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• Local companies help woman repair fire-damaged home after News 4 story, more help still needed

  19-09-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two companies teamed up to repair the electrical system in an Oklahoma City woman’s fire-damaged house after the initial company she paid $60k to make the repairs—abandoned the job.On top of that, the electricians with the new companies helping her discovered the initial company she hired did poor work — and covered up fire damage, instead of repairing it. PREVIOUS REPORT: Woman may become homeless after contractor fails to repair fire-damaged home
  
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• State Supreme Court justices hear arguments in case against Todd Hiett

  13-11-2024 01:35 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a case filed by three lawmakers against Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett.Representatives Kevin West (R-Moore), Tom Gann (R-Inola), and Rick West (R-Heavener) filed a petition against Hiett in September. They’re asking the high court to disqualify Hiett from voting on upcoming cases involving utility companies after sexual assault allegations surfaced against the commissioner.Hiett is accused
  
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• 'I never thought it would happen to us': Oklahoma woman loses $20,000 to Bitcoin scam

  13-11-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — An elderly Oklahoma woman found herself caught up in a growing scam involving cryptocurrency.It all started with an unexpected email, saying 'your Bitcoin transaction was finalized, processed and securely authorized.'"I received a text from my mom that said, 'Jamie, I think I'm being scammed' and I said, 'Don't fall for it, I get those emails all the time,'" said Jamie Moore.Moore's 77-year-old mother Marsha, who has Parkinson's and Multiple Myeloma, fell for the
  
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• 168 Days to remember those lost in the OKC bombing: Calvin Battle

  13-11-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.We remember and honor those 168 who lost their lives on April 19, 1995, when a bomb went off in front of the Murrah building in downtown Oklahoma City.168 Days to remember those lost in the OKC bombing: Calvin Battle. Image courtesy Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum.We want to remember Calvin Battle, while honoring those who survived and thanking those changed forever.
  
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• Vehicle fire leads to house fire in Moore

  13-11-2024 00:37 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Gary Trueblood said early Tuesday morning he heard a car beeping. When he went out to make sure it wasn’t his, he made an alarming discovery. Vehicle fire leads to house fire in Moore. Image KFOR.
  "Came outside and saw the neighbor's car on fire,” said Trueblood.  PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Firefighters battle house fire in MooreThe flames spread to the house on Ember Glow Dr., inside a neighborhood near NE 12th St. and Eastern Ave. Trueblood and another
  
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• Pro Tem Designee Paxton appoints leadership team

  13-11-2024 00:34 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — After officially being named Senate Pro Tem Designee on Tuesday, Senator Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) appointed several members of the State Senate to key leadership positions.Senator Julie Daniels (R-Bartlesville) will serve as the Senate Majority Floor Leader, while Senator Chuck Hall (R-Perry) and Senator John Haste (R-Broken Arrow) have been appointed as Appropriations Chairman and Vice Chairman.“Each of these individuals are experienced lawmakers and will serv
  
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• Metro woman's roof repair delayed after materials stolen   

  13-11-2024 00:32 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — A few weeks ago, hail up to the size of baseballs pummeled parts of the metro, smashing windshields and damaging roofs.As the recovery continues, one metro woman hit a snag after all of her roofing supplies were swiped from her driveway."They got all of mine. As much as you see here is what they got because this is a replacement for this roof," said Sandy Beasley who had all her roofing supplies stolen.LOCAL NEWS: Veteran’s home in OKC damaged after lightning s
  
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• Oklahoma City Thunder reveal new 'City Edition' uniform

  13-11-2024 00:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Thunder revealed its new Nike NBA City Edition uniform that they will be wearing for their "City Nights" games during the 2024-2025 season.Officials say the design for the new City Edition uniforms completes a two-year story arc that reflects Oklahoma City's evolving landscape, growth, and momentum. LOCAL NEWS: Surgeon is optimistic about Chet Holmgren’s injury“The 24-25 City Edition Uniform is an expression of Oklahoma City's progressio
  
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• Amazon same-day delivery center ready for the holidays

  12-11-2024 23:57 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - As the most wonderful time of year approaches, everyone is looking for the perfect gifts.
  Tuesday, KFOR was invited inside one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers that’s now focused on procrastinators, if you will. LOCAL NEWS: Paycom raises more than $137K during Burpees for Vets weekIt’s a well-oiled machine all designed to get packages out the door and on your doorstep."In less than 8 hours, every package is going to get delivered to the customer, with most
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools

