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• LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds

  07-11-2024 18:25 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Does it feel like your city has gotten bigger in the last few years, or that more out-of-towners have moved in? Depending on where you live, that might be the case.Personal finance website SmartAsset recently analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to find the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Of the more than 600 cities analyzed based on one- and five-year changes in population, the report found five cities saw their population increase by more than 10% between 2022 and
  
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• Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 22:07 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was barely changed, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1.5%. The rate cut was widely expected. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it’s too early to know how Donald Trump’s presidential victory will shift the Fed’s rate policies. Treasury yields remained lower following the Fe
  
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• Heartland set to host 23rd annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival

  07-11-2024 22:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Are Oklahomans ready to get into the holiday spirit? Well, get ready as Oklahoma City and Heartland are set to host the 23rd annual Oklahoma City Tree Lightning Festival.The long-awaited holiday festival is set to kick-off on Tuesday, November 12, on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. GREAT STATE: 50-plus bird calls, one OKC boy equals a social media sensation“The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival is a mome
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 21:32 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Thursday, as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.9% in late trading, adding more to its surge from the day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 69 points, or 0.2%, with 45 minutes remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.6% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was easing its main interest rate caused
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street adds to its big gains after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 21:04 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as investors had expected.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in afternoon trading, as momentum slowed from its surge a day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 3 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:50 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.5% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was eas
  
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• Trump Jr.: I want people who ‘don’t think they know better’ than father in Cabinet

  07-11-2024 20:59 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – Donald Trump Jr. said he wants people who “don’t think they know better” than his father, President-elect Trump, to be a part of the Republican administration. “I’m going to be heavily involved on the transition. I want to make sure now that we know who the real players are, the people who will actually deliver on the president’s message, the people who don’t think that they know better than the duly elected president of the Unite
  
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• Woman finds engraved wedding band inside thrift store, wants to find owner

  07-11-2024 20:58 via kfor.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Lake Waukomis woman discovered a cherished item inside a thrift store find. She believes it was mistakenly donated and wants to return it to the family of its rightful owner.A woman found an engraved wedding band at Savers, a thrift store off Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Now, she wants to find the family it belongs to.“It’s kind of romantic when you find something like this,” Carlie Goss said.Goss thought she scored, buying a vintage bag for $3.99.
  
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• LIVE: Fed Chair Powell takes questions on decision to cut key interest rate

  07-11-2024 20:56 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2% target.Thurs
  
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• Fed cuts key interest rate by a quarter-point: 'We're on a path to a more neutral stance'

  07-11-2024 20:56 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2% target.Thurs
  
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• Authorities seek two in theft investigation at Nike Outlet

  07-11-2024 20:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Larceny investigators are asking for help identifying two individuals captured stealing merchandise inside a local business.
  Individual sought in theft investigation, Image courtesy OKCPDIndividual sought in theft investigation, Image courtesy OKCPD
  According to police, the two alleged suspects (shown above) were captured on camera stealing merchandise from the Nike Outlet store in Oklahoma City.
  If you know these individuals you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers wi
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after the Fed cuts interest rates, as expected

  07-11-2024 20:14 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as investors had expected.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.6% in afternoon trading, as momentum slowed from its surge a day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 5 points, or 0.1%, as of 2:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.3% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was easing its main inter
  
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• 'Jeopardy!' contestant says recent clue made host, audience 'a little uncomfortable'

  07-11-2024 19:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – What is “uncomfortable,” Ken?That was the feeling in the room after “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings read aloud a "problematic" clue on the October 28 episode, according to a contestant on that show.Contestant Heather Ryan, a health program director from Binghamton, New York, recently spoke about the incident with Pipe Dream, the Binghamton University student newspaper. Drew Carey reveals secret about ‘Price Is Right’ contestantsRyan was competi
  
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• OKDHS accepting replacement SNAP requests after November storms

