Tragic death of 6-year-old sparks renewed calls for more sidewalks in South Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — 6-year-old Adrian Salgado was struck by a school bus and killed last week in South Oklahoma City. Salgado was a first grader at Fillmore Elementary School. He was trying to cross the street on December 3 when he was hit and killed. State Representative...
Oklahoma organizations join national campaign to abolish the death penalty
The U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty held a press conference to announce more than 50 local and national groups opposing capital punishment are coming together to advocate for an end to the practice nationwide. Executive Director Laura Porter said support for the death penalty has been steadily dropping...
One man shot at motel in SW OKC
Oklahoma City Police confirm one man was shot in the leg in Southwest OKC at Studio Inn Extended Stay.
Another instructor removed by University of Oklahoma amid protest over student’s failing grade
Another OU instructor has been removed amidst the controversy over one student's failing grade.
One person dead after shooting at Southwest Oklahoma City apartment complex
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — One person is dead after an early morning shooting on Monday in Southwest Oklahoma City. Police responded to the Brookwood Village apartments around 1:15 a.m. near S Western Avenue and Southwest 89th Street. When officers arrived, they found an open apartment door with 33-year-old...
How practicing daily thankfulness can improve mental health
OKLAHOMA CITY - The holidays are a time of thankfulness for your family, your friends, and so much more. In fact, research shows that thankfulness can even reduce depression and anxiety. News 9 spoke to ReMerge CEO Erin Engelke to learn ways to be better at expressing thankfulness. “Thanks for...
Jury trial set for defendant accused of assaulting an officer
NEWKIRK — A jury trial is set for Megan Kay Shelby, 46, Oklahoma City, in Kay County District Court. Shelby is facing a felony count of battery and assault on a police officer and two misdemeanor charges. Newkirk police officer Jacye Grimm reports in the affidavit that on June...
Firefighters respond to Oklahoma City house fire sparked in garage, spread to attic
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a house fire around 8:20 on Monday morning. According to OKCFD, the call reported that an electric vehicle was burning in the garage. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they located the electric vehicle in the driveway and...
Oklahoma dog breaks world record with 19.89 cm tongue
OKLAHOMA (KOAM) -- A furry friend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has made his way into the Guinness World Records.
2 Del City residents charged with kidnapping, abuse of disabled woman
2 Del City residents charged with kidnapping, abuse of disabled woman. New charges have been filed against two Del City residents who are accused of kidnapping and abusing an intellectually disabled woman who was in their care. In March, police responded to a home in Del City and found a...
