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Turner Turnpike WB lanes slowed due to accident, says OHP

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is asking motorists to plan an alternate route or expect delays after westbound lanes were previously closed due to an injury accident.

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Multiple people injured after semi-truck crashes into two vehicles on Interstate 35 near Marietta

Several people were injured Thursday morning following a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 35 near Marietta.

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Woman operating 'animal rescue' arrested for animal cruelty

TULSA, Okla. (KFOR) - Marcia Reynolds was arrested in Tulsa after authorities discovered dozens of living and deceased animals inside a home operating as an animal rescue. Animal control officers requested assistance from the Tulsa Police Department after noticing a strong smell and numerous insects coming from the residence used for Mercy Sakes animal rescue. [...]

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2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees: Look who made the list

Lady Gaga, Shakira, Pink, Boy George, Jack White, Sia, Vince Gill, Ne-Yo, Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame class.

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Harmeet Dhillon resigns from DOJ in first major post-midterm exit

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ), resigned Thursday.

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LIV golf to shutter league, lawyer says in bankruptcy hearing

LIV Golf is shuttering after five years that fractured the sport's landscape, announcing Thursday in bankruptcy court it plans to wind down operations instead of launching a new version because it didn't have enough support.

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Baby bottle sterilizers recalled nationwide over burn risk

Nearly 30,000 baby bottle sterilizers sold nationwide by Target, Babylist and others major retails are being recalled over the risk of burn injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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Oklahoma Humane Society breaks ground on new campus

A new $40 million Oklahoma Humane Society campus officially broke ground Thursday morning.

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OSDE releases 2026 public school report cards

On Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced the release of its 2026 Public School Report Cards.

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Children's building blocks recalled over risk of 'serious injury or death'

A magnetic building block set is being recalled due the risk of serious injury or death, the Consumer Safety Product Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.

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Four additional shields installed along Historic Route 66, City of OKC says

The City of OKC says four custom additional historic Route 66 shields have been installed in Oklahoma City.

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Fire crews respond to Midwest City High School

Fire crews responded to Midwest City High School Thursday morning for a reported kitchen fire.

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Five takeaways on a midterm rout for Democrats

In the end, the night could hardly have gone better for Democrats.

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Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record.

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Trump says US will cut off $4B in aid to Israel, blames bad 'talking point'

Trump said in an interview with “Fox & Friends” that he and Netanyahu made a deal “months ago” for Washington to end its aid to Israel.

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National Weather Festival kicks off Saturday with the 4Warn Storm Team

The National Weather Festival is set to kick off Saturday, November 7, 2026, with the 4Warn Storm Team.

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Cardi B reveals youngest child's name

The Grammy Award-winning star posted a series of videos and images of her son taken over the past year.

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Mother, daughter killed in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

Officials say they are still working to identify the bear.

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Iran on midterms: 'Americans said NO TO WAR'

Trump played down resuming military operations against Iran even as the U.S. has continued to carry out limited strikes against the country, added to its armed presence in the region and had the Pentagon draw up strike options.

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McDonald's plans new value bundles next year after US traffic falls

McDonald's has been tweaking its U.S. value offerings for more than two years to try to lure back lower-income customers and better compete with rivals like Taco Bell.

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Deadly weapon investigation underway in Guymon, one arrested

The Guymon Police Department says one man has been arrested following an assault with a deadly weapon.

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LAPD cruiser kills mother of 2 on Halloween; family demands answers

The family of a 32-year-old mother struck and killed by a Los Angeles Police Department patrol vehicle on Halloween night is demanding answers about the deadly collision, which they believe could have been prevented.

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El Reno school bus involved in collision while traveling to Stillwater

An El Reno school bus was involved in a collision while traveling to Stillwater Thursday morning, officials say.

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Sharply Chilly by 1:30PM Thursday with t-showers and breezy moving in. Rain will be gone by 6:30PM for Metro.

Metro should see at least 1/4" of rainfall tomorrow. Plenty chilly Friday with clouds, but a beautiful weekend! Mike #okwx 11.4.26

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Pay it 4ward: Bridge Creek Middle School principal has positive impact on students

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - "He always just likes to put a smile on our face even if we’re having a bad day." Bridge Creek Middle School student Naomi Ellis talking about the principal, Thad McCormick. Naomi’s sister Olivia, who is in high school now, agrees. "Mr. McCormick is one of the nicest people I have [...]

