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• 'Habitual pattern': Enid High School teacher on paid leave pending sexual misconduct investigation

  18-04-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  ENID, Okla. (KFOR) — An Enid High School teacher is on paid administrative leave as police investigate sexual misconduct allegations.Enid Police Department Public Relations Coordinator Cass Rains told News 4 that officers took a report of alleged sexual misconduct at Enid High School on April 9."The case was assigned to our detectives division, and the investigation is ongoing," said Rains.The Enid Police Department is unable to release any of the suspect's information at this time. The in
  
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• One injured in shooting in SW Oklahoma City

  01-05-2024 13:34 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - One person was injured in a shooting in southwest Oklahoma City Tuesday night.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to S Pennsylvania Ave. and Exchange Ave. around around 10 p.m.LOCAL NEWS: Damaging tornadoes hit western Oklahoma, large damaging hail
  Upon arrival, they found one man with a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.OKCPD says there is no information regarding a suspect and n
  
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• Local business in Sulphur left picking up the pieces of devastating tornado

  01-05-2024 13:30 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — Clean up is underway in Sulphur after taking a direct hit from tornadoes over the weekend.
  Mostly rubble is all that is left in the small downtown of Sulphur. Devastation and tragedy are an understatement as local business owners say the area was starting to thrive, only for all of their hard work to be wiped away in minutes."Sunday was quite shocking," said Madeline Jack Little, co-owner of 3rd & Broadway. "Nothing like this has ever happened to Sulphur."Sulphu
  
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• FEMA, Stitt tour tornado damage

  01-05-2024 05:38 via kfor.com
  
  MARIETTA, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell toured damage left behind by weekend tornadoes. Alongside Senator James Lankford, the group walked through the Love County Health Center Tuesday. The hospital was hit by the EF4 tornado Saturday with several patients and employees inside. They waited out the storm in a shelter.Parts of the hospital’s roof and walls were significantly damaged. The town also lost its only grocery store, a Dollar Gen
  
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• U.S. News: OSDE denied access to data, skewing Oklahoma school rankings

  01-05-2024 05:28 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — U.S. News and World Report says the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) did not grant them access to schools AP testing data, causing numerous Oklahoma schools to plummet in U.S. News rankings the past two years.  OSDE claims they sent the data, but it must’ve been lost in the mail.The data omission mainly caused larger, suburban high schools to drop in the rankings while elevating smaller, rural schools, beginning in U.S. News and World Report&r
  
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• Protesters in custody after Columbia calls in police to end pro-Palestinian occupation

  01-05-2024 04:40 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Officers took protesters into custody late Tuesday after Columbia University called in police to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus.The scene unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. as police, wearing helmets and carrying zip ties and riot shields, massed at the Ivy League university’s entrance. Officers breached Hamilton Hall, an administration building on campus, to clear out the structure.The demonstrators had occupied Hamilton Hall more than 12 hours
  
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• VIDEO: Severe storms caused damage in Cordell

  01-05-2024 04:20 via kfor.com
  
  CORDELL, Okla. (KFOR) — Strong and damaging storms in western Oklahoma hit Cordell hard.
  Parts of the school has been damaged.
  Large hail also pounded parts of the area.
  There are no reports of injuries.
  
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• VIDEO: Severe storms cause damage in Cordell

  01-05-2024 04:20 via kfor.com
  
  CORDELL, Okla. (KFOR) — Strong and damaging storms in western Oklahoma hit Cordell hard.
  Parts of the school has been damaged.
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• 'We will put Satanists in the schools': The Satanic Temple to send ministers to OK if bill allowing school chaplains is signed into law

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma Senate Bill could allow chaplains in public schools, which would include ministers with The Satanic Temple if signed into law.Representative Kevin West (R-Moore) is the a co-author of Senate Bill 36, along with Senator Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) and Representative Randy Randleman (R-Eufala).The proposal would allow public schools in the state to hire religious chaplains to counsel and work with their students.The chaplain can be hired or volunteer and w
  
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• Strong storms return to Oklahoma

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — The National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings for counties in western Oklahoma on Tuesday evening.Tornado warning in effect for Washita County until 6:15 p.m.Tornado warning in effect for Kiowa County until 7:15 p.m.
  There have been reports of hail damage near Cordell in Washita County. he assessment of damages is still underway, according to the Washita County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Storm Blog: Damaging tornadoes hit western Oklahoma, large damaging hail

