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David Payne opens up about near-death experience and emotional story of survival

News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne shares a deeply personal story about the medical emergency that nearly took his life as a teenager. During an emotional interview on Robin Marsh’s podcast, In the Spotlight, David recalls spending 43 days in the hospital after his appendix ruptured, the moment doctors feared he wouldn’t survive and his mother’s powerful experience that gave her hope.

Edmond, OK · 2d
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Centerpiece for Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park finished

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — The centerpiece for the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park in Edmond is now standing tall. It’s called the Route 66 Eagle’s Nest, and it takes things to new heights at 60 feet tall. It offers quite the view of the Mother Road and a future park for those who stop by over the next 100 years and beyond.

Edmond, OK · 1d
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The Oklahoman

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Del City leader: Sell Oklahoma County jail land, renovate old facility

With the proposed jail sales tax defeated , Oklahoma County should scrap its plans and sell the land and nearly complete Behavioral Care Center at 1901 E. Grand Blvd., Del City Council member Scott Tatom said. The proceeds could be used with other funds − but not a hike in property taxes − to renovate the old jail downtown, Tatom told the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on Nov. 10. It was the board's first session since the Nov. 3 election led to a pending paradigm shift in county criminal justice reform efforts. By most accounts, voter opposition to the sales tax proposal led to the change, not just the "blue wave" of Democrats coming into office nationally. The tax went down with 63.3% opposed. More: Oklahoma County voters soundly defeat jail sales tax Activist Chris Johnston again on Nov. 10 called for dissolution of the Criminal Justice Authority, the public trust that governs operation of the old jail at 201 N. Shartel Ave., and turning the jail over to the Sheriff's Office. "We don't just hand the sheriff the keys. We create a realistic hand-over process," he said, and build back community trust. Activist Mark Faulk, representing

Oklahoma County, OK · 2d

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Why Do Kids Lose Their Minds At Arcadia’s Round Barn On Route 66? Climb Up And See

Most barns are boxes with a roof on top, but one barn on Route 66 refused to follow the rules back in 1898. It is round, it is red, and its upstairs ceiling looks like a giant woven basket flipped upside down. Kids race up the steps to the loft...

Arcadia, OK · 2d
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NewsNation

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Hole in Oklahoma County Jail wall visible to public as repairs move up priority list

It's not the first time inmates have damaged walls inside the Oklahoma County Jail.

Oklahoma County, OK · 3d

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Edmond city attorney terminated following city council vote

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — City leaders in Edmond have terminated the employment of the city attorney following a vote during Monday's city council meeting. On Monday, the Edmond City Council voted 3-2 to terminate Edmond City Attorney Madeline Sawyer. "I just want to thank Madeline Sawyer for her service...

Edmond, OK · 2d

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New Edmond Chipotle Opens With 30 Jobs, Smoked Brisket on the Menu

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its doors at 2725 Market St. in Edmond, bringing with it a hiring push for about 30 workers and a limited-time smoked brisket item for customers eager to try something new. The restaurant is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving Edmond residents another fast-casual option on the city's busy Market Street corridor.

Edmond, OK · 2d

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Piedmont to continue data center effort

Towns and cities in central Oklahoma continue dealing with the issue of data centers. As the City Council in Oklahoma City voted this week to extend the city’s moratorium on new data centers until the end of 2027, the city of Piedmont prepares to consider the topic. The Piedmont...

Piedmont, OK · 1d

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Edmond Teen Collects 300 Gifts So Trafficking Survivors Can Shop for Their Kids

An Edmond teen’s Girl Scout Gold Award project has produced more than 300 Christmas gifts for Dragonfly Human Trafficking Victim Services. The collection is intended to let trafficking survivors shop for gifts for their families at no cost this holiday season. Edmond Memorial High School junior Sydney Austin is...

Edmond, OK · 2d

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OBNDD case results in charges here; special prosecutor appointed

District Attorney Mark Matloff has filed a string of felony drug charges against a doctor and a nurse following an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBN), McCurtain County District Court records show. The case involves local activity, but an Edmond doctor, Dr. Nitin Sawheny, M.D.,...

Edmond, OK · 3d

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Proposed $60 Million Settlement Covers Continental Resources Buyout Fight

A $60 million cash settlement has been proposed to end a shareholder class action over Harold Hamm’s 2022 deal to take Continental Resources private. The fight has been pending in Oklahoma County District Court since the year of the buyout. The proposal, the class definition and the hearing date...

Oklahoma County, OK · 1d