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• The major stories that we might forget about when we look back on 2020

  30-12-2020 17:21 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - 2020 was an unprecedented year in more ways than one. While the deadly coronavirus pandemic swept the world — and headlines — it couldn't push aside the conversation around systemic racism following the death of George Floyd or the highest turnout election in the country's history.Those stories are what 2020 will likely be remembered for in the United States, but there were a lot of other major developments this year.
  From fleeing royals to out-of-control wildfires, here'
  
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• Family of missing Tuttle man asks for public's help in search

  02-06-2024 05:11 via kfor.com
  TUTTLE, Okla. (KFOR) — It's been almost two weeks since a Tuttle man went missing."Come home. Just come home," said Jennifer Bost, his sister.The family of 30-year-old Keith Carlson has so many unanswered questions."We miss him," said Jennifer.His sister and brother in-law said when they last talked with Carlson on Monday, May 20th, he was at home."We tried calling again on Wednesday, Thursday, and it was straight to voicemail," said William Bost, his brother in-law.After four long days th
  
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• Hundreds join in on OKC Heart and Stroke Walk awareness

  02-06-2024 02:03 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Hundreds of pairs of feet were shuffling through the downtown area of the Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk sponsored by the American Heart Association of OKC.Hundreds participate in the Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk, Image KFORHundreds participate in the Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk, Image KFORHundreds participate in the Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk, Image KFORHundreds participate in the Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk, Image KFOR
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• Fire crews battle mobile home fire in Midwest City

  02-06-2024 01:59 via kfor.com
  
  MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Midwest City Fire Department responded to a fire at a mobile home park on Saturday evening.
  According to MWCFD, crews were called to the area of SE 29th and Post Road around 5:30 p.m.Mobile Home fire in SE MWC, Image KFORMobile Home fire in SE MWC, Image KFOR
  Officials say a man was sleeping inside of his mobile home trailer when he heard a loud pop followed by smoke detectors sounding off. He went to his front door before he turned around and noticed his t
  
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• Which US city has the most mail carriers bitten by dogs?

  02-06-2024 00:08 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Los Angeles is famous for a multitude of things, including entertainment, food and traffic, but the City of Angels has become notorious for a different reason.According to the United States Postal Service, Los Angeles leads the nation in dog bites against mail carriers. In 2023, the city had 65 reported dog attacks against postal service workers, taking the top spot over Houston, which had 56. L.A. was second on last year's list.Aside from L.A., California cities that were among the to
  
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• AutismOklahoma held its 16th annual "PieceWalk" event

  01-06-2024 21:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — AutismOklahoma held its largest annual autism fundraising event and largest collective autism voice in Oklahoma, PieceWalk, on Saturday morning at Scissortail Park.
  The fundraiser is celebrating its 16th year and has become an opportunity to show support for loved ones with autism and to help raise money for the non-profit organization which funds 85 free or low-cost programs by serving 4,500 Oklahoman's yearly. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma Autism Center receives grant, floo
  
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• Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder trial

  01-06-2024 20:47 via kfor.com
  
  BOISE, Idaho (ABC4) — After roughly seven weeks of testimony, Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death in the gripping triple murder trial that found him guilty in the deaths of his two stepchildren and former wife.An Ada County court jury on Thursday deemed Daybell, 55, guilty of three counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and insurance fraud in the 2019 deaths of Tammy Daybell, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan.Prosecutors pushed f
  
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• Elk attacks 8-year-old girl in Colorado

  01-06-2024 20:40 via kfor.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — A cow elk with a newborn attacked an 8-year-old girl Thursday in Colorado, wildlife officials said.It happened around 1 p.m. as the girl rode her bike in a neighborhood in Estes Park, according to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife."The female elk started charging the girl from approximately 60 yards away," the release said. "The elk caught up to the victim and stomped on her multiple times."The girl was treated at a hospital and released later in the day.Signs warn
  
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• 'Like he hit a dog': OKC man charged in connection to deadly hit-and-run

  01-06-2024 13:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma County District Attorney's office has filed charges against a man accused in a deadly April hit-and-run.Court documents say the incident happened just before 7 p.m. April 30th near Southeast 15th Street and South High Avenue.When Oklahoma City police responded to the area they found a man lying in the road, unresponsive. LOCAL NEWS: Teens beat up homeless man next to dumpster and remove Colostomy bag
  Witness Patricia Preston told police she noticed a Whi
  
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• Challengers hope to block virtual Catholic charter school from receiving public funds

  01-06-2024 02:11 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new effort is underway to stop the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School, from operating in Oklahoma.On Friday, faith leaders, public education advocates, and public school parents asked the District Court of Oklahoma County to issue a temporary injunction against St. Isidore to prevent public tax dollars from going to a private religious institution.St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter Sch
  
