Oklahoma bill aims to crack down on distracted driving across the state
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma lawmakers are discussing a bill that aims to crack down on distracted driving across the state. The Bill would expand the state’s existing laws on texting while driving adding language that restricts cell phone usage entirely in designated high-risk areas. The bill would let...
Oklahoma’s Most Beloved Brand is Actually from Kansas
Ever since the first locations were opened, Braum's has been an Oklahoma icon, but people are still shocked today to learn Braum's was originally a Kansas thing, and for the first couple of years, every bite of Braum's amazing ice cream began with a long journey from The Sunflower State.
‘Hero’ Wrestling Coach Dies Saving Son From Oklahoma Wildfires
Oklahoma wrestling coach and father of four Allen Ferguson is being hailed as a "hero" after he died saving his 15-year-old son from the state's deadly wildfires last weekend.
Police fatally shoot man during welfare check, OSBI investigating
A man was shot and killed by a Guthrie Police officer just after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Authorities say officers were conducting a welfare check in the 1600 block of S. Division St. when they approached a man. Moments later, shots were fired. The...
Edmond Fire Department tackles 32 fires, saves structures amid weekend blaze
EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The City of Edmond has released a wildfire response update of fires that have occurred over the weekend and through Monday, March 17. According to the City of Edmond, the Edmond Fire Department responded to 32 fires since Friday, March 14. From the reported fires,...
GALLERY: Super scoopers reloading at Lake Arcadia during wildfires
Oklahoma's Monday wildfire outbreak challenged state firefighting personnel's strained resources and manpower. In order to compensate, specialized firefighting aircraft known as 'Super Scoopers' were deployed in order to combat the raging wildfires. Image Provided By: Frankie Paradise III. These planes played a...
OHP issues Kasey Alert for missing Del City man
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Kasey Alert for a missing Del City man.
Woman accused of smuggling contraband to inmate at Vinita prison
An Oklahoma City-area woman is accused of smuggling contraband to an inmate at the state prison in Vinita. Officials with the State Department of Corrections say they found an inmate, Kenneth Dean, with a backpack filled with illegal contraband drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and cellphones. During the investigation, they...
Metro sisters battle early Alzheimer’s, living life to the fullest
Millions of families are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, or AD. For two sisters here in the metro, a daunting diagnosis of early AD turned into one of perseverance and hope.
Allergy report ranks Oklahoma City among top 3 worst places to live
A new report lists several major cities across the United States as being the worst to live in for those with sensitivity to allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Oklahoma City falls just behind Wichita, Kansas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, as the third-worst place to live if you...