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• Severe weather spawns tornados, floods roads in Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma

  05-11-2024 03:37 via kfor.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Severe weather rolled through Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma spawning tornadoes and flooding roads on Nov. 4.There were three confirmed tornadoes in the area. One dropped in Adair County, west of Siloam Springs. Another dropped south of Siloam Springs along Highway 59. A third tornado dropped in the Little Flock area around 4:50 p.m. in Benton County.Little Flock Mayor Jeff Van Sickler says there were no fatalities or reported injuries from the t
  
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• Thunder Blast Magic; Move to 7-0 on Season

  05-11-2024 06:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jalen Williams scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference.Chet Holmgren added 14 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for the Thunder. Oklahoma City has won all seven of its games by at least 12 points.Franz Wagner scored 22 points, Jalen Suggs had 19 points, six assists and and six rebounds and Goga Bitadz
  
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• OSU Opens the Steve Lutz Era With Win Over Gottlieb's Green Bay Squad

  05-11-2024 06:07 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Bryce Thompson scored 22 points and Oklahoma State pulled away in the second half to defeat Green Bay 89-76 on Monday night.The season opener for both teams featured the debut of Steve Lutz as coach of the Cowboys against first-year Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb, a 2000 OSU graduate and holder of the program’s single-game (18), season (299) and career (793) assist records.After leading 39-38 at halftime, the Cowboys scored 50 points in the first 18 minutes of the s
  
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• Jalon Moore Leads Sooners Past Lindenwood in Season Opener

  05-11-2024 05:43 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Jalon Moore scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures and Sam Godwin posted a double-double to propel Oklahoma to a 93-60 victory over Lindenwood in a season opener on Monday night.Moore made 8 of 13 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and seven rebounds for the Sooners. Godwin totaled 11 points and a game-high 15 rebounds.Freshman Jeremiah Fears finished with 16 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench for Oklahoma. Duke Miles made 4 of 6 sho
  
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• Severe weather spawns tornados, flood roads in Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma

  05-11-2024 03:37 via kfor.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Severe weather rolled through Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma spawning tornadoes and flooding roads on Nov. 4.There were three confirmed tornadoes in the area. One dropped in Adair County, west of Siloam Springs. Another dropped south of Siloam Springs along Highway 59. A third tornado dropped in the Little Flock area around 4:50 p.m. in Benton County.Black Hills Energy says its technicians are responding to the tornado damage in the area of N. 13
  
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• Mike Gundy Has Message For People Wanting Change in Program

  05-11-2024 03:22 via kfor.com
  
  Mike Gundy met the media for his weekly press conference with TCU when a mini rant broke out.Amid a six game skid, Gundy was asked about the differences between his days as an assistant coach versus what it's like as a head coach now. He said the two were totally different, but went into a long detailed answer about those who want to make changes with his program.You can hear the quote in the tweet below or in the two videos above.https://twitter.com/DylanBuckingham/status/1853552598323712278Gu
  
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• Investigation underway after homecoming party shooting in Stillwater

  05-11-2024 01:11 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — Over a hundred people had gathered for a homecoming party in Stillwater over the weekend when bullets started flying.The Stillwater Police Department was called White Barn Estates around 1 a.m. Sunday morning after receiving a call saying someone had been shot."Officers were out on a very hectic scene. Several people were trying to leave the the big party that was going on there," said Lieutenant TJ Low. "Officers were able to determine that there was four other
  
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• Cleanup underway in areas hit hard by Sunday morning tornadoes

  05-11-2024 01:11 via kfor.com
  
  HARRAH, Okla. (KFOR) – Clean up efforts are underway in communities hit by tornadoes early Sunday morning. In Harrah, families and volunteers could be seen working to remove debris and cut up toppled over trees in a neighborhood off Reno Avenue on Monday morning.Janet Prine’s family was moving hay bales to dry locations and corralling her horses, which survived the storms. One of the four had a minor injury.“I've got one that kind of hurt its back a little bit," said Prine, who
  
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• Power prioritized at polling sites following weekend tornadoes

  05-11-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — This weekend's tornadoes left a trail of destruction across Oklahoma, causing power outages and raising concerns as Election Day approaches.Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and state officials making sure all polling places are ready for voters on Tuesday at 7 a.m."We just want them to know we are prioritizing with our utilities to make sure that power is up at those polling stations," said Governor Stitt.OG&E has been monitoring the situation and says one polling s
  
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• Church, food truck team up to help neighbors impacted by tornado

  05-11-2024 00:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City residents near SE 89th and Sooner Road are cleaning up and in need of supplies to take care of their children, after a tornado came through the area early Sunday morning. Now, a church and food truck are stepping up to help."Their lives have been uprooted," said Jessa Anderson, a member of Windwood Free Will Baptist Church."There's a lot of distraught families out today," said Antonia Alfaro, of La Birria food truck.
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• Can you write in a name for the presidential election?

