Northwest OKC’s Taco Empire Rises From the Flames
Taco Empire is sizzling again in northwest Oklahoma City. The taqueria run by Pilar Esparza and José Carlos Cornejo reopened Tuesday, several months after a mid-December kitchen fire shut the doors for repairs. The owners are calling the return a comeback as staff stepped behind a remodeled counter, welcomed diners into a refreshed dining room and got service rolling again.
Victim in Arcadia Lake mass shooting dies from injuries, Edmond police confirm
EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — The Edmond Police Department confirmed that one person has died following a mass shooting at Arcadia Lake Sunday night. Authorities said an 18-year-old woman passed away from injuries sustained during the shooting just before 6 p.m. Tuesday. The department said it will continue to provide...
Friendly Faces & Nutrition for the Neighborhood: The Market at Eastpoint celebrates five years...
The Market at Eastpoint, in Northeast OKC, is celebrating five years of breaking barriers, exceeding expectations, and feeding the family. RestoreOKC calls it a miracle.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations across Oklahoma highlight culture, Mexican heritage
OKLAHOMA CITY - Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Oklahoma City are bringing communities together through music, history and cultural traditions, led by local mariachi performers. Across the metro, events are underway as musicians help highlight the meaning behind the holiday and its continued cultural significance. Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s...
OKC Counselor Who Bilked Blue Cross Out Of $1.1M Gets 20 Months
An Oklahoma City behavioral health counselor who raked in nearly $1.1 million from Blue Cross Blue Shield is headed to federal prison after prosecutors said she spent years filing bogus bills for counseling sessions that never happened or were wildly exaggerated. Natasha Allmon, 49, was sentenced in federal court for...
WildCare highlights cruelty of painting turtle shells after Midwest City rescue
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An ornate box turtle brought to WildCare Oklahoma from Midwest City is recovering after someone painted a message on its shell, a practice wildlife experts say can cause serious harm. Officials with WildCare Oklahoma say a resident brought in a box turtle with a...
This Oklahoma Buffet Is A Local Favorite For Full Plates And Big Flavor
This buffet stop gives travelers a table full of choices without the tiny portions or fussy mood. The plates can go global fast, with savory favorites, fresh options, sweet endings, and plenty of chances to build the meal your way. Craving a break that does not make you choose just...
Oklahoma Task Force 1 will get $1 million yearly in state funding
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma Task Force 1, the state’s urban search and rescue team, will get $1 million a year in state funding, after Governor Stitt signed House Bill 4043 into law. The team says it’s the first time they’ve had a stable funding source.
Pre-Dawn Inferno Guts 8,500-Square-Foot Northwest OKC Home
A pre-dawn inferno tore through an approximately 8,500-square-foot house in northwest Oklahoma City early Monday, heavily damaging the sprawling home and jolting a quiet neighborhood awake. The fire broke out near NW 63rd Street and Villa Avenue, and officials say the homeowner managed to escape before crews arrived. Firefighters reported that no smoke alarms were sounding when they pulled up, and...
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin promotes Oklahoma as a model for national security: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
OKLAHOMA CITY - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Oklahoma on Tuesday to highlight the state’s role in national security and outlining priorities from his first 40 days leading the agency. Key Takeaways. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Oklahoma, highlighting the state as a model for...

















