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• Jimmy Carter achieves goal of voting for Kamala Harris

  17-10-2024 00:01 via kfor.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - Former president and recent centenarian Jimmy Carter has achieved his goal of living long enough to vote for the Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris.The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports that on Wednesday, October 16, one day after early voting began in Georgia, Carter filled out his ballot and delivered it to a drop box at the Sumter County Courthouse near his hometown of Plains.Ahead of Carter's 100th birthday, his grandson, Jason, desc
  
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• Judge denies OU's request to close the courtroom in NonDoc case

  17-10-2024 01:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Another step has been taken in a case surrounding free speech and the Open Records Act around the University of Oklahoma.A judge has decided to let the public into the civil case filed by NonDoc Media and Tres Savage demanding OU release information regarding the investigation into former OU President David Boren and former OU Vice President Jim “Tripp” Hall. LOCAL NEWS: Former Moore firefighter appears in court after allegedly attacking OSU student"There
  
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• Pest companies see increase in mice, rat infestation in the metro

  17-10-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Many metro exterminators have been dealing with the worst infestation of mice and rats they have seen in years.
  Pest control companies KFOR spoke with said calls have tripled in the past two weeks. Most of the calls have come from the northwest Edmond and Deer Creek areas.Neighbors in a subdivision off Covell and Penn have grown tired of the unwanted guests."I laid out two blocks of poison and it was gone quickly," said Tom Wolf, who has trapped at least 20 mice in h
  
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• Former Moore firefighter appears in court after allegedly attacking OSU student

  17-10-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — A former Moore firefighter accused of brutally beating an Oklahoma State University student appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon.Luke Fields was silent walking out of the Payne County courtroom with his attorney.The now-fired firefighter was arraigned for aggravated assault and battery, a felony."It was hard seeing him today," said Tonia Parsons.Tonia Parsons is the mother of Colby Parsons, who was reportedly attacked by Luke Fields and others back in Septemb
  
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• Griswold Christmas: Shawnee hosts Christmas Parade of Lights

  17-10-2024 01:02 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) — Safe Events For Families (SEFF) announced on Wednesday the long awaited Shawnee Christmas Parade of Lights will take place Friday, December 13.The theme for the parade this year is "Griswold Christmas," which embraces the popular 1989 Christmas movie, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and engaging the community in the festive and joyful holiday magic.The rooftop firework display will also make its return for the first time in several years. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma
  
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• Woman says she's being charged for flushing toilet paper in metro apartment

  17-10-2024 00:34 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A metro woman wants answers after her apartment complex came up with a set of rules telling her she cannot flush toilet paper.Paulette Coleman lives in the Mira Vista Apartments near NW 23rd and Meridian. LOCAL NEWS: Crews respond to water main break in NW OKC"This is unbelievable, it's distressing me," she says.Coleman says all she's doing is flushing the toilet after using the bathroom and is trying her best to comply with the rules.Paulette Coleman sign in her bat
  
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• Farmhouse Fraternity helps Hurricane Helene victims in Tennessee

  17-10-2024 00:21 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) - An Oklahoma State fraternity is back in Stillwater after helping victims of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee."That was a super eye opening experience for the guys that went down there," said Corbin Lacy.Lacy's perspective is forever changed.
  On October 7, we told you how Lacy and his OSU Farmhouse Fraternity planned a trip from Stillwater to Butler, Tennessee. The small town was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. RELATED STORY: OSU Farmhouse members to help Hurricane Helene vi
  
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• Hacked robo-vacuums chase owners, yell slurs: Reports

  17-10-2024 00:01 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Robot vacuums manufactured by Ecovacs have gone rogue, with some customers reporting the tiny tech tools chased them around their homes and barraged them with profanities after being hacked.Minnesota lawyer Daniel Swenson is one of those people. He told Australia Broadcast Network about an experience in May with his Deebot X2. the uniquely problematic model from the Chinese manufacturer."It sounded like a broken-up radio signal or something," he told the outlet. "You could h
  
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• Lyft launches voter transportation initiative

  17-10-2024 00:00 via kfor.com
  
  Featured Video: Why do we vote on Tuesdays?
  (The Hill) -- Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according to a press release.“Lyft believes transportation access should never be a barrier for any citizen seeking to vote. Our Voting Access Program reflects our commitment to being a force for good, and we’re proud to encourage riders and d
  
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• McDonald's largest fry producer closes factory; CEO blames $5 meals

  16-10-2024 23:58 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — "Do you want fries with that?"America's largest fast food chain may have a fry issue as its largest supplier shuts off production and cuts costs at its Connell, Washington, plant.Lamb Weston, an Idaho-based company, announced the closure and a 4% cut in its workforce at the beginning of the month. The news comes as part of a restructuring plan expected to generate nearly $55 million of pre-tax cost savings for the company in 2025.
  “Lamb Weston is confident in the
  
