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Delayed reports of abuse continue to plague troubled Greer Center in Enid
An incident report said a resident at a troubled center for people with developmental disabilities in Enid fell in the shower. But a staff member thought it looked like the man had been kicked in the face. The resident at the Robert M. Greer Center appeared to have the imprint...
Okla. Teacher of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists.Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years at Ada City Schools. She teaches 10th through 12th grade Advanced Placement language and…
Thunder have opportunity to hurt the Knicks in NBA free agency yet again
Already this summer, the OKC Thunder have proverbially stuck it to the New York Knicks organization by stealing away prized free agent big, Isaiah Hartenstein, via a three-year, $87 million contract. Now, more than two weeks into the illustrious offseason festivities, they may want to consider double-dipping by swiping another...
Oklahoma man, arrested in Springfield in 2023, sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) –An Oklahoma City man was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Gerald Duran, 49, was arrested at a Springfield bank in December 2023 attempting to cash a cashier’s check he had fraudulently obtained, according to court documents.
Family speaks out after getting stranded in Alaska mid-cruise
A cruise vacation through Alaska turned into a travel nightmare for one Oklahoma family who got stranded without their belongings after a mishap with a local excursion caused them to miss their ship's boarding window. The Gault family, including six young kids and a 78-year-old grandmother, are now safely back...
Headlines: Walters’ bible mandate, medical marijuana layoffs & OKC tiny homes
Several Oklahoma schools are standing against Ryan Walters’ bible mandate. (KOSU) Walters responds to Ardmore teacher’s comments online. (NewsOK) Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 29 workers. (KOSU) Appeals court throws out pot case against expectant mother. (NewsOK) Oklahomans travel to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. (KOSU)
Can a mom who smoked pot while pregnant be charged with child neglect? It depends
A mother cannot be charged in Oklahoma with child neglect for using pot while pregnant if she had a medical marijuana card, a divided appeals court ruled Thursday. Judges on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals called on the state Legislature to address the issue. "We certainly do not condone marijuana use by an expectant mother," Presiding Judge Scott Rowland wrote for the majority.
The Porch: 'Hope's Hollywood Christmas' Filming In The Heart Of Oklahoma
It must be Christmas In July! "Hope's Hollywood Christmas" is a romantic comedy that is being shot in the heart of Oklahoma amidst the season’s extreme summer heat. The L.A. production company made sure to hire a University of Oklahoma alumni to direct and a native Tulsan as the lead actress.
Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Indigenous Oklahoma woman paves the way for a beautiful tomorrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, homicide is one of the top 10 causes of death for Native American females under the age of 45. Native America women experienced the second highest rate of homicide in 2020, but there are efforts to stop it. Join News Four’s Joleen Chaney and First Fidelity Bank to Pay it Forward.
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