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• OKCPD arrests Waters Corrections Center escapee

  15-04-2024 21:46 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police have arrested an inmate who escaped from Clara Waters Community Corrections Center on Monday afternoon.According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Michael Dorociak, 36, unlawfully walked away from the facility at around 1:40 p.m. on Monday.Michael Dorociak, 36. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
  Dorociak is currently serving an eight-year sentence for aggravated assault out of Pontotoc County.
  OKCPD confirmed with News 4
  
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• ‘We show the love’: Marietta focused on recovery in EF-4 aftermath

  30-04-2024 01:24 via kfor.com
  
  MARIETTA, Okla. (KFOR) — Recovery efforts are underway in the aftermath of an EF-4 tornado that tore through Marietta over the weekend.The Love County Sheriff’s Office said clean up efforts are expected to be lengthy. The most significant damage was to the city’s Homeland grocery store, Dollar General, hospital, nursing home and Dollar Tree Distribution Center.County leaders are asking residents to be patient while they continue to assess the damage.County leaders said one pers
  
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• Tornado destroys Sulphur's historic downtown

  30-04-2024 01:07 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) – The City of Sulphur said at least 75 homes and countless businesses were damaged during Saturday night’s tornado. On Monday, agencies from across the state said they were focusing on limiting access to the hardest hit areas which mostly focus on historic downtown Sulphur.Utility companies rolled in Monday morning to string powerlines, while volunteers and companies were removing piles of debris.
  Tornado damage in Sulphur, OKC (KFOR)
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• 1515 Lincoln is an OKC address dedicated to every art form from culinary to visual

  30-04-2024 00:51 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The house dates to 1920.Susan McAlmont had driven by it many times before seeing a For Sale sign in front."There were artificial window boxes hanging in the front," she recalls. "I wasn't so sure."But she got ideas once she walked inside."As soon as I walked in I thought this could be the place."With a background in art history, she already owned a gallery in OKC, but she had bigger ideas that came together as she walked through this century old oil baron mansion.Lis
  
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• Norman’s Max Westheimer Airport suffers minor storm damage after Sat.

  30-04-2024 00:16 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Many in the metro were cleaning up Monday after Saturday night’s storms. That includes those in Norman who saw some damage at the Max Westheimer Airport.There were some grounded planes seen under sunny skies Monday morning just days after the airport could be considered a definite no fly zone. Update: 25 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak, NWS"It could have been a lot worse,” aviation student Drake Irby said. “After looking at all the other
  
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• Orchestra beaming with pride after Carnegie Hall performance

  30-04-2024 00:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It's a prestigious honor for some Oklahoma high school musicians that has them still beaming with pride. The orchestra from Classen SAS at Northeast just recently performed at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall.The students are sharp and rarely fall flat with Kimberly Banz as conductor.Courtesy of OKCPS"She puts us to work," said Kymree Bedford, a senior violinist.Classen SAS at Northeast is an application school in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district.
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• NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend

  29-04-2024 23:59 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move to fewer preseason games so the Super Bowl would fall on Presidents Day weekend, a three-day weekend.“I think we’re good at 17 [games] now, but listen, we’re looking at how we continue. I’m not a fan of the preseason. I don’t think we need preseason,” Goodell told ESPN host Pat McAfee before the second day of the NFL draft.NFL football commissioner Roger Go
  
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• Woman who lost son to host grief retreat to help others find healing and hope

  29-04-2024 23:44 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - Losing a loved one is, without a doubt, one of the hardest trials of life. An Oklahoma woman who lost her young son is now turning her heartbreak into hope for others.Amelia Harrison has endured the worst kind of loss for any parent. On January 17, 2021, Amelia's life changed forever when her son, Liam, drowned while on vacation in Colorado.
  Liam loved riding his bike at his home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Photo: Amelia Harrison.
  Liam would have celebrated his sixth birthday t
  
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• 'I have been blessed': Man with cancer splits $1.3B Powerball jackpot with wife, friend

  29-04-2024 23:42 via kfor.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man diagnosed with cancer says he'll be sharing the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot he won earlier this month with his wife and his friend after they decided to buy a ticket together.Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years, said the winning ticket was part of a batch he purchased with his wife, Duanpen Saephan, and a friend, Laiza Chao of Milwaukie.“I am grateful for the lottery and how I have been
  
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• What you need to know before volunteering for tornado relief

  29-04-2024 23:39 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) — Many Oklahomans have been watching the devastation from this weekend's tornados and want to help. Officials stress not to go to the impacted areas without a plan."It looks awful. So I just really want to help out in any way that I can," said Kassandra Fox.
  Fox saw the aftermath of the tornados in Marietta, Holdenville, and Sulphur.
  Many organizations are already down in the area, like Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.
  "We come in and help them clean up their property at a
  
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• I-35 S/B near Wynnewood in Garvin County closed due to a crash

  29-04-2024 23:38 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) says, all lanes of southbound I-35 are closed at SH-29 (mm 66) near Wynnewood in Garvin County due to a crash.LIVE INTERACTIVE TRAFFIC MAP
  Motorists can detour using southbound US-77 to SH-17A.Notice will be sent when lanes reopen.This story is developing.
  
