facing assault charges after Oklahoma City Police say she threatened and scratched a Sonic Drive-In employee with a pocketknife.An affidavit for Jailyn Tyner's arrest says the incident happened June 7 at a Northeast 23rd Street Sonic Drive-In location. LOCAL NEWS: ‘Still against the law’: OKCPD issue reminder to gun owners after road rage arrestDocuments say a worker at the Sonic location said it started because Tyner was mad about her ord
  
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• An unusual abduction ends with the woman unharmed

  15-06-2024 13:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Friday afternoon took a scary turn outside the Mayflower Market in Northwest Oklahoma City when a 43-year-old woman was kidnapped in broad daylight.An emergency alert highlighted across many Oklahoman's phones when Isabel Brown was kidnapped by several men wearing ski mask's and were allegedly armed with guns.LOCAL NEWS: UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Edmond found, alert canceled"One of the customers noticed some commotion outside, so she was just like, what's go
  
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• Disaster assistance gets approved for Oklahoma counties affected by recent severe weather

  15-06-2024 05:24 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the approval from the White House on Oklahoma's request for disaster assistance on counties that were hit in May by tornadoes and severe storms.
  The request was submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 5 following assessments that were done after the devastating storms. 1,118 homes were damaged across eight different Oklahoma counties. 95 houses were destroyed and 73 were found with major damages.LOCAL N
  
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• Woman pays $140,000 to "Always Reliable Contracting," says they're not reliable

  15-06-2024 02:01 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A woman living in northwest Oklahoma City said last year she paid around $140,000 for a remodel that was never finished, and she stopped hearing from the contractor.
  "So, then I get ****** and sorry for the language but I get like this," said Theresa Forster. "I have to get upset and I have to push and I'm not that kind of person."Forster has lived in her home near NW 16th and Pennsylvania Avenue for years but last June or so she said she decided to get a plastic top to a
  
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• Oklahomans to compete at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis

  15-06-2024 01:58 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - With the Olympics right around the corner, several swimmers are trying to punch their ticket to Paris. A few of the swimmers competing at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials are from right here in the Sooner State as well."He's had to work a really long time to get to this point,” Laura and Ken Healy said about their son Ryan who is competing. “It was uncertain at some points in his career as well, so to see him finally make it, we're proud of him." LOCAL NEWS: Oklahom
  
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• Gov. Stitt issues executive order to stop "wasteful" spending on PR contracts

  15-06-2024 01:55 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Shortly after vetoing part of a bill that would have stopped State Superintendent Ryan Walters from using taxpayer dollars for promotional purposes, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order prohibiting no-bid contracts between government agencies and public relations firms.Stitt says that he issued the order in an effort to minimize wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars by state agencies who are hiring outside PR firms."We all have to remember, the money we spend d
  
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• Norman police start trespass enforcement program for businesses

  15-06-2024 01:47 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — The Norman Police Department has a new plan that will protect businesses, even when they're closed.Business owners can now have a peace of mind thanks to NPD's Trespass Enforcement Authorization Agreement. LOCAL NEWS: Norman Police Department begin trespass enforcement program for community protection"It's a partnership where a private business owner will essentially give authorization to a police officer to enforce a trespassing violation without having an owner on
  
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• Man shot, killed at NW Oklahoma City apartment complex

  15-06-2024 01:37 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Northwest Oklahoma City apartment complex Thursday night. "That's sad,” said Cerone Neal, who lives nearby. “I don't know what to say right now… I can just pray for the family, that's all I can do. Pray for the victim. Hope they find justice."  ORIGINAL STORY: Police investigating fatal shooting in NW Oklahoma CityOklahoma City Police were called to the Putnam Green Apartments near R
  
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• News 4 and CW43 employees give back for Founder's Day

  15-06-2024 01:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Today is a special day at News 4 and our sister station, CW43!News 4 and the CW43 are celebrating an annual event we call "Founder's Day" of caring across Nexstar owned television station throughout the United States. La Niña watch is officially on: When will Oklahoma feel its impact?Our employees volunteered to help several local community organizations including The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, The Boys & Girls Club aligned with the Salvation Army along
  
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• New 4 and CW43 employees give back for Founder's Day

  15-06-2024 01:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Today is a special day at News 4 and our sister station, CW43!News 4 and the CW43 are celebrating an annual event we call "Founder's Day" of caring across Nexstar owned television station throughout the United States. La Niña watch is officially on: When will Oklahoma feel its impact?Our employees volunteered to help several local community organizations including The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, The Boys & Girls Club aligned with the Salvation Army along
  
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• Juneteenth celebrated with festivals and events in Oklahoma City

  15-06-2024 00:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery, is right around the corner and several events are being held throughout Oklahoma City.Saturday, June 15 — Juneteenth Music & Arts Festival at Washington Park from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. — the event is free to attend.
  Saturday, June 15 — Juneteenth On The East in Oklahoma City located on Northeast 23rd between Hood & Kelham. Gates open at 3 p.m.Saturday, June 15 — Midwest Ci
  
