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• Stillwater PD say there have been over 100 car burglaries just this year

  19-09-2024 01:33 via kfor.com
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The Stillwater Police Department are investigating more than 100 car burglaries in just this year.Karastein Kirkpatrick and her boyfriend had just finished playing disc golf when they were returning to their van and found it surrounded by police. LOCAL NEWS: Still no charges in possible hate crime on Campus Corner"We came back and there was three officers standing up at our car. They had let us know then that we had been the victim of a break in," said Kirkpatric
  
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• Falcons receiver apologizes for violating longstanding NFL rule during TD celebration: 'Won't see that again from me'

  19-09-2024 19:58 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) – Falcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits violent gestures.London immediately apologized on the sideline, according to Falcons coach Raheem Morris, and did it publicly on Wednesday.“There’s a lot of stuff going around in the world with gun violence th
  
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• ESPN College Gameday selects Blake Shelton as guest picker for Norman visit

  19-09-2024 19:44 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Country music star Blake Shelton has been selected as the guest picker for ESPN College GameDay during their upcoming visit to Norman on Saturday.College GameDay is scheduled to air on ESPN starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.The No. 15 ranked Sooners are set to take on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in Norman at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
  
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• Authorities investigating robbery, chase in Pottawatomie Co.

  19-09-2024 19:13 via kfor.com
  
  POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - Authorities say they're investigating a robbery and pursuit involving multiple suspects.According to officials, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported dispensary robbery near Hazel Dell Rd. around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. Upon arrival, at least four people left the scene in two vehicles, leading to a pursuit.Police say the pursuit led to the crash of one of the vehicles near SE 59th St. and Choctaw Rd., where the suspects left the
  
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• Plane door falls off after takeoff, lands in Myrtle Beach yard

  19-09-2024 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – A small plane's door fell into a yard of a home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Tuesday, after which the plane made an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport.The door fell into a yard in the Market Common, a residential area and shopping center just outside the airport, according to homeowner Wendy Hodges.Photo courtesy of Wendy HodgesPhoto courtesy of Wendy Hodges“It was all intact and it was lying nicely between the two homes,”
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street rises toward records as jubilation sweeps markets worldwide

  19-09-2024 18:35 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising toward records Thursday as a delayed jubilation sweeps markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates.
  The S&P 500 was 1.8% higher in afternoon trading and above its all-time closing high set in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 533 points, or 1.3%, and on track to top its record set on Monday. The Nasdaq composite was 2.8% higher, as of 12:26 p.m. Eastern time.
  The rally was widespread, and the compan
  
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• Silver Alert issued for man last seen in Tulsa, says OHP

  19-09-2024 18:30 via kfor.com
  
  LEFLORE, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has issued a Silver Alert for a missing man last seen in Tulsa.According to OHP, Arthur Murphy is 77-years-old, 6’1″ and 230 lbs. He was last seen on September 18, 2024, at 8;00 a.m. in the area of East 48th street S and S 169th East Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in an unknown clothing description.Missing 77 year-old Arthur Murphy, Image courtesy OHPAuthorities say, Murphy is driving a silver 2005 Lexus LS430 with OK tag GQ
  
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• OK Humane Society rescues 7 dogs from Hurricane Francine

  19-09-2024 18:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Humane Society announced on Thursday its office has received seven homeless dogs displaced by Hurricane Francine.According to OK Humane Society, with the support of ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) the animals were rescued from Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter.Image courtesy ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) rescue 7 dogs from Hurricane Francine alongside Ok Humane Soc
  
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• Yellowstone visitor falls into 'scalding water,' suffers thermal burns

  19-09-2024 16:50 via kfor.com
  
  YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KTVX) – A New Hampshire woman visiting Yellowstone National Park on Monday fell into scalding water and received thermal burns, according to the National Park Service.The identity of the woman, 60, was not released, but NPS said she was walking with her husband and their leashed dog in a thermal area — but they were not walking on a trail. Officials said the woman "broke through a thin crust over scalding water and suffered burns to her leg." Men indicted for alleg
  
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• New Mexico Attorney General calls for tougher penalties for school threats

  19-09-2024 16:46 via kfor.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – School started just last month and there has already been a spike in lockdowns over students making threats. The state's top law enforcement officer is now calling on lawmakers to increase penalties. "The increasing frequency that it's happening here in New Mexico hopefully will encourage lawmakers to sort of reassess the decision that exists under current law to treat threats of mass violence somehow differently," said New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torre
  
