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'Told The Kids It Was Fireworks:' Parents Worry After Gunshots Were Heard Near OKC Park
An Oklahoma City dad is worried after he hears gunshots during a little league baseball game at Dolese Park near Northwest 50th Street and Meridian Avenue. That dad coaches the team and thinks more needs to be done to protect everyone who uses the park. On any given weeknight, Dolese...
Norman’s McKinley and Monroe Elementary Schools celebrate new storm shelters
McKinley Elementary and Monroe Elementary officials announced this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony the official opening of each site’s shelters, marking the completion of all construction projects under the 2019 bond.
New census data show Oklahoma, OKC grew in 2023
The latest numbers show Oklahoma is part of an upward trend for southern states. The state’s overall population grew by about 1% in 2023 while Oklahoma City held its position as 20th largest city in the country. Oklahoma City netted more than 7,500 new residents — including both newborn...
Moore tornado survivor uses loss of 2 sisters to fuel passion for meteorology
After losing two siblings in a 2013 tornado, a 19-year-old college student has turned to her studies to make a difference. It's been nearly 11 years since a tornado devastated Moore on May 20, 2013. Aria Vargyas was 8 years old when the EF5 tornado touched down. "It is out...
New OKC Thunder arena: Oklahoma City council names proposed site, planned agreements
Oklahoma City has picked the site of its new arena and home of the Thunder basketball team. An agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the city council shows the new arena will be a block north of its current location at what's now the Cox Convention Center, occupied by Prairie Surf Studios.
Crash briefly narrows lanes, closes ramp at I-44 in southwest Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — A crash briefly caused delays and closures Friday on Interstate 44 in southwest Oklahoma City. The crash happened along westbound I-44 near Southwest 59th Street. The I-44 ramps at State Highway 152 and Southwest 44th Street as well as the westbound lanes of the interstate have...
Savannah Bananas step up to the plate providing free tickets to Oklahoma family scammed out of tickets
One of the biggest events going on this weekend is the Savannah Bananas baseball games at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. It is bringing thousands to the stadium each night and with three completely sold-out games, fans are willing to do almost anything to get their hands on some tickets. One Oklahoma family sent money to the wrong person.
WATCH: Sky 5 shows storm damage in Oklahoma City metro
EDMOND, Okla. — Severe storms with very strong winds moved through the Oklahoma City metro early Thursday morning, leaving behind storm damage. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday...
Oklahoma City Ranks 20th In Largest US Cities By Population, US Census Says
New data from the US Census Bureau shows Oklahoma City is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Oklahoma City ranked 14th in the number of residents gained, with more than 700,000 people now living within city limits, making it the 20th largest city overall. Oklahoma City...
Suspect in custody after dispensary burglary leads to chase in Oklahoma City neighborhood
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police took a suspect into custody after a burglary at a dispensary led to a chase and search early Thursday morning in a southwest Oklahoma City neighborhood. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. According to police, the suspect broke into a dispensary...
Offramp From I-235 Into Downtown Oklahoma City Closed For Repairs
The Oklahoma City Boulevard offramp from northbound Interstate 235 has been closed for repairs Friday morning, limiting traffic into the city's downtown. The closure is expected to last until 12 p.m. Friday while crews conduct repairs on the offramp. Nearby, construction on southbound I-235 near the Interstate 40 interchange is...
Norman city leaders grapple with costly renovation dilemma for library with mold
NORMAN, Okla. — Norman city leaders are wrestling with a costly dilemma: wait years to renovate the city's central library or front millions of dollars in repair costs. The library was closed six months ago after large amounts of mold were discovered. Now, the city faces tough choices. "It's...
This historic steakhouse is nearly as famous as the celebrities who have visited it
Cattlemen's Steakhouse doesn't have your ordinary origin and subsequent stories. The popular restaurant in Stockyards City has lived an interesting life, from its ownership changes to the faces that have graced its doorway. The aged steaks, offering of lamb fries and steaming baked potatoes (don't forget the pie) might be bringing in the clientele, but the tale of how it was an ante in a dice game gives this historic steakhouse a unique personality.
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