Trout fishing is closer than you might think
Many Yukon residents may not realize that trout fishing is available right here in the Oklahoma City metro during the winter months, thanks to seasonal stockings by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Trout are stocked at two nearby “Close to Home” locations that are easily accessible for Yukon anglers:...
Metro crews battle two-alarm fire at Del City apartment complex Friday morning
DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — Metro firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Del City overnight. The call to respond to the Sunnyview Apartments near Southeast 44th and Sunnylane came in around 2:00 a.m. Friday morning. A KFOR Photojournalist on the scene noted heavy smoke...
Oklahoma Weather Alert: Oklahoma City, Tulsa See Warmer-Than-Normal Temperatures Feb 26–March 2
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A noticeable late-winter warm-up could bring a preview of spring to Oklahoma beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday,...
Fernando Jesus Villegas Sentenced to 77 Months in Federal Prison
Fernando Jesus Villegas federal sentencing follows church gun incident. Fernando Jesus Villegas, 41, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma....
9 Oklahoma Kitchens Cooking Mexican Food With Confidence
In Oklahoma, authentic Mexican food reveals itself through balance, restraint, and the quiet confidence of kitchens that know exactly what they are doing. These restaurants focus on tradition rather than shortcuts, letting flavor develop naturally instead of relying on excess or imitation. Locals recognize...
Large U-Haul storage fire forces southbound N MacArthur Blvd closure, now reopen
BETHANY, Okla. - UPDATE: All lanes on MacArthur Blvd are now reopen. Officials said the fire began at a homeless encampment that got out of control and spread to the nearby storage business. OKC Fire Battalion Chief Cathy Hayes said around 11 storage pods were affected by the fire, and...
This Colossal Oklahoma Secondhand Store Is a Deal Seeker’s Dream
Thrift shopping can feel like a treasure hunt, and some stores make the experience better than others. When you want variety, decent prices, and the thrill of finding something unexpected, secondhand shops offer a unique alternative to traditional retail. One spot stands out for its sheer size and inventory, drawing...
Oklahoma City firefighters respond to fire at business in northwest OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department is responding to a fire at a U-Haul facility in NW OKC. Officials said crews responded to the facility near NW 23rd Street and N MacArthur Boulevard after calls started coming in about a fire around 5 p.m. Saturday evening.
Oklahoma March 3 Event: Norman, Lawton Prepare for Rare Pre-Dawn Lunar Eclipse
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahomans should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 5:04 to 6:03 a.m. Central Time, delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until...
Nearly $900K Mystery Rocks Oklahoma City’s OKBred Horse Fund
Nearly $900,000 in unexplained bank activity tied to Oklahoma’s Oklahoma-Bred Fund has regulators, lawmakers and racing insiders in Oklahoma City asking some very pointed questions. An independent reconciliation of the fund has exposed mismatches between bank records and agency books, and now state investigators and...
