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• Deadline to claim $1 billion in tax refunds nears – do you qualify?

  12-05-2024 15:22 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A crucial deadline is coming later this month for some taxpayers who may be owed their share of an estimated $1 billion in refunds, the Internal Revenue Service announced.Taxpayers who did not file their tax year 2020 returns may be eligible to collect a refund if they file by May 17, and there's no penalty for failure to file if a refund is due.
  To get a refund, however, the return must reach the IRS within three years of the due date. The cutoff is later this year because in
  
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• City Council approves rezoning for 1,907-foot tall tower in Bricktown

  06-06-2024 02:03 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Wednesday, the OKC City Council approved rezoning for the Boardwalk at Bricktown project with a vote of 8-1, bringing the proposed 1,907-foot tower one step closer to reality.The tower is part of the $1.5 billion project that developers hope to build near Reno and Shields, and would stand twice as tall as the Devon Tower. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: OKC Planning Commission approve plans for proposed skyscraper downtownWard 2 Councilman James Cooper was the lone "no" vote o
  
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• Norman city leaders unveil plans for new $1 billion entertainment district

  06-06-2024 01:56 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — A meeting between leaders from Norman and the University of Oklahoma provided an update for the $1 billion entertainment district."We need to to move into a grown up mode of being able to deal with Norman as the third largest city in Oklahoma," said Mayor Larry Heikkila.News 4 got a look at the possible design plans, Norman leaders said it's just one step of many more needing to happen before the entertainment district is brought to life. LOCAL NEWS: OKANA resort com
  
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• Doctors claim they are not getting paid, can't see patients with SoonerSelect rollout

  06-06-2024 01:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Senator David Bullard (R-Durant) called on doctors to the Capitol Tuesday who have been impacted by the transition to the Medicaid managing care program, also called SoonerSelect.Doctors said since its rollout in April many of them have not been paid."When you're not paying your doctors, you're not doing your job," said Bullard. "Now is not the time to stay quiet. If you're having problems you need to reach out to your senators, to your reps." Former Norman therapy c
  
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• One driver shoots another driver in the face during road rage incident

  06-06-2024 01:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A suspect was arrested in connection to a road rage incident in south Oklahoma City that ended with a driver shot in the face.
  "He should have done something in return but you can't do much when you get shot in the face," said Jerry who lives near where the road rage incident took place.
  | READ LOCAL NEWS > Woman says she waited 36 hours for husband to be released on bond >Oklahoma City Police arrested Jesus Flores who could face several charges including assault and
  
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• Man given $100 to help prisoner escape

  06-06-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  LEXINGTON, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma prison is back in the headlines again just a few weeks after a former deputy warden was accused of smuggling in contraband. This time, two people are locked up and accused of helping a prisoner escape.
  The Oklahoma Department of Corrections confirmed an inmate walked out of the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center on May 25. More details of Oklahoma Deputy Warden accused of prison contraband smuggling operationCourt papers reveal Stephen Williams
  
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• OK Co. judge moves St. Isidore lawsuit forward, denies motion to dismiss

  06-06-2024 00:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma County judge has denied the motion to dismiss three out of four of the claims made against the nation's first ever taxpayer funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School.In June, the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved St. Isidore in a 3-2 vote.The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee filed a lawsuit almost two months later. The committee is comprised of parents, education advocates, and faith
  
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• Here's why Netflix will stop working on some Apple TVs

  06-06-2024 00:17 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Netflix will no longer be supported on second and third-generation Apple TVs starting in August.Netflix won’t be available on these older Apple TVs after July 31, the company wrote on its set-up website. The Verge reported that Netflix notified customers of the decision in an email, saying the move was made to “maintain the best possible Netflix experience.”It’s not clear what may have led Netflix to halt its services on these older Apple TVs, which the comp
  
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• Floodwater causing erosion to Moore road

  06-06-2024 00:10 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - The city of Moore is getting the one-two punch from back-to-back flooding. Wednesday giving us a better view of the damage left.Floodwaters causing erosion near SW 34th & Santa Fe
  "Definitely going to be an impact," said a driver caught in traffic.Moore residents, living south of SW 34th & Santa Fe, waited for traffic flaggers on their way home. Traffic is now narrowed to one lane."This is where the road washed out last night," said another driver in traffic. LOCAL
  
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• Woman says she waited 36 hours for husband to be released on bond

  05-06-2024 23:38 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - More issues at the Oklahoma County Jail after a woman said her husband posted bond on June 3. However, it took another day and a half before he was released."I didn't just call for just my husband,” Elizabeth Cole said. “I called because it's an actual issue." RELATED STORY: Release of inmates delayed due to system upgradeCole said she feels it’s a problem shared with others in the community."It's just been a long wait,” she said.The 36-hour wait fo
  
