Oklahoma City news

• OSU Set to Face Wisconsin in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

  04-12-2022 21:56 via kfor.com
  
  A trip to Phoenix is set for Oklahoma State. OSU will square off with Wisconsin in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Tuesday, December 27th, at 9:15pm.It's the first time in program history the Cowboys are squaring off with the Badgers.The game itself is unique because it's played at Chase Field where the Arizona Diamondbacks play.Oklahoma State finished the season 7-5 while Wisconsin tallied a 6-6 record. The Badgers just hired Luke Fickell as their next head coach. No word if he will coach Wisconsin in
  
  Read more

• 'A few more cute faces': OKC Zoo announces new addition to animal family

  10-05-2024 16:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has revealed which mama is expecting a litter of cubs in May.The OKC Zoo posted a video on Wednesday of a mystery ultrasound asking the public to guess whose baby it might be. GOOD NEWS!: Can you guess whose baby? OKC Zoo announces animal family is growing
  On Friday, the Zoo announced their lioness, Dunia, is expecting her second litter of lion cubs in May."Stay tuned to our social media channels for fun CUB-dates!" said the ZooAc
  
  Read more

• Kansas man pleads guilty to stealing Jackie Robinson statue

  10-05-2024 15:21 via kfor.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Thursday, 45-year-old Ricky Alderete, from Wichita, Kansas, pled guilty to the theft of the Jackie Robinson statue.
  Alderete pleaded guilty to the charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, criminal damage to property, theft, making a false writing, and identity theft.He must serve a maximum sentence of 19 years and one month in prison and six months in jail. Caramelo, the horse stranded on a Brazilia
  
  Read more

• Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship due to mental decline

  10-05-2024 13:38 via kfor.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a “major neurocognitive disorder.”At a hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May approved the petition filed by the 81-year-old Wilson's family and inner circle after the death in January of his wife, Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, who ha
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Doorbell video shows Michigan tornado leveling nearly every tree in sight

  10-05-2024 13:37 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The doorbell camera of a Portage, Michigan home captured the power of a tornado that splintered and uprooted massive trees Tuesday.The video, provided by a man who wanted to be identified by his first name only, Chris, showed the invisible hand of the storm flattening nearly every tree in sight.Public schools in Portage will remain shuttered Friday as the city continues cleaning up in the wake of the storm. Northwestern College student graduates with a 4.0 GPA in 4 majors in 4
  
  Read more

• Babies "R" Us to open inside Kohl's locations across the country

  10-05-2024 13:34 via kfor.com
  
  (FOX40.COM) — Babies “R” Us is coming to Kohl’s locations across the country later this year, Kohl’s announced Thursday. According to the retail company, there will be Babies “R” Us shops at 200 Kohl’s stores nationwide. The first shops will open in August and will continue to roll out in fall 2024.Kohl’s first announced a partnership with Babies “R” Us in March in an effort to broaden the retailer’s reach to include yo
  
  Read more

• Northwestern College student graduates with a 4.0 GPA in 4 majors in 4 years

  10-05-2024 13:33 via kfor.com
  
  ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A Northwestern College student is about to graduate with four majors under his belt. Isaiah Gritters spent the last four years studying biology health professions, business administration/finance, economics, and chemistry, all while keeping a 4.0 GPA.On top of his classes, Gritters still found time for extracurriculars, including working as an EMT for Orange City, leading chemistry labs, and acting as a teacher’s assistant for an economics professor. 
  
  Read more

• Family rejoices after procedure helps son keep his ability to walk

  10-05-2024 13:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Imagine being told by a doctor that your child has a spinal issue that will eventually cause him to lose his ability to walk, and there is nothing they can do to help.Well, that is what the Witt family faced until they found Dr. Jea at OU Children's Hospital. Seminole woman grateful to be alive after car falls nearly 20 feet below the roadMason Witt has been nothing short of resilient after his family was told he would wake up one day and no longer be able to walk.Ho
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Traveling abroad with your dog? Here's what you should know

  10-05-2024 13:24 via kfor.com
  
  If you are bringing a dog into the U.S. — whether you are returning from a trip overseas with Rover, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad — you must follow a set of new rules designed to help prevent the spread of rabies.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last updated these rules in 1956, when far fewer dogs came to the U.S. from other countries, officials say. About 1 million dogs now enter the U.S. every year.There are additional restrictions if th
  
  Read more

• Caramelo, the horse stranded on a Brazilian roof by floods, is rescued after stirring nation

  10-05-2024 13:23 via kfor.com
  
  CANOAS, Brazil (AP) — A Brazilian horse nicknamed Caramelo by social media users garnered national attention after a television news helicopter filmed him stranded on a rooftop in southern Brazil, where massive floods have killed more than 100 people.About 24 hours after he was first spotted and with people clamoring for his rescue, a team in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state on Thursday successfully removed Caramelo, providing a dose of hope to a beleaguered region.The brown hor
  
