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'So Devastating': Friends Remember Man Killed In Oklahoma City Hit-And-Run Crash
Friends are rallying around the family of a man killed in a hit-and-run in SW Oklahoma City. Eberardo Nievez, a staff member at US Grant High School died Wednesday night. Friends and coworkers said he was riding his bike to his second job when he was hit by a driver who left the scene.
ODOT urging drivers to avoid I-235 work zone, construction causing major delays
Thousands of Oklahoma City metro drivers are dealing with daily headaches commuting to and from work along one of the city’s busiest interstates. The I-235 construction, just north of I-40, is causing heavy traffic delays and impacting the daily commute even more.
Multi-vehicle crash causing traffic backup on I-240 in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic backups Monday morning on Interstate 240 in Oklahoma City. Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, showed that at least two vehicles were involved in the crash along I-240 near Interstate 35. The...
Investigation underway after person shot at northwest Oklahoma apartment complex
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night at a northwest Oklahoma City apartment complex. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The shooting happened at a complex near Northwest 23rd Street and Portland Avenue. Police said the victim is expected...
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2021 Murder Of His Sister
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of his sister. Norman police say Octavio Sanchez and his wife Desiree killed Margarita Sandoval. The couple hid Sandoval’s body in a box for three years before it was found, according to investigators. Sanchez pleaded no...
Chance of severe storms, flooding: What to know about Oklahoma weather this week
After weeks of severe weather and deadly tornadoes, Oklahomans may be wondering when they should next be on the watch for storms. Here's what you should know about the weather in Oklahoma this week, including a 7-day forecast for Oklahoma City. Storms in Oklahoma this week. Some Oklahomans woke up...
Oklahoma school district starts ‘Teacher Pipeline Program’ to help fight teacher shortage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - To help fight the teacher shortage in the state, Oklahoma City Public Schools, the state’s second-largest district, has started the Teacher Pipeline Program. The program allows para-professionals working in the district to graduate college and begin teaching in their own classroom. Since it launched in...
Can anyone stop OU softball early in NCAA Tournament? Meet Norman Regional opponents
NORMAN — Advancing past this weekend won’t be easy for Boston University softball. The Terriers are in the Norman Regional as the third seed behind host OU, the top seed in the regional and the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, and Oregon. But don’t expect...
WATCH: Sky 5 shows top of Devon Tower coming through low cloud coverage
OKLAHOMA CITY — Monday morning's storms and rainfall has left behind low cloud coverage in Oklahoma City. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While covering traffic and breaking news, Sky 5 captured the top of the Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City coming through the low clouds.
Nonprofit provides resources for OU students following rape at campus apartment complex
NORMAN, Okla. — A rape on the University of Oklahoma's campus early Saturday morning caused advocates to speak out. A victim told the OU Police Department that they were assaulted in a car at around 3:45 a.m. by an unknown male. A police report said the incident occurred in the parking lot of Traditions East Apartments, a student housing complex.
Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis
Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisisWithout housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
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