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• Watch: Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng may get own patent, trademark

  19-09-2024 16:30 via kfor.com
  
  CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally.Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee has been posting cute moments of the animals in his care for about five years. He never imagined Khao Kheow Open Zoo's newborn pygmy hippo would become an internet megastar within weeks.Two-month-old baby hippo Moo Deng walks at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thaila
  
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• Day three of Titan disaster hearing features testimony from former dive passenger

  19-09-2024 15:56 via kfor.com
  
  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After a 24-hour break, the Coast Guard’s hearing into why a submersible set to explore the Titanic imploded has resumed Thursday.Witnesses scheduled to testify include Renata Rojas, a former passenger, and OceanGate Mission Specialist, who had gone on five dives with the company. After hearing from Rojas, OceanGate’s former Scientific Director, Dr. Steve Ross, will take the stand.At Tuesday’s hearing, Coast Guard panelists heard from former
  
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• Winner of Florida's Python Challenge removes 20 invasive snakes, earns big cash prize

  19-09-2024 15:42 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has crowned a winner in the state's annual Python Challenge, a competition that tasks hunters with removing invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida.This year's Ultimate Grand Prize winner was Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 pythons from the Everglades during a 10-day period. He received a $10,000 prize.The runner up, Donna Kalil, earned $2,500 for catching 19 pythons. Other cash prizes were awarded to hunters
  
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• Road reopens after multi-vehicle accident on Hefner Parkway

  19-09-2024 15:15 via kfor.com
  
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  This accident has been cleared.ORIGINAL STORYOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle rollover accident on the Hefner Parkway Thursday morning.Emergency crews respond to multi-vehicle accident on Hefner Parkway.
  Officials say the accident is in the northbound lanes of the Hefner Parkway near NW 122nd St.Drivers can expect traffic delays as crews clean up the scene.It is unknown it anyone is hurt. No more information is available at this time.Visit KFOR's
  
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• Emergency crews respond to multi-vehicle accident on Hefner Parkway

  19-09-2024 15:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle rollover accident on the Hefner Parkway Thursday morning.Emergency crews respond to multi-vehicle accident on Hefner Parkway.
  Officials say the accident is in the northbound lanes of the Hefner Parkway near NW 122nd St.Drivers can expect traffic delays as crews clean up the scene.It is unknown it anyone is hurt. No more information is available at this time.Visit KFOR's Live Traffic Map for updates.
  
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• Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California

  19-09-2024 14:52 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A rare parasitic infection that is linked to raccoons has been detected in two people in Southern California, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced.Baylisascaris procyonis is a type of parasite that lives in the intestines of raccoons. It does not make them sick, but their feces can carry the parasite’s eggs. The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. 
  
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• 'People will remember': Norman residents want public vote on arena and entertainment district financing plan

  19-09-2024 13:25 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Some Norman residents tell News 4 they plan on petitioning for a public vote after city council members approved a plan to fund part of an entertainment district with their tax dollars.The plan was approved in the early hours of Wednesday morning following several hours of public comment and a presentation from developers of the project. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Norman City Council approves entertainment district project planThe development would see retail, housing and of
  
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• Ninnekah Public Schools reach settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

  19-09-2024 13:20 via kfor.com
  
  NINNEKAH, Okla. (KFOR) — A massive settlement, now on the shoulders of a small town school district.Ninnekah Public Schools were accused in a lawsuit of turning a blind eye to sexual assault perpetrated by a former girls basketball coach. RELATED COVERAGE: Basketball coach arrested accused of rape sexual batteryThe school district agreed to pay $7.5 million to 14 women and girls who accused Ronald Akins of grooming and sexual assault.Akins pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges last year.The
  
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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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• I-40 WB lanes at Country Club Road open again following crash

  19-09-2024 04:34 via kfor.com
  
  EL RENO, Okla. (KFOR) — The westbound lanes of I-40 at Country Club Road are open again following a crash Wednesday night.Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the crash first involved a car colliding with a semi-truck. The collision resulted in the ramp of the semi-truck to come off and hit a motorcycle.
  Officials say one person was injured and transported to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.
  All lanes of westbound I-40 were closed during the time of the crash.
  
