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Altus 7News viewers might see disruption in signal while water tower work in progress
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - We have an alert for our viewers in Altus and how your ability to watch some of our content will soon be affected. The City of Altus is getting ready to start a project to refurbish their water tower for some repairs. Unfortunately, for them to do these repairs 7News is going to have to remove our equipment off the tower while the work is being completed.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Beating Woman To Death In 2019
A Mayes County man is headed to federal prison for 20 years for beating his girlfriend to death with a hammer. Harvey Murphy pled guilty to second-degree murder in 2023 for killing Kimmy Stipes in 2019. Murphy's lawyers said he was addicted to meth at the time and has mental...
OKC Thunder adds Alex Ducas to two-way deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they have signed undrafted rookie Alex Ducas to a two-way deal. The 23-year-old spent five college seasons at Saint Mary’s from 2019-24. He averaged 9.9 points on 45.3% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 34 games last season. He shot 43.8% from 3 on 5.4 attempts.
Interactive children’s storytelling comes to Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
VINITA, Oklahoma ~ Enjoy an interactive day of immersive children’s storytelling July 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Children of all ages are invited to gather for “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories” at the 2023 Tribal...
Police Connect 4 Murder Suspects To Violent Crime Spree Across OKC Metro
Investigators have tied four murder suspects to a violent crime spree spanning the Oklahoma City metro. A man and three juveniles were accused of a deadly shooting at a motel on the southeast side of the city last week. The crime spree started last Tuesday at a home in northwest...
Come out and see KOCO 5 during our next On the Road Tour stop in Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. — On Tuesday, KOCO 5 is headed to Shawnee as part of our weeklong On the Road Tour to celebrate our 70th anniversary. For those of you in Shawnee, come see us at Woodland Veterans Park as we'll do our newscasts live at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. You're invited to come out at 3:30 p.m. before the newscasts start.
Oklahoma City apartment blaze damages four units, all evacuated safely
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon. According to OKCFD, the fire started on the first floor and spread through a window to the unit above. Some furniture was caught on fire and...
Norman man charged after allegedly soliciting a minor on Discord
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OK (KOKH) — A Norman man was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on a social media platform. The arrest comes after a cyber tip was assigned to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) last week. According to CCSO,...
Merle Haggard statue unveiling and tribute concert set for Oct. 10
MUSKOGEE, OK – A tribute concert and unveiling of a statue of country music mega-star Merle Haggard is scheduled for Thursday, October 10. Haggard is most famous for the “live” album called Okie From Muskogee, recorded fifty-five years ago in 1969. A statue of his likeness will...
Oklahoma City nonprofit expands tiny home community for foster care alumni
A newly built and furnished set of 15 tiny homes have popped up in Oklahoma City. While they’re all around just 300 square feet, they’re equipped with everything you’d find in a studio apartment — a kitchen, a bathroom, and an area to eat and sleep.
Bartlesville Woman Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl
A Bartlesville woman was booked into the Washington County Jail on the charge of trafficking a controlled dangerous substance. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance incident already in progress and later realized the defendant, Michelle Sandberg was trafficking Fentanyl. A probable cause affidavit states that officers were advised of Sandberg's...
On the Road: Enid leaders work to retain, recruit businesses in the community
KOCO 5 is celebrating 70 years of service to Oklahomans with our On the Road Tour!. The first stop of the tour is Enid, a city that continues to grow. Marcie Mack, the executive director of the Enid Regional Development Alliance, spoke about that growth, as well as recruiting and retaining businesses in Enid. Open the video player above for the interview.
Bartlesville Man Seen on Burglary and Larceny Charges
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court this week on two separate charges of larceny shoplifting, and burglary in the second degree. Hugo Ramos is charged with larceny that stems from July 5th when he is accused of taking a $248.29 TV from Wal-Mart. Ramos is also accused...
Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and also deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back. Growing up, she learned to cope — but it...
Woman arrested after allegedly hitting person with baseball bat
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - An assault with a baseball bat lands a Duncan woman in jail. Court documents show the incident happened around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Katelyn Schornick, 36, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. An affidavit shows Schornick hit the victim in the head with...
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