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Weekend road closures, ongoing construction to impact Oklahoma City metro drivers

OKLAHOMA - Drivers across the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas should prepare for several road closures, lane restrictions and construction-related delays this weekend and into the coming weeks. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said the projects are weather permitting. I-40 ramp near Hinton closes Saturday. The westbound I-40 on-ramp...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-02
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Lows will be in the mid-to-high 50s to start this week's morning bus pickups

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After all of the activity we saw last week, this week will be boring with sunny to mostly sunny skies in the forecast every day. We could see some small areas of patchy fog pop up Monday & Tuesday morning, but they will quickly burn off. We'll start this week in the low 80s before slowly warming up to the high 80s by Friday & the weekend. some of the models are hinting at the next cold front moving through early next week, but we will have to wait and see if the front will make it to our area.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-04
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Semi rollover causing back up on Turner Turnpike

Stroud, OK · 10-05

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Amtrak offering special Big Game Train for Red River Rivalry

The Heartland Flyer, the Amtrak line between Oklahoma City and Dallas, will be running a special train for the Red River Rivalry football game the weekend of Oct. 10. The Big Game Train will feature an Amtrak Sightseer Lounge, a train car with floor-to-ceiling windows and all-around views. Spots in the lounge will be first come, first serve, so riders interested in watching the Oklahoma and Texas Oct. scenery will have to grab a spot. Seats in the lounge cannot be reserved.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-30
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Oklahoma City Floodwaters Swallow Car, Crews Rescue Trapped Driver

A woman was pulled from her vehicle Wednesday after floodwater rose to her windows near NE 39th Street and Stiles Avenue in Oklahoma City, as fast-moving storms dumped heavy rain across the metro and turned roadways into rivers. Officials said the water surrounded her car before rescuers reached her, and aerial footage captured by SkyNews 9 showed the vehicle stranded in the rising current.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-01

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Oklahoma launches program allowing some work-zone traffic citations to be dismissed

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma drivers who get certain traffic tickets in highway construction zones now have another option: pay $75, take an online safety course and potentially have the citation dismissed. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has launched the Work Zone Citation Forgiveness Program, created through legislation passed by the...

Oklahoma · 10-02

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New infrastructure approved on I-40 for potential Buc-ee’s site in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The OKC City Council approved an agreement on Tuesday morning for a $25 million rebuild of the Interstate 40 interchange near Cimarron Road, a proposed site for a future Buc-ee’s in western Oklahoma City. Buzz has circulated for months about whether Oklahoma could soon...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-29

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Oklahoma Halloween Train Rides (2026)

Oklahoma’s posted 2026 Halloween ride is the Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween Train in Oklahoma City. It runs Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31. Riders get a candy bag. Adults ages 13 and older are $15. Children ages 3 through 12 are $8. Children under 3 ride free as a lap child.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-30

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Influential traffic plan drafted but public needs to weigh in one more time

After seven months and a final draft finally accessible to the public, INCOG wants online public input one more time before implementing its Congestion Management Process Plan (CMPP).

Tulsa, OK · 10-02

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Tickets available for 'Big Game Train' to head to Red River Rivalry

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sooner fans who are headed to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry can skip the highway traffic and book a ticket on the 'Big Game Train.'. Amtrak and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation say tickets are available for Amtrak's Heartland Flyer. This year's 'Big Game...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-30

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Oklahoma City-area drivers face ramp closures, overnight lane restrictions

OKLAHOMA CITY - Several construction projects will affect traffic on interstates and highways across the Oklahoma City metro, including new closures scheduled for this Tuesday. Drivers across the Oklahoma City metro should prepare for ramp closures, narrowed lanes and possible delays as transportation projects continue throughout the area. The Oklahoma...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-28

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OKC won't offer incentives to Buc-ee's but will spend $10M on roads

Oklahoma City will likely look at additional infrastructure near Cimarron Road and Interstate 40, but the city is not offering economic incentives to Buc-ee's as the chain prepares to open its first Oklahoma location at the rural junction. City Manager Craig Freeman said the city council vote set for Tuesday on whether to contribute $10 million in federal funding toward rebuilding the I-40 and Cimarron Road junction . The funding was secured by Sen. Markwayne Mullin prior to his appointment as Secretary of Homeland Security. "There will not be city incentives," Freeman said. "But there will be other infrastructure that will be tied into this, including sewer lines that will serve existing customers in that area. Buc-ee's will pay into their proportionate share for tying into that." More: Documents reveal Buc-ee's location in OKC, $25M highway upgrade plan The Oklahoman on Friday, Sept. 25, first reported the deal, already signed by representatives of Texas-based Buc-ee's, includes an agreement by CSMS, the chain's land acquisition and development arm, to pay up to $8 million for the project. The proposal calls for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to pay up to $15 million. The total estimated cost is $25 million, while the

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-28

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Gas prices climbing high in Arkansas, Oklahoma

As interest rates rise, Americans are paying more to borrow money, and housing, food, and gas prices keep climbing.

Oklahoma · 09-29

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Gas prices climbing high in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Arkansas · 09-29

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BUC-EES coming to Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In recent documents for the upcoming meeting of the Oklahoma City Council, it’s revealed that popular travel station, BUC-EES, has given the Oklahoma Department of Transportation a proposed location. Per The Oklahoman, the proposed location is at Interstate 40 and Cimarron Road and has signed off on a $25 million upgrade […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-25

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The $164 Train Journey Across Oklahoma That Travelers Can’t Stop Raving About

Oklahoma’s Heartland Flyer offers a simple pleasure: leave Oklahoma City in the morning, watch the state’s central rail corridor unfold, and spend the day in another town before the northbound train brings you back. Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, and Ardmore give the journey several possible lengths and very different reasons to leave your seat.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-21

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10 New Underground Railroad Sites Were Just Added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom

The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The newest group stretches from Georgia to Oklahoma...

Oklahoma · 09-26

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Heavy rain & lows in the 50s headline morning bus pickup impacts this week

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A big pattern change is looming for this week, likely disrupting outdoor activities. Monday will stay dry and warm, but a strong upper-level disturbance combined with the remnants of Hurricane Polo will move across the Southwest US Tuesday, bringing a cold front accompanied by widespread heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures. Monday & Tuesday morning could see an isolated shower in Central & Western Oklahoma, respectively, with lows sitting in the high 60s.

Oklahoma · 09-27

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10 New Underground Railroad Sites Were Just Added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom

The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The newest group stretches from Georgia to Oklahoma and includes historic sites, cemeteries, a museum, and even an exhibit. The program was created by Congress in 1998 to preserve and share places and stories connected to people who...

Oklahoma · 09-27

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I-35 lane closures expected near Wynnewood, Pauls Valley Thursday

Interstate 35 is expected to be down to one lane in both directions near Wynnewood and Pauls Valley Thursday morning. According to a traffic advisory from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation the following areas will be affected from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday for safety device repair:. Northbound I-35 will...

Wynnewood, OK · 09-23