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• Concerns over COVID relief money earmarked for mental health facility next to new jail

  01-06-2024 01:47 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - A group is voicing concerns about the COVID relief money earmarked for a behavioral health center adjacent to what would be a new county jail."The functionality of the mental health facility has always been deemed more appropriate,” county commissioner Brian Maughan said. “If it's adjacent to a mental health facility and a jail facility working totally together." RELATED STORY: Oklahoma County does not have enough money to build new jail"The reality is
  
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• Court docs reveal murder suspect had hole dug in yard days before killing

  01-06-2024 01:35 via kfor.com
  
  PAYNE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Law enforcement arrested a second suspect in connection to the murder of a 21-year-old man.A new arrest warrant for Michael Ritter, 52, outlines why he is now being charged for the death of Samuel Cade Crawford.LOCAL NEWS: Second suspect arrested after death of Stillwater man
  Crawford was allegedly killed for his truck back in August, 2023.According to the warrant, Ritter employed Christopher Somers who is also accused of killing Crawford last August in order t
  
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• Teens beat up homeless man next to dumpster and remove Colostomy bag

  01-06-2024 01:16 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Police are searching for suspects connected to an assault from Sunday morning in South Oklahoma City that left one man beaten, bloodied, and abandoned.
  A group of teens have been arrested, but more are suspected to be connected.| READ LOCAL NEWS > OSBI, Garvin Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating double homicide in Wynnewood >"That is disgusting," said Mike Martin who has lived near that area for decades.It was May 26th when the assault is said to have occurred a
  
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• Google to provide AI training to Oklahoma workers

  01-06-2024 00:44 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The State of Oklahoma a new workforce development initiative on Thursday that will help Oklahoma workers learn new skills of artificial intelligence.
  The partnership between Google and the State of Oklahoma will aid over 10,000 Oklahomans with access to the new AI Essentials course by Google at no additional cost. The online course does not require a degree or experience for those that take it.
  The online course will provide teachings to workers with foundational AI
  
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• 'I don't like it': Gov. Stitt considers ban on OSDE public relations spending

  01-06-2024 00:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Governor now has the final decision on whether to ban the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) from spending taxpayer dollars on media interviews, publications, and other public promotional purposes.
  Last year, News 4 reported OSDE paid Texas-based video production company Precision Outreach $22.5K in taxpayer dollars to produce 30 minutes of videos for the department.One of those videos included a “public awareness campaign” with clips of pe
  
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• OSBI, Garvin Co. Sheriff's Office investigating double homicide in Wynnewood

  31-05-2024 23:42 via kfor.com
  
  WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (KFOR) — The Garvin County Sheriff's Office and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a double homicide in Wynnewood.According to OSBI, two people and a dog were found dead at a Wynnewood residence on Friday.News 4 has a crew headed to the scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.This is a developing story.
  
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• Metropolitan library brings adventure to life with scheduled summer reading programs

  31-05-2024 23:26 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Metropolitan Library System Summer reading program is set to kick off June 1 to July 31! Attendees can expect adventure with planetarium Shows, live performances, scavenger hunts, Alpacas to include meeting KFOR's own Lucas Ross.The Metropolitan Library is asking those ready to combat the "Summer Slide" with daily reading and the opportunity to win prizes to get ready for its June 1 kickoff events listed below: Oklahoma State Fair announces 2024 concert lineup
  
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• FDA warns parents to avoid infant formula distributed by Texas company due to contamination

  31-05-2024 22:53 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials warned parents to avoid powdered infant formula sold by a Texas dairy producer, because a dangerous bacteria was found in one of the company's products.
  The Food and Drug Administration issued the alert Friday on Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula, after a sample collected from a Texas store tested positive for cronobacter, which can cause deadly infections in babies. The same bacteria sparked recalls and shortages of infant formula in
  
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• One dead after industrial accident in NW Oklahoma City

  31-05-2024 22:42 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One person has been killed in an industrial accident near W Reno Avenue and N Ann Arbor Avenue on Friday afternoon.News 4 has a crew headed to the scene and will provide updates when more information becomes available.This is a developing story.
  
