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• Oklahoma lawmaker calls for independent investigation into DOC concerns at state prisons

  27-03-2024 23:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - Oklahoma officials are pushing for changes at Oklahoma’s state prisons. A state lawmaker accused the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) of failing inmates.  At the Capitol on Wednesday morning, the Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee discussed more problems at prisons across the state. At the meeting, Republican Representative Justin Humphrey pointed the finger at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Humphrey brought forward several incident
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Olympic Trials underway at RIVERSPORT OKC, families cheering on loved ones

  26-04-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Olympic Trials underway at RIVERSPORT OKC, families are cheering on loved ones for chance at Team USA.Athletes from across the country are competing to live out their Olympic dreams in Paris. For some of them, that journey starts right here in Oklahoma City. Several families waited in the wings and cheered while their loved ones took on choppy waters to see if they can make Team USA for canoe-kayak events.LOCAL NEWS: Know before you go: 2024 Olympic Trials at RIVERSPORT OK
  
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• 10 total suspects arrested in two separate marijuana grow robberies

  26-04-2024 22:31 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced that they have arrested 10 total suspects in two separate marijuana grow robberies that occurred in January. One of the suspects is being charged in connection to both incidents.10 total suspects arrested in connection to two separate marijuana grow robberies. Image courtesy Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.On January 7, Okfuskee County deputies responded to a reported incident at a marijuana grow
  
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• Gov. Stitt steps in after Oklahoma couple detained in Turks and Caicos

  26-04-2024 22:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma man is out of jail in Turks and Caicos, but his legal battle is far from over.
  Ryan and Valerie Watson were on the islands for a birthday trip earlier this month.
  As the Watson's were about to fly home, airport security stopped them after they say ammo was found in one of Ryan's carry-on bags.
  This is a serious crime in Turks and Caicos and carries a possible 12 year prison sentence if convicted.
  Ryan Watson called it a "bonehead mistake." He was granted
  
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• OTA, FBI warn PIKEPASS customers of text message scam

  26-04-2024 21:14 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and FBI have issued a warning to PIKEPASS customers after several other state toll agencies say they have been impacted by a text message-based scam, also known as smishing.The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has reportedly received over 2,000 complaints about road toll collection smishing texts since early March.
  The texts claim that the recipient has an outstanding balance, and provides the recipient with a payment portal l
  
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• Cleveland County traffic stop leads to drugs, firearm

  26-04-2024 19:02 via kfor.com
  
  CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - A traffic stop led to an arrest after Cleveland County deputies and one of their K-9s found a gun, drugs and money.According to CCSO, on Thursday, April 18, a lieutenant saw a white van speeding through a construction zone near 60th St. and Slaughterville around 10:50 p.m. and initiated a traffic stop.LOCAL NEWS: Marijuana business not up to fire code goes up in flames
  K-9 Vito and seized items. Image courtesy Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
  During the stop, t
  
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• Murder charges filed following death of 9-month-old

  26-04-2024 18:06 via kfor.com
  
  MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - Murder charges have been filed after the death of a 9-month-old baby on April 12.According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Newcastle Police Department requested the bureau’s help on April 11, 2024, regarding a child abuse investigation. LOCAL NEWS: Man arrested for death of infant son
  The day before, officers responded to a home in Newcastle after receiving a call about an unresponsive 9-month-old baby. The child was quickly taken to a near
  
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• Overnight storm damage activates emergency center

  26-04-2024 17:57 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says as a result of severe weather across the state Thursday night through Friday morning and continuing, the State Emergency Operations Center has been activated.According to Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management the severe weather impacts are as follows:STORM REPORTSLincoln County Emergency Management reports damage to structures in Stroud, including significant roof damage to some multi-family homes on Main Street an
  
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• KFOR's Ali Meyer and team finalist for prestigious Peabody Award

  26-04-2024 17:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — This week, the highest honor in broadcast journalism, The Peabody Awards, released its list of finalists.KFOR is among 68 nominees for this distinguished award.KFOR entered Ali Meyer's two decades of reporting on the wrongful conviction of Glynn Simmons.Meyer has been highlighting Simmons' case in a series of reports titled The Wrong Man since 2003.Simmons was freed from prison in 2023 and became the longest-serving wrongfully convicted person in U.S. history. He ser
  
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• VIDEO: Severe storms cause damage in central Oklahoma

  26-04-2024 15:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - Severe weather moved across the state Friday morning, causing damage to parts of central Oklahoma.Storm damage has been reported in Shawnee and Bethel Acres in Pottawatomie County. A home's roof received damage during the storms. There is also tree damage and debris reported in the area.Storm damage in Shawnee. Image KFOR.Storm damage in Shawnee. Image KFOR.Trees damaged by severe weather in Bethel Acres. Image KFOR.Storm damage in Bethel Acres. Image KFOR.Storm damage in Bethe
  
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• PHOTOS: Severe storms cause damage in central Oklahoma

  26-04-2024 15:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - Severe weather moved across the state Friday morning, causing damage to parts of central Oklahoma.Storm damage has been reported in Shawnee and Bethel Acres in Pottawatomie County. A home's roof received damage during the storms. There is also tree damage and debris reported in the area.Trees damaged by severe weather in Bethel Acres. Image KFOR.Storm damage in Shawnee. Image KFOR.Storm damage in Shawnee. Image KFOR.4WARN WEATHER: Oklahoma Weather Radar
  There has also been tree
  
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• First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse

  26-04-2024 15:05 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore.
  The bulk carrier, Balsa 94, sailed out under a Panama flag Thursday morning using a new 35-foot channel, The Associated Press reported. It is headed toward St. John, Canada, and is expected to arrive next Monday.
  It comes nearly four weeks after Dali, a 984-foot
  
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