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  This live blog is now archived.
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — Severe storms returned to Oklahoma Tuesday night.
  Severe storms pounded Washita County with high winds and damaging hail.
  This will be a live blog covering the severe weather while it is in our area.
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• LIVE: Tornadoes hit western parts of Oklahoma, large damaging hail

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — Severe storms returned to Oklahoma Tuesday night.
  Severe storms pounded Washita County with high winds and damaging hail.
  This will be a live blog covering the severe weather while it is in our area.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• LIVE: Strong storms return to Oklahoma

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — The National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings for counties in western Oklahoma on Tuesday evening.Tornado warning in effect for Washita County until 6:15 p.m.Tornado warning in effect for Kiowa County until 7:15 p.m.
  There have been reports of hail damage near Cordell in Washita County. he assessment of damages is still underway, according to the Washita County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• LIVE: Damaging tornadoes hit western Oklahoma, large damaging hail

  01-05-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — Severe storms returned to Oklahoma Tuesday night.
  Severe storms pounded Washita County with high winds and damaging hail.
  This will be a live blog covering the severe weather while it is in our area.
  Oklahoma Weather Radar
  Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
  KFOR SkyCam Network
  
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• "Beacon of light" in Sulphur after tornado rips through

  01-05-2024 01:27 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — It's another day of cleanup for Sulphur. Despite all the destruction, people in town are clinging to what they're calling a ray of hope through a window.
  "You see, it's just a miracle. It's what it is," said Fred Chitwood, who goes to First Christian Church in Sulphur.FEMA visits Sulphur in response phase for additional resourcesA church that's been around for a century was nearly untouched by Saturday's deadly tornado that ripped through Sulphur."We came through so
  
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• Cleanup begins at Midwest City church after severe storms

  01-05-2024 00:37 via kfor.com
  
  MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Cleanup efforts are underway at the Charity Free Will Baptist Church in Midwest City after Saturday’s storms. Troy Stengrim, the church’s Director of Christian Education said he’s still in shock at the destruction. LOCAL NEWS: More than 60 homes damaged, 19 hurt in Ardmore
  "My heart just sank when I saw that,” said Stengrim. The building at SE 29th and Westminster, built in 1986, is where about 50 members gather to worship. 
  
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• Metro church bringing supplies to Sulphur

  01-05-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A truck load of supplies will be in Sulphur tomorrow, thanks to a metro church. Among the volunteers will be a man who was just released from prison after a wrongful conviction."When you give to people, you're actually helping your own self because it always comes back," said Glynn Simmons.Simmons, Pastor Derrick Scobey, and volunteers with Ebenezer Baptist Church are preparing for their trip to Sulphur on Wednesday. They will bring a 53-foot-long semi full of suppli
  
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• Marijuana could be rescheduled: Would that make it legal nationwide?

  01-05-2024 00:16 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In a major shift, marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous drug in the U.S., sources told the Associated Press on Tuesday. The decision could have a ripple effect throughout the country, already pocketed with varying legalization laws.
  Last fall, federal health officials recommended reclassifying marijuana. According to The Associated Press, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is expected to move toward reclassification.
  The proposal still needs to be revi
  
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• Dead Florida dolphin was infected with highly pathogenic bird flu

  01-05-2024 00:13 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida bottlenose dolphin died from the "highly pathogenic" bird flu that has been sweeping the country, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Florida made the discovery following a necropsy on a dolphin that was found "in distress" in a Dixie County canal in March 2022. Despite rescue efforts, the dolphin died shortly after it was found.Hush money judge rules Trump violated gag order, warns of jail timeScientists did not suspect bird flu as the
  
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• Judge fines Trump for violating gag order: What happens if he does it again?

  01-05-2024 00:12 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (NEXSTAR) — The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money case has ruled that the former president violated the gag order nine times with posts made to his social media and campaign website.
  Trump was held in contempt Tuesday morning and fined $9,000 — $1,000 for each violation — by Judge Juan Merchan. It was a stinging rebuke for Trump, who has insisted he was exercising his free speech rights.Trump now has until the close of business on Friday to pay the fi
  
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• Families, legislative supporters protest Oklahoma DHS policies

  30-04-2024 23:49 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Tuesday, Oklahomans united for justice reform. Crowds spoke out at the Capitol, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) headquarters and the Oklahoma State Supreme Court calling for a change, accusing the child welfare system of failing Oklahoma families. Protesters, families, lawyers and even legislators were there to share stories and issues they say Oklahoma families are facing with DHS. “There's lots of times they act quickly with no ev
  
