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• Metro couple still without power nearly one month after storm

  24-07-2024 13:35 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A local couple struggling to make ends meet still have not been able to get power restored to their home after severe storms damaged their electrical connection hardware last month.Everyday for nearly one month, Andrew Baker burns more gas and cash running his generator. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Storms leave damage across Oklahoma City metro“About $34 a day,” Baker said.But it’s the only choice he and his girlfriend, Charity Coffey, have had to power the
  
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• Oklahoma teen incorrectly identified as Georgia school shooter in viral post speaks out

  07-09-2024 05:05 via kfor.com
  
  COWETA, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma teen who happens to share the same name and age as the person suspected of shooting and killing four people in a Georgia high school Wednesday says he was shocked to see a viral social media post containing his picture, claiming he was the shooter.The Oklahoma teen’s mom says social media companies need to be held responsible for allowing misinformation like this to spread. Teen suspect in Ga. school shooting and his father to remain held after hear
  
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• OHP issues Silver Alert for 82-year-old Oklahoma City man

  07-09-2024 04:01 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing man last seen in Oklahoma City.
  According to OHP, Michael Manisy is 82-years-old, 5'4" and 120 lbs. He was last seen at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday near NW 27th St. and N Blackwelder.
  Silver Alert for Michael Manisy, image courtesy OHPOfficials say Manisy's vehicle was located abandoned in a field in Tulsa. Camera footage caught an unidentified subject walking away from the vehicle.
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• Hall of Fame horse racer accused of using his horse as a weapon in an assault

  07-09-2024 02:16 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A man who was inducted into the Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame last year now has a warrant for his arrest for assault and battery using a dangerous weapon.Eddie Willis has been a horse trainer for years and has won millions of dollars in races over the past several decades.According to the Remington Park: Racing & Casino website, Eddie was approaching 700 victories at Remington Park through 2018, and said that Willis is the all-time leader in Oklahoma City. Overall
  
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• Oklahoma company steps in to fix roof for El Reno family

  07-09-2024 01:40 via kfor.com
  
  EL RENO, Okla. (KFOR) — An El Reno family said they are thankful after a local company followed through on its promise, by stepping in to fix their roof after they had already paid a different contractor.News 4 first reported about El Reno homeowner Beverly Knight's predicament back in August.Knight said her family hired Trimaster Construction in November 2023. Only for that company to never come back and stop returning their calls. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: El Reno family pays company thousands
  
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• Neighbors in shock after deaths of two toddlers in Norman neighborhood

  07-09-2024 01:40 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Norman Police are investigating the deaths of two toddlers that were found in a hot car Thursday afternoon.The incident happened in a neighborhood not far from the University of Oklahoma campus. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Norman Police investigating after deaths of two toddlersAndrew Kabara and his wife have lived off West Brooks Street and Flood Avenue for years."Tragedy strikes all over the place, all over the world. And here it hit real close to home," says Kabara.Image f
  
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• Local organizations assist homeless veterans at 2024 Sooner Stand Down

  07-09-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Veterans make up seven percent of Oklahoma City’s homeless population; Maka Kauvaka is one of them. "I've been staying in my car for three months,” said Kauvaka. “It's really hot… I just got used to it, kind of. I don't have AC in my car as well." He served in the Air Force for six years. "I've served in South Korea, Japan, Guam…,” said Kauvaka.But now he’s facing a different battle at home. “Now I
  
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• Former insurance agent facing embezzlement charges, claims intentions were good

  07-09-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A former insurance agent is facing embezzlement charges for mishandling a client's account. Investigators said there are now unaccounted funds. However, the former agent told News 4 he was only trying to help the client keep up with her bills, even if he went about it the wrong way."It is a very complicated way to do things,"said Rick Wagnon, Director of the Anti-Fraud Unit of the Oklahoma Insurance Department.The case started in 2018 but only surfaced in 2021.
  
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• Cleveland County breaks ground to remodel fairground event center

  07-09-2024 00:05 via kfor.com
  
  CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Cleveland County broke ground Friday morning for its remodel of the Cleveland County Fairgrounds Event Hall with construction beginning after the county fair.The $10 million remodel project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and has been in the design phase over the past several months.LOCAL NEWS: Science Museum Oklahoma preparing to showcase state-of-the-art Planetarium“We are committed to enhancing public welfare by strategically
  
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• Science Museum Oklahoma preparing to showcase state-of-the-art Planetarium

  06-09-2024 23:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City is just two weeks away from having the highest caliber planetarium in the country. It’s at the Science Museum Oklahoma and KFOR got a sneak peek ahead of their grand opening.It’s an all new immersive experience taking trips throughout the galaxy and universe with state of the art technology that you can only find right here in the sooner state. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Science Museum OK announces future plans for Planetarium"We've brought together
  
