Oklahoma City Braces for Chilly Winds with Sunny Days Ahead, NWS Reports
The National Weather Service in Oklahoma City provided an update on the local weather conditions today. The report indicated fair skies but a chilly 18°F in the morning, with a dew point of 4°F, visibility of 10 miles, and a wind chill factor making it feel like a frigid 3°F. With humidity levels at 54% and south...
Business owner prepared for Uptown 23rd Street construction
OKLAHOMA CITY - Businesses in NW OKC are navigating a major streetscape project designed to increase safety. Work along the busy corridor began Monday in the Uptown 23rd District with construction expected to last about 18 months. Manager Joshua Wion of Honey Bunny Biscuit Co. said they were already prepared...
Trust hears positive reports on life and death in the OK County jail
No one has died in the Oklahoma County jail in the past six months, a welcome statistic for the 35-year-old, 13-story "tower of terror" also known as one of the "deadliest jails in America." While there were seven deaths at the jail in the first half of 2025, it's the passage of six months — seven months as of Feb. 3...
Stay Safe on Your Next Ride Share with Essential Tips from AAA
OKLAHOMA CITY – Jan. 15, 2026 – With nearly one-third of Americans using ride share services, safety is more important than ever. Whether traveling or getting around the city, ride hailing services are a convenient option for many. Thirty percent of all Americans use ride share services, according to a recent Gallup...
This Low-Key Oklahoma Buffet Is a Standing Weekend Tradition
Oklahoma City holds a quiet charm that extends beyond its modern skyline and sprawling urban neighborhoods. Tucked into the fabric of this vibrant capital city, you’ll find spots that have become woven into the weekend routines of locals who value consistency, community, and comfort. Golden Palace sits along South...
Oklahoma Weather Alert: Wind Chill Science Explained as Arctic Cold Reaches Oklahoma City
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – As Arctic air surges south across the Southern Plains through late January and into early February, Oklahoma is facing a stretch of cold that becomes dangerous quickly, not just...
Three-alarm commercial fire burns business in northwest OKC
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm commercial fire in northwest Oklahoma City near Northwest 16th Street and Drexel Boulevard, authorities said. According to authorities, fire crews were called to the area after reports of a large commercial structure fire, and the response was upgraded to three alarms due to...
One killed in NE Oklahoma City 7-Eleven shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a fatal shooting near NE 23rd St and N Kelley Ave early Sunday morning. OKCPD PIO confirmed two adult males got into an altercation at a nearby 7-Eleven. The altercation escalated into one male drawing a weapon and opening fire. Authorities...
21 dogs rescued from home after owners arrested on child neglect in Logan County
COYLE, Okla. - Logan County Deputies assisted the Humane Society of Tulsa in the seizure of 21 dogs living under deplorable conditions in a small home in Coyle, Oklahoma on Jan. 9. The dogs were found indoors, where they were forced to live in their own urine and feces. Officials...
Oklahoma man indicted for threats against FBI leader and public officials
Oklahoma City, Oklah. — An Oklahoma man, Jacob Wray Hudson, has been indicted on charges of making death threats against FBI officials and other public figures. Court documents reveal that Hudson, who refers to himself as "Batman," made threatening posts on Instagram from late October through November last year.
