Record rain hits Oklahoma, helping refill Lake Hefner
Oklahoma City got enough rain this week to raise water levels on Lake Hefner by nearly two feet in just two days. By the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 15, the water level was still rising as rain that fell on central and western Oklahoma made its way into the urban lake. By comparison, the water release from Canton Lake into Lake Hefner earlier this month caused a rise of about 3.5 feet over the span of 12 days. The weather pattern producing rainfall over Oklahoma is expected to disperse by Friday
6th suspect arrested in armed Cleveland County grow robbery
CLEVELAND COUNTY - The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a sixth suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a marijuana grow operation in the southern part of the county. Investigators arrested Reaginald Wilson on Thursday after serving a search warrant in Midwest City. The Sheriff’s office said...
Multiple car accidents across the OKC metro as the rain continues
Multiple accidents have been reported in and around the Oklahoma City metro as the rain continues.
“We’ve got Niagara Falls, again”: Heavy rain causes flash flooding in northwest Oklahoma City...
OKLAHOMA CITY - Heavy rainfall across the Oklahoma City metro area brought flash flooding to the Ski Island neighborhood near Hefner and Rockwell, renewing concerns about the dangers of driving or walking through high water. The Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood is familiar with flooding, and resident Jane Champney is urging...
Wings Fall Festival brings pumpkins, family fun and community together in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY - Pumpkins, a petting zoo and plenty of family-friendly activities are bringing the community together at the Wings Fall Festival in Oklahoma City. Wings is a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, but on weekends during the fall, the organization opens its doors to the community for a festival filled with seasonal fun.
Oklahoma Weather Alert: Flooding Then 41° Lows Oct 15-17
Flood warnings remain in effect along the North Canadian River as heavy rain threatens more flooding.
Recent rains boost Lake Hefner levels, help replenish Oklahoma water supplies
OKLAHOMA CITY - Heavy rain across central Oklahoma is bringing a much-needed boost to drought-stricken water supplies, including Lake Hefner, where water levels rose more than half a foot Wednesday. City officials said Lake Hefner was up slightly more than half a foot as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, following overnight...
Third water main break on same street in two years
An eight-inch water main broke on N. Stanley Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood early Wednesday, leaving some residents without running water and marking the third such incident on the street in two years.
Oklahoma faces multiple Wendy’s closures as major franchisee files bankruptcy
Oklahoma could lose several Wendy’s restaurants as one of the fast-food chain’s largest franchise operators works through bankruptcy. The latest closure plans include multiple locations in the Oklahoma City area,…
Judge orders Oklahoma board to reconsider former Norman teacher’s license revocation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s top school board has been ordered to reconsider its decision to revoke the teaching license of a former Norman High School teacher who posted a QR code in her classroom linking to a library catalogue containing banned books. Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Ogden decided Wednesday the original 2024 revocation proceedings […]
