‘Moment of pure magic’: Oklahoma paramedics take detour to McDonald’s for 6-year-old cancer patient
An Oklahoma mother is praising paramedics who helped put a smile on her 6-year-old son's face while on their way to a hospital. Natalie McGee told sister station KOCO that her son was diagnosed with acute leukemia on Dec. 12. Recently, she said he was rushed to a local emergency room after he experienced chest pain...
7 Down-Home BBQ Joints In Oklahoma Locals Say Are The Best In The State
Looking for the best BBQ joints in Oklahoma that locals can’t stop talking about?. These 7 smoky spots offer fall-off-the-bone goodness and flavors that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance!. 1. The Butcher BBQ Stand (Wellston) When you pull up to The Butcher BBQ Stand, you’ll...
Grassfires blaze north of OKC due to dry, windy conditions
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – At least two grassfires started north of the metro on Sunday. Firefighters knocked them down, but the weather conditions are not ideal for fires. “Any small spark in this condition can start a pretty large grassfire,” said Major Owen Wiggins, with the Oklahoma City Fire Department. An elevated...
OKCFD urges safe New Year celebrations, caution against illegal fireworks use
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — As the New Year approaches, city officials are warning residents about the dangers of using fireworks due to dry conditions across the metro area. The heightened fire risk makes illegal fireworks not just a nuisance, but a significant danger. John Chenoweth from the Oklahoma...
Oklahoma murder suspect Stacy Lee Drake has jury trial set for 2027
Stacy Lee Drake, the man accused of killing three people in Oklahoma in 2024, is not expected to face a jury for at least another year, according to court documents.
Oklahoma City Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who they say was last seen on Friday, December 26 at 5:22 p.m.
OKC to conduct Oklahoma River cleanup in January
Annual cleanup of Oklahoma River to begin in Oklahoma City. The City of Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program is recruiting volunteers to remove litter along the Oklahoma River on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. Groups, families and individuals are welcome. Register at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep....
Indigenous art installation planned near Land Run Monument in Bricktown
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A new art installation is planned for the Bricktown River Walk. "When the Earth Remembers", by artist Addison Karl, received approval from the Oklahoma City city council in July 2025. The art installation will feature cast-concrete bison bones and cast bronze bison skulls arranged in a...
Perry Man Arrested on Homicide Charge After Husband Found Fatally Shot at Home
Early Saturday morning, the Perry Police Department responded to a home near the intersection of 200 Birch Street where a man was reported shot. Upon arrival at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers discovered James Aaron Russell, aged 32, with a fatal gunshot wound. Despite immediate attempts to urgently save his life,...
Choctaw High School Hosts Active Shooter Training, Police Reassure No Real Threat to Public
There will be a large police presence at Choctaw High School this afternoon beginning around 1:30 PM. Our officers will be conducting scheduled active shooter training and will remain on site until approximately 4:00 PM, according to the Choctaw Police Department's Facebook post. This is only a training exercise....
