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• Oklahoma City to begin cutting off water for non-payment

  19-01-2021 20:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, city leaders in Oklahoma City took action as businesses and employees were affected by the virus and the precautionary measures.In March of 2020, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department temporarily suspended water disconnection for delinquent accounts.In all, officials say nearly 16,000 residential customers are behind on their utility bills, which totals to about $9 million.Now, city leaders say the department is planning to be
  
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• UnitedHealth says 'substantial proportion' of Americans' information hit by cyberattack

  24-04-2024 00:22 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — The cyberattack on Change Healthcare in February targeted the data of "a substantial proportion of people in America," UnitedHealth Group (UHG) said this week, with the company confirming it paid a ransom in an effort to protect patient information."Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII), which could cover a substantial proportion of people in Americ
  
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• OK Attorney General files brief with Supreme Court asking to halt Glossip execution

  24-04-2024 00:16 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed court papers with the U.S. Supreme Court detailing why the execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip should be stopped.
  Drummond says Glossip’s conviction for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese should be vacated and remanded back to district court amid revelations of false testimony by the prosecution’s key witness.The case goes back to 1997, when Glossip and Justin Sneed were convic
  
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• Couple plans mission to feed those near front lines in Ukraine

  23-04-2024 23:44 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — They're an unlikely pair, from opposite ends of the earth, helping Ukrainians fight against Russia. Now, an Edmond man and his New Zealand girlfriend are embarking on a new way to help those on the front lines in Ukraine.Campbell and Zan in Ukraine, courtesy of Jason Zan"How do you put a professional baker and a professional archeologist together to do humanitarian work in a war zone?" said Jason Zan.
  That's the question Zan—an archeologist—and Harriet Ca
  
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• Looking to hire? Why people with autism can make loyal, long term employees

  23-04-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — April is Autism Acceptance Month, and News 4 is highlighting autism acceptance in the workplace, and why people with autism can make excellent employees.The diagnosis is becoming more and more common due to better detection.
  According to the CDC, one in 36 children now has autism, and many adults are being diagnosed later in life.Last month, News 4 introduced you to Carley Dummitt, one of four 2024 Remarkable Women of Oklahoma nominees. “I was suicidal at age 9
  
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• OKC Thunder reveal Game 2 playoff t-shirts for Wednesday

  23-04-2024 23:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — After holding on and pulling out the win against the New Orleans Pelicans this past Sunday, the OKC Thunder prepare for Game 2 at home with another t-shirt design for the fans.
  The Oklahoma City Thunder and Nanae Yamano, Thunder super-fan and artist, both revealed on social media what the next design will be ahead of the next game on Wednesday, April 24.Thunder Survive Late To Beat New Orleans in Game One
  OKC Thunder Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs t-shirt designOKC Thund
  
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• State auditor releases report, determines OMES lacks oversight and violated Oklahoma law

  23-04-2024 23:18 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Tuesday, Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector (SAI) Cindy Byrd released the an audit for FY 2022, and determined that the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) has not been acting in the best interest of taxpayers.The Federal Single Audit of expenditures made during FY 2022 includes findings that show OMES has violated the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act—a statute that requires the office to conduct a competitive bidding process with potential
  
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• VIDEO: Person seen trashing Waymo car in California

  23-04-2024 22:35 via kfor.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person vandalized an autonomous Waymo vehicle in San Francisco on Saturday, video obtained by Nexstar's KRON shows.
  The driverless Waymo car was in the area of Market and Dolores streets when video captured an unknown individual trashing the vehicle.
  The video, which can be viewed in the media player above, shows the person stomping the front windshield in an attempt to break it open. The windshield was shattered and damaged significantly. ‘Criminalization is neve
  
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• Man uses screwdriver to fend off alligator that pulled him 'to bottom' of South Carolina river

  23-04-2024 22:17 via kfor.com
  
  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A South Carolina man is recovering after he says he was attacked by an alligator while collecting fossils in the Cooper River earlier this week.William Georgitis, of West Ashley, was diving for fossils Monday afternoon when he was attacked and dragged to the bottom of the waterway, where he says he ran out of air.“When I surfaced, he was about 20 feet away from me and as soon as he saw me, he launched himself out of the water. I mean he was coming at me
  
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• When could the proposed TikTok ban take effect?

