Oklahoma County Jail may return to sheriff amid overcrowding, death concerns
The Oklahoma County Detention Center, plagued by poor conditions, overcrowding, understaffing, and a high inmate death rate, could soon see a change in management. District 1 Commissioner Jason Lowe is advocating for the Oklahoma County Sheriff to take control of the facility, which has been under the oversight of...
Police investigating shooting in South Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Police are investigating a shooting in South Oklahoma City Tuesday morning. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a gas station near SW 74th St. and Walker Ave. after receiving a report of someone being shot. Upon arrival, they learned an argument between two...
Investigation underway after body found at scene of SW Oklahoma City fire
OKLAHOMA CITY - Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire Wednesday morning in southwest Oklahoma City, according to authorities. The Oklahoma City Fire Department says firefighters were called at around 5 a.m. to the scene near Southwest 44th Street and South Douglas Avenue. After arriving at the...
‘I’m not a monster:’ Oklahoma Death Row inmate denied Clemency; family of victim speaks...
I’m not a monster:' Oklahoma Death Row inmate denied Clemency; family of victim speaks out. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied a recommendation for clemency for death row inmate Kendrick Simpson, clearing the way for his execution. Simpson was convicted in a 2006 drive-by shooting that killed two men in...
The Low-Key Oklahoma Restaurant Locals Refuse to Tag Online
Oklahoma City holds secrets that only the locals know about, and Florence’s Restaurant sits quietly at the top of that list. Tucked into a neighborhood on the northeast side, this soul food landmark has been feeding generations without shouting for attention or chasing social media fame. The kind of...
A Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Oklahoma Eatery Locals Swear By
Tucked away in a quiet Tulsa neighborhood, Jones Bar-B-Q Diner has been serving up slow-smoked tradition for decades, earning a loyal following among locals who know exactly where to find it. This modest spot doesn’t advertise much, relying instead on word-of-mouth and the unmistakable aroma of hickory smoke that...
This Overlooked Oklahoma City Lets You Live Well Without Spending Much
Tucked into the heart of central Oklahoma lies a neighborhood that defies the typical image of affordable living. Nichols Hills feels more like a private sanctuary than a suburb, with tree-lined streets curving past elegant homes, manicured lawns, and quiet parks that invite long walks and slow mornings. But what...
Norman Fire Department battles grass fire along I-35, drivers urged to avoid area
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman Fire Department is at the scene of a grass fire along I-35 Wednesday afternoon. According to NFD, the fire is located between Rock Creek and Indian Hills Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area. The grass fire is closing several roads nearby.
Oklahoma Death Row inmate Kendrick Simpson denied clemency
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Death Row inmate Kendrick Simpson, 45, was denied clemency by theOklahoma Pardon and Parole Board in a hearing on Wednesday morning, less than a month before he is set to be executed. The board voted 3-2 to deny clemency for Simpson. Simpson was convicted of killing...
Body found as firefighters douse grass fire in SW OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City firefighters discovered a body on Wednesday morning as they extinguished a grass fire. The fire occurred at SW 44th and Blackwelder Avenue. Firefighters were called out for a small grass fire, and found the body as they were working to put it...