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• Liam Payne of One Direction dies: reports

  16-10-2024 23:54 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) — Former One Direction member Liam Payne has reportedly died in Argentina. The singer was 31.Reuters reports that Payne fell from the third story of a hotel in Buenos Aires, information first reported by local outlet La Nacion.TMZ said the outlet secured images of the scene and matched the tattoos on the deceased man's body to Payne. TMZ also specified that Payne fell from the fourth, not the third, floor.La Nacion says police were first called to the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires
  
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• Liam Payne of One Direction dies after falling from hotel balcony

  16-10-2024 23:54 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. The singer was 31.While on Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel, Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system confirmed Payne fell into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.Reuters reports that Payne fell from the third story of a hotel in Buenos Aires, information first reported by local outlet La Nacion.La
  
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• Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in North Carolina called on others 'to join'

  16-10-2024 23:51 via kfor.com
  
  LAKE LURE, NC (WGHP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency was forced to temporarily pause aid efforts in parts of North Carolina over the weekend after alleged threats were made against teams working on recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.Among those who reported receiving threats were FEMA employees working in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas of North Carolina.
  On Saturday, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies were called to a report of a man wit
  
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• Biden delivers final eulogy during Ethel Kennedy memorial service in DC

  16-10-2024 23:50 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A memorial service for Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated, was held on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.Kennedy died last week at the age of 96. She had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in her sleep earlier this month, her family said.“She has had a great summer and transition into fall,” said a family statement, issued after she was hospitalized. “Every day she enjoyed time with her
  
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• OSU Men’s Basketball team gets CPR training

  16-10-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma State men’s basketball team hit Eddie Sutton Court in the historic Gallagher Iba Arena Wednesday for something a little different than they’re used to. The American Heart Association and other industry professionals partnered up to teach the team how to perform CPR on none other than world restart a heart day.Everyone knows CPR saves lives, but you have to act in a heartbeat. Wednesday’s training gives the team the tools to hopefull
  
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• 2 visitors to Hawaii dead after being swept out to sea

  16-10-2024 22:46 via kfor.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) – Two people who were swept out to sea by a large wave on the North Shore of Oahu have died, authorities in Honolulu have confirmed.The incident took place Monday morning at Ke Iki beach. There is no lifeguard tower at the beach, but lifeguards do patrol the area. Safety officials said there were signs posted for beachgoers, warning of the strong current and dangerous shore break.Susie Jett, 72, from Oklahoma City, was one of the victims who died after being pulled into the
  
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• 2 Texas Co. murder suspects waive preliminary hearing, schedule February court date

  16-10-2024 21:26 via kfor.com
  
  TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — According to court records, at least two of the five people accused of killing two Kansas women in Texas County over a child custody dispute are expected to have their next court date in February.Cora Twombly and Paul Grice, two of the five suspects arrested in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, waived their rights to a preliminary hearing and speedy trial, setting their next court day for February 19, 2025. 3 suspects in Texas Co. m
  
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• OKC Thunder announce ticket giveaway honoring Veteran's Day

  16-10-2024 20:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Thunder officials announced on Wednesday, 500 Oklahoma military heroes will receive basketball tickets in honor of Veteran's Day.Thunder officials say, the giveaway will select 500 Oklahoma military heroes receiving two complimentary tickets to the Thunder’s Military Appreciation Night game, Monday, Nov. 11 against the Clippers at Paycom Center with a simple nomination.DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thund
  
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• OKC Thunder announce ticket giveaway honor Veteran's Day

  16-10-2024 20:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Thunder officials announced on Wednesday, 500 Oklahoma military heroes will receive basketball tickets in honor of Veteran's Day.Thunder officials say, the giveaway will select 500 Oklahoma military heroes receiving two complimentary tickets to the Thunder’s Military Appreciation Night game, Monday, Nov. 11 against the Clippers at Paycom Center with a simple nomination.DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thund
  
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• City of Norman hosts tree giveaway Nov. 15

  16-10-2024 20:22 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Norman Parks & Recreation is preparing to host the “Right Tree, Right Place” tree giveaway on November 15, 2024, at Griffin Community Park.According to City officials, a partnership with the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC), First United Bank of Norman, Grissom Landscape Nursery and the Norman Park Foundation
  will give away at least 300 trees to Norman residents.City of Norman“Part of it was wanting to keep things that were smaller in s
  
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• After 36 years, accused killer in Oregon cold case to stand trial