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• Sulphur Public Schools announce closure for students on Tuesday

  29-04-2024 23:02 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - Sulphur Public Schools has announced it will be closed Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
  The Facebook post of the school concluded saying, more information will be provided tomorrow on plans for re-opening school.
  According to the school, they are working to insure the school is safe and prepared for the students return.
  
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• Oklahoma Insurance Commission offers help to storm victims

  29-04-2024 23:01 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Monday, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready issued a release offering help to Oklahomans impacted by the storms over the weekend.“Our hearts go out to the communities impacted by tornadoes and severe weather this past weekend,” said Mulready. “As second responders, we at the Oklahoma Insurance Department are ready to help with post-disaster recovery. If you have questions about your insurance policies and coverage or need assistance wit
  
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• Local businesses step up to help Oklahoma City woman

  29-04-2024 23:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Alvah Boyd is breathing much easier lately. “Let me say, God is good,” said Boyd. “I am very happy today.” Alvah Boyd. Image KFOR.
  It’s a drastic change from November when KFOR reported how health complications and other life circumstances stopped Ms. Boyd from making much needed repairs on her Northeast OKC home for years. The problems piled up to the point where city inspectors declared the home dilapidated. The City of OKC pl
  
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• Oklahoma Pork Council set to deliver free meals in Sulphur

  29-04-2024 22:49 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Pork and its partners are gearing up to show support in the Sulphur community with providing free food on Tuesday, April 30.Following last weekend’s devastating storms, the group partnered with Operation BBQ Relief and Newman’s Firehouse BBQ, is set to distribute 800 free pork meals to the local Sulphur community.Update: 25 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak, NWSWhere: Walmart Parking Lot2705 W Broadway AveSulphur, OK 73086When: Apr
  
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• Weekend tornado outbreak map

  29-04-2024 22:48 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Widespread damage in Sulphur, Holdenville, Marietta, and Ardmore was left behind after a weekend tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
  The storms left at least four dead and many injured.
  The cleanup and damage assessments are underway.
  This is a map of the storm tracks.
  Map of tornado tracks from the April 27, 2024 outbreak
  Right now, the National Weather Service in Norman has released preliminary data on the storms.
  According to NWS, there were at least 25 tornadoes in the
  
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• UPDATE: OK Dept. Emergency Mgmt. latest storm impact

  29-04-2024 22:33 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has released its latest situation update concerning severe weather that has impacted the state.According to OEM, the State Emergency Operations Center remains activated after recent severe weather.
  The latest release is as follows:A State of Emergency is in effect for Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne, and Pontotoc counties this morning due to severe storms, tornadoe
  
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• NEW: Weekend tornado outbreak impact report

  29-04-2024 22:33 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has released its latest situation update concerning severe weather that has impacted the state.According to OEM, the State Emergency Operations Center remains activated after recent severe weather.
  The latest release is as follows:A State of Emergency is in effect for Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne, and Pontotoc counties this morning due to severe storms, tornadoe
  
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• Watch: Dramatic, scary video from the Marietta tornado

  29-04-2024 19:42 via kfor.com
  
  (STORYFUL) — A storm chaser and his partner got a little too close to a tornado for comfort near Marietta, Oklahoma, on April 27, with dramatic video showing the car they were in narrowly avoiding falling debris as a powerful, damaging twister crossed their path.The scary moment came during a Facebook Live stream by Jesse Rossi. In the video, Rossi and his partner can be heard wondering about the cloud formation ahead of them before realizing that they are facing a tornado. RELATED COVERAG
  
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• A controversial group looks to to join school chaplain program under proposed OK legislation

  29-04-2024 19:06 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma Senate Bill could allow chaplains in public schools, which may include ministers with The Satanic Temple if signed into law.
  Senate Bill 36 would allow public schools in the state to hire religious chaplains to counsel and work with their students. Recently updated language to the bill says public schools could “employ or accept one or more volunteer chaplains” to counsel and support students, as long as they get approval from their district’s
  
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• A controversial group looks to join school chaplain program under proposed OK legislation

  29-04-2024 19:06 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma Senate Bill could allow chaplains in public schools, which may include ministers with The Satanic Temple if signed into law.
  Senate Bill 36 would allow public schools in the state to hire religious chaplains to counsel and work with their students. Recently updated language to the bill says public schools could “employ or accept one or more volunteer chaplains” to counsel and support students, as long as they get approval from their district’s
  
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• Ready to share the road with a driverless tractor-trailer?

