Spencer residents react to audit highlighting ‘systematic problems’
SPENCER, Okla. (KFOR) — An audit by State Auditor Cindy Byrd uncovered serious financial problems in a small Oklahoma town. Among them, several city workers and council members did not pay their utility bills, while residents did. Byrd called the City of Spencer’s record keeping “shoddy and unorganized.” She also...
Oklahoma man gets 3 consecutive life sentences for 2024 killing spree
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (TCN) -- An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for three homicides in 2024. In a public announcement Nov. 10, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) said Richard Dewayne Chambers, 42, was sentenced Nov. 7 to three consecutive sentences...
Rep. Pittman officially served but still not answering questions
The state officially served Representative Ajay Pittman this week after filing a lawsuit accusing her of fraud.
Oklahoma mental health agency purchases vacant OKC hospital to replace Donahue project
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health is purchasing a vacant hospital in Oklahoma City to replace the state’s largest psychiatric facility for people with severe mental illness.
Ammonia leak causes evacuations in Oklahoma
Authorities found a tanker truck leaking ammonia in the parking lot of an area motel.
Hours after last second clemency, Tremane Wood found unresponsive in cell
Tremane Wood was found unresponsive in his cell hours after he was scheduled to be executed. State officials say he had a "medical event" as a result of stress and dehydration.
Edmond attorney faces felony stalking charge related to 16-year-old girl
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Edmond attorney is facing a felony stalking charge related to a 16-year-old girl. According to the affidavit, Edmond police received a call on Oct. 29 around 5:30 p.m. for an alleged stalking case. The 16-year-old girl told her father about the incident, who...
Sims Boxing Academy calls for volunteers, mentors to help Oklahoma youth
OKLAHOMA CITY - Weeks after the shooting death of a 17-year-old inSpencer, the community is banding together to make a stand against gun violence. Lavell Sims, who runs Sims Boxing Academy, said his goal is to give young people an outlet other than the streets. He was joined by Chris Lancaster, Andrew Lawrence and...
Lawmaker says Oklahoma City charter school placed on probation raises oversight concerns
One state lawmaker is calling for change after the state placed an Oklahoma City charter school on probation this week amid questionable financial troubles that left it with only one teacher for all 115 of its students.
Driver hospitalized after crash near Broadway Extension
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Police Department and the Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a two-car crash where one person was ejected from their vehicle near Northwest 36th Street and Broadway extension. Authorities confirmed the person is awake and responsive. They believe the driver sustained...
