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DNA identifies St. Louis County rape suspect after 31 years
A man accused of a violent 1992 St. Louis County rape is now under arrest. Stacy Pollock, 62, was taken into police custody Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The suspect was identified through DNA analysis. He may face lifetime supervision if convicted of the felony.
Celebrations expected all weekend after OU WCWS historic win
NORMAN, Okla. — With four championships in a row unheard of, people will be celebrating the University of Oklahoma’s softball team all weekend, but it was a lot of hard work to get there. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "They're very resilient, and...
Okla. County Commissioners Set To Hold Meeting Monday On Possible Jail Site
Oklahoma County Commissioners are set to hold a meeting on Monday to decide whether to move forward with purchasing the proposed jail site near Del City. However, the purchase plans may not include building a jail -- at least for now. An amendment to those plans would move forward with...
Sooners Earn First “Four-Peat” With Sweep of Texas in WCWS Finals
Oklahoma's softball team used five pitchers, and put together a three-run sixth inning for a late cushion to beat #1 Texas 8-4 to become the first Division 1 softball team to win four straight national championships.
Pet Of The Week: Dutch
This week's Pet of the Week is Dutch, an 18 month-old dog. Dutch is looking for his forever home and has a bunch of wonderful qualities about him. He's known to be friendly with cats and other dogs alike, whether at home or at the park. Dutch is known to...
Former Oklahoma City Police Supervisor Sentenced in Child Neglect Case
A former Lieutenant for the Oklahoma City Police Department, charged with two felony counts of child neglect, admitted he forced two children to live alone and pay rent for an apartment in Norman. Lt. Richard Lewis, charged in 2022, pled guilty on Wednesday, June 5, and received a 10-year suspended...
This is the latest brewery in the Oklahoma City metro to close. Will more follow?
For the last three years, mother-daughter team Suzette and Hannah Grillot have run the state's only entirely woman-owned brewery, Equity Brewing Company — 109 E Tonhawa Street, Suite 120 in Norman — but the brewery will serve its last beer Saturday when it closes its doors. The Grillots...
How factory workers in Midwest City played a critical role in the D-Day invasion of World War II
In one of the greatest military invasions of all times, a C-47 transport plane built in a Midwest City, Oklahoma, factory led the way in the air, dropping paratroopers and supplies to support the naval attack on the beaches of Normandy. Military historians say a plane dubbed "That's All, Brother," was the lead...
Person taken to hospital after crash in Norman
NORMAN, Okla. — A person was taken to a hospital and others were injured after a crash Thursday evening in Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Four cars were involved in a crash at 12th Avenue Northeast and Franklin Road. Police said one person was taken to a hospital, and others had minor injuries.
Sheriff West has done phenomenal job for Canadian County
In January of this year, I learned former Canadian County sheriff’s deputy, and candidate for sheriff, Justin Mize, would be speaking to the Mustang Lions Club at their monthly meeting. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see who he was and what he was about. I contacted my dad and asked if he wanted to go with me. We arrived to the IHOP in Mustang, found our way to the meeting room and took a seat.
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