  07-11-2024 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting requests for replacement SNAP benefits after several counties in the state were impacted by severe storms in November.SNAP benefit recipients in Cleveland, Garvin, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Stephens counties who lost food due to tornadoes or power outages may qualify to get some benefits back. Woman reunited with photo after tornado destroys homeThose effected can apply for benefit replacement using the "Request for Destr
  
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• EMBARK kicks off Free Health Fair Nov. 14

  07-11-2024 18:18 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - EMBARK officials are teaming up with community partners providing free vaccines and health services to the public on November 14.According to EMBARK, the Oklahoma City-County Health Department will administer free influenza and COVID-19 boosters during the event.“EMBARK’s health fair connects people with free health services and strengthens our community,” Suzanne Wickenkamp, EMBARK’s Assistant Director of Administration, said. “We’re pr
  
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• Chickasha Municipal Courts begin 'FOOD FOR FINES' through Nov. 22

  07-11-2024 18:17 via kfor.com
  
  CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) - The Chickasha Municipal Court in the City of Chickasha for the month of November is giving residents a way to give back to the community.According to the Chickasha Police Department's Facebook page, the 'FOOD FOR FINES' program set to benefit the Chickasha Emergency Food Pantry is on a roll at the Chickasha Municipal Court collecting food items. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items in exchange for a reduced fine on an active ticket with Chickas
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher ahead of the Fed's decision on interest rates

  07-11-2024 18:09 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Thursday, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s announcement coming in the afternoon about what it will do with interest rates.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in afternoon trading, though momentum slowed sharply from its surge a day before following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 6 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 12:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.4% higher.Ralph Lauren was
  
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• 40 primates escape South Carolina research center, police say

  07-11-2024 17:38 via kfor.com
  
  YEMASSEE, S.C. (WSAV) – Police in South Carolina were asking for the public's help in locating 40 primates that escaped from a research facility on Wednesday.The animals escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, according to the Yemassee Police Department.Officials cautioned the public against trying to interact with the primates, if spotted."If you see any of them, please DO NOT approach or attempt to interact with them; instead, contact 911 immediately!" po
  
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• Biden: Trump win lays to rest question of election ‘integrity’

  07-11-2024 17:25 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Americans to lay to rest questions about the integrity of elections, calling the system fair after President-elect Donald Trump decidedly won the 2024 race.“I hope we can lay to rest the question about the integrity of the American electorate system. It is honest, it is fair and it is transparent. And it can be trusted, win or lose,” Biden said in remarks from the Rose Garden.The president also committed to a peaceful transition
  
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• Biden to address nation after decisive Trump win

  07-11-2024 17:25 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden will address the nation Thursday following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race.The president’s remarks are slated for 11 a.m. ET in the Rose Garden at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Washington, D.C., but is not expected to attend.Harris on Wednesday conceded to Trump in remarks at Howard University, during which she encouraged a peaceful transfer of power.The vice president said she spoke with Tru
  
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• Biden addresses nation after Democrats’ election losses

  07-11-2024 17:25 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden, with just over 10 weeks left in office, addressed the nation Thursday following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race.“In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning.His remarks from the White House Rose Garden came after The Hill/Decision Desk HQ called the White House race for the former president over Vice President Harris early Wednesday. Republicans were also able to flip
  
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• One in custody in connection to shooting in Shawnee

  07-11-2024 16:53 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) - A juvenile has been taken into custody following a shooting in Shawnee on November 1.According to the Shawnee Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of N Chapman around 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, regarding a shooting.LOCAL NEWS: Two in custody after deadly stabbing in Shawnee, police sayUpon arrival, they found three victims who were all taken to a nearby hospital. Their condition is unknown.Officials say Shawnee Police and the U.S. Marshals arrested a
  
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• Influencer banned for life from NYC Marathon for 'obstructing' runners with e-bikes, camera person

  07-11-2024 16:34 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend's New York City Marathon and banned from future competitions after he ran the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow.New York Road Runners, which organizes the venerable race, said in a statement Tuesday that Matthew Choi violated the group’s code of conduct and competition rules, as well as those of World Athletics, the international governing body in charge of standards and regulati
  