  29-04-2024 18:26 via kfor.com
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board.A quarter-mile ahead, the truck's sensors spotted a trash can blocking one lane and a tire in another. In less than a second, it signaled, moved into the unobstructed lane and rumbled past the obstacles.The self-driving semi, outfitted with 25 laser, radar and camera sensors, is owned by Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation. Late this year, Aurora plans t
  
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• One arrested after deadly shooting at OKC apartment complex

  29-04-2024 18:12 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department says one person has been arrested after a deadly apartment shooting.OKCPD says officers were dispatched to a shooting at the Quail Ridge Apartments on the afternoon of Saturday, April 27. Business owners, residents begin going through rubble after tornadoes leave major damageAccording to responding officers, Tre Hill-Womack was located with a gunshot wound and in critical condition. He was transported to an area hospital where he later p
  
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• Update: 25 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak, NWS

  29-04-2024 18:00 via kfor.com
  
  Update 2:31 p.m.
  The National Weather Service has upgraded the Marietta tornado to an EF4. We have updated the list below.
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - The National Weather Service has been keeping track of how many tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday.According to NWS, there were 22 tornadoes inour region which covers most of Oklahoma and a part of north Texas. These are the preliminary results of the damage survey.OneEF4Three EF3TwoEF2SixEF1Three EF08 other tornadoes are confirmed, but
  
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• Update: 22 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak, NWS

  29-04-2024 18:00 via kfor.com
  
  Update 2:31 p.m.
  The National Weather Service has upgraded the Marietta tornado to an EF4. We have updated the list below. The total number of tornadoes could change too because damage surveys are ongoing.
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has been keeping track of how many tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday.According to NWS, there were at least 22 tornadoes inour region which covers most of Oklahoma and a part of north Texas. These are the preliminary resu
  
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• NWS: 22 tornadoes recorded during severe weather outbreak

  29-04-2024 18:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - The National Weather Service has been keeping track of how many tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday.According to NWS, there were 22 tornadoes inour region which covers most of Oklahoma and a part of north Texas. These are the preliminary results of the damage survey.Three EF3TwoEF2SixEF1Three EF08 other tornadoes are confirmed, but the damage is still under investigation
  The Enhanced Fujita Scale assigns a tornado's 'rating' based on estimated wind speed
  
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• Sisters reunited after 60 years apart: 'I saw her, and I knew who she was'

  29-04-2024 16:28 via kfor.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Teresa Scharf has lived in central Ohio for decades but was born in Athens, Greece. She was adopted as a 7-month-old from Madera Baby Center in Athens. Her adoptive parents were both in the U.S. Navy at the time, so she grew up moving all over the world.It wasn't until she was grown and ready to start her own family that she became curious about her ancestry. OKC cafe makes top 5 in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Brunch Spots’ in the US"The first time I really felt an
  
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• OKC cafe makes top 5 in Yelp's ‘Top 100 Brunch Spots’ in the US

  29-04-2024 16:25 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Unlike some other Mother’s Day gestures — e.g., buying mom flowers or a new bathrobe — taking your mother out to brunch is a gift for the both of you.Picture it: You and mom, out for a fancy brunch, sharing endless laughs over endless mimosas. Just gabbing and gossiping away, stopping only to gobble down Belgian waffles or eggs Benedict.It’s a lovely way to spend the day — but you’d better secure a table at a nice spot, lest you and mom find
  
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• Colorado neighbor tells dad of triplets: 'Hey, your kids are being born here on my porch'

  29-04-2024 15:18 via kfor.com
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) — A mother of triplets was recently found in labor outside in the cold on a porch in Greeley, Colorado.Father Eric Mayeda told Nexstar's KDVR that police found his 24-year-old girlfriend in pain as it snowed and rained in the early morning hours of April 18.
  Four officers arrived to help deliver two of the babies before she was rushed to the hospital to deliver the third.“Being gifted three - going from none to three - I'm just over the moon about that," said Ma
  
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• Photos: The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin new tour

  29-04-2024 14:01 via kfor.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones.What many believe to be the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium.Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their "Hackney Diamonds" tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo b
  
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