State Watchdog Says Oklahoma Could Stop Wasting Millions On Office Space
Oklahoma’s budget hawks just got fresh ammunition in the perennial fight over government overhead. A new analysis says the state could trim millions from its occupancy costs by parking more state workers in office space the state already owns instead of signing new private leases, especially in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Person hit and killed by train in Norman
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – A person has died after being hit by a train in Norman Saturday night. The crash, according to police, happened after 9 p.m. at the train tracks near West Indian Hills Road and I-35. There isn’t much information as to what caused the crash.
Oklahoma County Commissioners to discuss possible audit of jail trust finances
Oklahoma County Commissioners will discuss the possibility of an investigative audit of the Jail Trust, formerly known as the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA).
SW 67th Drive-By Leaves Victim In Serious Condition In Southwest OKC
One person was hospitalized after a reported drive-by shooting near SW 67th Street in southwest Oklahoma City on Saturday, authorities said. The victim was taken to OU Health with multiple gunshot wounds and was first described by police as having non-life-threatening injuries before being listed in serious...
This Oklahoma Café Is Brewing Coffee So Strong It Might Start Speaking Spanish
The first time I walked into Cafe Antigua, I felt that instant relief like I had landed exactly where I was supposed to be. The room buzzed, the smell of strong coffee filled the air, and I could tell right away this wasn’t going to be a quick grab and go stop.
Oklahoma Civil Air Patrol cadets soar in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Civil Air Patrol leaders from across the country and top cadets from their respective wings came to the nation’s capital for CAP’s annual Legislative Day. The event gives Civil Air Patrol’s young leaders the chance to visit with members of Congress to impress upon them the importance of...
Son arrested after mother’s body found in ‘filthy’ home
70-year-old Deborah Valentine was dead in her bed when police arrived at the home.
Oklahoma City Domino’s driver shot during Saturday robbery
OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was shot in the back during a robbery Saturday night near NE 15th Street and North Irving Street, and police are searching for two suspects who fled on foot. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to...
Severe Thunderstorms Target Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Western Arkansas on Wednesday With Large Hail,...
UNITED STATES — A strengthening storm system moving across the Plains is expected to trigger severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, impacting parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and western Arkansas, including areas near Fort Smith. Forecast guidance highlights a corridor of severe thunderstorm risk stretching from north...
OU’s chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon shut down by national board
NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma University’s chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been closed, the University confirmed. OU confirmed that the National Board of Directors for the fraternity voted to close the chapter following an internal review. The University also told News that it was not consulted in this decision.
