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The Oklahoman

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Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in Oklahoma? What the law says

In some of the biggest summer movies, you'll likely see friends kicking back in the truck bed, catching the open, unsheilded wind as the driver rolls down the road. Luckily in Oklahoma, you can live that fantasy. Laws in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City protect passengers' right to travel in the bed of a truck, but not all can feel this thrill. Here's what state and local law says about traveling in the bed of a pickup truck. Is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck? Neither Oklahoma state law nor OKC city ordinance restricts the ability of adult passengers to be in the bed of a pickup truck, even when it's on the highway. There are 21 states that don't have a law against pickup trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , including Oklahoma. Other states have some restrictions on what age people can be when they ride in the truck bed, like Texas, which only allows individuals 18 and older. Riding in the truck bed still comes with dangers. While riding in the truck bed is legal, passengers should still practice safe travel to prevent any unwanted injuries. Oklahoma also prohibits reckless

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OSBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Warr Acres

WARR ACRES, Okla - A suspect is in critical condition after a shooting early Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Investigators said Warr Acres police tried to pull over a speeding car near Northwest 63rd and MacArthur just after midnight. OSBI said the driver drove off,...

Warr Acres, OK · 4h
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KFOR

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House fire claims lives of five dogs in Edmond

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Saturday evening, near North May and Northwest 192nd, the unthinkable happened: a fire broke out, claiming the lives of 5 beloved dogs inside.  Fire officials say the blaze started in the kitchen, though what sparked it is still under investigation.   But for homeowner and single mom Kelleigh Seekings, the loss […]

Edmond, OK · 14h

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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 · 2d
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For Over A Century, This Oklahoma Butcher Shop Has Cut Meat That Makes Locals Quit Grocery Trays

Some families pass down recipes. On the south side of Oklahoma City, plenty of families pass down a butcher. Grandkids who once tagged along with Grandma to buy beef now come back as adults with their own shopping lists. The plastic-wrapped trays at the big chain stores just do not hold the same pull for them.

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 · 2d

KFOR

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One in custody following stabbing in NW Oklahoma City

One person has been taken into custody following a stabbing in Northwest Oklahoma City overnight.

Oklahoma City, OK · 7h

The Money Overview

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Oklahoma homeowners 65 and older can freeze taxable home value by filing with the assessor by March 15, and Oklahoma County lists a $99,000 income cap for 2026

Oklahoma homeowners who are 65 or older can lock in the taxable value of their home by filing with the county assessor between Jan. 1 and March 15. The Oklahoma County Assessor lists a household income cap of $99,000 for 2026 on that senior valuation freeze, up from $89,500 the year before. The freeze holds […] The post Oklahoma homeowners 65 and older can freeze taxable home value by filing with the assessor by March 15, and Oklahoma County lists a $99,000 income cap for 2026 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma County, OK · 3h

KFOR

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Family announces passing of Bob Mills Furniture Founder Bob Mills

The founder of Bob Mills Furniture, Bob Mills, has passed away, his family announced on Monday.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1h

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Oklahoma Has Some Interesting Places For An In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out might be coming to Oklahoma. We found some interesting possibilities for where that first restaurant could land.

Oklahoma · 5h

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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 · 2d

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Maintenance worker falls about 30 feet at Penn Square Mall; crews use rescue basket

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma City firefighters recently responded to Penn Square Mall after a maintenance worker had fallen from an upper section of the roof to a lower rooftop. According to OKCFD, the worker had fallen around 30 feet to a low rooftop at the mall on...

Oklahoma City, OK · 4h

Willow and Hearth

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Young Oklahoma City Investor Went From Zero To 60 Doors And Toward 100 In Under 2 Years, Then Crashed Back Near Zero On Short Term High Interest Hard Money

About seven years ago, Oklahoma City had a real estate hot shot. He was in his mid-20s, and in less than two years he had gone from zero to 60 […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

KFOR

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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 · 2d

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Armed Standoff Between Brothers Ends Peacefully in Northwest Oklahoma City

A dispute between two brothers in northwest Oklahoma City escalated into an hours-long standoff Saturday evening after one of the men, who police said was heavily intoxicated, reportedly had a firearm. Officers surrounded a home in the 2800 block of NW 20th Street, bringing in K-9 units and drones while fire crews stood by in case anyone was hurt. By the end of the night, both men had come outside and were taken into custody without incident.

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 · 2d

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

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 · 2d

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They promised free rehab in California. We investigated what happened next.

By the time I walked up to Integrity Recovery Center’s front door, I’d been trying to get a hold of the owners for months. Integrity’s website described the treatment facility as a “healing sanctuary” and showed photographs of a gleaming white mansion with a pool in the Los Angeles foothills. The place looked a little dingier in person, with trash in the driveway and weeds growing over a retaining wall.

Oklahoma City, OK · 7h

The Oklahoman

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Automobile Alley eyesore set for major renovation

A long-time eyesore along Automobile Alley is set to see a facade renovation and addition of a second-floor apartment. The one-story building at 1116 N Broadway consists of two structures, one of which county assessor records show was built in 1947 as an L-shaped structure in which the north half was built away from the street and then was expanded to the curb in 1952. Safdar Muhammad, owner of the adjoining Broadway Park Building, is set to acquire the north half of the property at 1116 N Broadway, take out the wall facing an alley to the east while also creating an opening to parking on the first floor of Broadway Park. More: Optical illusions coming to Oklahoma City streets. Where they'll be Haven Mankin, architect, said the project will allow Muhammad to add 15 parking spaces for his tenants at Broadway Park while also adding a second story apartment and revitalized storefronts to be leased. "It's way out of character right now for the whole street," Mankin said. "It's just been sitting there for years. It's really ugly." One undated photo shows the facade once consisted of brick with ornate detailing. At some point in the past half century,

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

Willow and Hearth

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Oklahoma Landlord Bet $1,000 Rentals Would Win In A Downturn, But That Is Where The Evictions Are, While His $1,200 To $1,500 Homes Never Cause Problems

Oklahoma City investor Cameron walked into a house his company had just finished evicting, and it did not take long to see what went wrong. In a video for @CamburkeRealEstate, […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d