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• Dept. of Labor recovers nearly $100K in wages, damages for 31 Oklahomans

  27-03-2024 21:55 via kfor.com
  
  NEWALLA, Okla. (KFOR) - The Department of Labor says it has recovered nearly $100K in wages, damages for 31 misclassified Oklahoma construction workers from Future Inc. after failing topay overtime.
  According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Future Inc. – a dirt work contractor serving commercial, industrial and residential clients – misclassified 31 construction workers employed to complete major projects in a multi-state area as in
  
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• Damage at the Norman Westheimer Airport

  28-04-2024 05:22 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Strong and damaging winds caused damage in Norman Saturday night.
  When KFOR Meteorologist Jon Slater was tracking storms moving into Norman from the south, he reported winds up to 80 mph.
  The Westheimer Airport did have some damage.
  KFOR reports there could have been two tornadoes in the area. There have been more than 10 tornadoes in the state during the Saturday severe weather.
  
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• Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management releases storm damage update

  28-04-2024 01:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) released the latest severe weather damage reports:
  Garfield County Emergency Management reports two homes damaged in the Hillsdale area     Grant County reports numerous trees damaged or down.Kay County Emergency Management reports three to four structures damaged, several power poles broken, and numerous trees down. Two storm-related vehicle accidents are also reported.   Payne County
  
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• Body of missing Iowa trucker has been found months after disappearance, wife says

  28-04-2024 01:24 via kfor.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – The wife of an Iowa truck driver, whose monthslong disappearance led to an extensive search effort, says her missing husband has been found dead.
  Sarah Schultz told Nexstar's KCAU that her husband David Schultz's body was found not far from where searches were held. She added that she was able to identify the body by the boots.
  “We’re still in shock,” Sarah said. “I know after being gone, you know, for two to three days that something bad h
  
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• Border Patrol says it's ready for new migrant surge in El Paso

  28-04-2024 00:06 via kfor.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A new cargo train carrying hundreds of migrants atop boxcars arrived Thursday morning in Juarez, Mexico, the third mass arrival of asylum-seekers to the region in the past three days.Some U.S. officials are attributing the surge to a concerted effort by transnational criminal organizations to profit from foreign citizens fleeing economic and public safety crises in their countries.
  As the trickle of migrants coming across the Rio Grande increases by the hou
  
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• Paramedic sentenced to 4 years of probation for Elijah McClain's death

  27-04-2024 23:46 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — A Colorado paramedic has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Jeremy Cooper, a former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted on Dec. 22 of criminally negligent homicide. He was the last of first responders to be sentenced for their roles in McClain’s death. McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was walking home on Aug. 24, 2019, when he was stopped by police officers answering a call of a “suspicious
  
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• WATCH: Classic Super Cells develop throughout the metro

  27-04-2024 23:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - KFOR's Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan followed severe weather as it hit Oklahoma beginning Saturday morning.
  South of Hinton, Oklahoma, Image KFOR's McIntyre Law Chopper 4According to Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan people should remain weather aware,
  There have been several possible tornadoes and the storms have the potential to drop hail,, flooding rains, and damaging winds.Mike Morgan spotted a radar indicted tornado near the town of Electra to the west of Wichita Fall
  
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• Have a unique phobia? Fear not! You're not alone

  27-04-2024 22:34 via kfor.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Do you have a unique phobia? Those with autophobia, the fear of being alone, need not worry in being alone in their fears.
  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 9.1% of Americans, over 19 million people, experienced a specific phobia in the past year. State Senate leader says the governor has “personal hatred” for himThe Recovery Village gave a list of 21 rare phobias people may experience, and where these fears could stem f
  
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• Possible Tornado reported near Newkirk