  23-04-2024 22:15 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While many have expressed their distaste for the potential TikTok ban progressing through Congress, the Senate appears poised to send the matter to President Joe Biden this week.
  Earlier this year, the House passed a bill that would have banned TikTok if its China-based owner, ByteDance, didn't sell its stake. It faced roadblocks in the Senate, however, and ultimately stalled.Instead, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) merged an adjusted measure regarding TikTok with a $95 bill
  
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• DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims

  23-04-2024 22:14 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $138.7 million settlement with the more than 100 assault survivors of disgraced Olympic Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over allegations the department failed to investigate sexual assault accusations against him.The settlement, announced Tuesday by the DOJ, resolves the 139 administrative claims against the FBI alleging the agency inadequately probed Nassar's sexual abuse spanning nearly two decades.
  The agreement marks th
  
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• FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

  23-04-2024 21:54 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job.From fast food workers to CEOs, the FTC estimates 18 percent of the U.S. workforce is covered by noncompete agreements — around 30 million people.
  The final rule would ban new noncompete agreements for all workers and require companies to let current and past emplo
  
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• FBI monitoring for threats to Jewish Americans amid Passover, Wray says

  23-04-2024 21:27 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — The FBI is monitoring for threats against Jewish Americans amid the Passover holiday, FBI Director Christopher Wray said, adding that the number was already high before Hamas’s Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Last week, Wray mentioned the FBI’s work in investigating anti-Jewish hate crimes while speaking at an event hosted by the Secure Community Network, the largest Jewish security organization on the continent. “Today, we at the bureau remain p
  
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• Ponca City Fire Marshal arrested after protective order violation

  23-04-2024 20:05 via kfor.com
  
  PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - The Ponca City Fire Marshal has been arrested on a protective order violation, according to the Kay County News.Dereck Casady, Image courtesy Ponca City Police Department
  Dereck Casady is accused of coming to the victims work in claiming to have received and anonymous call the business was violating fire code. Cassidy was booked on complaints of stocking in protective order violations. Cassidy has since posted bond.‘Scares me to death’: OK House passes bill
  
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• Update: DEQ investigating City of Lawton unauthorized dumping

  23-04-2024 20:04 via kfor.com
  
  LAWTON, Okla. (KFOR) - The Department of Oklahoma Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a notice of violation over the weekend confirming the allegations that the City of Lawton is dumping sewage into into a nearby creek.The DEQ says, the discharge from the plant was not raw sewage, saying it was only partially treated. According to DEQ, the city has 30 days to respond and explain what has happened and what they have done to rectify the situation.City of Lawton treatment plant, Image courtesy K
  
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• 'Criminalization is never an answer': OK bill fining, incarcerating homeless people on state-owned land heads to Governor

  23-04-2024 19:24 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A Senate bill criminalizing homeless people who refuse to leave state-owned land is now heading to the Governor's desk for a signature.Senate Bill 1854 is authored by Senator Darrell Weaver (R-Moore) and Representative Chris Kannady (R-OKC).The proposal states tents, shelters and bedding would not be allowed on any state-owned property including parks, highways and underpasses.First-time violators would be issued a warning and offered assistance such as a drive to a
  
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• Update: Police say 7-year old will survive after SW OKC shooting

  23-04-2024 18:45 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police say a 7-year-old will be okay after being caught in the middle of a shootout Sunday afternoon.Shooting at Southwest 15th & Penn, Image courtesy KFORPolice confirm, the 7-year-old was outside on Sunday afternoon near Southwest 15th & Penn when investigators say two cars started shooting at each other hitting the 7-year-old in the face. Child shot in face, caught in crossfire in Southwest OKCAuthorities say, the little girl was rushed to the hosp
  
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• Governor Stitt set to sign bill addressing shelters on state property

  23-04-2024 18:44 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A Oklahoma law that will prohibit tent shelters and bedding on any state property is headed to Governor Stitt's desk for signature.The law, HB4156 is set to also include, parks, highways and underpasses. According to the law, first-time offenders will be given a warning and offered assistance such as a ride to a nearby food panty or homeless shelter. If violators refuse, they can face up to 15 days in jail or a fifty dollar fine. According to the new bill set to be signed
  
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• Metro bus crash in NW OKC leaves one in custody

  23-04-2024 18:42 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police says an attack on the bus driver is what led up to the bus crashing into a building over the weekend.New details released by the police confirm, the suspect was initially on the bus requesting to get off when the bus driver told the man he would have to wait until the next stop. The suspect then got upset and attacked the bus driver causing the crash, according to police. Oklahoma City Police says an attack on the bus driver is what led up to the bus c
  
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• Metro bus crash in NE OKC leaves one in custody

  23-04-2024 18:42 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police says an attack on the bus driver is what led up to the bus crashing into a building over the weekend.New details released by the police confirm, the suspect was initially on the bus requesting to get off when the bus driver told the man he would have to wait until the next stop. The suspect then got upset and attacked the bus driver causing the crash, according to police. Oklahoma City Police says an attack on the bus driver is what led up to the bus c
  
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• Bethany PD respond to shooting at apartment complex