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New data shows 44 Oklahoma rural hospitals face closure

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dozens of Oklahoma's rural hospitals are at risk of closing. A new report says funding cuts are not the only reason why. Rural areas like Pauls Valley and Stilwell have already seen their hospitals shut down due to funding problems. Experts we spoke with say issues with private insurers may trigger [...]

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Fans react to Ben Arbuckle firing

NORMAN, OK (KFOR) — A Sooner football shake-up, after OU fires Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle. The move follows Saturday's blowout loss to South Carolina, and with OU ranking near the bottom of every offensive category. Fans have been calling for the firing of Arbuckle, and now look ahead to the future offense of the Sooners. [...]

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Oklahoma County voters reject sales tax for new jail, county officials determining what happens next

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma County voters shoot down the proposed sales tax to fund the new county jail, leaving county officials to determine what the future of the current jail will be. "We moved forward with a project that we did not have funding to complete, which was absolutely reckless," said Oklahoma County Commissioner, [...]

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Operation Warm gifts coats to young metro students

An entire school was gifted with brand new coats Wednesday morning thanks to Operation Warm.

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Del City woman wanted for felony charges, $13,000 embezzlement

Del City Police are searching for Audra Ruth Castle, who is wanted on multiple felony charges, including embezzlement.

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Plastic Shopping bags to Sleeping Mats: This OKC volunteer group weaves together a doubly good solution.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There are a tightly knit group of more than 30 volunteers who meet at the Cornett Wellness Center once a week to weave together a doubly good deed. Empty plastic shopping bags come in. People like Linda Sagaser and Willie Caldwell flatten, organize, and cut them into uniform shapes. "It's my [...]

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Rural Fire Chief convicted for drunk driving and killing 5, pardoned by Gov. Stitt and now asking to clear his record

PURCELL Okla. (KFOR)- An Oklahoma rural Fire Chief convicted of five counts of manslaughter is now asking for his record to be expunged. Jordan Powell already received a pardon from Governor Kevin Stitt, but as first reported by "The Oklahoman" prosecutors and victims' families say clearing his record is going too far. September 25th of [...]

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OKC Thunder host students for annual Native American Student Day

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted more than 2,000 students from Oklahoma tribal nations for the team's seventh annual Native American Student Day ahead of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The event included a tribal resources fair featuring more than 40 vendors. Participating students also heard from inspirational speakers representing tribal [...]

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USPS hosting recruitment event for carriers on Friday

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) _ The United States Postal Service is holding a recruitment event for job seekers in Stillwater. The Postal Service aims to hire assistant rural carriers and rural carrier associates for positions in Stillwater and nearby areas. Pay for the positions begins at a rate slightly exceeding $21 an hour, with paychecks distributed [...]

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Midwest City man pleads guilty, faces five years in prison for threatening to kill President Trump

A 47-year-old Midwest City man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges after making an online threat to kill President Donald Trump.

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What's Up With This Weather?: Winter prep and Mondays severe weather.

In todays show, KFOR+ host Cameron Estes and Meteorologist Beau Blackstock discuss the severe weather Oklahoma saw Monday.

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Oklahoma's incoming education chief wants to move beyond politics in the classroom

Many Oklahomans have been watching the election closely with education in mind after the State Superintendent abruptly left his post last year. Tuesday, Oklahomans voted for a new republican superintendent who was not endorsed by his party.

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Packing shopping carts full of gifts for local grandchildren

The holiday season is just starting, and on Wednesday, community leaders got a jump start on holiday shopping for the annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren holiday party.

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Moore couple face additional charges after 13-year-old child in vehicle during DUI arrest

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - A Moore couple faces child endangerment charges after being pulled over at a DUI checkpoint in May with their 13-year-old daughter in the vehicle. Brandon Alford and his wife, Karis Alford, were arrested near Lake Thunderbird, with Brandon Alford also facing a felony DUI count. According to legal filings, law enforcement [...]

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1 killed, 2 injured after helicopter crashes into bay near Miami, officials say

One person was killed and two others were seriously injured on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami, officials said.