Biden-Harris Administration announce $2.2 million restoring bridges in Oklahoma - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over 2 million in planning grants to Oklahoma City. The announcement comes on the heels of the Biden-Harris Administrations Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to create a pipeline of construction-ready bridge projects in Oklahoma.The grants according to the White House are two of 28 total projects receiving funding across 18 states. Oklahoma's program called

Oklahoma students allegedly drugged on vacation in Cancun

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma State University students Zara Hull and Jake Snider were on vacation with friends at a resort in Cancun, Mexico when things took a near-deadly turn.They arrived Thursday, August 1. The next day, they were up early to go to the pool.LOCAL NEWS: Edmond woman hopes someone will recognize man suspected in hit-and-runZara and her friend Kaylie swam up to the bar to get water. Shortly after taking a few sips, they both collapsed.Zara's mom shared this photo.Zara

Clemency recommended for death row inmate Emmanuel Littlejohn; decision now in governor's hands

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Death row inmate Emmanuel Littlejohn pleaded his case to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board during his clemency hearing Wednesday morning."I was a young man who was mad at the world,” said Littlejohn. “30 years later, I'm a new creature."Littlejohn is scheduled to be executed September 26, 2024. He’s spent the past 30 years on death row for the shooting death of convenience store manager, Kenny Meers. Meers was working at the Root-N-Sc

Wild crash, chase led to five people hurt, two arrested in South OKC

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Five people were hurt following a wild chain of events in south Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s deputies said it started when they pulled over Leland Meece, 38, in a gas station parking lot. He was wanted on warrants for felony domestic violence with strangulation and possession of stolen property.ORIGINAL STORY: Five people injured after short pursuit in SW Oklahoma CityThe sheriff’s office released body camera video of what

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FAA: Plane that crashed, killed four people struck hay bale while taking off

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Federal Aviation Administration's preliminary report reveals that the plane that crashed and killed four people on Tuesday, struck a haybale while taking off.Around 1:30 p.m. Oklahoma City emergency crews rushed to the scene of a plane down at Sundance Airport. "You can see that that the aircraft went all the way off the runway, through the field and through this fence right here before it went into the trees and caught fire," explained McIntyre Law Chopper 4 Pil

Suspect speaks out after armed robbery at popular OKC seafood restaurant

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A man who received several charges for an armed robbery at a popular metro-area seafood restaurant now claims that he didn't do it.
The armed robbery happened back in June at Trappers Fish Camp & Grill.
Court documents say that the manager on the night of June 19 was trying to close up at the time. She opened the back door and came face-to-face with a man in a gray mask who had a gun in his hand.
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OKCPS' new Superintendent details plan for school year, Bible mandate

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City's newest Superintendent is laying out her vision for the future. At the same time, the district is now responding to State Superintendent Ryan Walters' Bible mandate....the Bible will not be used for preaching or indoctrination.Dr. Jamie PolkIt's been 38 days since Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk officially started her new role as Superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools.LOCAL NEWS: Mustang Public Schools weighs in on Bible mandateDr. Polk used Wedn

Corp. Commissioner Todd Heitt voted out as chairman, while investigation continues

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Wednesday, voted to replace commissioner Todd Hiett as chairman of the Commission on the heels of sexual misconduct allegations made public.According to Commissioner Bob Anthony, the Commission voted to replace commissioner Todd Hiett as chairman of the Commission, giving the position immediately to Commissioner Kim David. Hiett faces allegations of sexual assault against the employee of a regulated company while in Minnesota in June

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Corp. Commissioner Todd Heitt voted out as chairman, remains on the commission

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) on Wednesday, voted to replace commissioner Todd Hiett as chairman of the Commission on the heels of sexual misconduct allegations made public.According to Commissioner Bob Anthony, the Commission voted to replace commissioner Todd Hiett as chairman of the Commission, giving the position immediately to Commissioner Kim David. Hiett faces allegations of sexual assault against the employee of a regulated company while in Minnesota in

