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• Wind turbine catches fire near Woodward

  26-12-2017 21:40
  
  A wind turbine caught fire Tuesday morning near Woodward, Oklahoma.
  
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• Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week

  04-04-2025 02:49 via kfor.com
  
  LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Standing alongside the twisted steel tractors on his family farm in northeast Arkansas on Thursday, Danny Qualls looked on while friends and relatives helped him begin cleaning up.
  The home where he spent his childhood but no longer lives was flattened by one of many tornadoes that left behind destruction from Oklahoma to Indiana — the first in a round of storms expected to bring historic rains and life-threatening flash floods across the nation’s midsect
  
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• Narcan vending machines made available to the public in Shawnee

  04-04-2025 02:11 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) — Three new Narcan vending machines are now available to provide free overdose prevention medication to the Shawnee community.On Thursday, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation announced the new machines purchased by the tribe with the help of a federal opioid relief grant.“It’s much like any other vending machine; you just select the number. For example, if it’s 22, just type 22 into the machine and then it will vend you out a box of Narcan and you just gra
  
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• Fire dept. calls for Stitt's impeachment and lawmakers condemn Stitt's statement

  04-04-2025 02:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Republican lawmakers called out Governor Stitt on Thursday after he called to get rid of the Department of Forestry, and an Oklahoma Fire Department is calling for his impeachment."We had more fires than we had employees," said one Republican lawmaker during a presser.
  Several of the representatives showed up to House Speaker Kyle Hilbert's presser to condemn Stitt's comments.
  "But what does that do from a fiscal management standpoint? In the long run, it means that we are
  
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• Family's utility bill corrected after KFOR steps in

  04-04-2025 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - It’s been a frustrating couple of weeks for the Arnold family. “Just feeling really down not knowing what I was going to do,” said Leah Arnold. The Arnolds live in Edmond and use Oklahoma City Utilities. Last month, they got a notice warning them they were using an usually high amount of water. They looked and didn’t find any leaks. However, on March 13, Arnold was stunned to see her account showed her family used 350,000 gallons of w
  
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• 'Cowboy Community': OSU helping fire victim families with campus housing

  04-04-2025 01:23 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The Connelly family lost their home in last month's wildfires, but Oklahoma State University decided to house them and a few other families, free of charge, while they work on restarting."That offered us a lot of stability," said Andrea Connelly.Connelly is an OSU alumna, pouring back into her alma mater, working as an Extension Program Educator.She specifically works with the Department of Transportation and its Vegetation Management team.Connelly's home went up
  
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• Texas disaster relief team helping Stillwater wildfire victims

  04-04-2025 00:25 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The recovery process continues nearly three weeks after the wildfires.A disaster relief team from Texas is helping take the burden off homeowners."It's sad when you move up on the property and you see the people, they lost everything," said Ernest McNabb, team leader with Texans on Mission.Texans on Mission is in Stillwater helping those impacted by the March 14 wildfires."It takes a lot of equipment to clean off the place, to get them ready to rebuild, and it sa
  
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• Oklahoma Forestry employees face uncertainty after Stitt calls for cutting department

  04-04-2025 00:17 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A week after Governor Kevin Stitt fired the state forester, he's now suggesting cutting the entire forestry department. Oklahoma Forestry Services said they did everything they could to stop the devastation."Why do I even have a Department of Forestry? Let's just get rid of the whole thing," said Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday.The governor suggested the state cut the department after he fired the head forester, Mark Goeller, following the devastating wildfires on
  
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• Suspect identified after deadly shootout with Logan County deputies

  04-04-2025 00:11 via kfor.com
  
  LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Logan County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect who was killed in a shootout with deputies on Wednesday afternoon.According to the sheriff's office, 45-year-old Jeremy Dean Barnett was shot and killed by deputies responding to a domestic violence call near Midwest Blvd and Seward in south Guthrie.Authorities say Barnett started shooting at deputies after they attempted to speak with a woman at the residence. Two officers shot in Logan Co. investiga
  
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• The Latest: Trump’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020

  04-04-2025 00:02 via kfor.com
  
  Financial markets around the world were reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it.
  Little was spared as fear flared globally about the potentially higher inflation and weakening economic growth that tariffs can create. Prices fell for everything from crude oil and Big Tech stocks to small companies that invest only in U.S. real estate.
  Here's the latest:
  Chile’s finance ministe
  
