Renderings released as Toby Keith Expressway construction moves ahead
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Construction is pressing ahead on a new turnpike segment designed to honor legendary Oklahoman Toby Keith while improving travel around the Oklahoma City metro. The Toby Keith Expressway is a section of the Oklahoma City Outer Loop and part of a larger turnpike project intended...
Interchanges removed from controversial Oklahoma turnpike design amid local opposition
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is moving forward without two interchanges on a planned turnpike after the proposal failed to secure approval from the Norman City Council. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority had proposed building the interchanges at Alameda Drive and Tecumseh Road as part of its South Exten
Warrant issued for educator after alleged inappropriate relationship with student
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – An educator has a warrant out for her arrest after witnesses claim she was having an inappropriate relationship with a student for several years. Witnesses say the relationship lasted from when the victim was in 7th grade until recently; the victim was 16 years old. Newly filed court documents ac
OKC councilman cites death threats after controversial Flock contract renewal
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City councilmember defended his decision to approve a renewed contract with the controversial video system Flock. Flock Safety license plate readers, which capture vehicle information, sparked a national debate over safety and privacy rights. Police say the cameras help officer
Man Sinks Knee-Deep In Lake Hefner Mud As Drought Drains OKC Reservoir
A man crossing an exposed stretch of Lake Hefner's shrinking shoreline sank knee-deep into mud on Sunday evening, triggering a 911 call and a ladder rescue by Oklahoma City firefighters. The man had been trying to walk to the other side of the lakebed when he became stuck, and the more he struggled, the deeper he sank.
Watch: Multiple campers, tires burn in Sunday afternoon fire at auto sales property
Guthrie firefighters extinguished multiple fires Sunday afternoon after being called to a property on Brookside Street. The Guthrie Fire Department responded just before 5 p.m. to Langley Auto Sales, where firefighters reported multiple campers, tires, and other miscellaneous items were on fire. The burning materials p
Gold Dome purchased for $1.1 million at sheriff’s auction
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After years of sitting vacant, Oklahoma City’s iconic Gold Dome has officially changed hands, setting the stage for a possible new chapter as a music venue. On Tuesday, a real estate agent with Precor Realty purchased the Gold Dome for $1.1 million during the...
Gov. Kevin Stitt pushes Constitutional Convention vote for Oklahoma, faces opposition from state leaders
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Kevin Stitt says Oklahomans deserve a chance to decide whether to revisit the state’s governing document for the first time in more than 50 years. Gov. Stitt is defending his decision to place a constitutional convention question before Oklahoma voters, arguing the move is simply about followin
Turning Heartbreak into Purpose: The Story Behind HeavenLee BBQ in Oklahoma
When Shonnie and Brandon Lee opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2020, they were doing more than launching a business in the middle of a pandemic. They were continuing a journey shaped by faith, family, resilience, and a belief that food can bring people together.
This Year’s Class of NextGen Under 30 isn’t waiting their turn to lead
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