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  • Oklahoma City Council appoints next City Manager

    OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Council has appointed the next City Manager on Tuesday. Craig Freeman will succeed City Manager James D. Couch, who has announced his retirement effective January 2. Freeman’s first day as City Manager is the same day. “I’m really grateful for the opportunity. I’m humbled by it because it’s a great challenge but I think it’s a great city. The citizens have shown they’re willing to invest in themselves, and it’s our responsibility to fulfill the promises that […]

  • One person in custody after chase in Midwest City

    MIDWEST CITY, Okla. – One person was taken into custody following a chase in Midwest City. Officials say it ended Tuesday afternoon just before 2 p.m. near SW 15th and Air Depot. Oklahoma County deputies were involved in the chase. One person was taken into custody. Authorities are still investigating and have not released any other details.  

  • Investigation underway after hidden camera found in unisex restroom of Moore Starbucks, police say

    MOORE, Okla. – An investigation is underway after a hidden camera was found in a unisex restroom at a Moore Starbucks. Police say the the camera was found on November 16 at Starbucks near SW 19th and Telephone Rd. by a patron who then turned it over to police. The Moore Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is looking to identify any possible victims who wish to seek criminal prosecution. Anyone who may have entered and used either unisex restroom between September […]

  • Orr Family Farm to host annual Breakfast with Santa events

    OKLAHOMA CITY – The Orr Family Farm is gearing up for the holiday season with their annual Breakfast with Santa events! Guests who attend Breakfast with Santa will enjoy a pancake breakfast, story time, a Christmas craft and carols with Santa Claus. Admission also includes the carousel and a train ride around the Farm. Guests are also encouraged to bring a camera for fun, holiday-theme photo opportunities. These will be held in the Farm’s Event barn on Dec. 1, 8 or 15 […]

  • “All-clear” given after Hazmat team investigates suspicious package in NW Oklahoma City

    UPDATE: Officials gave the all-clear and say nothing suspicious was found.  OKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency crews are investigating after a suspicious package was reportedly mailed to a non-profit organization in Oklahoma City. The Hazmat team responded to Feed the Children near NW 3rd and Meridian Tuesday morning. According to officials, a suspicious package was mailed to the organization. Crews are still investigating the incident.

  • Oklahoma woman dies after suffering heart attack while driving

    GARVIN COUNTY, Okla. – An Oklahoma woman died after she suffered a heart attack while behind the wheel. It happened Monday, at around 12:45 p.m., near Elmore City, Oklahoma, in Garvin County. Officials say the 75-year-old woman, of Elmore City, was driving southbound on SH-74 when she suffered a heart attack, departed the roadway to the left and struck an embankment. She was flown to a Norman hospital where she later died.

  • Two people in custody following chase in SW Oklahoma City

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Two people were taken into custody after a chase in southwest Oklahoma City overnight. Police say it started when they tried to pull over a vehicle, but the suspects did not stop and a chase started near SW 51st and Western around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday. At one point, the suspects stopped and bailed on foot at Western and I-240 Service Road. Officers found the suspects hiding in an apartment complex in the area using Air One. They were taken […]

  • Cooking with Kyle: Cranberry, apple and clementine chutney

    This recipe is an easy show-stopper, and has varying uses. It is perfect to grace your holiday table as a compliment to turkey, and is fantastic with pork, too. It’s also delicious with cheeses such as Cheddar, Gouda or even Brie. The recipe yields more than enough to multi-purpose. Enjoy! Ingredients 12 oz fresh cranberries 4 larger or 6 smaller Clementines (think seedless small oranges such as “Cuties.”) 1 large Granny Smith Apple 1/2 C sugar 1/2 C honey 1/4 […]

  • Pilot, passenger die in aircraft incident in Oklahoma panhandle

    TYRONE, Okla. – A pilot and his passenger died after a plane crash in the Oklahoma panhandle over the weekend. It happened on November 17, at approximately 6 p.m., about five miles east of Tyrone, Oklahoma, in Texas County. Officials say Richard James, 79, of Carmichael, California, was flying the 1978 Beech Baron along with his passenger when the incident happened. His passenger’s identity is pending positive identification, officials say. Both James and his passenger were pronounced dead at the […]

  • USGS: 3.0 earthquake recorded in McClain County

    MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. – Residents in McClain County may have felt some shaking Monday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.0 magnitude earthquake near Dibble, Oklahoma. The epicenter of the quake was located about 17 miles southwest of Norman, and about 31 miles south of Oklahoma City. Residents in Chickasha, Moore and surrounding areas may have also felt some shaking.

  • Oklahoma woman dies after vehicle hit by train

    CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. – An Oklahoma woman was killed after her vehicle was hit by a train Monday morning. It happened just after 5:40 a.m. on 340 Road near Big Cabin, Oklahoma, in Craig County. According to a report, 65-year-old Kathy French, of Big Cabin, was traveling westbound on 340 Road when she attempted to cross the railroad tracks and was struck by an oncoming train. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say the cause of the collision […]