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Tracking hotter temperatures for your Thursday. Here’s the hour by hour forecast for OKC.
We can only hang on to the 80s for so long this time of year. It’s been a nice stretch with so far 8 days in a row below average temps in OKC for this time of year. Temps will rise close to our average highs today. Here’s a look at the hour by hour forecast for your Thursday afternoon.
Yukon girl will be honored at ‘Home Run for Life’ event
Kenna Lawson may only be six years old, but she’s become a regular at INTEGRIS Health Children’s in Oklahoma City. At just four months old, the Yukon girl was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, a rare neurological condition. She is missing a gene on her 15th chromosome, which causes...
'Class Matters,' nonprofit helping underrepresented students in the community, receives donations
OKLAHOMA CITY — A few months ago, KOCO 5 told the story of Dr. Darron Lamkin and his non-profit, Class Matters, which helps underrepresented students in our community with a focus on STEM. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Since then, he’s received tens of...
OKC ZOO SETS NEW ANNUAL ATTENDANCE RECORD
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is pleased to announce a record-setting 1,107,995 guests of all ages visited the OKC Zoo during its fiscal year, July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. This tops the former fiscal year attendance record of 1,091,032 guests who visited the Zoo from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Olivia Rodrigo and Janet Jackson are playing their first shows at OKC's arena this weekend
Oklahoma City's Paycom Center will be a "Happier" place as the temporary capital of the "Rhythm Nation" this weekend. The venue is hosting back-to-back concerts spotlighting women hitmakers making their Paycom Center debuts: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Janet Jackson will bring her "Together Again Tour" to the downtown OKC arena at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, and three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo will spill her "Guts" live and in concert there at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Will Rogers World Airport offers on-site TSA PreCheck enrollment
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma City travelers can now enroll in TSA PreCheck at Will Rogers World Airport. CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, is now available on-site to speed up the airport security process. The service is available at CLEAR kiosks, located at the security level...
Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City hosting 'Toast to Toby Keith' tribute concert
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City's Uptown District is hosting a tribute concert in honor of the late country music legend Toby Keith. The Oklahoma native died in February due to complications from stomach cancer. On Friday, "Toast to Toby Keith: A Tribute Concert" will feature...
Local Museum Shares Their Unique Summer Camp Experiences On The Porch
The Oklahoma Contemporary is hosting summer art camps for all kids to get involved in. Each camp’s focus is different, and what kids can learn changes from week to week. All campers also participate in a guided tour of the Main Gallery to learn more about contemporary art and artists.
Win Tickets to See Childish Gambino in Oklahoma City
Childish Gambino is bringing The New World Tour to Oklahoma City, and we're giving away tickets!. Childish Gambino will perform in Oklahoma City on Sunday, August 11 at the Paycom Center with special guest Willow. Get social with us below to win a pair of tickets to the concert! This contest will end Wednesday, August 7.
Overlooked Opportunities: Sticking With Stickers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City serves more than 18,000 students, making it the fourth largest educational institution in the state. Providing almost all of the printing for the community college is its four-employee in-plant. This includes everything from quick copy work, to name badges, to door signage. One new service that has proven to be lucrative for the operation is stickers.
Center For Individuals With Physical Disabilities Holding Camps For Kids
The Center for Individuals with Physical Disabilities has several summer camps tailored to kids with different needs. Two of those camps are happening this week. This is a place where there's something for everyone. Like the kids attending Camp Get Centered, who see what happens when Mentos and Diet Coke...
Oklahoma City VA to offer resources to rural Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY — This week, veterans can participate in a new experience as VA Oklahoma City Health Care is hosting an event in Canadian County. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The event is all about getting as much help as possible to make sure...
Oklahoma high school football: Putnam City defensive back Mykel Ford commits to Nevada
Putnam City senior defensive back Mykel Ford announced his commitment to Nevada on Wednesday. He chose the Wolf Pack after receiving Division I offers from Kent State and South Dakota. Ford, a 6-foot, 160-pound senior, is a recent addition to Putnam City after moving from Putnam City West over the summer. He joins a Pirates defense that already hosts talent defensively, with defensive back Elijah Asberry and recent Tulsa commit Brayden Knox. ...
McDonald, Sides set for quarterfinal showdown at OGA State Amateur
It will be a test of will in the quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship, as defending champion William McDonald of Oklahoma City meets uber talented Will Sides of Tulsa Thursday morning at The Patriot in Owasso. McDonald advanced Wednesday with a 6 and 5 rout of...
Metro Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Lighting A Couple On Fire
A metro man who’s accused of dousing a couple in lighter fluid and setting them on fire is charged with their attempted murders. Initially charged with arson last week, reports show police arrested Michael Madison when he returned to the scene of the crime. Witnesses said Madison was identified...
Dillon Brooks Labels Shai Gilgeous-Alexander One of the Toughest Players to Guard
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander develop into one of the best players in the NBA, and defensive ace Dillon Brooks has some high praise for the MVP runner-up.
Recap: OKC chef Kevin Lee went on Food Network's 'Bobby's Triple Threat.' Here's how he did
Oklahoma City's chef Kevin Lee made his return to the Food Network Tuesday on an episode "Bobby's Triple Threat," where he was narrowly defeated after holding a commanding lead for most of the show. Lee is no stranger to time in the Food Network spotlight, having won against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli...
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