Green Country tire shop owner out thousands of dollars after fraudulent checks used
An Oklahoma tire shop owner says a man has stolen several thousands of dollars' worth of tires from three of his shops across the state using fake checks. One of the shops is in Sapulpa, and Sapulpa police say they are investigating and looking for the suspect. Jeff Webster owns...
Corrections officer charged with felony for giving convict phone
EL RENO – A former state corrections officer at a prison in Canadian County faces prison time herself for allegedly providing a cell phone to an inmate with whom she was having a relationship. Yukon’s Maria-Isabel Claybal Chavez, age 37, was charged Sept. 5 in Canadian County District Court...
Oklahoma City crash leaves one critical condition
Oklahoma City Police confirmed that three people were injured in a crash around 11:40 p.m. Friday night.
Oklahoma City Felon Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession Amid “Operation Shots...
An Oklahoma City man with a history of felony convictions has been handed a 90-month sentence in federal prison for illegal firearm possession, following an incident where he discharged a weapon outside a home. This sentencing comes as part of "Operation Shots Fired," an initiative aimed to curb gun violence...
Power Outages Prompt Closure of Two Deer Creek Schools in Edmond
In Edmond, the Deer Creek School District has announced a shutdown of two of its schools, Deer Creek Middle School and Prairie Vale Elementary School, due to power outages. The decision to cancel classes on Friday was a direct result of the loss of electricity, as confirmed by district officials. While these campuses...
Those Friday Morning Storms Washed Out Some Of The Ragweed!
Those early Friday morning storms that rolled thru not only gave the Metro a good drink of water, but also helped to wash out a bit of the Ragweed pollen! It is still very much elevated, but every bit helps! Rain and storm chances continue into our weekend and even later Monday. More welcomed moisture […]
‘He Has So Much Heart’: Gelding Mauled By Bobcat As Foal Breaks Maiden At...
Owner-trainer Pat Swan remembers it like it was yesterday when one of his young foals was attacked by a bobcat at his ranch in Jones, Okla. The colt suffered severe cuts and lost a massive amount of hide and tissue off his neck and withers. That was three years ago,...
Oklahoma Education Department puts $3 million toward literacy tutoring
A $3 million tutoring initiative will support small-group literacy instruction in rural schools and Oklahoma’s two largest districts. The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced Thursday it will distribute $1 million to Tulsa Public Schools, $1 million to Oklahoma City Public Schools and $1 million to split...
10 Retro All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouses In Oklahoma That Locals Keep Coming Back To
Oklahoma takes steak seriously, especially when you’re hunting for all-you-can-eat deals that actually make sense for your wallet. Classic roadside diners sit alongside Brazilian-style meat havens, each dishing out generous portions that have locals reaching for seconds, and thirds. Packed with retro charm and...
West Nile Virus Cases Rise Across Oklahoma with 33 Human Infections
Health officials say Oklahoma is seeing an alarming increase in West Nile virus infections, with 32 counties reporting cases in both humans and animals. To date, 33 human infections have been confirmed. Metros Among Hardest Hit With Virus. Cases are being reported across the state, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa,...