  04-11-2024 23:39 via kfor.com
  
  ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent voter, the candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election may not be your first choices. So can you write in a name this Nov. 5?Well, it will depend on where you are a registered voter. Don’t do these things when you go to vote in OklahomaWhat is a 'write-in'?Besides the names on the ballot, some states allow you to vote for other candidates, by writing in their name.
  Most states let you write in votes for pr
  
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• Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

  04-11-2024 23:37 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead up to the election. Judge Angelo Foglietta refused to block the giveaways in a one-page order with no explanation. He said he would detail his reasoning in writing separately.The decision comes just one day before Election Day, the final day that America PAC plans to hand out a $1 million check
  
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• Ohio sheriff's lieutenant who said he 'will not help' Democratic Party supporters apologizes

  04-11-2024 23:36 via kfor.com
  
  CLARK COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- A lieutenant for an Ohio Sheriff's Office has apologized for Facebook posts saying that he would not help Democrats and would require voting proof before aiding them.According to news station WHIO, John Rodgers, a Clark County Sheriff's Office lieutenant for over 20 years, made several Facebook posts – some of which have been shared over 250,000 times – that suggested that he would factor in a caller's voting preference when responding to emergency c
  
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• 'It was loud': Oklahoma family recalls tornado touchdown in SE OKC

  04-11-2024 23:12 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - It was a rude awakening for TJ Williams early Sunday morning. The storm knocked him onto his floor. “Which is a good thing, because the wall literally fell on my bed. So there’s no telling what would have happened if that wouldn’t have happened,” said Williams. “It was just loud… I just kind of covered up, you know? And then a little bit later, I heard my wife screaming and calling 911.” Fortunately, he, his wife and two
  
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• Clean up in Newcastle after Sunday tornado

  04-11-2024 23:12 via kfor.com
  
  NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KFOR) — Newcastle Elementary School took a direct hit from Sunday's EF 1 tornado that touched down. Construction crews worked hard on Monday morning to clean up and get the roof fixed quickly.The metal roof was ripped off the gym of the 4th and 5th grade center at the elementary school early Sunday morning. Newcastle Elementary to hold virtual days following overnight storm damage"The school contacted us on Sunday morning pretty early. And so we immediately started mobili
  
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• Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich suffers 'health issue,' to be sidelined indefinitely

  04-11-2024 20:51 via kfor.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (WGHP) — Basketball Hall of Famer and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has suffered a "health issue" that will sideline him from coaching indefinitely, according to ESPN's Shamas Charania.Popovich, 75, has coached the Spurs since 1996 and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time.San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich yells to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2
  
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• Harris, Trump both see paths to victory as election nears

  04-11-2024 20:50 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - The presidential race is tight, and neither candidate has a clear lead. But in the final day before Election Day, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ready to declare victory. Both campaigns say they have laid the groundwork to win. Both think they have the correct rationale for why they should win.The Harris campaign says their ground game will help see them through, pointing to more than 2,500 staffers and volunteers in key states. They also say iss
  
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• Coldplay singer Chris Martin falls into trapdoor at concert in Australia: 'That's, uh, not planned'

  04-11-2024 20:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Coldplay frontman Chris Martin fell into a trapdoor during a concert in Australia on Sunday, momentarily drawing concerned gasps from onlookers in the venue.Martin, 47, had been speaking to the crowd at Marvel Stadium just outside of Melbourne when he backed into the open space, video shared to social media shows. A pair of hands presumably belonging to a stagehand could be seen extending out of the hole just before Martin fell backward and landed on what looked to be the stage
  
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• Music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91

  04-11-2024 20:46 via kfor.com
  
  Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our f
  
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• Trump talks about reporters being shot, says he shouldn't have left White House after 2020 loss

  04-11-2024 20:45 via kfor.com
  
  LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump delivered a profane and conspiracy-laden speech two days before Tuesday's presidential election, talking about reporters being shot and suggesting he “shouldn't have left” the White House after his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden.In remarks Sunday that bore little resemblance to the speech he's been delivering at his recent rallies, the former president repeatedly cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and resurrected old gri
  
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• Trump says he'll put ex-NFL player in charge of US missile shield

  04-11-2024 20:42 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump told supporters Sunday that he wants to put former NFL player and failed GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in charge of a new missile defense shield if elected.Walker, a staunch ally of Trump, appeared at a rally in Macon, Ga., where he flubbed the GOP presidential candidate’s name twice.“It is time for it to stop, and it stops on Tuesday when we vote for my friend, and your friend, Donald Trump Jr. — Donald Trump. Jonald J. Trump,”
  
