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• OU and OSU Softball Teams to Host NCAA Regionals

  13-05-2024 01:33 via kfor.com
  
  Both the Oklahoma and Oklahoma State softball teams will host NCAA regionals and are seeded in the top five in the NCAA Tournament, therefore in line to host a super regional as well if they win their regional.Oklahoma is the number 2 overall seed and will host an NCAA regional for the 20th time and 13th time in a row.The Sooners will play Cleveland State on Friday at 7:00 pm in the first round.The other first round matchup in Norman will be Boston University against Oregon at 4:30 on Friday.Okl
  
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• NOAA predicts very active hurricane season, issues highest-ever May forecast

  23-05-2024 19:48 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A very active season is in store for the tropical Atlantic, NOAA predicted in its annual forecast for the 2024 hurricane season on Thursday.This season has an 85% chance of being above average, according to NOAA. In an average season, there are 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. Major hurricanes are those which are rated a Category 3 or higher.By the numbers, NOAA is forecasting between 17 and 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to sev
  
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• OTA alerting customers to nation-wide scam

  23-05-2024 19:39 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is warning Oklahomans of a nationwide text scam targeting the state.OTA officials say they are alerting account holders to a nationwide texting scam targeting Oklahomans. The fraudulent text messages feature a link that is NOT associated with the agency.Image courtesy The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority If you receive a text about your OTA account and are unsure of its validity, contact 1-800-745-3727.
  
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• OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation closes Sooner Lake ahead of Memorial Day

  23-05-2024 19:38 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced Sooner Lake is closed.Oklahoma Wildlife officials say only waterfowl hunting by permit is allowed. Waterfowl hunters must hunt within 50 yards of staked, numbered blind sites. Numbered blind sites are designated on the Sooner Lake hunt map.
  All other areas of the lake closed to all hunting.Headlines
  NOAA predicts very active hurricane season, issues highest-ever May forecast
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• Iconic Babe Ruth jersey heading to auction, could fetch upwards of $30 million

  23-05-2024 19:30 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A piece of one of the most significant moments in American sports history is expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars when it heads to auction this summer.Heritage Auctions is preparing to list the New York Yankees No. 3 road jersey worn by the immortal Babe Ruth in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series in Chicago — the game remembered for the "called shot," arguably the most well-known moment in Major League Baseball history.On Oct. 1, 1932, in the fifth inning of a tied ball gam
  
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• Microplastics 'pervasive' in human testicles: New study

  23-05-2024 19:27 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A new study has found a “pervasive” presence of microplastics in human and dog testicles.The research, published last week in the Toxicological Sciences journal, found that out of all 47 canine and 23 human testes that were examined, all had a presence of microplastics.The findings suggest that there are potential consequences for male fertility.Microplastic fragments have yet to be studied extensively, but researchers have found they are in many body parts.Dr. John Yu,
  
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• Son of rodeo star Spencer Wright in critical condition after driving toy tractor into river

  23-05-2024 19:26 via kfor.com
  
  BEAVER, Utah (KTVX) — A child hospitalized after driving a toy tractor into a river in southwestern Utah has been identified as the son of rodeo star Spencer Wright, the family's spokesperson and close friend told Nexstar's KTVX on Wednesday.
  Mindy Sue Clark told the station that the child involved in the incident was Levi Wright, a young boy from a Utah family of rodeo superstars. Levi is currently at a Salt Lake City hospital, where he is in critical condition.PREVIOUS: Utah child airlif
  
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• DOJ expected to file antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster owner Live Nation: reports

  23-05-2024 19:25 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to multiple reports from Bloomberg, The New York Times and CNN.The outlets, citing sources familiar with the matter, said the suit could be filed as soon as this Thursday in the Southern District of New York.
  Live Nation’s stock dropped more than 7% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following reports of the looming suit, according to Forbes.
  
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• Illinois brewpub serving cicada-infused liquor shots

  23-05-2024 19:24 via kfor.com
  
  LOMBARD, Ill. (WGN) — A Chicago-area brewpub is offering a shot that won't be available for another 17 years.The Noon Whistle Pub, located in Lombard, is serving up cicada-infused Malört shots. Yes, you read that right — cicada-infused liquor.In a post shared Tuesday on Instagram, the brewpub said, "Prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime experience because starting today, we're thrilled to unveil our exclusive locally harvested Cicada-Infused Malört at Lombard Brewpub!"T
  
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• OSBI looking for more information in 1984 cold case

