Tag: OKC

Protest planned after NE OKC location added to list of possible jail sites

OKLAHOMA COUNTY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma County Commissioners are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss possible locations for the next Oklahoma County Jail, with a new possible location on the agenda—NE 23rd St. and Coltrane. Residents unhappy with the possibility of the new jail being built at NE 23rd and Coltrane are planning to […]

Car stolen with OKC family’s dog inside

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A metro family is heartbroken after someone stole their car with their dog inside. Sheana Geisler is making a desperate plea with the hopes of someone returning her beloved one-year-old yorkie, Babygirl. She was left inside Geisler’s car while she ran into dollar general off Spencer Jones Road. “I didn’t […]

OKC homeowner offers reward following burglary

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A metro homeowner is offering a cash reward for the arrest of the person who burglarized his home. Colton Roth said the Burglar broke into his home not once, but three times. “They had broken a window, and kind of rummaged through some things,” said Roth. That was the first […]

Historic NW OKC property set to become residential housing

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – New residential housing is headed to the northwest side of the metro for a famous area of town. The land near NW 36th Street and Walker Avenue was once a golf course several decades ago. It was also home to the First Christian Church. As first reported by the Oklahoman, it’s now […]

As OKC appoints new members to police oversight board, transparency concerns remain

Oklahoma City’s revamped police oversight board now has appointed members, but concerns remain about issues of transparency and clarity over how residents could submit complaints. Councilmembers voted 8-1 on Tuesday to appoint inaugural representatives for seven of the city’s eight wards and an at-large chairperson to the Community Public Safety Advisory Board, a volunteer committee […]

One OKC culinary instructor’s journey to open doors for others

Students recently bustled throughout the kitchens at Metro Tech preparing dishes, cleaning prep stations and practicing various techniques. Some looked on from beyond the glass walls separating the kitchen from Metro Cafe, while others nervously approached their instructor seeking her feedback on their latest efforts. “In my family, you do one of two things — […]

Two vehicles crash into OKC home overnight, one person injured

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Two vehicles crashed into each other, landing them in a home on the southwest side of Oklahoma City late Saturday night, according to police. OCC: Some wastewater wells near Prague will close following 5.1 magnitude earthquake >;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>| MORE LOCAL NEWS > OCC: Some wastewater wells near Prague will […]

Semi-truck overturns, spills fuel, and shuts down part of I-44 in OKC

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – A semi-truck rollover shut down a large part of I-44 earlier Sunday according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened near East I-44 and Pennsylvania Avenue per officials. As of 2:30 p.m., the intersection is still closed down. It is unknown the condition of the driver. Fuel spilled out […]

Oklahoma City Police investigating a shooting in OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City Police are investigating an altercation that led to one person being shot Sunday evening in Oklahoma City. Shortly after 7 p.m., police received a report that some had been shot and was taken away in a car in the area near N Kelley Avenue and NE 26th Street. According […]

OKC Police search for missing 17-year-old

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma City Police have asked for the public’s help finding 17-year-old Anndri Fildes who was last seen Sunday. Officials said that this is not an Amber Alert but that they are concerned for Fildes. Federal complaint denied after Oklahoma woman denied emergency abortion >;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>| MORE LOCAL NEWS > […]