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• Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?

  03-01-2025 23:19 via kfor.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month.It's an action put in place by President Joe Biden to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100. And while Trump will be the first president sworn in with U.S. flags lowered to half-staff, it's not a timeline that he can do anything about — until after he takes office.Here's what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, w
  
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• Supt. Walters upset after lawmakers reject several of OSDE's budget requests

  17-05-2025 01:46 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Superintendent Ryan Walters called the media late Thursday for a Friday morning press conference after lawmakers rejected several of his budget requests.The agreed-upon budget from lawmakers this week had the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) realize they wouldn't get $3 million for "Bibles in every classroom" and $500,000 for concealed carry training, among other requests.
  Walters' media gathering had him calling out the proposed income tax cut, but when
  
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• Former federal agents turned beekeepers protecting bees with friendly competition

  17-05-2025 01:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A swarm of bees usually isn’t a sight anyone wants to see, especially in or around their home. Two former federal agents turned beekeepers in Oklahoma City said they’re always buzzing to help remove them safely."I think our issue is don't kill bees,” Beekeeper Mike Favors said.It’s a simple message, and when a swarm is just hanging out on a fence, like they were Wednesday, Favors said they’re generally not a problem."You shouldn't be scared of
  
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• Local nonprofit, company team up to build beds for OKC children

  17-05-2025 01:20 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - It's where you start your day and end your day, however you may be taking your bed for granted. Hundreds of children across Oklahoma City don't have one. A local nonprofit and company are working to change that."They could be sleeping on the floor on a pallet of clothes, they could be co-sleeping with family members, or sleeping on the couch because they don't have a bed," said Rich Moio, the OKC Chapter President of Sleep In Heavenly Peace. LOCAL NEWS: New initiative to a
  
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• Out-of-state marijuana grow burglars caught green handed by authorities

  17-05-2025 00:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKARCHE, Okla. (KFOR) — Three people are behind bars, with two other suspects on the run after a robbery at a marijuana grow facility in Okarche."They had actually made entry into the grow. They had carried several containers, I believe, totes of product out and it actually placed it into their vehicle. And then I think when we arrived, they were trying to carry a third one out, dropped it, and so there was product all over the place," Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said. Former Kingfi
  
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• Stolen Amazon truck chase ends on train tracks in southwest Oklahoma City

  17-05-2025 00:34 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Police arrested one person Friday afternoon after a short police chase involving a stolen Amazon truck ended on train tracks in southwest Oklahoma City.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to the area near Newcastle Road and South Portland Avenue on Friday after reports of a stolen vehicle.
  Short police chase of a stolen Amazon truck ends near Newcastle Road and S Portland Ave. (KFOR)Short police chase of a stolen Amazon truck ends nea
  
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• Statue of Melania Trump sawed off at ankles and stolen, police in Slovenia say

  17-05-2025 00:07 via kfor.com
  
  LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown.The life-size sculpture was unveiled in 2020 during President Donald Trump’s first term in office near Sevnica in central Slovenia, where Melanija Knavs was born in 1970. It replaced a wooden statue that had been set on fire earlier that year. Melania Trump unveils Barbara Bush p
  
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• Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

  17-05-2025 00:05 via kfor.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead after a medical emergency has been on life support for three months to let the fetus grow enough to be delivered, a move her family says a hospital told them was required under the state's strict anti-abortion law.With her due date still more than three months away, it could be one of the longest such pregnancies. Her family is upset that Georgia’s law that restricts abortion once cardiac activity is detected does
  
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• NOAA's predictions for summer 2025 just got even hotter

  16-05-2025 23:50 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Get the SPF ready and prepare to crank the AC. All signs point to a hot summer ahead.
  On Thursday, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released their updated weather outlook for the next three months. The story is pretty much the same no matter where you live: all states are favored to see a warmer-than-average summer season.
  The only difference is just how high the odds are. The darker the shade of orange or
  
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• US stocks power within 3% of their record as Wall Street closes out a winning week

  16-05-2025 22:49 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street cruised to the finish of its strong week on Friday, as U.S. stocks glided closer to the all-time high they set just a few months earlier, though it may feel like an economic eraago.The S&P 500 rose 0.7% for a fifth straight gain and closed out its third winning week in the last four. It’s rallied back within 3% of its record set in February after briefly dropping roughly 20% belowlast month, thanks to building hopes that President Donald Trumpwill lowe
  
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• OHP issues Endangered Missing Advisory for missing 36-year-old woman

