Yukon Christmas baskets giveaway this morning
Compassionate Sharing has filled Christmas food baskets that will be distributed to some 90 families this Saturday morning, Dec. 20 in the heart of downtown Yukon. This is the 38th year for the nonprofit’s Christmas basket giveaway at its pantry, 4 N Sixth Street. In each basket, Compassionate Sharing...
UPDATE: Police change initial report, no metro motel shooting
Update: Officials changed their initial report and have said one person was critically injured after falling, but there was no shooting. Original story: OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One person has been shot and critically injured after a shooting near Best Way Inn on Saturday afternoon. Officials confirm one person has...
The Style Report: Thriftmas with Goodwill and you can win a prize
Every Monday "The Style Report" sponsored by OK Central Goodwill focuses on fashion, hot trends, and community! Host Alexis Young partnered with Goodwill to emphasize how fashion doesn't just boost confidence, but how it also transforms lives when you shop and donate at Goodwill. Every dollar reinvests back into...
House fire on Guthrie’s east side leaves home heavily damaged, dog rescued
A two-story home on Guthrie’s east side was heavily damaged by fire Saturday afternoon. The Guthrie Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 600 block of North Elm after reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence. Guthrie Police officers were first on scene and...
Headlines: Wildfire danger in Oklahoma, Uber lawsuit & Riversport OKC upgrades
Oklahoma faces a high risk of wildfires today. (KOSU) Mental health agencies consider privatizing some facilities. (Oklahoma Voice) Plans for a large-scale nickel refinery in Lawton are halting. (KOSU) Oklahoma joins other states in a lawsuit against ridesharing app Uber. (Fox23) AG Drummond issues a formal opinion...
Edmond Public Schools says allegations of student mistreatment at Edmond North are unfounded
EDMOND, Okla. - Edmond Public Schools says allegations circulating on social media about a special education employee at Edmond North High School are unfounded following an internal review. The district responded after several parents raised concerns about a social media post alleging an Edmond North High School...
GoFundMe started for La Petite Academy daycare staff after devastating fire
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, December 12, a vehicle crashed into the La Petite Academy Daycare in Yukon and ignited a huge fire, destroying the building. Nearly three dozen children and several staff members were safely evacuated from the building at the time of the crash. A parent...
PE Teacher Celebrated For Starting Free Shoe Closet For Students In Need
An Oklahoma City teacher is being recognized for her work supporting students both academically and personally. TaKesha Watson, a physical education teacher at Millwood Elementary School in Oklahoma City, created a free shoe closet in the school gym to provide footwear to students in need, an effort supported by...
From Merchantville to the Heartland, sailor supports U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out”...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Sullivan, this story began in Merchantville, New Jersey, where they learned skills and values that would be foundational to their success in the Navy. “I learned in my hometown the strength of everyone...
The legality of rideshare and illegal substances
As rideshare services like Uber, Lyft and smaller regional platforms continue to dominate urban transportation, drivers are increasingly finding themselves on the front lines of situations they never expected, especially when riders attempt to stash illegal items inside their vehicles. For most drivers, the job is...