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• Second Ronald McDonald House coming to NW OKC in 2026

  03-04-2025 23:58 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Officials broke ground for a new facility Thursday afternoon that will give families with kids getting critical medical care more options for a place to stay. It’s a new Ronald McDonald House being built in northwest Oklahoma City. However, they need the public’s help to get the project over the finish line. LOCAL NEWS: ‘It’s really coming back to life’: Ribbon cut on Britton District improvements"We're removing barriers, we're strengthening f
  
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• Plan for NE OKC nature preserve raising concerns among cyclist community

  03-04-2025 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A plan to develop a nature preserve in northeast Oklahoma City is raising concerns among the cyclist community.The plan could impact those who use the city's multi-use trails system."This section will literally complete the whole trail, and it is currently being hung up by changes by the current landowners," said Kevin Farmer, Oklahoma Bicycle Society.The Deep Fork River Trail was designed by Halff Associates to be constructed in five phases. Four of the phases are f
  
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• Attorney General’s 2025 Officer of the Year nominations open

  03-04-2025 23:18 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (April 3, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Thursday, the annual event that honors the best and brightest in law enforcement's 2025 Officer of the Year.According to the AG's office, law enforcement supervisors across Oklahoma are invited to submit nominations for any officer who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication."The brave men and women of Oklahoma law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safety and security of o
  
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• Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week

  03-04-2025 22:57 via kfor.com
  
  LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana in the first round of storms that are expected to bring record-setting rains and life-threatening flash floods across the nation’s midsection in the coming days.
  At least six people were killed in western Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana in the first wave on Wednesday and early Thursday that spawned powerful tornadoes — one launching light debris nearly 5 miles
  
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• Edmond Energy-Saving Program offers free trees to residents

  03-04-2025 22:57 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Edmond Electric and Edmond Urban Forestry are working together with the Arbor Day Foundation to give free trees to residents through their Energy-Saving Trees Program.The program, which started in 2016, happens once in the spring and once in the fall, and has given away 3,135 free trees to its residents through Edmond Electric.It also offers an online mapping tool to help decide where the best location is to plant the tree at your home, giving the greatest energy and
  
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• Senate confirms Oz as head of CMS along party lines

  03-04-2025 22:50 via kfor.com
  
  The Senate has confirmed Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), making him the head of Medicaid at a time where its funding is at risk of being severely cut.The Senate voted 53-45 along party lines to confirm Oz.The heart-surgeon-turned-celebrity-physician faced intense questioning by Democrats in the Senate Finance Committee. Oz often dodged providing specific answers, providing generalities.
  The former Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate notably did
  
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• Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency

  03-04-2025 22:45 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Oz became the agency's administrator in a party line 53-45 vote.The 64-year-old will manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country, with oversight of Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. He steps into the new role as Congress is debating cuts to the Medicaid program, which provides coverage to millions of poor and
  
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• OKC Will Rogers International Airport preps for Global Entry appointments April 14-15

  03-04-2025 22:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Thursday, OKC travelers can experience a streamlined process by applying for a new traveler program called Global Entry enrollment, says City leaders.The Global Entry enrollment is set to be overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with the interview process starting at OKC Will Rogers International Airport on April 14 and 15.The two-day event is an authorized program for passengers who fly internationally more than four times a year according to airport of
  
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• The Latest: Markets plunge as Trump tariffs deliver shock waves to world economy

  03-04-2025 22:19 via kfor.com
  
  Financial markets around the world were reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it.
  Little was spared as fear flared globally about the potentially higher inflation and weakening economic growth that tariffs can create. Prices fell for everything from crude oil and Big Tech stocks to small companies that invest only in U.S. real estate.
  Here's the latest:
  Sanders loses fight to block
  
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• Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

  03-04-2025 22:17 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since COVID’s outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday on worries about the damage President Donald Trump’s newest set of tariffs could do to economies across continents, including his own.
  The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,679 points, or 4%, a
  
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• Morgan Wallen selling new merch inspired by remark after abrupt 'SNL' departure