  23-05-2024 18:52 via kfor.com
  
  PRYOR, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are looking for more information in a 40-year-old cold case.According to the OSBI, 22-year-old Melissa Moore was last seen alive in Tulsa on March 26, 1984. LOCAL NEWS: A domestic abuse survivor imprisoned for life for the murder of her abuser
  Melissa Moore. Image courtesy Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.Melissa Moore. Image courtesy Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
  Officials say she had just dropped a friend off on T
  
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• OBN K9 helps find cocaine, marijuana moving across Oklahoma

  23-05-2024 18:52 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seized cocaine and marijuana being trafficked across the state with help from K9 Charlie. LOCAL NEWS: Family gets welcomed surprise during tornado cleanupAccording to OBN, Charlie helped locate 54 kilos of cocaine and 350 lbs. of marijuana on Wednesday.K9 Charlie with seized drugs. Image courtesy OBN.
  Officials say the bust resulted in two arrests.
  No more information is available as the investigation continues.
  
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• T-Mobile announces increase to some customers' bills

  23-05-2024 18:07 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you are a T-Mobile customer, your bill may get more expensive soon.In a memo to employees cited by CNET and The Verge, consumer group president Jon Freier said older plans will be affected, but did not provide any specifics. He did, however, note that customers on Go5G plans and those covered by T-Mobile's Price Lock guarantee will not see their prices increase.
  The price increases, expected to come sometime this summer, will range between $2 and $5 per line, both o
  
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• OKCPD search for two in connection to theft case

  23-05-2024 18:05 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department are asking for the public's assistance identifying these two individuals regarding a theft.
  According to police, the theft occurred in the 2100 block of SW 59th Street.
  Alleged theft suspects, Image courtesy OKCPD "X" platformAlleged theft suspects, Image courtesy OKCPD "X" platformAlleged theft suspects, Image courtesy OKCPD "X" platform
  Officials say the investigation is still in its early stages. Anyone with information is asked to ca
  
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• ‘No harm meant’: Company withdraws claim after court halts Graceland foreclosure sale

  23-05-2024 18:05 via kfor.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Shelby County judge issued an injunction Wednesday halting the sale of the Graceland estate, which was set for a foreclosure auction Thursday, prompting the company involved to withdraw its claim."The court will enjoin the sale as requested because, one, the real estate is considered unique under Tennessee law. And in being unique, the loss of the real estate would be considered irreparable harm," Chancellor Joe Dae Jenkins said.Jenkins said the notary whose signa
  
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• Red Earth announces 'Of Influence: Portraits of Cherokee People' exhibit

  23-05-2024 18:03 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Red Earth Art Center announced on Thursday, the opening of
  an inspiring new exhibit "Of Influence: Portraits of Cherokee People.”The gallery will be open within the lobby of the BancFirst Tower to the public from May 13th to July 5th, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‘It’s huge’: Galaxycon coming to Oklahoma CityThis enriching collection of photographs from 1845 to the 1960s, is thanks to the Oklahoma
  History Center, the Oklahoma Hi
  
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• Cassie Ventura breaks silence after Diddy assault video is released

  23-05-2024 17:53 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) – Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura has broken her silence days after a disturbing surveillance video from 2016 was released, showing her being a victim of physical assault at the hands of ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2016.
  "Thank you for all the love and support for my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet. The outpouring of love has created a place for my younger self to settle and feel safe now, but this is only the beginning. Domestic Violence is THE issue," she
  
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• 'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards reveals battle with prostate cancer

  23-05-2024 17:52 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – “Seinfeld” actor Michael Richards has revealed that he underwent surgery to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in 2018, the actor told People in an exclusive interview."It had to be contained quickly," he told People. "I had to go for the full surgery. If I hadn't, I probably would have been dead in about eight months."Richards added that his son, who was 9 at the time, was on his mind when he ultimately decided to fight his cance
  
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• Blanchard man arrested on child exploitation charges

  23-05-2024 17:25 via kfor.com
  
  BLANCHARD, Okla. (KFOR) - A Blanchard man has been arrested as part of an online investigation regarding child pornography distribution.Kevin Goelz. Image courtesy Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
  According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit began investigating on May 17, 2024. During the investigation, the unit discovered hundreds of photos of child sexual abuse material from an online user, identified as 19-year-old Kevin Beri
  
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• 'So rare:' 4-year-old finds blue-eyed cicada

  23-05-2024 17:00 via kfor.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — Most of the millions and millions of cicadas that will be with parts of the country for the next few months have those signature bright red eyes. But one found recently by a 4-year-old has a rare mutation that gives the insect blue eyes.Greta Bailey of west suburban Wheaton said her son, Jack, has been "in heaven" since the cicadas began emerging and, as children do, quickly took to collecting them. It was daughter Caroline who noticed the oddity while reviewing her brother
  
