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Meet the woman behind OKC's innovative approach to helping victims of domestic violence
Safe to say not many 19-year-olds are spending their free time at the police station volunteering to help the victims of rape and other forms of violence and abuse. "That's what started my career in victim services," says Oklahoma City's Kim Garrett-Funk. "I've always had a heart for helping. But I was also...
Thursday’s Time Schedule
Arizona at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 7:40 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS. Eastern Conference. Cleveland at Boston, 7...
Afghanistan veteran finds healing and purpose in unlikely place
OKLAHOMA CITY — Christopher Hoyt, a soldier traumatized by his experiences in Afghanistan, found a lifeline in an unlikely place. Hoyt recalled the harrowing experiences that left him in a dark place upon his return from the war-torn region. "My team leader got his foot blown off not even...
Oklahoma City Public Schools could have a new superintendent as soon as this weekend
The Oklahoma City Public Schools district could have a new superintendent as soon as this weekend. The district’s board of education held a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the Skirvin Hotel, which included an executive session “to interview applicants” for superintendent. ...
Monday's storm damage puts baseball season on hold for some Del City kids
DEL CITY, Okla. — Baseball season is on hold for one Oklahoma ballpark after damaging winds on Monday night caused it to close for a month to make repairs. Metal roofs were torn off and thrown around at the Del City Ballparks. But the biggest problem was multiple poles that fell right into the field of play.
First Fogo de Chão location planned for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City fans of Brazilian churrascaria restaurants will add another option to their choices with the opening of a Fogo de Chão location planned for later this year. The new 8,439-square-foot restaurant at 13710 Pennsylvania Ave. in Memorial Square brings the number of area churrascaria-style Brazilian steakhouses to four.
‘Impractical:' OKC Leaders Explain Reasons For No City Tornado Shelters
The News 9 weather team always gives warning ahead of storms and the city of OKC also offers severe weather safety information. However, Oklahoma City does not have any public storm shelters. The city said people should prepare at home. “Plan ahead,” said Kristy Yager, a spokesperson for the city....
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health awarded $162,500 gift from Fred Jones Family Foundation
Oklahoma City – A personal family tragedy has led to support of an outpatient play gym, art therapy room and more. After experiencing the care at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health first hand following a tragic dog attack, the Fred Jones Family Foundation family members were moved to donate $162,500, a generous gift that will fund new programs and enhancements at the state’s only comprehensive pediatric hospital. In January 2022, the family's lives turned upside down when their four-year-old granddaughter was viciously attacked by a...
New 12,345-acre nature preserve will be convenient to Tulsa, OKC
A family’s donation of their 12,345-acre ranch in Creek County creates The Nature Conservancy's largest wildland preserve, conveniently located between the state’s major metropolitan centers. The center of the new preserve, northwest of Sapulpa, is a mere 24 road miles from downtown Tulsa and a straightforward journey up...
Midwest City residents push for change, more sidewalks after child was hit by a car
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Neighbors are pushing for change after a child was hit by a car in a Midwest City neighborhood. On Tuesday, the child was struck by a vehicle near Midwest Boulevard and 29th Street. Residents in the area said it could have been avoided if drivers slowed down and sidewalks were added to the area.
Severe Weather Recap: Multiple Tornadoes, Heavy Winds Leave Thousands Without Power
Severe weather once again arrived in Oklahoma on Monday, bringing dangerously high wind speed, hail, and even tornadoes. Multiple tornadoes and storms caused significant damage across the state, with the biggest tornado hitting the northeast Oklahoma town of Barnsdall, causing significant damage there, and then in Bartlesville, where it impacted minutes later.
New Bill Would Pay Major League Teams, Like OKC Thunder, To Be In Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers are working to keep the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Lawmakers say the Thunder has been such a great economic driver for both the city and the state, and they want to incentivize staying in Oklahoma. The legislation, written by leadership in both the House and Senate, is being...
These two high-demand OKC restaurants made OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list
Every year for Mother's Day, OpenTable releases it's list of the nation's top brunch restaurants and while Oklahoma missed making the list in 2023, the city makes a return with two places in the Top 100 for 2024. Cheever's, 2409 N Hudson Ave., which returns to the list after making...
‘Very concerned about it and how we’re going to enforce it,’ OCPD chief says on new immigration law
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt recently signed a controversial new bill into law that would allow local and state law enforcement officials to remove undocumented immigrants from Oklahoma. It's a task that has been done by federal officials, but House Bill 4156 would put that responsibility on Oklahoma...
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