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• Autism advocates react to RFK Jr.'s comments

  17-04-2025 23:52 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new focus on autism in America and it's causes. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said he's launching new studies into the condition. Autism advocates are stunned by some of his comments."These are kids who will never pay taxes. They'll never hold a job. They'll never play baseball. They'll never write a poem. They'll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted," said RFK Jr. during a press conference. LOCAL NEW
  
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• The Latest: 2 people killed and at least 6 wounded in Florida State shooting

  17-04-2025 23:09 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Thursday at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least six others, police said. The 20-year-old gunman is the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said.
  The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a student, said Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower.
  Five people were being treated at Tallahasse
  
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• Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

  17-04-2025 22:26 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century kept Wall Street in check.The S&P 500 edged up by just 0.1%, even though three of every four stocks climbed in the index. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1% in a mostly steadier performance following its sell-off the day before.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 527 points, or 1.3%, largely because of just stock. UnitedHealth Group lost more than a fifth of its va
  
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• UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check as most US stocks rise

  17-04-2025 21:26 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are climbing Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century is keeping Wall Street in check.The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in late trading, as 6 out of every 7 stocks within the index climbed in the final day of trading for a holiday-shortened week. The Nasdaq composite was up 0.1% after steadying from its sell-off the day before.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was an outlier and down 391 points, or 1%, with an hour remainin
  
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• Alleged Election Day terror plot co-conspirator pleads guilty in federal court

  17-04-2025 20:42 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An 18-year-old Afghan national accused of attempting to purchase guns in Oklahoma as part of an Election Day terrorist plot in October 2024 pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday.Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, was arrested by FBI agents in October along with Nasir Tawhedi for allegedly attempting to purchase two AK-47s, ten magazines and 500 rounds of ammunition in an unspecified rural location in Oklahoma, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Tawhedi is current
  
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• OKC National Memorial & Museum 30th anniversary ceremony moved indoors

  17-04-2025 20:39 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Due to weather, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum's 30th anniversary ceremony has been moved indoors on April 19, 2025.Officials say the ceremony will be held at the First Church on the corner of NW 5th St. and Robinson Ave.LOCAL NEWS: Reflections of April 19, 1995, from a former Assistant to the Mayor of OKCVisitors should enter the church through the west doors. ADA accessibility is available at the east side of the church.Following the ceremony, guests will
  
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• Wall Street advances, though UnitedHealth's worst drop in decades offsets some gains

  17-04-2025 20:36 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is broadly advancing Thursday, though UnitedHealth Group’s stock plunged toward its worst drop in more than a quarter century and offset some gains.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.9% in its final day of trading in a holiday-shortened week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 278 points, or 0.7%, as of 2:30 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher.
  UnitedHealth was the heaviest force dragging on the market and was the main reason for the
  
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• City of Bethany reunites 2-year-old with family

  17-04-2025 20:13 via kfor.com
  
  BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Bethany is thanking the public in reuniting parents with their 2-year-old child.
  According to the Bethany City officials, the 2-year-old was located in the area of Northwest 50th and Beaver on Thursday and shortly after returned safely to the family. ‘Very high alert’: Tree & grass pollen levels hit fourth consecutive dayMissing 2 year old found safe with public assistance, Image courtesy City of Bethany.
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• 2-year old reunited with Bethany family

  17-04-2025 20:13 via kfor.com
  
  BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Bethany is thanking the public after parents were reunited with their 2-year-old child.According to Bethany City officials, the 2-year-old was located in the area of Northwest 50th and Beaver on Thursday and shortly after returned safely to the family. ‘Very high alert’: Tree & grass pollen levels hit fourth consecutive dayMissing 2 year old found safe with public assistance, Image courtesy City of Bethany.
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• Wrong man, wrong bed, wrong treatment: Patient's death prompts medical board to discipline California doctor

  17-04-2025 20:12 via kfor.com
  
  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – A California physician has been placed on five years’ probation by the state's medical board for administering a course of treatment to a patient that was intended for the patient in an adjacent hospital bed.
  His mistake led to the death of the patient who received the treatment in error.In September 2020, Dr. Rajeev Manu, a gastroenterologist with 50 years of experience in Bakersfield, California, ordered that unidentified “Patient 1,” a 67-y
  
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• 'Very high alert': Tree & grass pollen levels hit fourth consecutive day

  17-04-2025 19:56 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Tree pollen and grass pollen has hit a four day stretch reaching high levels, says Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic (OAAC).According to OAAC, there is an allergy alert for the following:
  Oak
  BlackjackPostBurSycamoreMulberry
  WillowHackberry
  PineAshPecanCottonwoodCedarWalnut
  The best way to combat these allergens is to stay in filtered air, says OAAC’s board-certified allergists. Company retaliates after asphalt deal goes wrongFILE - Tree pollen pods lay in a pile
  