  Read more

• OKC woman says tow company didn't notify her for a year, charges filed

  10-05-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma County District Attorney's office has filed charges against a manager of a tow wrecker service after towing a woman's van in 2023 and allegedly failing to notify her until 2024.Steffani Poston said back in March of 2023, she let her brother borrow her van; and that he had to abandon it at a Southwest Oklahoma City business after accidentally flooding it out. Poston said she was able to arrange a pick up for the following day, but when a friend
  
  Read more

• No proposed tax cut agreed upon during Thursday's budget talks

  10-05-2024 04:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As fast as possible is what seemed to be the only thing agreed upon in terms of money during Thursday's budget meeting between state legislators.
  The total earmarked was $45 million after Monday's discussion between legislators but Thursday Governor Stitt and others agreed on using $30 million already set aside from last years storms as well.OKLAHOMA POLITICS: ‘Is this a press conference or is this a real budget meeting?’: Fiery debate over personal incom
  
  Read more

• 4 puppies left in hot car while owner dined at Disney: animal services

  10-05-2024 03:01 via kfor.com
  
  ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A pet owner could face felony charges after leaving four "Bernedoodle" puppies inside a hot car at Disney Springs last Saturday.
  The 13-week-old pups, a mix between a Bernese mountain dog and a poodle, had just been purchased from a breeder.
  A security guard saw the puppies in distress inside a hot car in a parking garage. First responders arrived to find one puppy unresponsive. Despite life-saving measures, the puppy died. These cars and trucks are thieves&rsq
  
  Read more

• Cybersecurity issue disrupts operations at Ascension health care network

  10-05-2024 02:17 via kfor.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Ascension, a major health care network in the U.S., said a suspected cybersecurity issue disrupted its "clinical operations" on Wednesday.
  The nonprofit said it detected "unusual activity" on select technology systems and encouraged its business partners to temporarily suspend their connection to the Ascension environment.
  "Our care teams are trained for these kinds of disruptions and have initiated procedures to ensure patient care delivery continues to be safe and as mi
  
  Read more

• OKCPD investigating a shooting in NE Oklahoma City

  10-05-2024 02:05 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Authorities responded to a reported shooting in Northeast Oklahoma City.
  The shooting took place near Northeast 23rd Street and Bryant Avenue.
  OKCPD investigating shooting in NE OKC (KFOR)Two victims are currently in the hospital.
  This is a developing story.
  
  Read more

• OKCPD investigate shooting in NE Oklahoma City

  10-05-2024 02:05 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Authorities responded to a reported shooting in Northeast Oklahoma City.
  Oklahoma City Police said the shooting had started over an argument that took place in a business plaza near Northeast 23rd Street and Bryant Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
  At least two people were injured and were transported to a local hospital with their injuries currently unknown. Authorities said that one individual returned to the scene and admitted to being one of the shooters.
  
  Read more

• Thunder Up in the Park providing free unique activities for Thunder fans before home games

  10-05-2024 01:32 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Thunder Up in the Park is bringing hundreds into downtown Oklahoma City as the OKC Thunder gears up to play the Dallas Mavericks in game two of the western conference semi-finals.  Once again Thunder fans are getting in on the free fun at Scissortail Park with games, face painting, performances and even Thunder themed hair cut designs.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Finishes Second in NBA MVP Voting“We're just able to put the logos and the designs in&nb
  
  Read more

• Near drownings lead to important reminder ahead of summer

  10-05-2024 01:20 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Two young sisters, just four and six years old, are still in the hospital almost a week after nearly drowning in an Edmond backyard pool. The incident now leads to important reminders heading into the summer months.
  On Friday, emergency vehicles surrounded the entrance to the Oak Tree neighborhood. UPDATE: Two children alive after near drownings in EdmondThe police report shows the sisters were pulled from the deep end of a backyard pool, unconscious, and not breathi
  
  Read more

• Seminole woman grateful to be alive after car falls nearly 20 feet below the road

  10-05-2024 01:18 via kfor.com
  
  SEMINOLE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma woman is thankful to be alive after her car plummeted nearly 20 feet while driving home.Lindsey Pruitt said she was at her mother's home during the storms that came through on Monday night. Red Cross response update: Oklahoma tornadoes"I blacked out from the impact," said Pruitt. "I said, I'm not sleeping well. This weather has passed, I'm going to go home."The last thing Pruitt said she remembers was being on the phone with her mother while driv
  
  Read more

• AG Drummond fires State Treasurer hand-picked legal counsel

  10-05-2024 00:55 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Thursday, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced he is firing the outside attorney and removing state Treasurer Todd Russ from any decision-making authority in the lawsuit defending Oklahoma’s anti-ESG (environmental, social and governance) law.Expressing extreme dissatisfaction Drummond said, "It is extremely disappointing that the counsel hired by Treasurer Russ was unable to secure a favorable ruling in defense of Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law,”
  
