Oklahoma adds alpha-gal syndrome to its list of tick-borne illnesses
Oklahoma laboratories and doctors will soon be required to notify state health authorities of positive tests for alpha-gal syndrome.
Kansas and Oklahoma Face Widespread Severe Weather Including Wichita and Oklahoma City Saturday May...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — A severe weather outlook has been introduced for Saturday, May 16, 2026, targeting a corridor from central Kansas into north Texas, with Wichita, Kansas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sitting directly in the heart of the threat zone. An expansive warm sector is expected to be...
Cause of southwest Oklahoma City house fire under investigation
OKLAHOMA CITY - The cause of a fire that damaged a home Monday evening in southwest Oklahoma City is under investigation, firefighters say. According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, fire crews were called to the scene of a fire just after 11 p.m. at a home near Southwest 29th Street and South May Avenue.
No injuries reported in SW OKC apartment fire
OKLAHOMA CITY - Firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex on Tuesday in southwest Oklahoma City. According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, firefighters were called after 6 a.m. to an apartment unit along South Indiana Avenue near Southwest 15th Street. Firefighters say two people lived in the...
Middle-May weather shocker. Severe weather inbound again.
Surely you knew we wouldn't skate through May so easily, did you?
Oklahoma ranks 10th in the nation for the deadliest states for distracted driving
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – New data on distracted driving shows Oklahoma ranks 10th in the nation for the deadliest states for distracted driving. That’s according to a new report from cell phone carrier whistleOut, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “I thought we’d be a lot higher, unfortu
Edmond spinal surgeon pays $110,000 in civil penalties over DEA recordkeeping claims
EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — An Edmond doctor is paying civil penalties after allegations that he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. A U.S. Attorney announced doctor Edward Shadid, a spinal surgeon, paid $110,000 after he failed to use proper DEA forms while transferring controlled subs
Hot air balloon pilot details landing in Oklahoma neighborhood street
A hot air balloon made an unexpected landing in the middle of a street in an Edmond, Oklahoma, neighborhood over the weekend, but this isn't the only time something like this has happened. Edmond police responded to the scene after the balloon touched down. But how common are landings like...
Edmond leaders to discuss Arcadia Lake access, safety changes after mass shooting
EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Edmond city leaders are set to talk about possible safety changes at Arcadia Lake following a mass shooting near the park that left one person dead and multiple people injured. The discussion is expected during the City Council meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. A...
Health department: No suspected or confirmed cases of hantavirus in OK
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As questions surround an outbreak of a rare virus on board a cruise ship, health leaders in Oklahoma say they are keeping an eye on the spread of cases. Health officials say hantavirus can be contracted when people breathe in air contaminated by rodent droppings....

















