Oklahoma City police this week dug up a body behind a southside home. On Tuesday night, investigators were notified of a possible homicide in the 5300 block of S Forest Drive. Police say they learned a person had possibly killed another at the home and buried the victim in the backyard. The crime scene unit […]
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OKC woman left on the hook for damage caused by car wash accident
Squatters arrested in OKC neighborhood
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Neighbors in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood said they’re fed up with people living in abandoned homes next to their own that don’t belong to them. Jennifer Lowry told News 4 Monday that it’s an issue her neighborhood, just south of NW 122nd street and Council Road, has been dealing with for […]
Woman says she was ‘turned away’ from candlelight concert in OKC
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – A Stillwater woman, who purchased tickets for the Candlelight Concert series in Oklahoma City, said she was turned away from the show. Nicole Tracy said she saw ads for the concert online and bought two tickets for a “girl’s night out” with a friend. She said she had been looking forward […]
OKC Public Schools seeing results on plan to get kids back in the classroom
Focus and a clear plan make the difference in most things, and Oklahoma City Public Schools is proving that to be true with their efforts toward improving chronic absenteeism throughout the district. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, and the outcomes for students can be devastating. For Oklahoma […]
Road between Del City, OKC set to get overhaul ahead of possible county jail construction
A road just southeast of Oklahoma City’s downtown tells a tale of two cities. Despite being able to see downtown’s skyline from Bryant Avenue, Del City’s west boundary with its neighbor between Interstate 40 and SE 44 mostly is a worn-out, two-lane road, parts of which haven’t been substantially cared for in decades. That lack […]
Attack on OKC police officer results in 35-year prison sentence
A street gang member has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for repeatedly punching an Oklahoma City police officer in the face during a domestic abuse call. DeAngelo T. Wright, 27, pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault and battery upon a police officer. Sgt. Morgan Reynolds was knocked unconscious during the April 27 attack […]
What to know if someone knocks on your door claiming to be an OKC utilities worker
If someone comes to your door saying your water is contaminated and needs to be tested, this is a ruse, the city of Oklahoma City advises. The city is warning residents of an impostor attempting to enter homes under false pretenses by claiming to be an Oklahoma City Utilities Department employee and saying homeowners’ water […]
News 4 visits the 2024 OKC Auto Show
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Hot wheels, cool cars and plenty of smiles could be found at the Oklahoma City Auto Show on Saturday. The morning kicked off with Coffee and Cars, a parade of sorts that took place in the parking lot of the Bennett Event Center, featuring hot rods and classic cars. It’s sort […]
Fire crews respond to apartment fire in NW OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Crews from the Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at Crosswinds Cove Apartments located at Northwest 59th and May. Fire officials confirm, the fire started in one unit and spread to the attic with a person able to get to their bedroom and escape using a chain evacuation […]
Hundreds at OKC candlelight vigil mourn teen’s death
Hundreds of people filled the 39th Street District on Saturday to pay tribute to an Owasso teenager whose death has sparked widespread interest, heartbreak and outrage across Oklahoma and around the country. Hundreds of people hold up candles during a candlelight service for Nex Benedict on Saturday at Point A Gallery, 2124 NW 39 Street […]
One woman’s journey in representing OKC restaurants and more
If you’ve ever attended an opening, charity function or other event held at a local restaurant, chances are there are people working behind the scenes who aren’t directly related to the food and dining side of things bringing everything together. Krystal Yoseph is one of those people in Oklahoma City. “It’s list management. It’s media […]