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• The best doughnut shop in every state, according to Yelp’s ‘Elite Squad’

  31-05-2024 22:26 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Doughnuts are one of the few items that people often purchase by the dozen. And, as such, they’re 12 times more disappointing when they’re not quite as fresh as they should be.Knowing this, Yelp’s team of analysts have attempted to steer us away from any regrettable crullers, jelly sticks or Boston crème doughnuts by compiling a list of the “best” doughnut shops in every state. Oklahoma State Fair announces 2024 concert lineupThe list, relea
  
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• Pro Tem Treat reflects on the 59th Oklahoma Legislature regular session

  31-05-2024 22:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The 59th Oklahoma Legislature regular session has come to a close and Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma City) gave some reflection during his term in office and the accomplishments of the Senate Legislative.
  The 2024 Senate Legislative Accomplishments as listed:‘Friction is a good thing’: Budget agreement reached, Stitt drops tax cut demand for nowCar Tag Legislation
  Senate Bill 2035, the Mason Treat Act, creates a new system for temporary license pla
  
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• FAFSA, job market pose major challenges for colleges despite enrollment gains

  31-05-2024 21:47 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Colleges have seen a recent uptick in enrollment, but a variety of factors — from changes in the employment market to this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) mess — mean the signs of hope could be short-lived. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released data this month showing an increase in enrollment this spring. However, the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels as universities face a tumultuous future amid changin
  
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• Photographer, psychic medium arrested for alleged domestic assault in Edmond

  31-05-2024 19:58 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Edmond Police arrested photographer and psychic medium Brandon Burton, who was featured in an In Your Corner story back in December 2023, for allegedly assaulting his boyfriend last Saturday night.
  Brandon Burton. Photo courtesy Edmond Police Department.According to the police report, Burton, 33, began arguing with his partner at their Edmond residence, which led to Burton telling his partner to pack his things and leave. Photographer, psychic medium delivers family
  
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• What words do Americans have the hardest time spelling?

  31-05-2024 19:44 via kfor.com
  
  (KDVR/NEXSTAR) - Is the American-English version of the word spelled "canceled" or "cancelled"? Is Washington D.C. the "capitol" of the United States, or is it the "capital"?
  Spelling is not always easy, some people might find themselves running to a search engine a few times a day to make sure the word they're thinking of is actually spelled "aesthetic," or if the "i" goes before the "e" in a word like "field."Geary’s First Baptist Church had its beginnings as an early ‘opera house&
  
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• Costco's new CFO makes announcement about $1.50 hot dog combo

  31-05-2024 19:39 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Gary Millerchip, the new CFO and executive vice president of Costco, shared a frank message with investors and analysts while hosting his very first Costco earnings call on Thursday afternoon.“To clear up some recent media speculation, I also want to confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe,” said Millerchip, shortly after welcoming attendees to the company’s Q3 earnings call.The price of Costco’s hot-dog-and-soda combo, at $1.50, has remained unchanged s
  
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• What is the most popular dog name in Oklahoma City?

  31-05-2024 19:14 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Many Oklahomans who own a pet will be happy to know a few trends are emerging of popular dog names in metropolitan areas across the U.S.Oklahoma is topping out with the following favorite pet names according to a recent study released by U.S. News & World Report :Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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  The Report analyzed a pet insurance database of dog names from around the country to find the most popular dog names in the 25 most populous U.S. cities. Oklahoma State
  
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• 'Sadie' ranked #1 popular dog name by Oklahomans

  31-05-2024 19:14 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Many Oklahomans who own a pet will be happy to know a few trends are emerging of popular dog names in metropolitan areas across the U.S.Oklahoma is topping out with the following favorite pet names according to a recent study released by U.S. News & World Report :Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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  A U.S. News & World Report analyzed a pet insurance database of dog names from around the country to find the most popular dog names in the 25 most populous U.S. cit
  
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• OKCPD seeks help identifying suspects in connection to assault

  31-05-2024 19:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying individuals in connection to an assault.
  Alleged suspect in connection to assault, Image courtesy OKCPDAlleged suspect in connection to assault, Image courtesy OKCPDAlleged suspects in connection to assault, Image courtesy OKCPDAlleged vehicle in connection to assault, Image courtesy OKCPD
  According to authorities, individuals located in the photos are wanted for questioning in connection with
  
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• Two Canadian County traffic stops lead to drugs, arrests

  31-05-2024 19:11 via kfor.com
  
  CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - Two traffic stops in Canadian County led to two arrests and more than 50 lbs. of drugs.According to the Canadian County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted two traffic stops on Interstate 40 on May 13, 2024. LOCAL NEWS: Moore Police trying to identify alleged pickpocketsThat morning, deputies stopped a vehicle traveling from Watonga to Oklahoma City carrying 40 packages of marijuana bundles weighing one pound each. The driver, 46-year-old Xue Pan, did not have a
  
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• Police respond to possible standoff in NW Oklahoma City

  31-05-2024 18:27 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a possibly barricaded suspect.Officials say the situation is happening in a trailer park near NW 10th St. and Morgan Rd.It is unknown why this individual has barricaded themselves.No more information is available at this time.This is a developing story.
  
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