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• Former State Senate Appropriations Chair submits resignation

  14-06-2024 23:43 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — State Senator Roger Thompson (R-Okemah) submitted a letter on Friday announcing his resignation, which will take effect on November 1.
  Thompson was first elected into the Oklahoma State Senate back in November 2014. He served as co-chair of the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding which assessed recommendations for utilization of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. He currently serves as a member of the Finance and Rules Committee and was appointed t
  
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• Dollar Tree Distribution Center Rapid Response Event set for Ardmore

  14-06-2024 22:40 via kfor.com
  
  ARDMORE, Okla. (KFOR) – In response to the April 27 tornado that devastated several Oklahoma communities and resulted in the closure of the Marietta Dollar Tree Distribution Center, over 20 employers and 15 community resources and service providers are preparing to hold a “Dollar Tree Distribution Center Rapid Response and Hiring Fair Event”.
  The event is expected to provide employment support for those impacted by the April 27 tornados that ripped through the State.Tornad
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street hangs around its records after European stocks slump

  14-06-2024 22:21 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hung around their record levels on Friday as Wall Street remained relatively quiet following another slide in Europe.
  The S&P 500 edged down by less than 0.1%, marking the first time this week where it did not set an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 57 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.1% to its record set a day before on the back of gains for technology stocks.
  Losses were sharper across the Atlantic, where markets ha
  
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• Pope Francis makes history at G7 Summit, meets with President Biden

  14-06-2024 22:19 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - At an event with the world's top leaders, Pope Francis stole the show. The Pope visited the G7 Summit in Italy with a warning for the politicians gathered there about the perils of artificial intelligence. The visit was historic, as Francis was the first Pope to ever come to the G7 Summit.At the event, he delivered a speech urging political leaders to keep ethics in mind when developing and using AI. "We need to ensure and safeguard a space for proper human contr
  
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• UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Edmond found, alert canceled

  14-06-2024 22:05 via kfor.com
  
  UPDATE @ 3:10 P.M.43-year-old Isabel Brown has been found, according to OHP.ORIGINAL STORYEDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — A Kasey Alert has been issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown, who was last seen near NW 178th Street and MacArthur on Friday afternoon.Kasey Alert issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown. Image courtesy Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Brown was reportedly last seen wearing a black sports bra, workout pants, and flip flops. Authorities say they are also searching for a silver Chevrolet Impala
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after European stocks slump again

  14-06-2024 22:05 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as caution crept into financial markets heading into the weekend. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Friday after setting an all-time high every other day this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%, marking another all-time high. Losses were sharper across the Atlantic, where European stocks have been rocked by the results of recent elections on the continent. France’s CAC 40
  
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• Scissortail preps for free concerts with local favorites

  14-06-2024 21:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Scissortail Park officials are getting things in order as Scissortail Park Concerts series in 2024 kicks off!The free concerts are scheduled from June through October.Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy free performances from local, regional, and national acts encompassing everything from reggae, soul, pop, rock, classical, and folk music. La Niña watch is officially on: When will Oklahoma feel its impact?According to Scissortail Park, here
  
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• Free concerts coming to Scissortail Park

  14-06-2024 21:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Scissortail Park officials are preparing for the 2024 park concert series.
  The free concerts are scheduled from June through October.Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy free performances from local, regional, and national acts encompassing everything from reggae, soul, pop, rock, classical, and folk music. La Niña watch is officially on: When will Oklahoma feel its impact?According to Scissortail Park, here is your 2024 artist list:2024 SCH
  
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• Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks

  14-06-2024 21:25 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Big news today from the Supreme Court, the high court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks.The Supreme Court the ruled Trump administration did not follow federal law when it reversed course from previous administrations and banned bump stocks."It's something you add on, just to have fun with,” said plaintiff Michael Cargill.The ban came after a gunman used bump stocks, a rapid-fire gun accessory, to open fire at a music festival in Las Vegas killing nearly
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around its records after European stocks slump again

  14-06-2024 21:12 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting around their record levels on Friday as caution creeps into financial markets heading into the weekend.
  The S&P 500 was edging 0.1% lower in late trading and on track for its first day this week where it did not set an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 85 points, or 0.2%, with an hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was holding steady around its record set a day before.
  Losses were sharper across the Atlanti
  
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• Police seek public help in identifying man after assault

  14-06-2024 20:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- The Oklahoma Police Department is asking the public to assist in identifying a man after a assault.
  Police seeking to identify man after assault, Image courtesy The Oklahoma Police DepartmentPolice seeking to identify man after assault, Image courtesy The Oklahoma Police Department
  Authorities confirm, the man is suspected of assaulting a man, then stole his wallet at a convenience store near Reno/Rockwell.Headlines
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