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Whistleblower at Boeing supplier dies 'suddenly' in Oklahoma after short illness
A whistleblower who worked for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems died Tuesday in Oklahoma. Joshua Dean, who lived in Wichita, Kansas, and was formerly a quality auditor for the company, had an infection that came on suddenly and quickly spread, The Seattle Times reported. He was airlifted from a hospital in Wichita to another facility in Oklahoma City, but medical teams were unable to save his life. He was 45.
A brewery gives back to communities affected by tornadoes with Cinco de Mayo celebration
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Just a week after some deadly tornadoes ripped through Southern Oklahoma, a business is helping those impacted with a Cinco de Mayo brunch. Lively Beerworks in Oklahoma City wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and help communities that were struck by the tornadoes. “Lively specifically wants to not only help Oklahoma City, but help Oklahoma in general, and our people are everywhere in our state, everyone is everyone’s people,” said Mary Lane Porter, Lively Beerworks taproom coordinator.
Man recalls rushing to mother’s side at Moore school as tornado approached on May 3, 1999
MOORE, Okla. — It's been 25 years since one of Oklahoma's deadliest tornado outbreaks tore through the state. The May 3, 1999, storm would demolish thousands of homes, including a Moore elementary school. When Anthony Nizza heard a tornado warning was heading toward Kelley Elementary School where his mother was working, he dropped everything and took shelter with her.
From The KOCO Archives: The rescue of 'Mud Baby' during 1999 Oklahoma tornado
A camera captured the amazing rescue of a 10-month-old girl after a tornado hit the Bridge Creek-Moore area on May 3, 1999. The little girl who the deputy saved later earned the title "Mud Baby." Watch the video to see the amazing rescue.
Patty Gasso on Oklahoma's struggles: 'When it breaks open, it's gonna flood'
For the first time since 2011, Oklahoma will not win the Big 12 regular season title. After the Sooners suffered their second-straight loss against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso addressed her team’s recent struggles. “We’re never going to quit,” Gasso said. “You’ll never see this...
Five people inside vehicle that rolled over on I-35 in Moore overnight, OHP says
MOORE, Okla. — A rollover crash involving five people narrowed part of Interstate 35 early Friday morning in Moore. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers say five people were inside a vehicle when it rolled over in the northbound lanes of I-35 near Northwest Fourth Street. The highway was shut down to one lane for nearly an hour and later reopened.
Volunteers donate 1,500 care packages to inmates at Oklahoma County Detention Center
An Oklahoma City nonprofit and many volunteers reminded those detained at the Oklahoma County Detention Center that there are still people looking out for them. On Saturday, The Education and Employment Ministry, or TEEM, and more than 50 volunteers delivered care packages to the inmates inside the jail. The packages included snacks, hygiene products and other items like socks.
Flaming Lips announce 2 free hometown OKC shows this summer: What you need to know
Oklahoma City psychedelic art-rockers The Flaming Lips will return this summer to the hometown venue where they played one of the "legendary" concerts. of their career. The three-time Grammy Award winners announced Monday morning plans for a two-show "Summer Freak Out" Aug. 30-31 at OKC's Zoo Amphitheatre. ...
'The Voice' coach Reba McEntire gives look backstage as the live shows begin on Season 25
"The Voice" Season 25 is about to go live, and Reba McEntire. "'The Voice' is going great. ... We've been watching and cheering everybody on, and it's really exciting. I love to do 'The Voice,'" Reba told The Oklahoman in an one-on-one interview behind the scenes at April's Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City.
All southbound I-35 lanes reopen near Wilshire Boulevard after crash
OKLAHOMA CITY — A crash caused delays Sunday afternoon on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City. Open the video player above for more top headlines. At around 11:25 a.m., the Oklahoma Department of Transportation said southbound I-35 was narrowed to one lane between Wilshire Boulevard and Northeast 50th Street due to a crash. By 2:35 p.m., all lanes were reopened.
Fire Crews Put Out Fire In Vacant Oklahoma City Gas Station
A vacant gas station caught fire Friday night in Oklahoma City. The gas station is near Southeast 51st Street and Interstate 35. According to fire fighters, a small fire inside spread to the roof of the building, but was quickly put out. No one was hurt, according to fire fighters.
Prioritizing local services over duplication in fair housing laws
In Yukon, our commitment to community well-being is paramount. However, when it comes to fair housing laws, we must recognize that efficient governance often means knowing when to step back and allow higher levels of government to lead. Federal and state fair housing laws are comprehensive, rigorously enforced, and designed...
Ryan Silverfield, Memphis football land former Oklahoma defensive lineman Reggie Grimes II
It took some patience, but Memphis football is off the blocks in the spring portal window. The Tigers landed former Oklahoma defensive end Reggie Grimes II on Sunday night, bringing a highly touted recruit from Ravenwood High School back to his home state. Grimes played four seasons at Oklahoma after choosing the Sooners over other power conference offers and made 43 tackles during his career in Norman.
Moore tornado 25 years later
🌞 Temperature check: Mostly cloudy today with a high of 73 degrees, low of 59; According to AccuWeather, rain showers and a thunderstorm are likely in Oklahoma City. 📅 Today in History: In 1970, twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine. The demonstrators at Kent State were protesting the expansion of the Vietnam War. Guard members had tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas and had advanced toward the protesters with bayonets affixed to their rifles. Some protesters hurled rocks or taunts in response, and soon after, the guard members opened fire.
Oklahoma City Leaders Consider Vote To Increase Hotel Tax
Oklahoma City leaders are considering increasing the hotel tax to bring more visitors into the city. At a Oklahoma City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, members will talk about an increase from 5.5% to 9.25%. If the measure passes later this month, the decision whether or not to increase the...
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