  12-11-2024 22:19 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Tuesday as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% a day after setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 382 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%.Stocks had been broadly rising since last week on expectations that Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and other policiesmay me
  
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• Ted's Cafe in Edmond closed for repairs until early 2025

  12-11-2024 21:37 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Ted's Cafe Escondido says their location on Danforth Road in Edmond will be closed until early 2025.The temporary closure comes as a result of damage to the restaurant caused by recent storms.
  Storm damage at Ted's Cafe in Edmond. Photo courtesy Ted's Cafe Escondido.Storm damage at Ted's Cafe in Edmond. Photo courtesy Ted's Cafe Escondido.
  "We're saddened to close our Danforth location temporarily but are focused on making the necessary repairs to bring the restauran
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as the Trump trade cools

  12-11-2024 21:21 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Tuesday as some momentum comes out of the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in late trading, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 259 points, or 0.6%, with an hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was virtually flat.Stocks have been broadly rising on expectations that Trump’s preferenc
  
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• Several pounds of meth, fentanyl seized in OBN investigation

  12-11-2024 20:50 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seized several pounds of meth and fentanyl as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in central Oklahoma.According to OBN, multiple bundles of drugs were found buried in the back yard of a residence during the investigation. LOCAL NEWS: Bodycam reveals officer slamming elderly man to the groundMeth found during investigation. Image courtesy OBN.Meth found during investigation. Image courtesy OBN.Meth found during investigation. Imag
  
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• Edmond PD looking for more information in auto-burglary investigation

  12-11-2024 20:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are seeking help in identifying a suspect in an auto-burglary investigation.According to Edmond police, the alleged suspect (shown below) has racked up over $1,600 in charges on a victim's credit cards.
  Vehicle used in auto-burglary investigation, Image courtesy Edmond Police DepartmentIndividual sought by Edmond Police in auto-burglary investigation, Image courtesy Edmond Police DepartmentVehicle used in auto-burglary investigation, Image courtesy Edmond Polic
  
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• Denzel Washington says he'll star in next 'Black Panther' film before he retires

  12-11-2024 19:43 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) – An Oscar-winning actor is making his way to Wakanda.While Marvel hasn't officially confirmed another "Black Panther" movie, Denzel Washington revealed he's going to be a part of the project.
  During a press tour promoting "Gladiator II," Denzel told Australia's Channel 9 entertainment anchor Richard Wilkins that "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler is writing a part just for him.Yale to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacyThe film will be one of the "Training Day" actor
  
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• Apple Music selling $450 book of '100 Best Albums'

  12-11-2024 19:34 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Thinking of getting started on holiday shopping? This week, Apple Music announced the release of a new coffee table book that's sure to entice many hardcore music fans. It'll only cost you $450.The book, "Apple Music: 100 Best Albums," was created in partnership with luxury lifestyle publisher Assouline, who describes the item as, "A celebration of Apple Music’s inaugural list of the greatest records ever made, [the book] is a lasting companion piece to the digital i
  
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• LIVE: Caribbean disturbance has potential path toward Florida, models show | Tracking the Tropics

  12-11-2024 18:40 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- It may be November, but the tropics are still showing signs of life.
  A disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. How many hurricanes have hit Florida in November?
  Some models show the potential storm entering the Gulf of Mexico and making a turn toward Florida, but with those long-range predictions, it's just too early to tell where it's going to go, according to Max Defender 8 Mete
  
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• Caribbean disturbance has potential path toward Florida, models show | Tracking the Tropics

  12-11-2024 18:40 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- It may be November, but the tropics are still showing signs of life.
  A disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. How many hurricanes have hit Florida in November?Some models show the potential storm entering the Gulf of Mexico and making a turn toward Florida, but with those long-range predictions, it's just too early to tell where it's going to go, according to Max Defender 8 Meteo
  
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• After missing the mark for years, this toy finally makes the Toy Hall of Fame

  12-11-2024 18:21 via kfor.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — My Little Pony finally made it to the winner's circle.After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with Transformers action figures and the Phase 10 card game.The honorees rose to the top in voting by a panel of experts and the public from among 12 finalists. This year's field included: the party game Apples to Apples, balloons, “Choose Your Own Adventure” gamebooks, Hess Toy
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the Trump trade cools

  12-11-2024 18:15 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slipping Tuesday as some momentum comes out of the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.
  The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower in afternoon trading, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 242 points, or 0.6%, as of 12:03 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%.Stocks have been broadly rising on expectations that Trump’s preference for l
  