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• Oklahomans must remain alerted to contractor fraud after November storm, says AG Drummond

  04-11-2024 20:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office is sounding the alarm, reminding residents to be alert to scams involving contractor fraud after clean-up begins in Oklahoma after November storms.Drummond office says, following damaging storms and tornadoes fraudsters look to seize opportunities on those who suffered storm damage.“Even though it’s tempting to move quickly after sustaining property damage, Oklahomans should carefully research businesses and c
  
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• Disturbing videos show Florida deputies repeatedly punch fans at UF-Georgia game; sheriff's office investigating

  04-11-2024 20:35 via kfor.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – Disturbing videos captured Saturday at a college football game show Florida deputies repeatedly punching fans in the stands.The violent incidents took place at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville during a game between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she was in contact with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters about the incidents.“I’m aware of several disturbing videos circulating from [Saturday&r
  
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• Oklahoma Voter Registration soars over 2.4 million prior to election day

  04-11-2024 19:38 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The State Election Board announced on Monday, pre-election voter registration data in Oklahoma has set a record surpassing 2.4 million voters as of November 1, 2024.According to the latest statistical report, election officials confirm an increase of more than 141,023 registered voters since January 15 and a net increase of nearly 29,056 since September 30.Pre-election voter registration statistics also revealed, registered voter turnout as the largest before a Presidentia
  
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• Oklahoma Voter Registration soars over 2.4 Million pre-election, says election officials

  04-11-2024 19:38 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The State Election Board announced on Monday, pre-election voter registration data in Oklahoma has set a record surpassing 2.4 million voters as of November 1, 2024.According to the latest statistical report, election officials confirm an increase of more than 141,023 registered voters since January 15 and a net increase of nearly 29,056 since September 30.Pre-election voter registration statistics also revealed, registered voter turnout as the largest before a Presidentia
  
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• Oklahomans surveying damage after weekend storms

  04-11-2024 15:17 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahomans are still exploring the damage Monday after the state was hit with multiple severe storms over the weekend.According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, multiple homes near SE 89th St. and Sooner Rd. were destroyed and six people were taken to the hospital. 4WARN WEATHER: Severe weather impacts parts Oklahoma Monday Near SE 89th and Sooner Rd storm damage. (KFOR) Storm damage near SE 89th St. and Sooner Rd. Image KFOR.EF3 tornado ravages Oklahoma City neighbor
  
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• Neighbors recount moments they barely survived late-night EF-3 tornado

  04-11-2024 13:24 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – People in an Oklahoma City neighborhood ravaged by an EF-3 tornado worked to pick up the pieces Sunday, hours after they all—somehow—managed to make it through the storm alive.Numerous homes in a neighborhood near SE 89th Street and Sooner Road in Oklahoma City were leveled when an EF-3 tornado struck their homes as they slept early Sunday morning.“We've never gotten hit,” homeowner Jackie Shaver told News 4 Sunday afternoon.
  “And this i
  
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• Severe weather impacts parts Oklahoma Monday

  04-11-2024 13:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The 4Warn Storm Team is tracking severe weather moving into Oklahoma Monday.A tornado warning was issued for multiple counties in central Oklahoma just after 6 a.m. Monday. Shortly after, there were more warnings issues for counties north of the metro. 4WARN WEATHER: Delays and ClosingsAll of the tornado warnings issued Monday have been allowed to expire as of now.KFOR Meteorologist Emily Sutton says there may be a risk of localized flooding as rain continues to fall in pa
  
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• Severe weather impacts parts of Oklahoma Monday

  04-11-2024 13:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The 4Warn Storm Team tracked severe weather moving into Oklahoma Monday.Severe weather began around 4 a.m. Monday morning, but the metro received a tornado warning around 6 a.m. Multiple counties in central Oklahoma were included. 4WARN WEATHER: Delays and ClosingsMore severe weather rolled in late morning and early afternoon as multiple tornado warnings were issued in northeastern, eastern and southeastern parts of the state. There were low storm clouds near Shawnee, Prag
  
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• LIVE: Severe weather impacts parts Oklahoma Monday

  04-11-2024 13:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The 4Warn Storm Team is tracking severe weather moving into Oklahoma Monday.A tornado warning has been issued for Cleveland, Pottawatomie and McClain Counties until 10:45 a.m. 4WARN WEATHER: Delays and Closings
  A tornado warning was issued for multiple counties in central Oklahoma just after 6 a.m. Monday. Shortly after, there were more warnings issues for counties north of the metro.Severe weather Monday, Nov. 4.
  KFOR Meteorologist Emily Sutton says there may be a risk of
  
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