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• Tree & grass pollen reach fourth consecutive day of high levels

  17-04-2025 19:56 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Tree pollen and grass pollen has hit a four day stretch reaching high levels, says Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic (OAAC).According to OAAC, there is an allergy alert for the following:
  Oak
  BlackjackPostBurSycamoreMulberry
  WillowHackberry
  PineAshPecanCottonwoodCedarWalnut
  The best way to combat these allergens is to stay in filtered air, says OAAC’s board-certified allergists. Company retaliates after asphalt deal goes wrongFILE - Tree pollen pods lay in a pile
  
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• Suspect on A.G.'s 10 Most Wanted List arrested in Mexico

  17-04-2025 19:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, a suspect on the A.G.'s 10 Most Wanted List has been arrested in Mexico.Officials say 19-year-old Angel Ibarra was wanted regarding a shooting in February that killed two teens and injured two others. LOCAL NEWS: Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted fugitive arrested in SulphurA tip led the Mexican Federal Police to Ibarra. He was arrested and is in custody in Fort Worth, Texas. He will be transferred to Tulsa County
  
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• Jimcy McGirt indicted for failure to register

  17-04-2025 18:58 via kfor.com
  
  SEMINOLE, Okla. (KFOR) - This week a federal Grand Jury handed down a 4-count indictment
  against Jimcy McGirt in Eastern Oklahoma.McGirt, known for reshaping how criminal cases are handled in a landmark Supreme Court Case (landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma), now faces legal trouble regarding failing to register as a sex offender after he was released from prison last year.FILE - This Jan. 8, 2019, photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows Jimcy McGirt in Helena, Okla. The Okl
  
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• '4 counts': Jimcy McGirt indicted for failure to register

  17-04-2025 18:58 via kfor.com
  
  SEMINOLE, Okla. (KFOR) - This week a Federal Grand Jury handed down a 4-count indictment
  against Jimcy McGirt in the Eastern Oklahoma.McGirt, known for reshaping how criminal cases are handled in a landmark Supreme Court Case (landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma), now faces legal trouble regarding failing to register as a sex offender after he was released from prison last year.FILE - This Jan. 8, 2019, photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows Jimcy McGirt in Helena, Okla. The
  
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• Two dead, multiple people hospitalized after gunman opens fire at Florida State University

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR/WFLA) – At least two people have died and six people are hospitalized after a gunman, who is now in custody, opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, according to police.The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a 20-year-old student who is also the son of a local sheriff's deputy, according to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil. The suspected shooter allegedly used his mother's service weapon in the shoo
  
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• Two dead and 6 injured in Florida State shooting; gunman is deputy's son, police say

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR/WFLA) – At least two people have died and six people are hospitalized after a gunman, who is now in custody, opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, according to police.The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a 20-year-old student named Phoenix Ikner, son of a local sheriff's deputy, according to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil.Ikner allegedly used his mother's former service weapon in the shooting.
  
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• Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University leaves multiple injured

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR/WFLA) – Multiple people are hospitalized and a suspect is reportedly in custody following an active shooter alert at Florida State University.The emergency notification system for FSU had not indicated whether a suspect had been apprehended as of 2 p.m., but law enforcement sources for CNN and the Associated Press indicated that at least one suspect had been taken into custody. A Tallahassee Police spokesperson confirmed those reports, according to Nexstar's WFLA
  
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• Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University: AP

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR/WFLA) – Multiple people are hospitalized and a suspect is reportedly in custody following an active shooter alert at Florida State University.The emergency notification system for FSU had not indicated whether a suspect had been apprehended as of 2 p.m., but law enforcement sources for CNN and the Associated Press indicated that at least one suspect had been taken into custody.A local hospital also confirmed that at least six people had been hospitalized, with on
  
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• Active shooter reported at Florida State University; multiple hospitalized

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – An active shooter was reported at Florida State University on Thursday. The reported shooter was located in the area of the Student Union, according to university police.Police said they had responded to the scene as of 12:20 p.m. ET. As of 12:39 p.m., those in the area were being told to "continue to shelter in place."
  People on the campus and in the immediate area were also being told to lock and stay away from all windows and doors, according to an alert issue
  
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• Active shooter reported at Florida State University

  17-04-2025 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – An active shooter was reported at Florida State University on Thursday.The reported shooter was located in the area of Student Union, according to university police.Police said they had responded to the scene as of 12:20 p.m. ET. As of 12:39 p.m., those in the area were being told to "continue to shelter in place."
  People on the campus and in the immediate area were also being told to lock and stay away from all windows and doors, according to an alert issued by
  