  16-05-2025 21:53 via kfor.com
  
  APACHE, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for a missing 36-year-old woman last seen in Apache on Thursday.Endangered Missing Advisory for 36-year-old Amber L. McGuire. Image courtesy, Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
  According to OHP, 36-year-old Amber L. McGuire was last seen on foot in Apache on Thursday, May 15. She was seen wearing black pants and a maroon shirt.
  McGuire also has a rose tattoo on her right forearm and another tattoo on her lef
  
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• Guymon PD seeks help in theft investigation

  16-05-2025 20:59 via kfor.com
  
  GUYMON, Okla. (KFOR) - The Guymon Police Department is asking for public help in identifying a suspect regarding a theft investigation.Guymon PD have released the following photos (shown below) of the individual they are seeking to identify. Anadarko Middle School teacher charged with lewd acts to a child under 16
  Guymon Police Department seeks to identify individual in theft investigation, Image courtesy Guymon Police Department's Facebook pageGuymon Police Department seeks to identify individu
  
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• Nearly a dozen inmates escape New Orleans jail; public warned amid search

  16-05-2025 20:31 via kfor.com
  
  Editor's note: The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office updated the total number of initial escapees to 10 after an inmate believed to be missing was found still inside the facility.NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans jail is on lockdown after multiple inmates escaped Friday morning.According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), the inmates were discovered missing around 8:30 a.m. during a routine headcount at the Orleans Justice Center.OPSO deputies and partnering state law enforcemen
  
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• 'Easy LOL': Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail; public warned amid search

  16-05-2025 20:31 via kfor.com
  
  Editor's note: The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office updated the total number of initial escapees to 10 after an inmate believed to be missing was found still inside the facility.NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans jail is on lockdown after multiple inmates escaped Friday morning.According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), the inmates were discovered missing around 8:30 a.m. during a routine headcount at the Orleans Justice Center.OPSO deputies and partnering state law enforcemen
  
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• Medical marijuana business licenses restored after software glitch

  16-05-2025 20:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — After a software glitch mistakenly canceled the licenses of thousands of medical marijuana businesses earlier this week, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority says the licensing issue has been resolved as of Friday.On Wednesday, OMMA said thousands of medical marijuana businesses were alerted after a glitch with the Thentia licensing portal canceled their business licenses overnight. Medical marijuana business owner reacts to software glitchIn a social media post
  
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• 'Walking Tall' star Joe Don Baker dies at 89

  16-05-2025 19:37 via kfor.com
  
  GROESBECK, Texas (KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89.
  Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, which did not specify a cause of death.Born on February 12, 1936, Baker attended Groesbeck High School, where he played both football and basketball. Baker's athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to North Texas State College where he joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and studied business administration. He went on to graduate in 1958
  
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• Porn would become crime under Republican proposal

  16-05-2025 19:20 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A new bill introduced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, could make porn a crime in the United States.The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act would add all pornography, including any depiction of sexual acts that "lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value," to the definition of obscenity. This would make it illegal to distribute or consume porn, regardless of the material's intent. Currently, only porn intended to "abuse, threaten, or harass" someone is illegal
  
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• FBI issues warning about AI voice impersonations of US officials

  16-05-2025 19:18 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The FBI warned on Thursday that a malicious messaging campaign has been targeting government officials and their acquaintances by sending AI-generated voice messages impersonating senior U.S. officials to gain access to their data.The FBI said the messaging campaign, which began in April 2025, takes the form of text messages or AI-generated voice messages and claims to be from a senior U.S. official “in an effort to establish rapport before gaining access to personal accounts
  
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• City of Edmond seeks volunteers for annual copper and lead testing

  16-05-2025 18:54 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Edmond is seeking volunteers to expand the sampling pool for its annual copper and lead testing program.Edmond officials say, the sampling event is scheduled to start on June 1 - September 30 due to
  the type of materials used in some interior plumbing. USPS temporarily suspends operations in Glencoe, OklahomaTo meet the criteria for testing, your home must be a single-family structure that includes any of the following:
  Copper w/Lead Solder (CLS) constructed be
  
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• Agreement reached to bring major aluminum plant to Oklahoma

  16-05-2025 18:46 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma has entered into an agreement with one of the world's largest aluminum manufacturers to build a production plant in northeast Oklahoma, which is expected to create an estimated 2,800 new jobs.On Thursday, Oklahoma Governor Stitt announced the state's non-binding agreement with Emirates Global Aluminum to build a primary aluminum production plant at the Tulsa Port of Inola.“This is a monumental day for Oklahoma,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “
  
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• OBN executes warrant in NW OKC

  16-05-2025 18:23 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are on the scene of an active raid near the area of Northwest 10th and Meridian.According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), the raid is regarding a search warrant execution.No further information has been released at this time.KFOR has a team on the scene.*This story is developing.
  
