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Oklahoma Nonprofit Helping Children Go Back-To-School Clothes Shopping
As students across the Oklahoma City metro head back to school, an Oklahoma nonprofit is setting foster families up for a successful start to the school year. There’s nothing like the excitement of a new school year, and even more so when it comes to picking out what outfit to wear on the first day, which is why Anna’s House Foundation is asking for gift cards so foster families can shop for their child's back-to-school clothing.
Edmond reaches $7.15M settlement with exonerated man who spent 49 years in prison
EDMOND, Okla. — A man who spent decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit reached a partial settlement in a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Edmond. The Edmond City Council reached the $7.15 million settlement with Glynn Simmons, who was wrongfully convicted of the 1974 murder of Carolyn Sue Rogers at an Edmond liquor store. Simmons sued the cities of Edmond and Oklahoma City, and the police officers involved in the investigation, claiming they falsified evidence and suppressed exonerating evidence to frame him for murder.
Guthrie Chamber to host GPS school bond issue with public forum
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce will hold a public forum on Tuesday, August 20, to discuss the upcoming Guthrie Public Schools bond issue. Registered voters of the school district will head out to the polls on August 27 for the proposed $45 million measure. Related article: Guthrie BOE preparing for $45M school bond proposal.
One person detained following deadly shooting near Spencer
SPENCER, Okla. – A person has been arrested following a fatal shooting on Friday, August 9. The Oklahoma City Police Department reported that officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Dunjee Blvd. around 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 36-year-old Devontia...
Midnight Madness Kicks Off Choctaw High School Football Season
Three words every Oklahoman loves to hear: Football is BACK!. High schools across Oklahoma are allowed to start fall camp on Monday, and a handful of local schools wasted no time getting started. Choctaw is among the teams that started fall camp at 12 a.m., calling it 'Midnight Madness.'. Hundreds...
ESA's Gamma Zeta Volunteers at U R Special
UR Special clothing distribution helps hundreds of Edmond children increase self-esteem, healthy habits, and create positive relationships for needy and at-risk children during their 3 times a year August, November, and April distributions. With the help of over 135 volunteers, August’s distribution was a busy time with over 500 children getting brand new clothing.
Derek Chauvin moved to the Oklahoma jail months after the stabbing incident
Former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, is currently serving his sentence for the murder of George Floyd at a facility in Oklahoma. Chauvin was previously held at the Tuscon Federal Correctional Institution in Arizona but was recently moved to the Oklahoma Federal Transfer Center. The Federal Bureau of Prisons stated...
Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma Brace for Ping-Pong Ball-Sized Hail, 60 MPH Winds Wednesday Evening
Amarillo, TX – Residents of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma should prepare for severe weather conditions Wednesday, as thunderstorms are expected to bring ping-pong ball-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph after 10 PM. The US National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a warning for the region, emphasizing the potential for damaging hail and strong winds.
Former Oklahoma inmate offering reentry resources
(NewsNation) — A former Oklahoma inmate has become a hometown hero as she works to give ex-convicts a second chance upon reentry after their release from prison. Delisa Herbert-Jones joins “Morning in America” to discuss her mission of helping the men and women coming out of prison who are “just like” her.
WATCH: Car badly damaged after crash in Choctaw
Authorities responded to an injury crash that has caused traffic delays on a busy road in Choctaw. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The crash happened near the intersection of Northeast 23rd Street and Triple X Road. Sky 5 flew over the scene, showing a car with significant damage to its front end crashed out on the side of the road.
Retired Financial Advisor Hosts Free Literacy Workshops for Low-Income Oklahomans
A retired financial advisor hosts a free financial literacy workshop for low-income Oklahomans. The organizer says she'll cover two topics each week of her course and says these will be tools you can use for the rest of your life. Louise Short is hosting six financial literacy workshops and will launch her second one this week.
School districts address concerns as Oklahoma students head back to class this week
OKLAHOMA CITY — It's the back-to-school season in Oklahoma as several districts across the OKC metro return to class this week. Students in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond and Yukon return to school this week, with some starting class on Tuesday. KOCO 5 recently interviewed several superintendents to discuss major...
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