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• Trump conceding 2020 loss could mean legal trouble: Former deputy AG

  06-09-2024 22:37 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump’s recent change in how he characterizes the 2020 election result may be good politics, but it's a bad legal strategy, according to one former Justice Department official.“We got the most votes of anybody — of any sitting president in history, and he beat us by a whisker,” Trump said Aug 30. He has made similar comments in other appearances in the past few days.“It was probably politically smart for Trump to adm
  
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• Texas Democrats ask Justice Department to investigate Texas AG voter 'raids'

  06-09-2024 22:34 via kfor.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) - Several Democratic Texas lawmakers are asking the Justice Department to investigate recent "raids" of South Texas homes and businesses by Republican Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton's office in its efforts to eradicate voter fraud.Eleven Democratic representatives, including two from the border, on Friday sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Justice Department to investigate a series of recent searches by Paxton's office on several
  
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• Netflix announces Will Ferrell 'road trip documentary' premiere after Amarillo filming

  06-09-2024 22:34 via kfor.com
  
  The above video includes previous coverage of Will Ferrell's documentary filming in Amarillo.
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - A year and a half after iconic actor and comedian Will Ferrell took over social media in the Amarillo area while visiting to film part of a documentary, Netflix dropped a trailer for the completed project and announced it will be available to view on Sept. 27.
  Ferrell and longtime friend and former Saturday Night Live head writer Harper Steele will be the focus of "Wil
  
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• Trump seeks new trial in E. Jean Carroll case

  06-09-2024 22:12 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Instead of starting Friday on the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump was in a New York courtroom.He is pushing to overturn a verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing columnist E. Jean Carroll."But she made up a story, fabricated 100%," Trump said.Trump is blaming his legal problems on his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris."It all goes back to the DOJ and Kamala," he said.On the other side of the country, Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance is focus
  
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• One person injured after a shooting in Norman

  06-09-2024 21:32 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — One person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in Norman on Friday afternoon.Shooting near E Imhoff Road and 24th Avenue SE. Photo courtesy KFOR.According to a post by Norman Police, a shooting was reported in a neighborhood near E Imhoff Road and 24th Avenue SE.Police say they are still searching for the suspected shooter. The victim's condition is unknown at this time.News 4 has a crew headed to the scene and will provide updates as more information bec
  
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• OSBI investigation leads to 4 arrests in Wynnewood double murder

  06-09-2024 20:35 via kfor.com
  
  WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) says four people have been arrested for the a double murder on May 31, 2024 in Garvin county.OSBI confirmed, 31-year-old Marcus Allen Parker, 25-year-old Keshun Diontay Dotson, 26-year-old Corey Durrell Jackson and 32-year-old Neal Samuel Empy have been arrested in connection to the homicides.4 people arrested in connect of May 31st double murder, Image: OSBI's Facebook page OSBI, Garvin Co. Sheriff’s Office invest
  
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• UPDATE: Power restored in Edmond after large outage

  06-09-2024 20:32 via kfor.com
  
  UPDATE @ 2:30 P.M.The City of Edmond says power has been restored to all area residents.ORIGNAL STORYEDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Residents in East Edmond are currently experiencing power outages due to transmission pole damage in the area, according to a post on the city's Facebook page on Friday afternoon.
  Damaged power pole in East Edmond. Photo courtesy City of Edmond.Damaged power pole in East Edmond. Photo courtesy City of Edmond.
  The City of Edmond says OG&E crews are working to resol
  
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• Large power outage impacts residents in Edmond

  06-09-2024 20:32 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Residents in East Edmond are currently experiencing power outages due to transmission pole damage in the area, according to a post on the city's Facebook page on Friday afternoon.
  Damaged power pole in East Edmond. Photo courtesy City of Edmond.Damaged power pole in East Edmond. Photo courtesy City of Edmond.
  The City of Edmond says OG&E crews are working to resolve the issue. The repairs are expected to take at least a couple of hours before power is restored.Fo
  
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• Authorities identify driver of deadly crash

  06-09-2024 20:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the driver who died in a semi-crash Thursday has now been identified.Driver identified in deadly crash. (KFOR)
  Authorities say, John Culbertson was in the Eastbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike around 10:00 a.m. when his truck left the roadway and hit a bridge. Culbertson was killed.The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time, according to police.
  
