Oklahoma in a Minute: September 7, 2026
In Guthrie, troopers said a truck driver named Ralph Wallace is now facing a first degree manslaughter charge after a deadly crash last week that killed two people. That and more headlines from across the state in Oklahoma in a Minute.
Extreme heat and drought leave several Oklahoma lakes below normal levels
EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Several lakes in Oklahoma are experiencing below-normal lake levels as extreme temperatures and dry conditions continue. Lake Arcaida's water levels are currently 1.35 feet below normal; Lake Hefner is down by more than seven feet, and Lake Canton is down by two feet. On Friday,...
Around the Block: Drought, Heartland Flyer, and a tribute to Dolly Parton.
A severe drought across Oklahoma has prominent bodies of water drying up, areas in western Oklahoma are seeing the worst of it.
‘Lucky’ Converse shoes make 700-mile trip after Facebook plea saves concert tradition
A lucky pair of shoes made a more than 700-mile journey from Oklahoma to a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado after they were accidentally left behind. When an Oklahoma father realized his daughter, who has worn the same shoes to every concert, left her Chuck Taylors behind, he took to Facebook to ask fo
Local nonprofit seeks to renovate Oklahoma City hotel into recovery facility
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A local nonprofit wants to transform an Oklahoma City hotel into a long-term residential recovery facility. Jesus House is looking to turn the Sleep Inn & Suites on Classen Circle in Oklahoma City into its new recovery and sober-living facility, which is currently on Sheridan Avenue.
Bomb squad called after replica explosive devices found at OKC airport
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Bomb Squad responded on Aug. 27 after TSA officers found suspicious items in checked baggage at Will Rogers International Airport. “During routine checked baggage screening, TSA officers identified items that required additional review,” the spokesperson said. “The items were first not
OKC Rail Plan: Questions & Crime
In multiple states, failing large-scale public transit projects have produced demands for state-taxpayer-funded bailouts. This has happened in California, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, to name just a few. That’s why all Oklahomans should be concerned about Oklahoma City metro officials’ efforts to create a $1.8
Dead fish found floating near Lake Hefner
The Oklahoma heat is affecting more than just drought conditions, it is also affecting wildlife. People have been noticing numerous dead fish floating along the shoreline of Lake Hefner.
Oklahoma Transportation Commission to provide update on Heartland Flyer
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Tuesday the Oklahoma Transportation Commission will meet and provide an update on the Heartland Flyer. The train service running from Oklahoma City to Texas was in jeopardy earlier this year because of funding issues. Jacy JenningsjacyjenningsEdit Profile The meeting is set for tomorrow mornin
Yukon man accused of making indecent proposals to teen, giving her counterfeit money
YUKON, Okla. - A Yukon man is facing felony charges after a 15-year-old girl told police that he made indecent proposals to her and also gave her counterfeit money. Yukon police began investigating on May 21 after officers responded near South Yukon Parkway and NW 23rd Street to what they described as a report of haras

