  27-04-2024 22:22 via kfor.com
  NEWKIRK, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma Severe weather has hit northeastern Kay County according to the 4 Warn Center's Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan.Oklahoma Weather Radar
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  KFOR SkyCam NetworkChief Meteorologist Mike Morgan reports on possible Newkirk tornado,Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan said radar indicated there was a tornado near Newkirk around 3:00 p.m.
  Storm trackers are on the ground keeping Oklahomans 4 Warned with the latest weather information in
  
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• OKC event cancellation's due to severe weather in the metro

  27-04-2024 22:18 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - As severe weather enters surrounding metro communities here is your latest list of major canceled events:
  NW Classen High and Emerson North High School Proms Postponed.OKCPS has postponed proms for NW Classen High School and Emerson North High School.Yukon Prom Rescheduled. Yukon Prom has been cancelled for tonight and rescheduled for tomorrow.Edmond Prom Cancelled. Edmond Prom has been cancelled for this evening due to the severe weather.Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Sever
  
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• Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

  27-04-2024 21:34 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to city jails.“They examined him and sent him to Bellevue. It seems like he needs a lot of help, physically. He’s got a lo
  
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• Bizarre sea creatures become 'all-you-can-eat-buffet' off SoCal coast

  27-04-2024 21:20 via kfor.com
  
  NEWPORT, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — There's some bizarre sea creatures washing ashore along the Southern California coastline.They can be described as jellyfish-like blobs that are shaped like oval discs. Known as Velella velellas, this marine species lives on the surface of the open ocean.
  Vellela vellela captured off the coast near Newport Beach, Calif. (Credit: Delaney Trowbridge/Davey’s Locker)
  With other names like sea raft, purple sail, little sail and by-the-wind sai
  
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• What are prion diseases? Hunters died of fatal disorder after eating tainted deer meat, researchers say

  27-04-2024 18:34 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A recent report published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that two hunters contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a fatal neurological disorder, after eating venison obtained from deer infected with chronic wasting disease.For years, researchers have thought cross-species transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD) to be plausible. But this latest report, describing what researchers call a “cluster” of cases, presents some of the strongest evidence yet of
  
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• Tracking tornadoes, high winds, and hail

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.Early reports indicate there were at least 10 tornadoes in the area.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Tracking strong, damaging storms, multiple events canceled

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  We will stream live coverage if a tornado warning is issued in the area.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.
  One confirmed tornado has already touched down in the state.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Tracking strong, damaging storms, many events canceled

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  We will stream live coverage if a tornado warning is issued in the area.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.Early reports indicate there were at least 10 tornadoes in the area.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Severe weather coverage on moving moving across Oklahoma

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  We will stream live coverage if a tornado warning is issued in the area.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.
  One confirmed tornado has already touched down in the state.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Live: Tracking strong, damaging storms, multiple events canceled

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  We will stream live coverage if a tornado warning is issued in the area.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.
  One confirmed tornado has already touched down in the state.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Live: Severe weather moving moving across Oklahoma

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Follow the 4Warn Storm Team with live coverage of severe weather happening in Oklahoma.
  
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• Live: Severe weather coverage on moving moving across Oklahoma

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Follow the 4Warn Storm Team with live coverage of severe weather happening in Oklahoma.
  One confirmed tornado has already touched down in Oklahoma.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Blog: Tracking tornadoes, high winds, and hail

  27-04-2024 17:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- Severe Weather is on tap for most of the day on Saturday.Early reports indicate there were at least 10 tornadoes in the area.
  Stay connected and here are some important links so you can stay weather aware.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• Treat says Stitt has “personal hatred” for him

  27-04-2024 13:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said he believes Governor Kevin Stitt has a “personal hatred” of him after Stitt vetoed several bills sent top his desk by the Senate this week.Treat (R-Oklahoma City) made the comments during a weekly press conference he held on Thursday. Senate Pro Tem focuses on grocery tax cut after inflation reportAt the oppress conference, reporters asked treat what he thought about the fact Stitt vetoed several bills
  
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• OSBI makes multiple arrest in marijuana grow robberies

