Sooner State Party launches final signature drive to qualify for 2026 Oklahoma ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Sooner State Party is hosting its final ballot signature drive as part of the party's efforts to qualify for the 2026 Oklahoma ballot. The party is hosting a signature drive at the Neal Center for Justice in Oklahoma City from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26. The...
Woman remembered for kindness after tragic Metro crash into pond
Correction: A previous version of this report previously identified the victim as Derriana Williams. Oklahoma City Police confirmed Monday morning the victim’s name is actually Derriana Hall. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Friends are speaking out and remembering a woman who died in an early Sunday morning metro crash....
Car crashes into home in SW Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A car crashed into a home in Southwest Oklahoma City Monday morning. Officials say the crash happened near SW 54th St. and May Ave. It is unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured. No more information is available at this time.
Officials recognize ‘heroic service’ with awards for OK County jail staff
For all its troubles with staffing, understaffing, lawsuits, detainee deaths and other problems, heroes work in the Oklahoma County jail, the top jailer said, and they've gone unrecognized. Administrator Tim Kimrey took a step toward correcting that recently by presenting what he called the Lifesaving Award for...
Work begins Monday on John Kilpatrick Turnpike widening in north OKC
This map shows the area of the I-344/John Kilpatrick Turnpike that will be widened to six lanes between W. Wilshire Blvd. (mm 116) to just north of N.W. 122nd St. (mm 120) starting Feb. 23, 2026. Widening work is scheduled to begin Monday on the I-344/John Kilpatrick Turnpike in north...
Oklahoma Weather Alert Today: 33°F Cold Start, 76°F Spring Warmth Surge in Oklahoma City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bright sun spills across downtown Oklahoma City this morning, but the air still bites. Temperatures hover near 33 degrees after a hard freeze earlier, and frost clings to windshields across Oklahoma County....
Memorial Day Remains Stormy Across South
Sunday and Memorial Day will be super soggy for millions across the Southern Tier of the country as several rounds of storms roll through the same areas that have experienced storms over the last few days. Some storms could become severe, with damaging winds and very large hail (2+ inches in diameter) possible. An...
Energy HQ departures are a warning for Oklahoma | Opinion
When two of Oklahoma City’s most prominent employers decide their future lies somewhere else, policymakers should pay attention. Devon Energy and Expand Energy didn’t choose to move their headquarters to Texas by accident. They made a business decision based on what they believe best supports their long-term success....
U-Haul Storage Row Torched After Blaze Jumps OKC Homeless Camp
What started as a fire at a homeless encampment in northwest Oklahoma City turned into a tense afternoon for storage customers on Saturday, after flames spread into a row of storage buildings that included several U-Haul units. The blaze broke out near Northwest 24th Street and North MacArthur Boulevard, and Oklahoma...
Oklahoma City Police Issue Critical Fire Danger Alert, Urge Extreme Caution Among Residents
Oklahoma City is on high alert as it faces a Critical Fire Danger Alert. The Oklahoma City Police Department took to social media with a serious caution for residents, noting the potential ease at which fires can ignite and rapidly spread under the current dry conditions. The police department's advisory includes a...

















