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Pregnant woman walks out of second-story OKC apartment to find stairs gone
OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman renting an apartment in northwest Oklahoma City walked out of her unit to find that the stairs of the complex had been removed, leaving her unable to get down from her second-floor apartment. Kassidy Chappell is 12 weeks pregnant and had to use a...
Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close 100 stores. Will OKC or Tulsa be affected?
Express, the national fashion retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday and said it would close nearly 100 stores, but none in Oklahoma. The chain has stores in three of the state's biggest malls, Penn Square Mall, Quail Springs Mall in OKC, and Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa. The chain, based...
Hometown Heroes: Janella Tears
News 9 and Quail Creek Bank want to recognize someone in our community who always goes the extra mile to help a neighbor in need. This month's Hometown Hero is Janella Tears. She is being honored for her more than 35 years of service to the community through Victim's Impact Panel.
Upward Transitions Hosts Annual Fundraiser To End Homelessness
Coming up in May, Upward Transitions is holding its annual fundraising event called American Tourist. During the evening of food, drinks, and auctions, attendees can directly contribute to Upward Transitions' mission to eradicate homelessness in our metro community. Periann Pulliam with Upward Transitions joined News 9 on the Arca Continental...
Metro Tech committed to graduates' positive outcomes. That means a job or continued education
Metro Tech takes great pride in reflecting on our achievements and the positive impact we've had on our students, community and local businesses, reminding us of the remarkable strides we've made and the accomplishments we've garnered, which paint a picture of success we're eager to share. In recent years, Metro...
NPS Board of Education swears in board member, discusses Edmond lawsuit, increases school meal prices
Editors note: this story was updated at 10:15 p.m. April 23 to reflect Office 4 Board Member Dawn Brockman also spoke in support of Edmond Public Schools' lawsuit against State Superintend of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, reflecting a majority of the board spoke in favor of the lawsuit. The Norman...
Flames cause heavy damage to home in Moore neighborhood
MOORE, Okla. — Crews from multiple agencies responded to a house fire early Monday morning in a Moore neighborhood. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Both Oklahoma City and Moore fire departments were at the scene of the house fire near Northeast Fourth Street and Eastern Avenue. The flames caused heavy damage to the home as well as a car in the driveway.
Jewish students from OU get help preparing for Passover from Baptist church, OKC synagogue
A Passover Seder for students participating in a Jewish collegiate program came together on Monday through partnerships with a Norman church and Oklahoma City synagogue. Jewish students and leaders with OU Hillel gathered at Emanuel Synagogue to cook the haroset, matzah ball soup and other dishes for the sacred meal traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Passover, which began at sundown Monday. The event was held at First Baptist Church of Norman with Jewish students from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma in attendance.
Oklahoma City police search for suspect who punched woman in Braum's
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police are searching for a woman accused of punching another woman in the face outside an Oklahoma City Braum's. Police said the attack seemed to be unprovoked, and the suspect was aggressive from the start. The woman first yelled at the victim, "What are you looking at?"
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