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• Emergency crews respond to semi truck on fire on I-40

  19-09-2024 04:05 via kfor.com
  
  SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) — Emergency crews responded to a semi truck fire on I-40 Wednesday night.Officials say the incident happened on I-40 and North Kickapoo Ave. near the Exit 186 mile marker.The semi truck fire resulted in a grass fire.Shawnee Fire Department says there are no injuries.
  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
  
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• 71-year-old woman scrambles after business cancels days before wedding

  19-09-2024 02:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City woman wants her money back after having to scramble when a part supplier canceled on her days before her wedding.Darlene Wilson (now Asbery) at 71 met the love of her life, Eugene.They dated for several months after meeting online, then they decided to get married. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma City community awarded $500K grant"He's a kind, loving, great man. He is helpful, honest, and caring," said Wilson.
  They set the date for September 7 at the Ignite Glo
  
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• Ada rape victim speaking out after 12 years, says her rape kit was never processed

  19-09-2024 01:36 via kfor.com
  
  ADA, Okla. (KFOR) — An Ada mother is now searching for answers after she says her rape kit was never turned in. She says the suspect who sexually assaulted her is still out there.News 4 does not usually identify sexual assault victims, but this woman wanted her identity revealed to share her story.Arron VanBuskirk is now reflecting back to a night in November 2012 when she was raped by a man she considered a friend."....Took advantage of me and had sex with me while I was sleeping. We were
  
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• Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time

  19-09-2024 00:38 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying locked up after a judge Wednesday rejected the hip-hop mogul’s proposal that he await his sex trafficking trial in the luxury of his Florida mansion instead of a grim Brooklyn federal jail.
  U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter ruled that Combs' plan — which included a $50 million bail offer, GPS monitoring and strict limitations on visitors — was “insufficient” to ensure the safety of the community and
  
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• Still no charges in possible hate crime on Campus Corner

  19-09-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — A Jewish man is demanding justice after he says he was nearly killed in a fight on Campus Corner.News 4 first brought you this story on Monday. Since then, the victim Harrison Hipp is still waiting to see if there will be any charges filed.Hipp says on Tuesday, Norman Police told him the case was closed because the fight was 'mutual combat'. LOCAL NEWS: Man knocks on, kicks in doors to save residents from apartment fireHowever, Wednesday morning he received another c
  
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• 23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private

  19-09-2024 00:26 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — All seven independent directors of 23andMe’s board resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements over the chief executive’s plan to take the company private.  The departures leave just one sitting member of the board, its chair, Anne Wojcicki, who co-founded the genetics-testing company in 2006 and serves as its chief executive officer.Wojcicki submitted a proposal in late July to take the company private, after earlier expressing interest in acquiring the company
  
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• YouTube live streamers locate body near site of Kentucky interstate shooting

  19-09-2024 00:25 via kfor.com
  
  LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) — A body has been found near where Kentucky authorities spent days searching for a suspected gunman accused of injuring several people traveling on an interstate.Wednesday evening, Kentucky State Police said on X that troopers located a body near Exit 49 on I-75, just outside of the small town of London, and were working with authorities to confirm the identity of the body.The body appears to have been found by a group from Hatfield McCoy Museum Adventures who were track
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail after second judge denies bail

  19-09-2024 00:25 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying locked up after a judge Wednesday rejected the hip-hop mogul’s proposal that he await his sex trafficking trial in the luxury of his Florida mansion instead of a grim Brooklyn federal jail.U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter ruled that Combs' plan — which included a $50 million bail offer, GPS monitoring and strict limitations on visitors — was “insufficient” to ensure the safety of
  
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• Body found near site of Kentucky highway shooting believed to be suspect: authorities

  19-09-2024 00:25 via kfor.com
  
  LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) — The body of a man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on a Kentucky interstate highway has been found, according to authorities.Col. Phillip “PJ” Burnett said that the body found Wednesday is believed to be Joseph Couch, of Woodbine, Kentucky.Burnett said accessories found with the body have led them to conclude it is him. Who is Joseph Couch? Alleged I-75 shooter warned he was going to ‘kill a lot of people’Kentucky State Police said
  
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• Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden's campaign in stolen Trump info, FBI says

  19-09-2024 00:24 via kfor.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden's campaign in information stolen from rival Donald Trump's campaign, sending unsolicited emails to people connected to the Democratic president in an effort to interfere in the 2024 election, the FBI and other federal agencies said Wednesday.
  There's no evidence that any of the recipients responded, officials said, preventing the hacked information from surfacing in the final months of the closely contested election.
  
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