Oklahoma City Public Schools weighs name change of César Chávez Elementary
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City Public Schools is considering a name change for a local elementary school following recent allegations against labor and civil rights activist César Chávez. Chávez, who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association before dying in 1993, has been accused of sexually abusing two women...
2 arrested after man hospitalized in southeast OKC dog attack
OKLAHOMA CITY - One person has been hospitalized following an attack by dogs on Sunday in Southeast Oklahoma City, according to police. The Oklahoma City Police Department says officers were called at around 10 p.m. to reports of a man being bitten by a dog near Southeast 15th Street and South Jordan Avenue.
Storm Alert: Damaging Winds, Huge Hail, and Tornado Risk Across Texas and the Plains
DALLAS, Texas — A widespread and potentially dangerous severe weather outbreak is unfolding across the Plains, placing more than 40 million people at risk for damaging storms through the coming days. Forecasters warn that while tornado chances remain relatively low, large hail and strong winds could cause significant impacts.
Another Severe Weather Threat Building for Friday Across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Iowa as...
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Before the current week’s severe weather outbreak has even finished, another dangerous system is already taking shape on the horizon — as Friday, April 17 emerges as a potential rough severe weather day from the Southern Plains up through the Upper Midwest, with a strong storm system rolling out of the Rockies dragging a cold front through a warm and moisture-rich...
OKC Earth Fest 2026 set for Scissortail Park
OKLAHOMA CITY - A downtown park will soon transform into a hub for sustainability, music and community connection. OKC Beautiful will host its fourth annual Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Scissortail Park. The free event brings together dozens of local organizations, artists...
Severe storms remain in the forecast this week
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Even though the storms from Saturday night into Sunday morning may have killed off any chances to see more storms Sunday evening, the overall pattern remains in place to see more days of severe storms. Just like the past few days, the dryline will play a major role in where storms develop.
Fishing Report: April 8, 2026
Arcadia: April 6. Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 63°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) White bass fair on spinnerbaits and spoons around channels and creek channels. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and dough bait around flats and main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Dalton Buley...
Argument leads to deadly OKC hit-and-run
A woman has died after being hit by a vehicle in Northwest Oklahoma City on Sunday morning.
Man found dead after 70-foot fall from Northern California coastal cliff
A 37-year-old Oklahoma man was found dead Saturday morning at the base of a coastal cliff in Mendocino County, authorities said. Deputies with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. to the 31000 block of Bay View Avenue in Fort Bragg after reports of a body below the cliff, according to the sheriff's office.
Lake Overholser Shock As Two Found Dead After Cars Pulled From OKC Waters
Oklahoma City first responders were called to Lake Overholser twice overnight, and by sunrise, crews had pulled two vehicles from the water and confirmed two deaths. The calls came hours apart and drew firefighters, police, and dive teams to opposite sides of the popular west-side lake. Initial checks found one vehicle partially submerged with no injuries, and a second vehicle with two people...