  03-04-2025 21:34 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Morgan Wallen isn’t about to let his new catchphrase go un-monetized: The country singer’s official website is now selling T-shirts and hats emblazoned with the phrase “Get Me to God’s Country,” a reference to a remark he posted on Instagram after his controversial exit from “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend.Wallen, 31, was the musical guest on Saturday’s episode, performing songs from his forthcoming album, “I’m
  
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• White House postpones Saturday garden tours due to anti-Trump demonstrations

  03-04-2025 21:33 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The White House is rescheduling one of its annual spring garden tour dates due to a "massive" anti-Trump demonstration expected to take place near 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.The spring garden tours that were scheduled for Saturday have been pushed a day later, to Sunday, the White House announced Thursday."This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of all within proximity to public demonstrations planned near the White House on April 5," a statem
  
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• Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal

  03-04-2025 21:23 via kfor.com
  
  The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly released memo.The probe will look at whether Hegseth complied with all Defense Department policies when he used a group chat to discuss details of a strike against Houthi militants in Yemen last month. In addition to other Trump administration officials, the group accidentally included a prominent journ
  
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• Dow drops 1,400 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

  03-04-2025 21:15 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market buckled Thursday, and a level of shock unseen in years tore through financial markets worldwide on worries about the damage President Donald Trump 's newest set of tariffs could do to economies across continents, including his own.
  The S&P 500 was down 4.2% in late trading, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe. It's heading toward its worst day in more than two years, and it's close to its worst since COVID shattered the economy in 202
  
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• The City of Owasso offers resources to residents for storm-related damage

  03-04-2025 20:58 via kfor.com
  
  OWASSO, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Owasso is offering resources to residents regarding storm-related damage of the April 2nd tornado.City officials say Tulsa NWS confirmed, the storm produced a high-end EF1 tornado with estimated 100-110 mph winds.Red Cross is on the scene giving tarps and other supplies to residents directly affected by the weather event, says Owasso officials.Red Cross on the scene assisting with storm clean-up efforts, Image courtesy The City of OwassoRed Cross on the scene a
  
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• Dow drops 1,300 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock

  03-04-2025 20:25 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.
  The S&P 500 was down 4.2% in afternoon trading, more than other major stock markets, and at its bottom in the morning was on track for its worst day since COVID struck in 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1,394 points, or 3.3%, as of 2:09 p.m. Eastern time, and th
  
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• ICE releases man seeking life-saving transplant for brother after a month in custody

  03-04-2025 20:23 via kfor.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) – A man trying to give his brother a life-saving kidney transplant will soon be released after spending the last month in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Attorneys received a call on Wednesday morning informing them that 43-year-old Jose Gregorio Gonzalez would be released from custody after spending the last month at the Clay County Detention Center in Brazil, Indiana, located just west of Indianapolis.Gonzalez had been detained by ICE after he accomp
  
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• Why you won't be able to send or receive money using the Zelle app

  03-04-2025 20:17 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Zelle has officially phased out a key feature its standalone app once offered.The company announced late last year that it would be removing the ability to enroll and transact within its app. The change went into effect Tuesday, April 1.If you used Zelle's app to send or receive money, you'll now have to use your financial institution’s mobile app or go through online banking. Dog saved after falling over 100 feet at Colorado National MonumentZelle said app users
  
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• Oklahoma Nature Conservancy announces first bison calf

  03-04-2025 20:16 via kfor.com
  
  Osage, Co. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy announced this week the arrival of the first bison calf of the year at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve!Nature Conservancy officials say, if your hoping to see the adorable new herd member of the bison family, you can plan your nature visit by clicking here.First baby bison calf of 2025 on Tallgrass Praire, Image The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy First baby bison calf of 2025 on Tallgrass Praire, Image The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy First ba
  
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• Allergy alert issued for 'very high' tree pollen counts

  03-04-2025 20:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, there is a "very high alert" issued for tree pollen counts.Officials say tree pollen counts have been in the high or very high range since March 24, 2025. Currently, Oak, Hackberry and Mulberry tree pollen is very high. LOCAL NEWS: Driver on the run after slamming into Plaza District barOAAC has some tips to avoid these allergens:
  Limit outdoor activities during days with high pollen counts.Keep windows closed (at home o
  
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