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• Police investigating deadly shooting at Del City auto shop

  12-11-2024 16:48 via kfor.com
  
  DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - According to the Del City Police Department, investigators are looking into a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday, November 9.Around 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 9, officials say officers responded to Rag City Customs in the 3200 block of Delwood Drive regarding a shooting. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Del City community creates memorial, mourning the loss of auto shop ownerUpon arrival, they found 43-year-old Tony Ganther with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Inves
  
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• Yale to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy

  12-11-2024 15:34 via kfor.com
  
  With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year.Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will focus on the period from her 2013 self-titled album through this year's genre-defying “Cowboy Cart
  
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• Two in custody after car theft in SW OKC, police say

  12-11-2024 14:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to Oklahoma City Police, two people have been taken into custody after an alleged car theft Tuesday morning.Officials say officers responded to the area of SW 89th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. regarding a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the suspects ran off prompting a search.Police say two people have been taken into custody regarding the incident.
  No more information is available as the investigation continues.
  
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• One in custody after car theft in SW OKC, police say

  12-11-2024 14:15 via kfor.com
  
  Correction: It was originally reported that two people were in custody regarding the incident, but only one has been taken into custody.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to Oklahoma City Police, one person has been taken into custody after an alleged car theft Tuesday morning.Officials say officers responded to the area of SW 89th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. regarding a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the suspects ran off prompting a search.Police say one person has been taken into custody regarding
  
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• Surgeon is optimistic about Chet Holmgren's injury

  12-11-2024 13:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Thunder are looking to fill the hole left in the lineup with Chet Holmgren expected to miss 8-10 weeks following a right iliac wing fracture.A doctor News 4 spoke with says it is rare to see a pelvic fracture happen in sports; typically they see it in accidents on the road, but they treat it the same.He also says there is optimism about Chet Homlgren's injury."Chet has a fracture of his iliac wing, which is this portion right here," Dr. Brandon Hull, Orthopedic T
  
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• Fans disappointed by Darius Rucker's appearance at Tennessee college football game

  12-11-2024 13:28 via kfor.com
  
  JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) -- Many fans left the East Tennessee State University college football game disappointed Saturday, despite the home team's win. Country star Darius Rucker made an appearance, but didn't fulfill the promise the school's athletic department made.
  The school has a new tradition at home football games, playing Rucker's hit song "Wagon Wheel" at the end of the third quarter. The song's lyrics reference Johnson City, Tennessee, home of ETSU.
  Last Monday, the school announced
  
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• Video shows former New Mexico bus attendant hitting special needs student

  12-11-2024 13:27 via kfor.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video attached to this article depicts violence against a child. Viewer discretion is advised.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former bus attendant in New Mexico is facing multiple child abuse charges after for allegedly hitting a special needs student on several different occasions.
  Newly obtained video shows the incidents that took place while the bus attendant, Debbie Chavira, worked for Albuquerque Public Schools (APS).Back in September, APS Special Education Diagno
  
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• 2024's last supermoon rises this month. When can you see it?

  12-11-2024 13:25 via kfor.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.This will be the year’s fourth and final supermoon, looking bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth on Thursday. It won't reach its full lunar phase until Friday.This supermoon -- known as the Beaver Moon since this is the time of year when beavers hunker down for the winter -- rises after the peak of the Taurid meteor shower and
  
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• Firefighters battle house fire in Moore

  12-11-2024 13:17 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Fire crews responded to a house fire in Moore Tuesday morning.Officials say firefighters responded to a home near NE 12th St. and Eastern Ave. Upon arrival, they located the fire near the garage and were able to put it out. LOCAL NEWS: Veteran’s home in OKC damaged after lightning strikes homeThe residents of the home were able to make it out safely and no injuries have been reported.Fire officials on scene say they're still investigating the cause of this fire, but t
  
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• 'Stepping on a small little farmer': Metro farmer continues David v. Goliath pipeline project fight

  12-11-2024 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma City property owner tells News 4 an ongoing legal battle hasn't been enough to stop an oil company's plan to build a replacement pipeline through his backyard.In October, News 4 spoke with farmer Don Eckroat who said he and other property owners nearby received a letter last year, informing them of Phillips 66 plans to build a replacement pipeline. The company says it plans to replace 37 miles of lines that run from Ponca City through Oklahoma City.The pa
  
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