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• Overnight stabbing leaves one person injured

  06-09-2024 19:59 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department says a call over a possible stabbing leads to one person injured.Overnight stabbing, Image courtesy KFORAuthorities say a victim was found at a convenience store parking lot near Southwest 59th and Western.
  No word on the condition on the victim and no one arrested at this time.Other Headlines
  Authorities identify driver of deadly crash
  Overnight stabbing leaves one person injured
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• Do Ozempic and Wegovy have hidden side effects? Lawsuit alleges bowel obstruction, stomach paralysis

  06-09-2024 19:54 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A woman who used the semaglutide drugs Wegovy and Ozempic to lose weight and treat diabetes says the drugmaker didn't adequately warn her, or other patients, of the serious side effects she ended up experiencing.Juanita Gantt told CBS News she was found unconscious on the floor last October. When taken to the hospital, doctors realized "parts of her large intestine had died and needed to be removed," CBS reports.
  She now has an ileostomy bag in place because her colon was remov
  
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• Why some Social Security recipients won't get checks in September

  06-09-2024 16:51 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Over 7 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries won't receive their checks in September, thanks to a quirk in the calendar.Checks generally go out on the 1st of each month, but that schedule is disrupted when pay day lands on a weekend or holiday. To adjust for that, the Social Security Administration says it makes payments on the preceding business day.In this case, Sept. 1 fell on a Sunday, so payments were made on Friday, Aug. 30. With the checks showing up e
  
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• Helicopter landing on Los Angeles freeway shuts down traffic

  06-09-2024 16:24 via kfor.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Freeway lanes were shut down after a helicopter made an emergency landing in South Los Angeles Thursday night.The helicopter touched down on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway, just north of the 105 Freeway interchange, at around 8:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.Three people, including the pilot, were aboard the small chopper when it made the emergency landing. They were able to exit the aircraft without injuries, authorities said.
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• Teen suspect in Ga. school shooting and his father to remain held after hearings

  06-09-2024 14:29 via kfor.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people and his father will both stay in custody following back-to-back court hearings Friday morning where their lawyers declined to seek bail.At 14-year-old Colt Gray's hearing, the teen was advised of his rights along with the charges and penalties he faced.After the hearing, the teen was escorted out in shackles at the wrists and ankles in khaki pants and a green shirt. The judge
  
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• Teen accused of killing 4 at Georgia high school to make first court appearance

  06-09-2024 14:29 via kfor.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting four people at a Georgia high school was expected to make his first court appearance Friday, a day after his father was also arrested for allowing his son to possess a weapon.Colt Gray, who is charged as an adult with four counts of murder, will appear by video from a youth detention facility for the proceedings at the Barrow County courthouse. The hearing will be held two days after authorities said the teen 
  
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• Teen accused of killing 4 at Georgia high school makes first court appearance

  06-09-2024 14:29 via kfor.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people will stay in detention as his lawyer declined to seek bail at a Friday morning court hearing.Colt Gray, who is charged as an adult with four counts of murder, will appear by video from a youth detention facility for the proceedings at the Barrow County courthouse. The hearing will be held two days after authorities said the teen opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder,
  
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• Woman accused of stealing casket with body inside from Las Vegas funeral home

  06-09-2024 13:38 via kfor.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Nevada woman is accused of burglarizing a Las Vegas funeral home and removing a casket with a body inside it — dumping the remains in the process, according to documents obtained by KLAS in Las Vegas.Patricia Sierra, 47, faces charges including grand larceny, burglary of a business and removing, transforming or disturbing human remains, documents said. Rapper Rich Homie Quan dead at 34: ReportsOn August 27 around 3 a.m., a person called police to report a body ly
  
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• FDA initiating new review of toxic metals in tampons

  06-09-2024 13:32 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun an expert, independent review of recent research on the health effects caused by heavy metals in tampons after lawmakers sounded the alarm on possible toxins in the products. The Hill confirmed the move after Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) announced the FDA would conduct the review in response to a July letter she sent the agency, according to a statement released Thursday. In the letter, Murray asked the agency to investigate
  
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• Midwest City woman has car stolen twice in 48 hours

  06-09-2024 13:29 via kfor.com
  
  MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A woman in Midwest City is baffled after her car was stolen twice within 48 hours.She lives at The Lodge at 777 and both times her car was stolen, it was locked inside the gated apartment complex. LOCAL NEWS: Officers save driver from burning car, suspected of DUI"The Tuesday after Labor Day, I woke up in the morning to take my son to school and my vehicle is gone," Jessica Gray, tenant at The Lodge at 777 said.Gray's car stolen in the early hours of Tuesday mo
  
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• 'Cruelty and inhumanity': Family of Enid man police say was lured to own murder reacts

  06-09-2024 13:27 via kfor.com
  
  ENID, Okla. (KFOR) – The family of an Enid man police believe was lured to his own death for information pertaining to a missing woman say they won't rest until justice is served.Enid Police found human remains inside a storm cellar at a home last week after getting a tip from an inmate who told them one of the suspects confessed to putting the body there. Police believe the remains are that of Colby Sheppard, who's been missing for eight months. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Enid Police: Man found d
  
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