Putnam City district hires new superintendent
OKLAHOMA CITY — A Broken Arrow graduate and Missouri superintendent will become the next leader of Putnam City Public Schools. The district’s school board Monday evening chose Kenny Rodrequez to succeed Putnam City’s longtime superintendent, Fred Rhodes, who is retiring after this school year. Rodrequez comes to...
EF5 Tornado Safety: Above vs Underground Shelters
EF5 tornadoes are back in 2026. Here’s what actually works when it comes to above-ground and underground storm shelters in Oklahoma.
One person is hurt in a shooting at a Yukon business, and the suspects...
Police rushed to the scene of a shooting in Yukon on Monday evening after a business owner reported a possible break-in. The incident left one person injured and two suspects in police custody. The case is now under investigation, and authorities are working to understand exactly what happened. Here is...
Person found dead in OU Health bathroom
OKLAHOMA CITY - A person was found dead in a bathroom at OU Health, the university said in a statement on Wednesday. OU Health said the person was found on Monday by environmental services when they went to clean a private bathroom. OU said EVS went to unlock the door...
Piedmont Elementary cancels Tuesday classes after gas leak found in building
PIEDMONT — Piedmont Elementary School has cancelled classes for Tuesday, March 3, due to a gas leak in the building. According to PES, repairs will begin today. Piedmont Elementary School is the only school that will be closing due to the gas leak. For more local news delivered straight...
Wellston Police Chief Quits After Training Bust And Jailhouse Gun Scare
Wellston's longtime police chief is out of a job after the state briefly yanked his peace-officer certification and fresh attention landed on a wild jailhouse gun incident caught on camera. Chief Alfred Hancock resigned last Wednesday after state officials suspended his certification and questions resurfaced about a...
Oklahoma City Police investigating after $2K in shoes stolen
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City Police say more than $2,000 in shoes were stolen from a local store. According to officials, three people were seen on camera grabbing the shoes and leaving without paying. Anyone with more information can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 405-235-7300 or submitting an anonymous...
Outdoor Adventures with Tess: Kristy’s Backyard Buck Sighting
Dr. Yashar Kalani with Ascension St. John says traumatic brain injuries affect millions each year and can range from mild concussions to life-threatening emergencies. Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz breaks down winter statistics, including snowfall totals and rainfall deficits, before outlining multiple rounds of...
Oklahoma Braces for Potential Friday Severe Weather Outbreak as Central and Eastern Areas Face...
OKLAHOMA — Confidence is increasing that a round of strong to severe storms could develop across much of the state Friday afternoon and evening, with the highest risk centered over central and eastern Oklahoma, including areas near Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and McAlester. Forecasters indicate that a strengthening storm...
This Low-Key Oklahoma Restaurant Is Serving Lobster Rolls You’ll Never Forget
There is a spot in Oklahoma City that quietly serves one of the most talked-about lobster rolls in the entire state, and most people drive right past it without a second glance. The building does not shout for attention, the sign does not flash, and the menu does not try to impress you with fancy words.