  23-04-2024 18:42 via kfor.com
  
  BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) - The Bethany Police Department says two people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at The Belmont Apartments.Authorities confirm, they were called just before 1:30 a.m. to the Belmont apartment complex on Rockwell. Upon arrival officers say the suspect ran away from the scene and located two victims who were shot and taken to the hospital. Sex offender arrested, allegedly met child through SnapchatThe Belmont Apartments on Rockwell, Image courtesy KFORPolice say th
  
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• Victims names released in SW OKC murder suicide

  23-04-2024 16:01 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Monday morning five people were found dead inside a SW Oklahoma City home.
  Police say all of the people were shot to death.
  Investigators believe that Jonathon Candy armed with a gun, shot three of his children and wife to death before turning the gun on himself.
  A fourth child was in the home and wasn't harmed.
  Lindsay, Dylan, Ethan and Lucas Candy were found at the scene.The surviving child was released to family at the scene.
  The motive is unclear according to pol
  
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• Live: Victims names released in SW OKC murder suicide

  23-04-2024 16:01 via kfor.com
  
  Livestream- Oklahoma City Police are holding a news conference in the player above.
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Monday morning five people were found dead inside a SW Oklahoma City home.
  Police say all of the people were shot to death.
  Investigators believe that Jonathon Candy armed with a gun, shot three of his children and wife to death before turning the gun on himself.
  A fourth child was in the home and wasn't harmed.
  Lindsay, Dylan, Ethan and Lucas Candy were found at the scene.
  The video
  
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• Gruesome details released in SW OKC murder, suicide

  23-04-2024 16:01 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Monday morning five people were found dead inside a SW Oklahoma City home.Police say all of the people were shot to death.Investigators believe that Jonathon Candy armed with a gun, shot three of his children and wife to death before turning the gun on himself.
  Lindsay, Dylan, Ethan and Lucas Candy were found dead at the scene.
  Police say that at some point overnight Jonathan Candy had an altercation with his wife, Lindsay and he shot her multiple times.
  Investigator
  
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• Caddo County middle school coach accused of lewd acts with student

  23-04-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  APACHE, Okla. (KFOR) — A Boone-Apache Middle School coach and teacher is in jail after a 13-year-old student alleged he inappropriately touched her on numerous occasions.On Friday, Myles Stephenson Jr. was booked into the Caddo County Jail on two charges of Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Minor Under 16.The affidavit in his arrest alleges Stephenson formed a close relationship with a now-13-year-old middle school student, beginning when she was in sixth grade. Former Ringling football coach&rsq
  
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• Police searching for woman accused of assaulting elderly victim at SE OKC Braum's

  23-04-2024 04:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Police are asking for help with identifying a woman accused of assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her wallet at a Braum's near S Shields Boulevard and I-240.Oklahoma City Police say a young woman was cursing at an older woman and following her around inside the store around 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. Del City PD releases more information in fatal crashThe suspect then demanded money from the older woman. After the victim refused, the suspect punched her in the
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting Lyft driver in Del City

  23-04-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – The Del City Police Department said a convicted felon has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his Lyft driver.Court documents said the case in question happened last Thursday night.
  Documents said a 54-year-old Lyft driver picked up 20-year-old Andre Hunter in Oklahoma City.The victim told police Hunter used a female's profile and name to register for a ride in the app. The victim told police that was a common practice at time with the app. Police:
  
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• Higher speed limit on H.E. Bailey Turnpike raises concern for guardrail safety

  23-04-2024 01:00 via kfor.com
  
  CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) — The speed limit increase to 80 mph on parts of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike has national safety advocate Stephen Eimers worried for Oklahoma drivers.
  Eimers lost his daughter, Hannah, in a guardrail crash in 2016 which led him to become an advocate for road safety across the country. Police: 5 found dead in SW Oklahoma City home"My daughter was traveling north on interstate 75 in Tennessee, and an X-Lite guardrail speared into her vehicle as she was on her way to scho
  
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• Earth Day and signs of spring '24 arrive at the Pawnee Bill Ranch

  23-04-2024 00:35 via kfor.com
  
  PAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – Spreading on the prairie winds—that's how most native grasses and wildflowers first arrived on Blue Hawk Peak.But on this 21st century Saturday, retired science teacher Joyce Cheatham and Pawnee College Coordinator Felipe Chavez-Ramirez put them out for the taking."We have a seed buffet," smiles Ramirez.Modeling the idea from the seed swap tradition among vegetable gardeners, Cheatham and Ramirez organized the very first 'Something to Grow About' Earth Day
  
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• Advocates attend Anti-Hunger Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

  23-04-2024 00:07 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - B.K. Bruner said when he was a freshman at OU his mother had a stroke, leaving the 18-year-old to take care of his two younger siblings while she recovered. "During that process, I was really struggling to try to help them find food and I couldn't really get a job because my sister was only two at the time, so we didn't have money for daycare,” said Bruner. “I had to rely on family, friends and my neighbors and they told me about the food bank… We d
  
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