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• Wall Street is mixed after UnitedHealth's worst drop in decades offsets gains for most US stocks

  17-04-2025 18:11 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting between gains and losses Thursday as UnitedHealth Group’s stock plunges toward its worst drop in more than a quarter century, while most of the rest of the U.S. stock market ticks higher.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in its final day of trading in a holiday-shortened week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 445 points, or 1.1%, as of 11:40 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% lower.
  UnitedHealth was the heaviest force drag
  
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• OSU hosts hands-on drone training event

  17-04-2025 18:10 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma State University officials are hosting a week-long hands-on drone search and rescue training event focused on real-world applications.According to OSU, the event presenters Christopher Swan highlighted global applications of drones in search and rescue efforts and Capt. Colt Chandler shared how the OSU Police Department leverages drone technology.OSU hands-on drone search and rescue training event, Image courtesy OSUOSU hands-on drone search and rescue trainin
  
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• OSU hosts drone training event

  17-04-2025 18:10 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma State University officials are hosting a week-long hands-on drone search and rescue training event focused on real-world applications.Event presenter Christopher Swan highlighted global applications of drones in search and rescue efforts and Capt. Colt Chandler shared how the OSU Police Department leverages drone technology.OSU hands-on drone search and rescue training event, Image courtesy OSUOSU hands-on drone search and rescue training event, Image courtesy
  
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• Oklahoma families to see reduced phone call rates in state prisons

  17-04-2025 17:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Families in Oklahoma are seeing relief in how much it costs to connect with loved ones incarcerated with set per-minute rate caps for in-state audio calls, video communications, including video visitation.Oklahoma families with loved ones confined switched to state-issued tablets, made available to prisoners statewide in 2021 after the banning of physical mail from entering state prisons in September 2024 curtailing the flow of contraband drugs into facilities.The Federal
  
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• ODOT seeks input on intercity bus service

  17-04-2025 17:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking input regarding those who have a intercity bus interest.ODOT officials say, input will be sought in assessing the need for intercity bus service forOklahoma.A public meeting is set on April 24, 2025.Okla. Poison Ctr. highlights Vitamin A use during Measles outbreakODOT assessing intercity bus service, Image courtesy ODOT
  Meeting link: https://ow.ly/IQRT50VBSXI
  To take the survey click https://ow.ly/TVfg50VBSXH
  
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• New rates for inmates shift focus to tablets for Oklahoma families

  17-04-2025 17:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Families in Oklahoma are seeing relief in how much it costs to connect with loved ones incarcerated with set per-minute rate caps for in-state audio calls, video communications, including video visitation.Oklahoma families with loved ones confined switched to state-issued tablets, made available to prisoners statewide in 2021 after the banning of physical mail from entering state prisons in September 2024 curtailing the flow of contraband drugs into facilities.The Federal
  
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• New rates for inmates shift focus to laptops for Oklahoma families

  17-04-2025 17:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Families in Oklahoma are seeing relief in how much it costs to connect with loved ones incarcerated with set per-minute rate caps for in-state audio calls, video communications, including video visitation.Oklahoma families with loved ones confined switched to state-issued tablets, made available to prisoners statewide in 2021 after the banning of physical mail from entering state prisons in September 2024 curtailing the flow of contraband drugs into facilities.The Federal
  
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• Rogers County Sheriff's Office investigates death on roadway

  17-04-2025 17:18 via kfor.com
  
  Rogers Co., Okla. (KFOR) - Authorities in Rogers County are investigating a scene near 266 and N 145th E Ave where a male was found dead in the roadway on Wednesday.
  Roger County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death on the roadway, Image courtesy Roger County Sheriff's Office
  Police say, the scene is an active investigation.
  
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• Skydance Bridge highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month

  17-04-2025 17:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The iconic Skydance Bridge on I-40 is taking part in highlighting Child Abuse Prevention Month by lighting up blue honoring protecting children and supporting survivors.Drivers along I-40 and throughout the metro will begin seeing the CARE Center, a local nonprofit, create spectacular displays in painting the town blue in April to honor child abuse survivors and victims.  FIFA World Cup 2026: OKC metro could play host to international teamsIconicSkydance Bridge on I-4
  
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• VIDEO: Norman Police investigating after lawn equipment stolen

  17-04-2025 16:52 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Norman Police say they're investigating after someone was caught on camera allegedly taking lawn equipment.According to the Norman Police Department, a man was caught on camera near McGee Dr. and Lindsey St. LOCAL NEWS: Extra charges on some cards after Boys from Oklahoma concertPolice are trying to identify the man in the video.Anyone with more information is asked to contact Norman Crime Stoppers by calling 405-366-7867 or submitting a tip online.
  