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• Gov. Stitt signs Mason Treat Act into law

  30-04-2024 23:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 2035 into law, which changes state car tag laws in an effort to minimize traffic stops on the side of the road that could put Oklahoma drivers in harms way.The bill has been called the Mason Treat Act, named after Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat's son who was critically injured in a high-speed wreck during a traffic stop in January."I'm happy to sign the Mason Treat Act to keep drivers and law enforcement safe on the road
  
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• Replacement benefits available for SNAP recipients impacted by storms

  30-04-2024 22:48 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — SNAP recipients in counties impacted by the April 27 and 28 storms may request replacement benefits up to the full monthly amount received for April.While SNAP customers usually only have 10 calendar days to request a replacement of benefits, Oklahoma Department of Human Services received federal approval to allow affected households to report food loss by May 28.The 12 eligible counties for replacement benefits are:
  Carter CountyCotton CountyGarfield CountyHughes Co
  
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• Bull stomps 2 men working in South Carolina pasture

  30-04-2024 22:47 via kfor.com
  
  SMYRNA, S.C. (WSPA) - Two men were stomped by a bull Sunday while working in a cow pasture in Cherokee County, South Carolina, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.Family members said Brian Oliver and Mike Carroll were working on a fence at DK's Creek and Pasture on Sunday evening when the bull attacked. 4 law enforcement officers killed in line of duty in North CarolinaThe bull dragged Oliver into a creek bed hole and began trampling him. Carroll stepped in, pulled out a knife, and starte
  
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• Fourth officer killed in North Carolina standoff ID'd as deputy US marshal

  30-04-2024 22:46 via kfor.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) – Authorities released new information about the identities of the eight officers shot Monday, four fatally, during a deadly standoff at a North Carolina residence.The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, in the 5000 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte.
  Debris covers a home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, where a shootout between a suspect and officers occurred on Monday, in Charlotte, N.C.Police say a shootout that killed four law enforcement officer
  
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• FEMA visits Sulphur in response phase for additional resources

  30-04-2024 22:07 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - On Tuesday, FEMA officials arrived in Sulphur to assess damage and give the latest update on efforts on the response phase and road to recovery for many Oklahomans.At least 22 tornadoes hit Oklahoma over the weekend leaving destruction and 4 people dead.
  Sulphur, Ardmore, and Marietta were some of the hardest hit locations.
  "Our hearts go out to those who lost family members, this is such a tragic incident but we also hear about the bravery of the first responders, and th
  
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• Wally the emotional support alligator missing after trip to Georgia

  30-04-2024 20:23 via kfor.com
  
  Above: A previous interview with Wally and his owner.PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WPHL) – Philadelphia's favorite emotional support alligator, Wally, has gone missing.Wally, who became a viral sensation last year, was last seen on April 21, according to statements posted to his official Facebook account. Wally's owner Joie Henney was vacationing in Brunswick, Georgia, with his emotional support pet when the alligator was reportedly stolen from his enclosure."I want to thank everyone for their suppor
  
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• Walmart Health announces plans to close all 51 locations across 5 states

  30-04-2024 20:20 via kfor.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been updated to omit a Texas location that had not yet opened.BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart Health has announced its plans to close all its locations and virtual care, according to a news release.The retail giant launched the health centers in 2019 but said on Tuesday that it learned through managing them "there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue."Walmart had 51 health centers in five states and said the decision to shutter them,
  
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• 'Story to share': Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born at same hospital, same day

  30-04-2024 20:19 via kfor.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WJW) — One of the most famous couples in country music continues to live on not only through their music but also with two new babies born at the same hospital on the same day.
  On April 10, a June Carter Clark was reportedly born just down the hall from Johnny Cash Davis at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama.
  The mothers of the babies, Sophie Clark, 22, and Nicole Davis, 44, spoke with FOX Television Stations explaining they had to meet one another once hospital workers
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly kicking bison, getting injured in Yellowstone

  30-04-2024 20:18 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — An Idaho man was arrested on alcohol-related charges after allegedly kicking a bison at Yellowstone National Park.According to the park, Chance Yoder, 40, approached a herd of bison and kicked one in the leg. Unsurprisingly, the bison was not thrilled about being kicked, and Yoder was mildly injured.
  Rangers arrested Yoder on charges of being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, disorderly conduct as to create or maintain a hazardous conditio
  
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