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• Two in custody after deadly stabbing in Shawnee, police say

  07-11-2024 14:33 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) - According to the Shawnee Police Department, two people have been taken into custody in connection to a fatal stabbing on November 2.Police responded to the 600 block of N Hobson around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found the victim who was transported to a nearby hospital where he died. RELATED STORY: Family seeks justice after escaped juvenile killed in ShawneeThe victim was later identified as 17-year-old Dakota Underwood.
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• Firefighters battle NW Oklahoma City house fire

  07-11-2024 14:02 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning.According to OKCFD, crews responded to a home near NW 18th St. and Broadway Ave. around 6:30 a.m.
  N Broadway Ave. house fire. Image KFOR.N Broadway Ave. house fire. Image KFOR.
  It is unknown if anyone was inside or if there are any injuries.No more information is available at this time.
  
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• 'They want the whole pie': Report of second proposed Total Wine location concerns local family-owned stores

  07-11-2024 13:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — With a report circulating that Total Wine & More is attempting to open a second location in the Oklahoma City metro, despite being denied a license to operate its first planned location, causing some local liquor store owners to be concerned with what this may mean for the future of their industry in Oklahoma.Earlier this week, OKC Talk reported national big box liquor chain Total Wine & More plans to open a location in a former Circuit City store near Northw
  
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• Altercation on the road leads to shotgun being pulled

  07-11-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — We have all had those moments when our favorite song comes on the radio, we turn it up and sing along.However, doing just that nearly cost a man and his niece their lives.Oklahoma City police say a man and his niece were jamming out at a stoplight when another man pulled up right beside them.Moments later, both were staring down the barrel of the other driver's shotgun. LOCAL NEWS: Family seeks justice after escaped juvenile killed in Shawnee"Caller ID indicated that
  
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• 5 charged after 2-year-old, several dogs found caged in Kentucky home: police

  07-11-2024 13:14 via kfor.com
  
  CARROLLTON, Ky. (WDKY) — Five people are now facing charges after a 2-year-old boy and several dogs were found in cages in a northern Kentucky home earlier this week.Police in Carrollton, located on the Kentucky-Indiana border about 52 miles northeast of Louisville, said they received a tip about a child being held in a caged area on Monday.At the scene, authorities said a 2-year-old boy was found without clothes and locked in a wooden and metal cage that was secured with a padlock.
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• Authorities respond to marijuana grow robbery in Ninnekah

  07-11-2024 05:45 via kfor.com
  
  NINNEKAH, Okla. (KFOR) — Grady County Police Department and Grady County Sheriff's responded to an armed robbery of a marijuana grow Wednesday night.Officials say the robbery happened near County Street 2790 and E 1450 Road.According to authorities, the suspects stole marijuana from the grow house and are currently on the run.Grady County Sheriff's deputies on the scene say gunshots were fired but no one was injured.Deputies also tell News 4 that around 20 to 25 employees are currently una
  
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• 'Oklahomans Stick Together': Choctaw residents trying to rebuild after tornadoes

  07-11-2024 01:35 via kfor.com
  
  CHOCTAW, Okla. (KFOR) — The Choctaw community is now coming together after being dealt a devastating blow by mother nature.Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) crews have been working around the clock, along with volunteers helping clean debris and fallen trees. LOCAL NEWS: Woman reunited with photo after tornado destroys homeSteve Payne, a Choctaw resident, said "Oklahomans stick together, and we're doing all we can do."Another neighbor, Alison Anderson said, "The community really got tog
  
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• Perry families could soon pay more for utilities

  07-11-2024 00:48 via kfor.com
  
  PERRY, Okla. (KFOR) — The City of Perry could see some big rate increases to their utility bill. City Council held a meeting on Monday to discuss the hike and also set dates for two town hall meetings to talk with residents about the proposed increase."It's very concerning to think that many of the elderly people on fixed incomes are going to be dealing with rate hikes," said Rachael Armstrong, a concerned Perry resident.Stillwater residents vote to approve Data Center ProjectPerry City Ma
  
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