Edmond Mayor will not seek re-election for 2025

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Edmond Mayor Darrell A. Davis announced on Wednesday he will not be running for re-election in 2025.
Davis has served on the Edmond City Council for 13 years. He served two and half terms as the Councilperson for Ward 3 and is completing his second term as mayor.Edmond Mayor Darrell A. Davis announces he will not run for 2025 re-election, image courtesy City of EdmondEdmond Mayor Darrell A. Davis announces he will not run for 2025 re-election, image courtesy City of

Oklahoma City Zoo's newest lion cubs make their debut on August 10

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Zoo's newest five male African lion cubs are set to make their habitat debut on Saturday, August 10.Dunia and her five cubs; Herman, Lou, Pascal, Hugo, and Henri, born on May 20, will finally be able to explore their outdoor habitat at Lion Overlook and get comfortable with their new surroundings.LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma City Zoo’s popular holiday event Safari Lights returns in NovemberAccording to the zoo's carnivore care team, the cubs are now b

Sequoyah County DA files additional charges against multi-county murder suspect

SEQUOYAH COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A 50-year-old murder suspect who was arrested in Arkansas in connection to three murders across two Oklahoma counties is now facing additional charges.On June 20, Stay Lee Drake was arrested in Morrilton, Ark., after being identified as a person of interest in a Sequoyah County double murder case two days prior.Shortly after his arrest in Arkansas, Drake was booked into the Sequoyah County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Tara Unde

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.
Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part of her Eras Tour.Event organizer Barracuda Music said in a post on its Instagram channel late Wednesday that “we have no choice but

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Department of Transportation alongside The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are keeping Oklahoma motorists up to date on the latest construction areas while planning your final destination in and outside the metro.I-44 ramp shifted at US-77 through AugustThe westbound I-44 off-ramp to northbound US-77/Broadway Extension is shifted to newly constructed pavement through August as part of ongoing work in the area. Drivers wanting to access northbound US-77/Broadway Extension w

Wall Street slips after a morning rally evaporates as some of the market's AI darlings drop

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a morning rally evaporated, but the losses on Wall Street weren’t as bad as the manic moves that wracked markets worldwide over the last week.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.8% after an earlier jump of 1.7% petered out. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 234 points, or 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 1%.
Stocks swung lower as Nvidia, one of Wall Street’s most influential companies, went from a morning gain of 4.4% and p

Hampton Morris is 1st US men's weightlifter to medal at the Olympics since '84. Li Fabin wins gold

PARIS (AP) — Hampton Morris does not have a driver's license. He does have an Olympic bronze medal.The 20-year-old who trains in his garage at home in Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday became the firstU.S. men's weightlifterto take home a medal of any color at the Games in four decades. Narrowly missing out on a world record that would have gotten him silver, Morris followed Mario Martinez and Guy Carlton from Los Angeles in 1984 as the most recent American men to medal at the Ol

Rapper Nelly arrested in Missouri

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (KTVI) – Acclaimed rapper, actor, and entrepreneurNelly was arrested early Wednesday morning in Maryland Heights, Missouri, for alleged drug possession.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's arrest report, the rapper behind smash hits "Country Grammar," "Ride Wit Me" and "Hot In Herre" was taken into custody around 4:45 a.m.
Nelly, aka Cornell I. Haynes Jr., 49, was arrested after police reported finding four ecstasy pills in his vehicle. He was also d

Caregivers face multiple challenges

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Caregivers throughout the U.S. are faced with many challenges as they take care of their loved ones."Most caregivers are not paid for their work and often don't have a choice in whether or not to provide care," Sen. Bob Casey (D-Penn.) said.Sen. Bob Casey highlighted the hardships caregivers face whether they look after their kids, parents or other family members with disabilities."Caregiving can be a role that provides great joy and great sorrow, sometimes in the same day

Walz doesn't own any stocks or real estate, disclosures reveal

(The Hill) –Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz does not own any stocks, securities or real estate, per the newly minted Democratic vice presidential candidate's most recent financial disclosures.Axios first reported the disclosures Wednesday following the announcement Tuesday that Walz would join Vice President Harris on the Democratic ticket to oppose former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).The findings come from the disclosures that Walz filed earlier t