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• LIVE: Justice Dept. and 30 states sue Live Nation, Ticketmaster for allegedly monopolizing live entertainment industry

  23-05-2024 17:00 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general and seeks to break up the monopoly they say is squeezing out smaller promoters an
  
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• Justice Dept. and 30 states sue Live Nation, Ticketmaster for allegedly monopolizing live entertainment industry

  23-05-2024 17:00 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general and seeks to break up the monopoly they say is squeezing out smaller promoters an
  
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• American Heart Association putting cardiovascular research dollars to work

  23-05-2024 16:35 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The American Heart Association (AHA) is putting research dollars to work here in Oklahoma City. Almost $800,000 has gone toward brain and heart related research in the past year."We're grateful for AHA's support,” Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) Vice President of Research and Professor Courtney Griffin said. HEALTH NEWS: OMRF scientists researching if bad diet connects to vision loss"It's always nice to kind of say these have multiple experiences with rea
  
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• WATCH: Florida deputies smash car window to save 1-year-old girl locked inside

  23-05-2024 16:03 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Deputies in Flagler County, Florida, helped to free a 1-year-old who was locked inside a car in Palm Coast earlier this week, bodycam video shows.A representative for the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call Monday from the child's mother, who said the girl was locked inside the car in a Walmart parking lot. The temperature in Palm Coast at the time was hovering just under 80 degrees F, according to historical weather reports.Deputies arrived o
  
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• Where is America's best pizza? Lawmakers slice into an old debate

  23-05-2024 14:52 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - One of the country’s most contentious debates made its way up to Capitol Hill on Wednesday: What’s the pizza capital of the U.S.?The answer depends on who you ask.Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D) stirred up the conversation when she held an event on the House steps to declare New Haven, Conn., the best spot for a slice. The Congresswoman handed out boxes of the famed Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, a pride and joy of New Haven since 1925, before delivering remarks on the H
  
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• Airbnb 'anti-party system' in effect over Memorial Day, Fourth of July

  23-05-2024 14:33 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) - With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, followed by the Fourth of July in the not-so-distant future, Airbnb has announced its “anti-party system” is in effect for both weekends.  According to the homestay rental company, the system is implemented to reduce the risk of disruptive parties and promote responsible travel.  “We have measures in place to help identify and prevent reservations that are potentially higher risk for safety and property damage inc
  
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• Want to dodge Memorial Day crowds? You may want to avoid these destinations

  23-05-2024 14:32 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you're considering a last-minute getaway during the Memorial Day weekend to relax away from crowds, there are a few cities you may want to leave for another trip.This holiday weekend AAA expects some 43.8 million people to travel at least 50 miles away from home, a number that would be second only to 2005's record 44 million who hit the roads, open ocean, rails and skies.Travel booking site Skyscanner says short-duration trips were the largest segment, with 42% of trips last
  
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• Average US vehicle age hits record as high prices force people to keep them longer

  23-05-2024 14:22 via kfor.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.S&P Global Mobility, which tracks state vehicle registration data nationwide, said Wednesday that the average vehicle age grew about two months from last year's record.But the growth in average age is starting to slow as new vehicle sales start to recover from pandemic-related shortages of
  
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• Court battle is a possibility over new jail location

  23-05-2024 13:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Could Oklahoma County Commissioners and City Council be heading for a battle in court over the location of the new county jail?One county commissioner believes it is a growing possibility. This comes after the city council voted "no" on the proposed site Tuesday. OKC City Council votes no on proposed jail locationDistrict 2 County Commissioner Brian Maughan says a solution is not looking good as they have exhausted their options on a location, and have been transpare
  
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• Man dead, firefighter injured in Shawnee house fire

  23-05-2024 13:32 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) - Firefighters battled a fatal house fire in Shawnee Wednesday morning.Officials say fire crews responded to a home near E Highland St. and Pennsylvania Ave. around 12:30 a.m. Heavy flames could be seen coming from the house.Upon arrival, firefighters located one victim inside the home. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. An injured firefighter was also taken to the hospital.The cause of this fire has not been determined as the investigation cont
  
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• 'Friction is a good thing': Budget agreement reached, Stitt drops tax cut demand for now

  23-05-2024 13:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — State legislators reached a tentative budget agreement Wednesday just a little over a week out from an impending deadline.The agreement also marked a historic moment in Oklahoma history being the first time all budget meetings were hosted in public. Organizers stated the purpose of the process was to give the public a behind the scenes look at how budget negotiations have taken place. ‘Ridiculous’: OSDE reportedly misses deadline to apply for crisis
  
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