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Mannsville hostage situation ends peacefully, sheriff says
MANNSVILLE, Okla. (KXII) - A hostage situation that shut down a highway in Johnston County Sunday ended with a peaceful resolution. According to Johnston County Sheriff Gary Dodd, the incident happened Sunday near State Highway 177, leading to a temporary closure of the highway. Sheriff Dodd said after several hours...
Ardmore woman pleads guilty after mistrial granted in murder trial
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - An Ardmore woman has pled guilty to second degree murder after the court granted a mistrial in her murder case. According to District Attorney Melissa Handke, Meghan Matthews, 29, entered a guilty plea in exchange for an eight year sentence. Matthews was convicted last Thursday in...
'We do want to rebuild': Sulphur businesses working to recover after deadly April tornado
SULPHUR, Okla. — A century of history is gone forever because of a tornado that hit Sulphur in late April. Sulphur is still in its recovery process nearly three weeks after the deadly tornado. The mother-daughter duo who owns the Rusty Nail Winery said recovering has been hard and a headache.
Ousted Kingston chief pledges to fight back
KINGSTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Less than 24 hours after Kingston police chief Kasey Cox was terminated at a city council meeting, an interim chief has been named. An emergency notice was posted outside the Town Hall at 7:55 Wednesday morning to announce a 10 a.m. meeting to discuss and possibly take action to appoint an interim chief.
Weather slows Ardmore street project
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Construction is progressing nicely in Ardmore as the Kiowa Street Project is well underway. However, keeping on track has been difficult for crews due to large amounts of rain in the past few weeks." Crews are currently working on phase 1 parts A and B...
Sulphur businesses in need of tourism now more than ever following destructive tornado
SULPHUR, Okla. — As you're looking to make summer plans, the town of Sulphur wants you to keep them in mind despite the tornado that left major damage in the downtown area. Businesses told KOCO 5 that they need tourism now more than ever. The summertime is how some Sulphur businesses make all of their money leading into the winter months.
Animal fighting is organized crime, yet some rural sheriffs show disregard for law | Opinion
Animal fighting harms animals and humans and undermines the rule of law and safety of our communities. We must address it as a most serious crime. If you Google any cockfighting bust in Oklahoma over the past few years, you will see a clear pattern:. First, animals are always killed...
New law to fund stronger rooftops across Oklahoma
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Families who live in Plainview Estates in Ardmore are still coping with the impact of the April 27 tornado that tore through the neighborhood. A recurring theme in the damage is roofs blown off by the powerful winds. "There's really no words to explain how...
Ardmore track trio become rivals at Southeastern, ECU
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - It was a triple signing day at Ardmore High School for three standout track and field athletes. Ayanna Liggens will run track at Southeastern after a tremendous career at Ardmore. Her teammate, Delilah Roberts will join her in Durant, as she also signs with the Savage...
Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill to get financial relief to towns devastated by recent tornadoes
OKLAHOMA CITY — Relief money will soon be on the way for parts of Oklahoma hit hard by tornadoes and severe storms during the past few weeks. On Thursday, Oklahoma state senators unanimously passed two bills that would send $45 million in aid to areas affected by the storms. House Bill 2912 establishes a revolving fund for rebuilding efforts, and House Bill 2913 puts $30 million in that new fund while another $15 million will go toward an emergency fund that already exists.
Man allegedly steals trailer in Jefferson Co., vehicle used in theft found burned
JEFFERSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A Marietta man is accused of stealing a trailer out of Jefferson County. Cody Evans is charged with one count of Grand Larceny. Investigators say that in late April, Evans stole a utility trailer from a home in Ringling. He was reportedly seen on video cutting the chain on the trailer, then hitching it to his vehicle and driving off.
Pair accused of breaking into Ringling man’s home, eating his food
JEFFERSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A pair are charged in Jefferson County for a crime that sounds a lot like the children’s book “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” after they allegedly broke into a man’s home and ate his food. Clayton Fox of Ardmore and Elisha...
Turner Falls Park reeling from storm damage
DAVIS, Okla. (KTEN) — Following the severe storms of April 27, Turner Falls Park received more than six inches of rain, resulting in severe flooding. "We were closed for over a week," said park manager Timothy Thompson. The water has since receded, but a lot of damage remains, including...
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