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Why did some Oklahomans’ phones not get tornado warning alerts overnight?
CHOCTAW, Okla. — Phone alerts are a way you can be aware of tornado warnings. But how do you get them? And is there a reason some people in your neighborhood do, but others don’t?. Some people in Choctaw said their sirens were sounding, but their phones weren’t....
Oklahoma County Assessing Damage, Adjusting Value For Homeowners With Damage
Following a weekend tornado outbreak, the Oklahoma County Assessor's Office is studying damage in an area ranging from Midwest City to Choctaw. Homes in the area ranged from not impacted at all, to at least one which had its roof lifted off its foundation. Another home lost a wall on the front side.
Bears drop low-scoring duel, first loss of home regional
One swing was all it took to change the game and the outlook of Noble’s postseason. Through four and a half innings, Noble and Midwest City were hitless. The Bears took advantage of an error in the second inning to set up their first run of the game. They...
Free Ride finalist: Classen SAS senior helps mom pay bills, unsure if college can happen due to finances
OKLAHOMA CITY — All this week, KOCO 5 is introducing you to the five finalists for the Free Ride Scholarship. The winner gets a new car and up to $25,000 for college. Now, we introduce you to Chandler Galloway, a senior at Classen SAS. He lives in Harrah and drives to Oklahoma City every day for school.
'Prison saved my life': Program inside Oklahoma women's prison helps break cycle of incarceration
MCLOUD, Okla. — Everyone deserves a second chance – that's what women at Mabel Basset Correctional Center are advocating for. Each woman inside the prison has a story to tell. “I didn’t have no positive role models. What I had to look up to was drug dealers and...
LEXINGTON PHYSICIAN PAYS $200,000 TO SETTLE CIVIL PENALTY CLAIMS STEMMING FROM HIS ALLEGED FAILURE TO RETAIN RECORDS RELATING TO PURCHASING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
OKLAHOMA CITY – James K. Robberson, M.D. (“Dr. Robberson), paid $200,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from allegations he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (“Act”) and its regulations, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. During the relevant time,...
Big 12 softball power rankings: Did OU do enough to pass Texas for top spot?
OU softball’s sweep of Houston last weekend wasn’t enough to lift it over the Longhorns in this week’s Big 12 softball power rankings. While the Sooners still hold a game advantage over Texas in the Big 12 standings, the Longhorns beat them 2-1 in a series on April 5-7.
Shawnee assisted living center commemorates tornado anniversary with Oz-themed party
Assisted living center residents who were temporarily displaced by a tornado that struck their Shawnee facility commemorated the twister's one-year anniversary with a fitting expression: There's no place like home. Along with the popular "Wizard of Oz" mantra, Brookdale Shawnee paid homage to other elements of the classic book and...
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