Oklahomans donate hundreds of fans to help families stay cool this summer
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Dozens of families in need will be a little bit cooler this summer thanks to the generosity of Oklahomans. Each summer, the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma teams up with Westlake Ace Hardware to host a box fan donation. "We've already almost touched 100 degrees...
Marissa Murrow Act to bring changes to alcohol licensing at event venues come July...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — On July 1 the Marissa Murrow Act will take effect, which brings changes to licensing for individuals to serve alcohol at event venues in Oklahoma. Marissa Murrow was a 19-year-old student at the University of Central Oklahoma when her life was cut short by...
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics K9 interdiction team recovers $1.6M in cocaine
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics K9 Interdiction Unit recovered 30 kilos of cocaine in a recent seizure. According to OBN, the shipment had been bound for the east coast. The 30 kilos of cocaine is worth approximately $1.6 million. OBN arrested two individuals and...
Heartland Flyer passengers ride on as future of rail service remains uncertain
People lined up at the Santa Fe Depot in downtown OKC to board the Heartland Flyer ahead of weekend travel. The Heartland Flyer travels back and forth from OKC to Texas every day. However, due to funding issues, the future of the route is up in the air.
Daycare Asked Kids What Their Moms And Dads Do All Day — Their Answers...
An Oklahoma daycare asked kids to guess their parents’ jobs, and the hilarious answers gave families a sweet look at childhood logic. The post Daycare Asked Kids What Their Moms And Dads Do All Day — Their Answers Were Comedy Gold appeared first on Happilynews.com .
Late-Night I-35 Crash by Lincoln Park Golf Course Kills One Pedestrian, Injures Another
A late-night drive in northeast Oklahoma City turned deadly early Monday when a vehicle struck two people near I-35 and N.E. 36th Street, right by the Lincoln Park Golf Course. The collision happened around 1:30 a.m., and police say the driver is now in custody on a complaint of driving under the influence.
Convicted Oklahoma County killer to seek clemency
OKLAHOMA CITY – A man who shot his live-in girlfriend in front of her pregnant daughter is seeking clemency. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board on July 14 is expected to consider the clemency request of Oklahoma County killer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez. Cuesta-Rodriguez, 70, was sentenced to death for the 2003 shooting
Housing Voucher Inspections Are Slowing Oklahoma City’s Effort to Close Encampments
While driving to a homeless encampment site outside downtown Oklahoma City, Cryslynn Barnes described her job as pregaming the first steps to housing people experiencing homelessness. Sitting in the passenger seat next to her, Stephanie Risenhoover concurred. Barnes and Risenhoover work on the street outreach team for
Police investigating after three people found in roadway in NE Oklahoma City
Police are investigating after three people were found in the roadway in Northeast Oklahoma City overnight.
Exploring Arcadia: Route 66’s Hidden Gem | Arcadia Round Barn & POPS 66
Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial with a trip to one of Oklahoma's most iconic hidden gems!. In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we are diving deep into the tiny town of Arcadia, Oklahoma. Located just 15 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, this underrated spot has a population of less than 200 people, but it packs s