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• 'Gut-wrenching': 152 dogs rescued from 'extremely poor' conditions in Utah home

  17-04-2025 16:34 via kfor.com
  
  OGDEN, Utah (KTVX) — Over 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Ogden, Utah, where they were reportedly living in "extremely poor and overcrowded" conditions, according to the Ogden Police Department.Lt. Will Farr with the Ogden Police Department said they responded to the home Tuesday after receiving a report of possible animal neglect. Upon arrival, the Ogden PD said officers rescued a total of 152 dogs. Lost toddler found miles from home by dog that guided him to safety, sheriff saysAll
  
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• OBN seizes 350 lbs. of marijuana in Oklahoma City, Bethany

  17-04-2025 14:53 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, agents served warrants at an Oklahoma City residence and Bethany storage facility on Wednesday, April 16.Officials say OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Teams served the warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal marijuana trafficking onto the out-of-state black market. LOCAL NEWS: Company retaliates after asphalt deal goes wrongAgents seized 8,623 plants and 350 pounds of processed marijuana during the bust.
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• New York family told missing woman was found dead, only to learn she's living in Detroit

  17-04-2025 14:26 via kfor.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A New York family is navigating an emotional journey after learning their loved one, whom officials declared dead last year, is actually alive and living out of state.Shanita Hopkins reached out to Nexstar's WROC with a very unusual situation. Her family had filed a missing person's report for her sister, Shanice Crews, in July 2021. They were concerned because she left two children behind and cut off all communication.In April 2024, police told the family their si
  
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• Crews respond to downed power poles in Edmond

  17-04-2025 14:07 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - Crews are responding to multiple downed power poles in Edmond Thursday morning.According to the Edmond Police Department, the poles are down on Danforth Rd. between Kelly Ave. and Fretz Ave.
  Downed power poles in Edmond. Image courtesy Edmond Police.Downed power poles in Edmond. Image courtesy Edmond Police.
  Driver are encouraged to find an alternate route.According to Edmond Public Schools, Edmond North High School and John Ross Elementary school are without power. Edmond
  
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• OHP issues Kasey Alert for man last seen in Oklahoma City

  17-04-2025 13:53 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Kasey Alert for a missing man last seen in Oklahoma City.Dacota Cunningham. Image courtesy OHP.
  According to OHP, 18-year-old Dacota Cunningham is 5'6", 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue gym shorts, no shoes or shirt, near NW 60th St. and Meridian. LOCAL NEWS: Extra charges on some cards after Boys from Oklahoma concertOfficials say Cunningham has autism, ADHD, PTSD and needs medication. He has
  
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• Kasey Alert canceled, man last seen in OKC found

  17-04-2025 13:53 via kfor.com
  
  UPDATE 8:07 AMAccording to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dacota Cunningham has been located.ORIGINAL STORYOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Kasey Alert for a missing man last seen in Oklahoma City.Dacota Cunningham. Image courtesy OHP.
  According to OHP, 18-year-old Dacota Cunningham is 5'6", 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue gym shorts, no shoes or shirt, near NW 60th St. and Meridian. LOCAL NEWS: Extra charges on some cards aft
  
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• 'Deport every illegal': OSU students react to conservative student group flyers

  17-04-2025 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — Some Oklahoma State University students are reacting to flyers posted by a student group on campus calling for the deportation of "illegals."News 4 received a tip from an Oklahoma State University (OSU) student on Wednesday that the flyers had been posted in the student union and on multiple boards in buildings across campus.
  They have the abbreviation D.E.I., which is most commonly associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion, however, the flyers follow
  
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• University of Oklahoma confirms visa revocations of students, immigration attorney outlines what to do next

  17-04-2025 01:44 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Despite the University of Oklahoma being unable to share visa revocation information, an email sent to students and staff confirms some Sooners have been impacted.With uncertainties of visa revocations, an immigration attorney said the next steps for students and universities are to have a plan of action. OK immigration attorney: Students with visas revoked in for ‘painful experience’"If you are having to leave the country suddenly or not return, what can
  
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• OK House announces new investigation into Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

  17-04-2025 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Yet another investigation was announced this week looking into the finances at the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.The Oklahoma House announced that they are launching an investigation. The committee is set to meet on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
  This comes a couple of weeks after lawmakers, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert specifically, voiced concern over millions of dollars missing from the department.
  "One glaring example, I know on a $5 million may n
  
