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Vigil planned ahead of high-profile Oklahoma inmate's execution

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied clemency for a high-profile death row inmate in Oklahoma, a local organization is protesting his execution. James Pavatt was sentenced to death for the 2001 murder of Rob Andrew, a 39-year-old Oklahoma City advertising executive and father...

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This Old-School Oklahoma Drive-In Serves an Indian Taco So Big You’ll Finish It With Your Fingers

You know that little roadside spot you have driven past a hundred times without stopping? In Oklahoma, some of those humble places hide food that sticks with you long after the last bite. One small drive-in I finally pulled into serves an Indian taco so huge that a fork eventually...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d
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Oklahoma City Pastor Gets 30 Years for Trafficking Church Members, Abusing Child

An Oklahoma County judge sentenced a 41-year-old former Oklahoma City-area pastor to 30 years in prison after Elmer Baca Flores was convicted of trafficking members of his own congregation for forced labor and sexually abusing a child. Flores ran his church out of his home, and investigators said he spiritually coerced congregants by targeting their religious convictions.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d
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New NW OKC Walmart Supercenter Debuts With Sushi Bar, Ree Drummond and Cowboys Cheerleaders

A sprawling new Walmart Supercenter opened Wednesday in northwest Oklahoma City, bringing a sushi station, a Hispanic bakery section, and an eight-pump fuel station to the Deercrest Marketplace development near Rockwell Avenue and Memorial Road. The 175,000-square-foot store at 6805 NW 138th St. drew a grand opening crowd that included Oklahoma native Ree Drummond, former Thunder player Nick Collison, and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d
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Oklahoma City Police Hunt Two Suspects in NW Expressway Store Theft

Oklahoma City police investigators are asking the public for help identifying two people pictured in connection with a larceny case at a retail store near NW Expressway and Council. The case, numbered 26-5002358, could come with a cash reward for anyone who helps crack it. Investigators are working the case...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Police drone catches crime in action, leads to arrest

An armed robbery back in October was caught on camera by a police drone. Catching the crime in action helped officers get real-time information as they responded to the scene, and it eventually led to a safe arrest.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Oklahoma City man charged with roommate's murder

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Authorities say a 70-year-old Oklahoma City man has been arrested and charged for the murder of his roommate. On June 11, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious death in the 1200 block of N.W. 47th St. When...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Oklahoma County judge promises changes to bail system after concerns of constitutional violations

Judges in Oklahoma County routinely fail to consider whether defendants can afford bail, leaving poor and homeless people jailed on low-level charges. Other counties have already faced civil rights lawsuits.

Oklahoma County, OK · 2d

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Oklahoma City Cold Case Haunts 25 Years After Student Mayu Kawase Vanished

SW 119th St. & S. County Line Rd. — Reported Street Intersection. The case of Mayuko “Mayu” Kawase, a 21-year-old Japanese international student who vanished in 2001 after failing to show up for classes at Oklahoma City Community College, remains unresolved. More than 25 years later, her family, her fiancé and her friends are still waiting for answers about what happened to her.

Oklahoma City, OK · 22h

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Parents face felony charges of child neglect; officers say human waste was found all throughout the home

OKLAHOMA CITY Okla. (KFOR)- In Northwest Oklahoma City, a horrible case of child neglect.  Both parents facing felony charges for the unsanitary conditions of their home and the disregard of their children’s well-being. A call to police from pest control led to the arrest of two parents back on October 26th. Officers were asked to […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Del City Pharmacy Says Card Was Used in More Than 700 Transactions for $13,000, Woman Still at Large

A co-owner at Lassiter Drug in Del City reported that the pharmacy's business credit card was being used for unauthorized purchases, kicking off a police investigation that has left officers searching for Audra Ruth Castle on multiple felony charges. Del City Police say the card was used in more than 700 transactions, racking up roughly $13,000 in charges.

Del City, OK · 2d

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These 8 Flat Oklahoma Trails Wind Through Foliage Without a Single Hard Climb

Some of the best walks in Oklahoma never ask you to huff and puff up a hill. You park, step onto a quiet path, and suddenly you are surrounded by tall trees, bird songs, and the soft crunch of leaves under your shoes. These easy trails are perfect for families,...

Tulsa, OK · 1d

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Longtime KOCO Leader Readies For Retirement

OKLAHOMA CITY — He’s served as President/GM of Hearst Television‘s ABC affiliate serving Oklahoma’s capital city since 1999 and before that ran the company’s twin ABC stations serving Fort Smith and Fayetteville, Ark., due east of this reenergized metropolis. At year’s end, retirement will come, putting the wheels in motion for a successor at KOCO-5. R. Brent Hensley‘s career is dominated by his time with Hearst. At KOCO, he’s been the leader since 1999. And, his tenure makes him the longest-serving GM within Hearst Television and among the longest-tenured TV stations leaders in the history of the Oklahoma City market.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Averitt opens new Oklahoma City facility and warehouse

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt will open its new Oklahoma City service center on Nov. 13, expanding transportation and warehousing capabilities in the region. "Our goal

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Oklahoma Trooper Rams Wrong-Way Driver on Turner Turnpike, Pins Car to Wall

Kilpatrick Turnpike & 63rd St. — Reported Site of Separate Wrong-Way Arrest. A driver heading the wrong way on the Turner Turnpike early Saturday refused to pull over for flashing emergency lights, so an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper stopped the car himself — by ramming it with his cruiser and pinning it against a wall. Trooper Patrick Ball spotted the vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 161 at about 3:45 a.m., and the encounter ended with the driver hospitalized for evaluation and later booked on multiple charges, including DUI.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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This Gravel-Road Oklahoma Sanctuary Lets You Hold The Feed Bucket For Rescued Ponies And Goats

Some farm animals get a second chance, and a few of them even become online celebrities. Just outside the Oklahoma City metro, a quiet country spot gives rescued and disabled animals a safe place to live out their days. Guests can meet them up close, hear the story of how...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Fried Catfish, Lamb Fries And Aged Beef Keep Folks Driving Out To Cattlemen’s Steakhouse In Oklahoma City

Some places look so ordinary from the curb that you almost keep driving. Then you step inside, smell beef on the grill, see old cowboy photos covering the walls, and realize you have found a piece of Oklahoma that has been feeding people for more than a century. The plates...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Inside Tequila Chulos, the Oklahoma City restaurant inspired by Toby Keith

OKLAHOMA CITY - A restaurant inspired by the late country music star Toby Keith’s love of Mexican food is carrying on his vision in Oklahoma City. His son, Stelen Covel, and business partners James Vu and Hunter Miller opened Tequila Chulos, creating an upscale Tex-Mex restaurant shaped by their travels and some of Keith’s favorite dishes.

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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9 Oklahoma Animal Shelters Where Your Saturday Volunteer Shift Makes a Real Difference

Some of the best Saturday mornings in Oklahoma don’t start at a lake or a trailhead. They start at a plain-looking shelter where a wagging tail greets you at the door and a few hours of your time actually changes something. From big-city adoption centers to small-town rescues tucked...

Oklahoma · 20h

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Inmate charged with murder in death of cellmate at Fairton federal prison

CAMDEN, N.J. — An inmate at the federal prison in Fairton has been charged with murder in the death of his cellmate, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey said Friday. William Vontrail Johnson, 39, of Oklahoma City, is charged by criminal complaint with one...

Camden, NJ · 22h