USGS: 3.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Pontotoc County

STONEWALL, Okla. (KFOR) — A 3.5 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter just over six miles outside of Stonewall shook Pontotoc County on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological SurveyUSGS says the quake happened at 7:55 a.m., with an epicenter 6.3 miles north of Stonewall and 9 miles east-by-southeast of Ada.Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles Southern CaliforniaIn several Facebook posts, residents in Ada and the surrounding area say they felt strong tremors through their homes.N

UPDATE: All clear given in Norman after large police presence at hospital

UPDATE @ 4:12 p.m. - (CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla.) - Police officials have confirmed that around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, CCSO Dispatch received a call about a potential shooting threat at Red Rock Behavioral Health Services. CCSO, South Metro SWAT, and other local law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. Authorities say, although the threat was deemed credible, there was no active shooter or agitating person on campus.
CCSO detectives at this time believe the threat originated from a former

Authorities respond to possible active shooter in Norman

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Norman Police Department says, say there is a large police presence outside of Griffin Hospital.Police confirm that there are no reports of injuries and that there are reports of an active shooter.
McIntrye Law Chopper 4 is over the area and we have a crew headed to the scene.This story is developing.

Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 on Wednesday to recommend the governor spare the life of a man on death row for his role in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner during a robbery.
The board's narrow decision means the fate of Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, now rests with Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who could commute his sentence to life in prison without parole. Stitt has granted clemency only once, in 2021, to death row inmate Julius Jones, comm

This fall's FAFSA applications won't be fully launched until December

(The Hill) - The Department of Education announced Wednesday the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid(FAFSA) forms for next year's college hopefuls will not be fully launched until Dec. 1, two months behind the typical schedule.
The belated timeline follows the chaotic rollout of this year's forms, which were beset by delays and difficulties.The FAFSA forms, which are normally launched in October, will only be available to a small group of people starting Oct. 1 for a testing peri

'Star Wars' actress Daisy Ridley reveals Graves' disease diagnosis: What is it?

(KTLA) – Daisy Ridley, famous for her role as Rey in the "Star Wars" films, has opened up about her journey with Graves' disease.
In an exclusive with Women's Health, Ridley revealed she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in September 2023 after seeing an endocrinologist.Tick that can cause meat allergy may be spreading: What to knowShe told the magazine that she began to "feel terrible" while filming the psychological thriller "Magpie," but chalked it up to the character she was

Taylor Swift concerts in Austria canceled after 2 arrested over suspected attack plot

BERLIN (AP) — Two suspected extremists were arrested in Austria on Wednesday, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as now-canceledTaylor Swift concerts, authorities said.The 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and the second person in the Austrian capital.Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria’s interior ministry, said that authorities were aware of “preparatory actions” for a po

Security for Taylor Swift concerts raised after 2 arrested over suspected plans for attack in Austria

BERLIN (AP) — Two suspected extremists were arrested in Austria on Wednesday, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcomingTaylor Swift concerts, authorities said.The 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and the second person in the Austrian capital.Franz Ruf, the public security director at Austria’s interior ministry, said that authorities were aware of “preparatory actions” for a possib

Absentee ballot deadline approaches on August 12

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The County Election Board says voters looking to receive absentee ballots mailed to them for the August 27, 2024, elections should apply now as the deadline quickly approaches.The County Election Board is accepting applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Voters are being encouraged to apply early.Other Headlines
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Oklahoma Pardon and Parole board recommend clemency for death row inmate

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Wednesday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his disappointment in the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board's 3-2 vote recommending clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn.Emmanuel Littlejohn, Image courtesy DOCEmmanuel Littlejohn is scheduled to be executed September 26, 2024. Littlejohn has been behind bars for 30 years on death row.Littlejohn, a death row inmate was convicted of brutally murdering 31-year-old Kenny Meers during a convenience store robbery. Me

CDC details beating the heat during high temperatures

Video contains EMSA heat safety tipsOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has details on how to stay cool with temperatures topping 100 degrees.Temperatures in Oklahoma according to the 4Warn Storm Team are set to be in the 100's with some rain possibilities for part of the state.Image courtesy 4Warn Storm TeamAccording to the CDC, here are things to help stay cool in the heat.Wear appropriate clothing.Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.Stay cool indo