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UPDATE: Tonkawa couple convicted of dispensing Fentanyl
NEWKIRK — On July 1, both Rush Sr. and Deleon entered no contest pleas to the charges filed on Feb. 23, 2023. Sentencing is deferred for five years and both must do 80 hours of community service. Tonkawa couple facing charges of dispensing Fentanyl. NEWKIRK — Court dates are...
Fireworks Cause Oklahoma City Home To Catch Fire
A family is out of their home Friday morning in the metro after fireworks caused a fire at the home. Fireworks caused a dumpster to catch fire, and the flames spread to the home's attic. It happened at a house near SE 89th and Sunny Lane in Oklahoma City around...
Employee shoots intruder at Tulsa dispensary during attempted burglary
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police responded to a shooting at a dispensary Friday morning at a shopping center near 61st and Memorial. One person was taken to the hospital and one of the glass doors to the Bodega Boyz was shattered, the other door was boarded up. Tulsa...
Tulsa attorney says number of abuse allegations at juvenile detention center is growing
“I would characterize it as a brothel for children where there were essentially detention officers and other staff nurses to have free reign to abuse these children, to rape these children with impunity,” Brecht said.
OCPD release name of victim in fatal June stabbing
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City police on Friday released the name of a man they said was stabbed and killed in late June. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. Police were called to Northwest 23rd Street and North MacArthur Boulevard...
Oklahoma Football: The top-5 toughest defensive players the Sooners will face in 2024
We looked at the top-5 toughest offensive players the Oklahoma football program crosses paths with, and now it's time to look at the defenders. Traditionally, the SEC has been known as a defense-first conference, producing some of the most talented defensive players of the last quarter century. This year is no exception. Luckily for OU, two of the conference's best defenders wear the Crimson and Cream.
Mustang Requiring Fundraising Organizations Who Sold Fireworks To Assist In Clean-Up Efforts
Fundraising organizations who sold fireworks are required to assist in cleanup efforts in Mustang, city officials say. The City of Mustang is requiring organizations who sold fireworks as a part of fundraising efforts must assist in the clean-up, and failure to do so may result in a no sales permit next year.
Red River Rivalry earns high grade from CBS Sports
When the 2024 college football season begins, the SEC will look a little different. The conference now includes two former Big 12 powerhouses, Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. As a result, the conference is home to one of the biggest rivalries in college football, which many fans will highlight on the schedule. CBS Sports ranked the top rivalries in the SEC, with the Longhorns and Sooners taking the top spot. Over the last decade, the rivalry has been full of fireworks because they are always competitive. Neither team has four in a row in the series since 2004. Eight of the...
Danger Lurking: The Threats Of Aging Dams In Oklahoma
It's no secret that a lot of the infrastructure in Oklahoma is aging. And when that old infrastructure gives out, it can become harmful to Oklahoma residents. Some of Oklahoma's old infrastructure that could cause catastrophe if they were to break are a majority of the state's dams. Oklahoma is...
The Softball America Spotlight: 2025 Kai Minor
As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Kai Minor. Minor is currently ranked first in our 2025 position rankings as the California native is committed to Oklahoma. When she heads to Norman, the back-to-back Alliance 18U National Champion will bring a powerful arm to the outfield, speed on the basepath, and energy at the plate.
Cooler Temperatures, Chances Of Storms Later This Weekend
Saturday will bring cooler temperatures with scattered chances of showers and thunderstorms later this weekend. The highs for Saturday will climb up to the low 90s, bringing a cooler peak, with the lows staying in the cool mid to high 60s with a light breeze. It will be humid throughout...
Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department
A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, and consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms. Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department....
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
Revealing The Trust Issues Oklahomans Have With Tap Water
Oklahomans want to be able to drink water from their sink tap without concern, but over the years, recent studies and reported violations have revealed that Oklahoma's tap water might not be as safe as consumers thought. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked as one of the worst states for tap water.
A Break From Heat And Humidity Friday In Green Country
A few showers are present along and south of I-40 Friday morning as a cold front moves southward. Another area of moderate to heavy showers and storms continues across west central to southcentral OK early this morning. The risk of severe storms has diminished, but localized heavy rain may continue...
Video: Supreme Court justices rule the government went "too far" on charges for January 6th
Justices ruled the government went "too far" in charging people with obstructing an official on January 6th. FOX23 spoke with a Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General about this issue.
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