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• District court judge sides with Drummond in Stitt lawsuit over multiple officeholders

  05-06-2024 23:33 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma County district court judge ruled in favor of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond after Governor Stitt and several of his cabinet members filed a lawsuit over a legal opinion issued by Drummond.Last month, a judge in Oklahoma County ruled Governor Stitt’s cabinet secretaries “are office holders or officers of the state of Oklahoma and are not excepted from the dual office holding prohibition by law.” Congressional candidate &lsquo
  
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• NAACP threatens American Airlines with travel ban after it cited body odor when removing 8 Black men from flight

  05-06-2024 23:05 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — The NAACP has threatened to reinstate a travel ban on American Airlines after the company removed eight Black men from a flight last month when a white flight attendant complained an unidentified passenger had body odor. In 2017, the civil rights organization issued a travel advisory for their airline, warning African American passengers to “exercise caution” after multiple reports of discrimination. At the time, the organization cited four “alarmin
  
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• Man who went viral for driving during Zoom court hearing had license restored in 2022

  05-06-2024 22:58 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Michigan man who attended a Zoom court hearing while supposedly driving with a suspended license was sent to jail due to an apparent clerical error.Corey Harris attended a virtual hearing May 15 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on charges related to a traffic stop last year. In video footage, Judge Cedric Simpson appeared dumbfounded that Harris would appear before him while behind the wheel of a vehicle with a suspended driver's license.
  Harris’ bond was revoked, and he was
  
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• Fire crews battle Salvation Army building fire in Ada

  05-06-2024 22:35 via kfor.com
  
  ADA, Okla. (KFOR) — The Ada Fire Department battled a large fire at the Salvation Army store in downtown Ada on Wednesday morning.
  The Ada News reported that around 9 a.m. the Salvation Army store located in the 300 block of East main caught fire. Firefighters quickly reported that a tall column of black smoke was visible from miles away.
  Fire crews requested additional assistance from volunteer fire departments in Pontotoc County including personnel, tank trucks, and fire engines.
  Large f
  
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• OKCPD search for two suspects after woman robbed visiting husband's grave

  05-06-2024 22:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department is searching for two people after a woman says she was robbed while visiting her husband's grave.
  Suspect wanted in car burglary, Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police DepartmentSuspect wanted in car burglary, Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police Department
  According to police, the two suspects shown above, burgled a woman's car at a cemetery in NW Oklahoma City while she was visiting her husband’s grave.
  Authorities say the pair may
  
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• WATCH: Mother bear, cub playing on trampoline in Massachusetts

  05-06-2024 22:10 via kfor.com
  
  SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) — A mother bear and her cub were seen playing on a trampoline Monday afternoon in Southwick, Massachusetts.
  A video sent to Nexstar's WWLP from Brianna Batchelor, of Southwick, shows a cub playing on the trampoline while a mother bear pulls on the surrounding protective net. The mother bear eventually finds a way onto the trampoline before the cub manages to escape.New viral Trader Joe’s item: What to know about the limited edition merch reselling for $100The
  
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• Toyota recalls over 100,000 vehicles over stalled engine concerns

  05-06-2024 22:09 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Toyota will recall about 100,000 vehicles over concerns that loose debris inside the engine could cause it to stall or otherwise fail, federal regulators announced last week.The recall covers about 3,500 Lexus LX SUVs from 2022 and 2023 and just under 100,000 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks from the same timeframe, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.The select vehicles were built with V35A engines, which were potentially not cleared of all manufacturing deb
  
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• Where keeping cool could cost the most this summer: new report

  05-06-2024 22:08 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While average heating costs were projected to drop over the winter, Americans aren't likely to be as lucky when it comes to cooling costs this summer. Instead, new predictions say the financial burden of staying cool could reach its highest level in a decade.
  Between June and September, the average cost of home cooling will be $719, up nearly 8% over last year, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and the Center for Energy,
  
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• Nebraska woman who was pronounced dead found alive at funeral home

  05-06-2024 22:06 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Nebraska woman who had been pronounced dead at a nursing home this week was later found to be alive by a funeral home worker who noticed she was still breathing.Constance Glantz, 74, had been placed on hospice care at Mulberry Nursing Home in Waverly, Nebraska. Nursing home staff said she was dead at 9:44 a.m. Monday morning, and she was taken to a funeral home in Lincoln.Then, at 11:45 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department and the Lincoln Fire and Rescue were dispatched to
  
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• New viral Trader Joe's item: What to know about the limited edition merch reselling for $100

