OTA pays more than $20 million to acquire HeyDay property for turnpike project
NORMAN, Okla. - The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority paid a total of $20,533,040 to acquire the HeyDay Entertainment property in Norman as part of the expansion of the Toby Keith Expressway, according to records obtained by News 9. The acquisition comes as the OTA continues purchasing property along the 28-mile corridor,...
Yukon Woman Faces Three Felony Charges After Alleged BB-Gun Threat
Maria Howard, 61, faces three felony counts after allegedly pointing what appeared to be a gun at a family in a Yukon school parking lot, KFOR reported. The charges listed are assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, feloniously pointing a firearm, and carrying a firearm while under the influence. They are allegati
Convicted murderer accused of threatening to kill Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A man convicted of murder is back in jail just months after being released from prison. This time, for allegedly threatening to kill Governor Kevin Stitt. Eldejuan Neal was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2007 shooting and killing of Darrell Titsworth in Northeast Oklahoma City. Neal was
State audit finds $10 million bookkeeping discrepancy in Oklahoma County finances
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. - Oklahoma County is getting a clearer picture of its finances after state auditors identified a $10 million discrepancy caused by a bookkeeping error. State auditors recalculated the county’s finances and found its general fund balance is just under $26 million, while total available funds top $
Oklahoma City Housing Authority breaks ground on West Haven Flats in west OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — A new workforce and affordable housing development is on the way for west Oklahoma City, with 132 families expected to eventually call it home. The Oklahoma City Housing Authority and Elmington Property Developer broke ground earlier today on West Haven Flats, located just west of Oklahoma
Crews pour concrete on May Avenue bridge
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — If you’ve driven near May Avenue and Northwest Expressway, you’ve probably seen some big changes. First, the old bridge was removed, new beams went up, and on Wednesday, crews poured concrete on the new bridge deck and ramps. Crews got to work early...
Third Coast to buy Oklahoma bank for $240M
Houston, Texas-based Third Coast Bancshares will buy Oklahoma City-based Great Plains Bancshares and its subsidiary, Great Plains National Bank, for roughly $239.6 million in stock. At closing, the combined company will have about $9 billion in assets and 43 branches. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter.
Cheapest gas stations in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Oklahoma City using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. #3. Walmart Neighborhood Market (tie) - Address: 2900 SW 134th St, Oklahoma City, OK. - Price: $3.62. #5. Murphy Express.
Officials: Oklahoma County audit clears up confusion after accounting errors
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma County officials say an independent audit of county financial records has cleared up any confusion following a series of errors. Last month, Oklahoma County Commissioners requested an audit after accounting errors surfaced while building the county's next fiscal budget. Commissioners una
Exclusive: Artemis Astronaut talks about trip, Oklahoma’s aerospace future
Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. spoke with News 9 about his trip to space, plus the future of the industry in Oklahoma. Dr. Douglas Drevitz with OU Health advises that the best time to get fall vaccines, such as flu, COVID and RSV, is between Halloween and Thanksgiving. 5 hours ago.