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• OKC Public Safety Partnership hosts free Mental Health event May 29

  16-05-2025 18:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - OKC Public Safety Partnership is hosting a Mental Health Info session
  on May 29 focusing on programs, services and resources in Oklahoma City.Attendees can expect to hear from mental health experts and community leaders in a panel discussion scheduled:
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Date: May 29Location: Oklahoma City University’s Sarkeys Science and Math Center,
  Address: 2501 North BlackwelderHonorees announced for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2025The event is free and open
  
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• Midwest City Fire Dept. highlights high school academy

  16-05-2025 17:24 via kfor.com
  
  MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Fire officials with the Midwest City Fire Department (MWCFD) are looking for the next generation of firefighters.According to MWCFD, high schoolers interested in becoming a firefighter can explore the opportunity through a program designed for OKC Metro students in collaboration with OSU-OKC Fire.Honorees announced for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2025Students can expect to earn college credit and firefighting certifications while still in High School, says Fir
  
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• 4Warn Storm Team keeping an eye on severe storms this weekend

  16-05-2025 16:42 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The 4Warn Storm Team is tracking storms rolling into Oklahoma this weekend into next week.According to KFOR meteorologist Emily Sutton, storms are predicted to begin Saturday, with an elevated chance in the afternoon in southeast Oklahoma. Storms producing wind and hail could develop in central Oklahoma.Oklahoma Weather Radar
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  The weather continues into Sunday. Storms may begin in cen
  
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• Komodo dragon eats shoe thrown into zoo exhibit

  16-05-2025 16:39 via kfor.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A Komodo dragon ingested a Memphis Zoo guest's shoe after they threw it over the glass of the exhibit on Thursday, according to the Memphis Zoo.In a Facebook post, the zoo said a guest threw a red shoe over the top of the glass at the Komodo dragon exhibit, and the Komodo dragon ate it.Credit: Memphis Zoo
  The zoo thanked a guest who spoke up so animal care and veterinary teams could immobilize the dragon. It was transported to the zoo's animal hospital, where the shoe was
  
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• History of the Like button: Did you know?

  16-05-2025 15:17 via kfor.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The internet wouldn't be the same without the Like button, the thumbs-up icon that Facebook and other online services turned into digital catnip.Like it or not, the button has served as a creative catalyst, a dopamine delivery system and an emotional battering ram. It also became an international tourist attraction after Facebook plastered the symbol on a giant sign outside its Silicon Valley headquarters until the company rebranded itself as Meta Platforms in 2021.A n
  
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• Multiple in custody after burglary investigation in Okarche

  16-05-2025 14:32 via kfor.com
  
  OKARCHE, Okla. (KFOR) - Multiple people have been taken into custody after a burglary investigation in Okarche Friday morning.Police responded to the area of NW Expressway and Evans Rd. around 6:30 a.m.Multiple agencies responded and are working to investigate the situation. Three people have been taken into custody.No more information is available.
  
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• Former Kingfisher bank VP pleads guilty to federal charges in fake loan scheme

  16-05-2025 13:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A former Kingfisher bank executive pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges of defrauding his own bank out of nearly $900,000, in what prosecutors described as a years-long scheme, taking out fraudulent loans and setting up fake accounts using bank customers' personal information.Timothy Abercrombie, the former vice president of Interbank’s Kingfisher branch, entered a guilty plea to federal bank fraud charges during a hearing at the U.S. District Co
  
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• Anadarko Middle School teacher charged with lewd acts to a child under 16

  16-05-2025 13:30 via kfor.com
  
  ANADARKO, Okla. (KFOR) — Another Oklahoma teacher has been accused of being inappropriate with a student.Jacqueline Stone, now a former 7th-grade math teacher at Anadarko Middle School, was arrested and charged with nine counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.New court documents show the 7th-grade middle school teacher engaged in sexual acts with a 13-year-old for several months.Among the accusations listed, there was forcible kissing, touching, and forcing the student to touc
  
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• ‘We’re all here’: Thunder fans rally in OKC for Game 5 watch party, ready for Game 7

  16-05-2025 13:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Hundreds of people packed downtown Oklahoma City on Thursday to cheer the Oklahoma City Thunder on for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, in a best-of-7 series.The Thunder hoped to close out their away game Thursday night with a win against the Denver Nuggets, assuring them a ticket to the Western Conference Finals. They couldn’t get it done in Denver, losing 107-119.Fassler Hall, an Oklahoma City bar, transformed into Thunder Hall Thursday for a jam-
  
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