  05-06-2024 20:54 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) — The craze surrounding Trader Joe's products is back again, this time for their mini insulated tote bags, which dropped on Tuesday. Like their signature mini tote bags that went viral earlier this year, these new bags are only available for a limited time — and are selling for a pretty penny online.
  The insulated mini tote bags, available in either hot magenta or cool teal, retail for $3.99. They were set to be available at Trader Joe's stores nationwide on T
  
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• Woman claims to be girl missing since 1985; mom disagrees as police investigate

  05-06-2024 20:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A woman is claiming to be Cherrie Mahan, an 8-year-old from Pennsylvania who went missing in 1985, but the girl’s mom says she’s not telling the truth, multiple outlets are reporting. Mahan was last seen getting off the bus in Winfield Township, Butler County. Police say a bright blue 1976 Dodge van with a mural of a mountain and a skier could have been involved in her disappearance, according to KDKA, but Mahan has never been found.Last month, a woman poste
  
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• Colorado officers help bear cub stuck in wire fence

  05-06-2024 20:42 via kfor.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence.Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence in Evergreen. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence in Evergreen. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the re
  
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• Spotify hikes prices for second time in less than a year

  05-06-2024 20:41 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - Music and podcast streamer Spotify will increase its price for the service this summer, the company announced Monday.
  Beginning in July, an individual subscription to Spotify will be $11.99, up $1 from the previous rate. The price hike represents the second in less than a year for the audio streamer.
  The company said the changes were necessary "so that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience."
  In this photo illustration,
  
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• Mediterranean diet could help women live longer: study

  05-06-2024 20:16 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Women who follow a Mediterranean diet are likely to live longer, a new study suggests.Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed medical data from more than 25,000 U.S. women for up to 25 years, starting from when they were 56 years old on average.
  They found that women who had a larger Mediterranean diet intake had a "23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality."Mediterranean diets often consist of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, leg
  
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• Video: Florida woman leads officers on chase after fleeing traffic stop

  05-06-2024 20:07 via kfor.com
  
  SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman is in custody after leading authorities on a chase after fleeing from a traffic stop in St. Augustine last week, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook.
  On May 29, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Alexandria Mason, who had an active felony warrant out of Citrus County, according to the sheriff's office. Mason allegedly failed to appear in Citrus County court over possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
  
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• New contests, classes coming to 2024 Oklahoma State fair

  05-06-2024 19:59 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Fair Competition Guides are now available for those looking to compete this year.According to fair officials, there are some important dates to remember:
  July 1 - August 15: Enter to participate in Creative Arts contests for freeAugust 24 & 25: Take-in of non-cooking items, plus canningSeptember 7 & 8: Cooking take-inSeptember 12 - 22: Oklahoma State FairSeptember 23 & 24: Creative arts reclaimLOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma State Fair announces 2024 co
  
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• Are giant parachuting spiders spreading in the US this summer?

  05-06-2024 19:10 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/Nexstar) — They're giant, invasive, and able to parachute through the air in what can only be described as an arachnophobe's greatest fear. These spiders, better known as Joro spiders, have already been spotted in multiple states, but could they be coming to an area near you any time soon?Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, are native to Asia. They've been in the U.S. for at least a decade, having already invaded Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Re
  
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• From the Archives: Gold Star Memorial Library

  05-06-2024 18:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As Channel 4 celebrates its 75th anniversary, we are opening the film vault.
  1952 — Visitors to Oklahoma City University awaited the completion of the "Gold Star Memorial Library."
  But construction ran into trouble and entire floors were never finished.
  It was supposed to house the University's Religion Department, but that didn't happen.
  Instead, The School fo Law used it for more than three decades.No graduation students sign their names on the 7th floor.
  The
  
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• Police seek help identifying man suspected of construction theft

  05-06-2024 18:27 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department says, a man is wanted after stealing construction materials.Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police Department
  Police officials confirm, the suspected person in the photo above stole construction materials from a site in the 4400 block of SW 21st Street late last month.Court docs reveal excessive stabbing led to woman’s SE OKC murderAuthorities say, if you recognize him, or have any information on the case, contact Crime Stoppers 405.2
  
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• City of Moore residents prepare for city-wide garage sale

  05-06-2024 18:26 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Moore announced on Wednesday its Citywide Garage Sale Weekend on Thursday, June 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024.
  It's ALL DAY folks!Image courtesy City of MooreCity officials say, if you plan on having a garage sale during the dates above to register. Your registered sale will be automatically added to the list for shoppers to view.In the last 2 days 2 big storm systems dumped flash flooding rains across portions of Oklahoma. The rainfall totals are coming in.Participa
  
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