Civil Rights Pioneer Calvin Luper marks 80th birthday at mother’s monument in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY - Civil rights pioneer Calvin Luper celebrated his 80th birthday with an emotional visit to a monument honoring his mother, Clara Luper, a key figure in the 1958 Oklahoma City sit-in protests. Luper, an original participant in the sit-ins at Katz Drug Store, saw the monument for the...
Oklahoma Health Alert: Many Residents Could Have Undetected High Blood Pressure in Broken Arrow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. OKLAHOMA CITY — As spring routines shift across Oklahoma City and surrounding communities, Oklahoma health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning:...
In first execution of 2026, Oklahoma to kill Kendrick Simpson for 2007 shootings
The state plans to perform its first execution of the year Thursday morning. Kendrick Antonio Simpson is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Citizen speaks against LexisNexis contract at OKC council over alleged ICE ties
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oklahoma City Police asked the council to renew a contract with a company that's accused of working with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The contract is with LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions, Inc., worth $67,500. The...
The 1996 story of the disappearance of 12-year-old Crystal Gayle Dittmeyer in Oklahoma City
Crystal Gayle Dittmeyer, who would now be 41, has been missing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, since June 13, 1996. Photos above include one which was age-progressed to 29 years.
Guthrie woman shot outside workplace speaks out as suspect appears in court
GUTHRIE, Okla. - The man accused of shooting a Guthrie woman outside her workplace last week appeared in court Tuesday as the victim spoke about the attack. Police say 24-year-old Michal Adeniran opened fire on Kassidy Winfield outside her workplace, then led officers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 35 before...
Oklahoma County Jail Trust supports push for eventual sales tax
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma County’s Criminal Justice Authority has officially endorsed the idea of a sales tax mechanism to fund a new jail — including its eventual operations, and operations of the current facility until it is replaced. In effect, the 6-0 decision during Monday’s meeting carries little...
8 No-Frills Diners In Oklahoma Where The Comfort Food Reign Supreme
Looking for amazing comfort food diners in Oklahoma that skip the fancy stuff?. These 8 down-home eateries offer hearty meals and friendly service without any unnecessary frills!. 1. Mama Lou’s Restaurant (Oklahoma City) When you’re craving comfort food at any hour of the day, Mama Lou’s has your back....
Police deem bomb threat at Integris Hospital not credible
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police determined a bomb threat at an Integris Hospital was not credible early Wednesday morning. Police responded to the hospital near Southwest 44th Street and S Western Avenue after receiving a bomb threat. The hospital went through its bomb threat protocol as police...
Emergency call released in Guthrie murder-suicide
The Logan County Sheriff's Office shared an update on a tragic murder-suicide in Guthrie. They have also shared the names of those involved.
