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Oklahoma native among nine killed in Florida jet crash

An Edmond native was among the nine people killed when a private jet crashed in a Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday, Nov. 1. Rachael Reed grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Edmond Santa Fe High School in 2007. Reed also earned her nursing degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013.

Edmond, OK · 2d

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Missing 17-year-old girl has been located safely

SKIATOOK, Okla. — UPDATE 12:20 p.m. — The missing 17-year old girl has been located safely in Oklahoma City, according to Oklahoma City. __________________________________________________________________________. An endangered missing persons alert has gone out for a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Julia Zittenfield was...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

KFOR

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An OKC Artist Opens a Show and Celebrates a 66th Anniversary on the Same Day.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Push and pull, stretch the canvas, and squeeze the paint tube as you apply pressure with the brush. Caroline Farris has been painting long enough not to really think about those kinds of tension as she sits down to create. “I’m trying to do something that I have to think about,” […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

Nerdy Digest

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Why So Many Homes in Tornado Alley Have an Underground Storm Shelter

Drive through central Oklahoma in the spring and you’ll notice something about nearly every backyard: a steel hatch flush with the ground, surrounded by worn concrete. It doesn’t look like much. Neighbors know exactly what it is. That small underground room is a cultural and practical fixture in Tornado Alley, and its presence tells you ... Read more

Tornado Alley, AL · 2h

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OKC Mayor David Holt calls midterm election a turning point, criticizes MAGA movement

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is taking aim at his own political party following Tuesday’s midterm election. Mayor Holt joined News 4’s morning show by phone to reflect on the election. While Oklahoma remained a Republican stronghold, Democrats made major gains across the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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‘In All Kinds Of Ways’: New Jersey Inmate Used Pencil In Fatal Cell Attack, Feds Say

Jail (Unsplash) Inside a locked cell at the federal prison in Fairton, a convicted sex...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Animated film "Will I Dance Again?" tells OKC bombing survivor’s brave story

Which film festival awarded 'Will I Dance Again?' Best Animation?. Why is 'Will I Dance Again?' recommended for mature teens and up?. Nearly three decades after the Oklahoma City bombing changed her life forever, Daina Bradley’s story is being brought to the screen in a way that’s as striking as it is heartfelt — through animation.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Behind the scenes look at “Phantom of the Opera” at OKC Civic Center Music Hall

A Broadway classic is making a stop in Oklahoma City for the next two weeks. Friday morning, News 4 got an inside look at some of the costumes and a big prop you'll see when you head out to the show.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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What Caught My Eye: Rivers of hail

Rivers of hail, a chance discovery at an antique store and thousands raised for the American Heart Association are catching the News 9 team’s eye. Watch News 9’s 9 a.m. newscast now. Watch News 9’s 5 a.m. newscast now. 7 hours ago. Watch News 9’s 4 a.m....

Oklahoma · 2d

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Victory was tighter than expected, AG-elect Echols tells Fox 25

Attorney General-elect Jon Echols stopped by the Fox 25 studio in OKC on Friday. Echols told Good Day Oklahoma's Matt Stafford that his margin of victory was tighter than expected. He credits his opponent, Nick Coffey, with running a strong campaign. We asked Attorney General-elect Echols how he views the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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No. 17 Central Oklahoma Opens Season Sunday Against New Mexico Highlands

EDMOND – No. 17-ranked Central Oklahoma makes its season debut Sunday when the Bronchos host New Mexico Highlands for a 2 p.m. dual at Hamilton Field House. It’s the first of six home duals for UCO, which enters its 74th season riding a school-record 33-match home winning streak.

Edmond, OK · 1d

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Oklahoma City Home Sales Sink 8% as Mortgage Rates Top 7%

Oklahoma City metro home sales dropped 8% year over year in October, even as the typical home value barely moved and stayed about $122,000 below the national figure. The slowdown arrived as mortgage rates climbed above 7%, adding pressure on buyers even in one of the country's more affordable housing markets.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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Oklahoma Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — With winter approaching, daylight fading earlier and the possibility of icy roads increasing, Oklahoma parents have another potentially dangerous driving behavior to discuss with teenage drivers this Saturday.

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Oklahoma Winter Drivers Beware: Hidden Ice Can Turn Roads Deadly

Roads that appear wet can conceal nearly invisible black ice, putting unsuspecting motorists at risk.

Oklahoma · 1d

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'I'm gonna do what the people want': New council member elected as voters oust Yukon Mayor

YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Yukon is getting new leadership after voters ousted Mayor and Ward 3 Councilmember Brian Pillmore in Tuesday's recall election. Joe Phillips received more than 1,600 votes compared to 369 for Pillmore. "The people wanted him gone and to have that many people get out and...

Yukon, OK · 1d

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Oklahoma firefighters return home after rescuing cattle, helping flood victims in New Mexico

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma firefighters are heading home after a 15-day deployment to New Mexico, where they helped communities recover from widespread flooding and rescued dozens of stranded animals. According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, Oklahoma Task Force members traveled more than 3,000 miles during the deployment, conducting water...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

The Oklahoman

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Not Your Average Joe's growth stalls amid DOL lawsuit, closures

A period of growth and change for nonprofit coffee shop Not Your Average Joe and its affiliated businesses has come to a halt following fallout related to an ongoing federal lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Labor. Recent closures and plans for moves at three of the brand's locations — ABE's in downtown OKC and the Choctaw and Broken Arrow locations of Not Your Average Joe — came unexpectedly in recent days. The company, a nonprofit that aims to provide meaningful employment to people with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, posted about the various closures on its social media channels. Founder Tim Herbel told The Oklahoman in October that ABE's was moving from its current location inside Sailor & The Dock to a location currently occupied by the Not Your Average Joe in the Ron J. Norick downtown library, characterizing the current state of the organization as a season in which the nonprofit needs to combine costs. However, in a post to the brand's social media made Monday, Nov. 2, about the Choctaw and Broken Arrow coffee shop closures, the company said the closures were spurred on by "unexpected state funding cuts," but did not elaborate on what

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Game MVP: Mestemaker's six touchdown game leads OSU to bowl eligibility

The projected first-round pick continued to impress fans and scouts alike as he finished the day in Manhattan with 313 yards through the air and four touchdowns, the only mistake being a picked-off pass that was returned by the Wildcat defense for six. He broke the record, set by former...

Oklahoma City, OK · 18h

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Southwest Covenant students give back at Yukon City Park and raise thousands for nonprofit

YUKON, Okla. - Students at Southwest Covenant Schools traded their classrooms for work gloves, spending the day giving back to the community as part of the school’s annual Patriot Project. The students from kindergarten through 12th grade worked at Yukon City Park. They painted curbs, trimmed tree limbs and...

Yukon, OK · 1d

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UCO Football Bounce Back in 31-6 Victory over Nebraska-Kearney

The University of Central Oklahoma football team hit the ground running against the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers this past Saturday, as the Bronchos took home the dub in the annual Hall of Fame Game, 31-6. In this year’s Hall of Fame Game, played on Halloween, Central started strong in the first half,...

Edmond, OK · 1d