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• Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs

  17-04-2025 00:39 via kfor.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week, a ripple effect from President Donald Trump's attempts to correct the trade imbalance between the world's two largest economies by imposing a sky-high tariff on goods shipped from China.Temu, which is owned by the Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings, and Shein, which is now based in Singapore, said in separate but nearly ide
  
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• Oklahoma chocolate lovers could pay more this Easter

  17-04-2025 00:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Chocolate lovers can expect a higher price tag this Easter.Oklahoma shops say they're feeling the impacts.In downtown Guthrie, Rick's Fine Chocolates and Coffees has been a sweet staple for nearly two decades, but owner Stacy Gilliland says the past year has been one of the toughest yet."It was roughly around $150 before and now it's close to $400 a box," said Gilliland.A shortage of cocoa beans is driving up the cost to make chocolate. Global crop failures due to in
  
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• Lost toddler found miles from home by dog that guided him to safety, sheriff says

  17-04-2025 00:29 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – When an Arizona toddler wandered away from home Monday, a team of deputies, search and rescue volunteers and rangers began their search. In the end, it was a protective pup who tracked down the 2-year-old.The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said the boy was reported missing around 5 p.m. Monday in Seligman, Arizona. The search for the child went overnight, with concern growing as rangers in a rescue helicopter spotted two mountain lions in the rough terrain where the boy was th
  
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• Tariffs will cost families nearly $5k per year, Kentucky governor says

  17-04-2025 00:22 via kfor.com
  
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is raising alarm bells over tariffs under consideration by the Trump administration, saying they'll end up costing American families thousands of dollars.Beshear, in a message posted on social media, said the tariffs would cost an average family an extra $4,700 a year.
  "That's months upon months upon months of groceries. That's months upon months of rent. That might be your entire annual deductible if you've got private health insuranc
  
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• New commissioner tours OK County jail, trustee believes sales tax vote is imminent

  17-04-2025 00:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – After only one week on the job, newly elected Oklahoma County Commissioner Jason Lowe took a tour inside the county jail. Improving the troubled facility was one of Lowe’s campaign platforms."We have a lot of work to do," said Lowe shortly after he toured the jail.He saw firsthand the conditions inside the building, reiterating the growing problems KFOR has mentioned over several months of failed health inspections, deaths, and inhumane conditions."Thi
  
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• Fishermen told to suffocate or behead this 'perfect invasive species'

  17-04-2025 00:20 via kfor.com
  
  (KTVI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning the state's anglers — and folks living near Missouri waterways — to keep an eye out for an invasive snakehead fish not native to the United States, echoing warnings issued in other states.The northern snakehead fish, also known as Channa argus, are long, predatory fish native to Asia with a head that resembles that of a snake, according to the MDC. They prey on sportfish, as well as bugs and reptiles, and spawn more fr
  
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• Zoom service restored after outage affects thousands

  17-04-2025 00:19 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Zoom users reported issues accessing virtual meetings Wednesday, with the outage striking as many Americans were working or attending class.A spike in reports started just after 11:25 a.m. PDT, according to Down Detector, and surpassed 44,000 a half hour later.Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 ‘Best Places to Live’?
  As of 11:55 a.m. PDT Zoom's official website showed a "bad gateway" error for some users.Zoom wrote on its service page at 1
  
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• Man allegedly held captive by stepmother in Connecticut releases first public statement

  17-04-2025 00:17 via kfor.com
  
  The video above aired on March 31, when photos showing the conditions at the family's Waterbury home were released.
  WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — In his first public statement, the man allegedly held captive in his Connecticut home for over 20 years by his stepmother says he's growing stronger as he begins the process of reclaiming his life.His full statement, released Tuesday by his representation, David Guarino of Survivors Say, can be read below:“Please call me ‘S.’ This i
  
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• 'Just doing my job': First photographer from OKC bombing speaks on experience 30 years later

  17-04-2025 00:14 via kfor.com
  
  CONTENT WARNING: The video in the above player contains graphic video taken from the scene of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. The video depicts destruction and injuries suffered by victims that some viewers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised before viewing.From behind the lens of a news camera, Barry Levy witnessed the aftermath of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. History. Thirty years later, he is an integral part of the creative services team at KFDX, but that day i
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: OKC metro could play host to international teams

  17-04-2025 00:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is just a little over a year away, and two Oklahoma cities could be potential spots next summer to serve as a home base for a World Cup team.FIFA revealed a list on Wednesday of 63 potential Team Base Camps across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Two Oklahoma cities were added to the expanded list, which includes Oklahoma City and Norman.Oklahoma City's professional soccer training facility, locate
  
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