  Read more

• First responders can now file PTSD under workers comp under new OK law

  10-05-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — First responders will now be able to claim Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a workers compensation injury after a bill was recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt.Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Nelson said it’s been six years in the making. Usually with workers compensation, a physical injury is involved. Now, for first responders, that doesn’t have to be the case if PTSD is diagnosed.LOCAL NEWS: Red Cross response update: Oklahoma tornado
  
  Read more

• Crime-fighting technology leads to two arrests in Guthrie

  10-05-2024 00:04 via kfor.com
  
  GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) - Two people were arrested after leading Guthrie police officers on a dangerously high-speed chase in a stolen car. The suspects were caught thanks to crime-fighting technology the department started using about a year ago. At times, the pursuit reached speeds of 125 miles per hour, according to court records. LOCAL NEWS: Garfield Co. Judge indicted for alleged drive-by shooting
  “It's highly fortunate for the driver and for the passenger that they’re a
  
  Read more

• Laser light shows come to old planetarium before it's 'lights out.'

  09-05-2024 23:50 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Science Museum Oklahoma is hosting laser light shows that are promising to be "out of this world" now through most of June. It's a show-stopping way of saying goodbye to the planetarium as the museum builds a new one.Sherry Marshall said it's a request Science Museum Oklahoma has gotten for decades.CDC issues travel advisory for pets"When are you bringing back the laser shows? It's been over 25 years," said Marshall, the President & CEO of SMO. "We thought, let'
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Edmond PD traffic stop turns into chase, ending in crash

  09-05-2024 23:41 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - The Edmond Police Department says one of its officers attempted to make a routine traffic stop when the suspected driver hit the gas and took off, later crashing out.Edmond police officials released the video of the dash camera footage after police responded to a call of a reckless driver on Tuesday morning. Garfield Co. Judge indicted for alleged drive-by shootingThe chase came to a halt after the suspected driver hit a semi.According to Edmond Police Department's Faceboo
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Edmond PD traffic stop turn into chase, ending in crash

  09-05-2024 23:41 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - The Edmond Police Department says, after one of its officers attempted to make a routine traffic stop when the suspected driver hit the gas and took off later crashing out.Edmond police officials released the video of the dash camera footage after police responded to a call of a reckless driver on Tuesday morning. Garfield Co. Judge indicted for alleged drive-by shootingThe chase came to a halt after the suspected driver hit a semi.According to Edmond Police Department's F
  
  Read more

• Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: The biggest beef in recent rap history, explained

  09-05-2024 21:35 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) — In one of the biggest beefs in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about their feud after a security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion on Tuesday. But it wasn't always this way.Over a decade ago, the pair collaborated on a few songs: On Drake's 2011 track “Buried Alive Interlude,” on Lamar's 2012 release “Poetic Justice,” and on A$AP Rocky
  
  Read more

• Garfield Co. Judge indicted for alleged drive-by shooting

  09-05-2024 20:35 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Garfield County Associate District Judge Brian Lovell was indicted by the Multi-County Grand Jury on Thursday regarding an incident from February 2023.According to the indictment, Lovell, 59, allegedly fired a gun at his brother-in-law's house in Bison, Oklahoma, on Feb. 12, 2023. Two days later, he claimed the gun had been stolen from his car.RELATED STORY: ‘Some people think they’re above the law’: OSBI investigating Garfield County judge after drive-by
  
  Read more

• New ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ expected to be released in 2026

  09-05-2024 20:09 via kfor.com
  
  Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films.Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, will produce and Serkis will direct.“Yesssss, Precious,” Serkis said in a statement. “The time has come once
  
  Read more

• The 'Top 100 Barbecue Spots' in America, according to Yelp

  09-05-2024 19:50 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Americans are suckers for meats we barely need to chew.Whether it’s a succulent pile of pulled pork, a slice of melt-in-your-mouth brisket, or a bite of falling-off-the-bone ribs, Americans love a great plate of tender barbecued meats that — if necessary — we could tear apart with a fork and gum down our throats.To that end, the analysts at Yelp have attempted to determine the “Top 100 Barbecue Spots” in the country, based largely on the ratings an
  
  Read more

• CDC issues travel advisory for pets

  09-05-2024 19:14 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new rules Wednesday aimed at preventing dogs with rabies from coming into the United States.According to the CDC website, it is extending its temporary suspension of dog importation from high-risk dog rabies countries until July 31, 2024. If you don’t follow CDC’s rules, your dog won’t be allowed to enter the United States. If denied entry, your dog will be sent back to the
  
  Read more

Follow @OklahomaCityNws on Twitter!