  27-04-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A murder and several robberies at marijuana grows in Okfuskee County and Stephens County has now resulted in the arrest of 10 people.However, state agents say they are not stopping with just the 10, they are still looking for more people involved."It was on March 7th when we were able to come together and identify multiple suspects who were involved in each of these crimes," Hunter McKee, PIO for OSBI said. 10 total suspects arrested in two separate marijuana grow ro
  
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• One person shot in Northeast Oklahoma City

  27-04-2024 03:57 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One person was shot in Northeast Oklahoma City.Authorities confirmed that they located the victim who had been shot near Northeast 47th St. and North Prospect Ave. The victim has been transported to a local hospital with their condition currently unknown.
  No current information on the suspect.
  One person shot in NE Oklahoma City (KFOR)No further details are available at this time.
  
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• Shelley Zumwalt told the Governor she could step down if needed

  27-04-2024 01:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — During Governor Kevin Stitt's presser Friday he said that Shelley Zumwalt told him she could step down after an audit came out alleging a misuse of millions of dollars."She said, 'Hey governor, you know until this is all sorted out, I will step down from the cabinet and focus on tourism. And so we may do that," said Governor Stitt.News 4 reported earlier this week the audit revealed two state agencies— where Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism Shelley
  
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• Olympic Team Trials begin at RIVERSPORT OKC

  27-04-2024 01:37 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - After months of preparation, the Olympic Trials at RIVERSPORT OKC launched Friday morning. “I think it should be a moment of pride for everyone,” said Michael Knopp, RIVERSPORT’s Executive Director. LOCAL NEWS: Know before you go: 2024 Olympic Trials at RIVERSPORT OKC
  Olympic team trials begin at RIVERSPORT OKC. Image KFOR.
  The first event was the canoe-kayak slalom qualifier. For this event athletes race against the clock, navigating throu
  
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• OKCPD shares video related to arrest and routine leave of officers

  27-04-2024 01:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Police Department  released video Friday related to a shooting investigation that has left six officers on routine paid leave and a man in jail.Authorities responded to the call on April 12, in the 200 block of SE 54th St. Officers were told there was man in the neighborhood shooting a gun outside.When officers arrived they found Juan Castorenna-Guerrero, and asked him to come outside of a home he was in at the time.Juan Castoren
  
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• I-44 northbound near SW 104th narrowed to two lanes after motorcycle crash

  27-04-2024 01:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — I-44 northbound near SW 104th St. has been narrowed to two lanes after a motorcycle accident in the outside lane on Friday evening.Motorcycle crash on I-44 northbound near SW 104th St. Photo courtesy KFOR.Video from McIntyre Law Chopper 4 shows the motorcycle is upright and a wrecker arriving at the scene around 6 p.m. to help clear the way for traffic.No information on possible injuries is available at this time.
  
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• 'It's pretty devastating': Strong winds cause damage throughout central Oklahoma

  27-04-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  STROUD, Okla. (KFOR) — Severe weather swept through much of Oklahoma early Friday and caused dramatic damage to several buildings and trees."We had some really strong winds and 30 seconds later it was gone," said Adam Chace, Stroud Assistant Fire Chief. "Our damage was localized to kind of one area of town."Chace said the area near Main Street is where most of the damage took place."We had a small apartment complex here that consisted of about five units that had some pretty significant ro
  
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• Southbound Dallas Junction lanes shift, narrow amid bridge rehab project

  26-04-2024 23:39 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Changes are coming to the Dallas Junction on Monday night through July, while the Oklahoma Department of Transportation starts a major bridge rehabilitation project."We see over 100,000 vehicles a day through that interchange," said Bryce Boyer, the public information officer for ODOT.It's one of the most heavily traveled junctions in OKC, where I-235, I-35, and I-40 meet.Starting Monday at 8:00 p.m. through July, ODOT will start working on bridge joint rehabilitatio
  
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