  16-10-2024 20:07 via kfor.com
  
  Video above: KOIN covers a break in Deborah Lee Atrops' murder.PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — November 29, 1988 was a Tuesday, just weeks after George H.W. Bush was elected president to succeed Ronald Reagan.On that particular night, Deborah Lee Atrops was supposed to pick up her 8-month-old daughter from her estranged husband's residence in Sherwood, Oregon, about 16 miles southwest of Portland.When she didn't arrive at the agreed-upon time between 7:30 and 8 p.m., her husband Robert filed a mis
  
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• 3 suspects in Texas Co. murder case face new charges

  16-10-2024 20:02 via kfor.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Three of the five people accused in the murder of two Kansas women earlier this year are charged with some new crimes connected to the deaths. But they have also had some charges dropped.Tifany Adams, Tad Cullum, Cole and Cora Twombly, and Paul Grice initially faced the same charges in the deaths of Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler. The two Hugoton women disappeared in March while they were going to pick up Butler's children in Oklahoma.(Courtesy: OSBI)Adams is the pater
  
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• Dogs abandoned in Edmond, animal services looking for driver

  16-10-2024 17:54 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - Edmond Police is seeking to identify the driver of a SUV that is suspected of dropping two dogs off and leaving.According to police officials, the driver of this SUV dumped two doodles on Thomas, just south of Covell with one dog giving birth to puppies the next day.Authorities confirm all the doodles are being fostered.If you recognize the vehicle or the individual the vehicle belongs to call Edmond Animal Services at 405-216-7615.Other Headlines
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• Clint Eastwood's daughter arrested in Beverly Hills in domestic violence case

  16-10-2024 17:50 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Actor Francesca Eastwood, daughter of legendary actor Clint Eastwood, was arrested in Beverly Hills over the weekend on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to reporting from the Los Angeles Times.  Officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a call Saturday of possible domestic violence at its North Rexford Drive headquarters, police confirmed to The Times.  An investigation was conducted and “based on statements and injuries,” the
  
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• Navy: Fighter jet with two on board crashed in Washington state during training

  16-10-2024 17:37 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) — The U.S. Navy was searching Wednesday for two aviators whose plane crashed during a routine training flight.The EA-18G Growler jet from the Electronic Attack Squadron crashed east of Mount Rainier at about 3:23 p.m. Tuesday, according to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Search teams, including a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter, launched from NAS Whidbey Island to try to find the crew and examine the crash site.The Navy hasn't said whether the two crew members managed to
  
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• Brightest supermoon rising this week, and it won't be alone

  16-10-2024 17:33 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Get ready to look up for the year’s biggest and brightest supermoon.The third of four supermoons this year, October’s full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, will illuminate the sky on Thursday. It will orbit about 222,056 miles from Earth, making it the year's closest supermoon. And that's not all. It's pairing up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one.‘Absolutely stunned’: Hidden tomb found beneath ‘Indiana
  
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• FEMA workers threatened by armed group in Tennessee

  16-10-2024 17:01 via kfor.com
  
  CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — There were some tense moments on Saturday when volunteers witnessed an armed group of people confronting and threatening FEMA workers in the Elk Mills community of Carter County in Tennessee.Tracy Elder is president and founder of the International Alliance of Community Chaplains. Her group has been working in disaster relief for more than 20 years.They are in Carter County at the request of the Elk Mills Volunteer Fire Department to help run the command cente
  
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• Do you keep money in payment apps? Here's why you probably shouldn't

  16-10-2024 16:58 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Connor Tomasko grew up wary of credit cards. As she taught herself more about managing money, she realized that many people also have bad habits when it comes to payment apps.Tomasko, 31, a freelance software consultant in Chicago, understands why people appreciate the ease of the apps, which typically only require you to know someone's username to send money. But she realized that keeping money in the apps could be risky and means losing out on the interest from a high-yie
  
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• 2 children dead after accidents at separate Halloween haunted hayride events

  16-10-2024 16:56 via kfor.com
  
  HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJW/NEXSTAR) – Two children have died following two separate accidents at Halloween hayride events in Tennessee and Minnesota, authorities announced days apart.Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee responded to the Haunted Hilltop Halloween event in Harrison on Friday night after it was reported that a child was hit by a tractor. The sheriff's office, in a Facebook post, said a chaperone at the event had explained to deputies that a gr
  
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• City of OKC looking for community input on 2025 GO Bond program

  16-10-2024 15:20 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The City of Oklahoma City wants to hear from residents regarding the 2025 GO Bond program.According to the City, a General Obligation (GO) bond is a tool that funds major infrastructure projects like building or rebuilding streets, bridges, parks, police and fire facilities, sidewalks and more. The bonds are funded by property taxes and are based on community input, street and bridge ratings, planning studies, the City Council's strategic priorities and operating impact. L
  
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