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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.
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
Local Theatre Company Brings Classics To Life With A Modern Twist In OKC
Storyteller Theatre was started by the husband-and-wife team Justice and Brenna Wickstrom in 2019. “What we do here is we put on multiple shows, especially throughout the Summer. Every other week we’ve got another show going on,” said Justice Wickstrom. Enough shows to keep actors and actresses as...
Norman House Democrats back superintendent against mandated Bible curriculum
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman House Democrats have issued statements of support of the Norman Public Schools Superintendent not implementing the Bible in the school curriculum. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters originally announced school Bible instruction in June. Oklahoma House Democratic Representatives Annie Menz, D-Norman:
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free treats on July 17
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Love's is offering free hot dogs in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 17. Love's Travel Stops is partnering with Schwab Meat Co. to offer customers a free hot dog or roller grill item on Wednesday. "Our customers are at the heart of...
Must see inside: Mega mansion with bowling alley, basketball courts, barn on the market
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An ultra-luxury estate is on the market and can be yours if, as they say, the price is right. According to The Agency, the one-of-a-kind gated property in Oklahoma City is set on 36 acres with 19,000 square feet of living space. The estate was...
Toddler Dies After Being Ejected From Truck, Struck By 2nd Vehicle Along I-35
A three-year-old girl is dead after a crash along Interstate 35 in northeast Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers say the three-year-old was ejected and hit by another car. According to OHP, the driver of that second vehicle initially left the scene but Monday was...
Oklahoma expanding taligating for inaugural season in the SEC
The Oklahoma Sooners and the City of Norman have endeavored to make both the campus and the city SEC ready. Leaders from the community visited campuses last fall to get an idea of what a gameday environment looks like in the SEC. Well, it appears the University of Oklahoma have...
Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man After Deadly Shooting Near Yukon
A fight in a neighborhood near Yukon turned into a deadly shooting over the weekend. One man died and police arrested 21-year-old Ramari Boone-Haye at the scene. Boone-Haye was booked into the Canadian County jail on complaints of first-degree murder and pointing a firearm. Police were called to investigate a...
'Can happen in any neighborhood': Neighbors near home where teenager was shot speak out
OKLAHOMA CITY — A teenager died after a shooting at an Oklahoma sleepover early Monday morning. A'Moni Young, 13, was visiting a friend's house near Northwest 122nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue when she was shot and killed. Neighbors said they are now keeping a close eye on homes in the area.
A Suspicious Bag Stops Passenger Train, ‘Heartland Flyer’ In Purcell
A suspicious carry-on bag aboard a passenger train halted the trip by several hours. Purcell Police say the more than 100 passengers on board the Heartland Flyer were evacuated at the Purcell Train Depot, just after 9 a.m. Monday, until the all-clear was given. “I was scared,” said Amanda Evers,...
Plans set to revitalize Oklahoma City's oldest public housing complex, neighborhood
A two-year planning process to revitalize Oklahoma City’s oldest public housing complex and the area surrounding it is six months in. Will Rogers Courts opened in 1937 and lacks modern amenities like shower heads and central AC. The public housing apartments serve some of the city’s poorest residents and have made headlines for shootings.
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
Pennrose, Tulsa Housing Authority to Develop $190 Million Mixed-Income Project in Tulsa, Oklahoma
TULSA, OKLA. — A public-private partnership consisting of Pennrose and the Tulsa Housing Authority will develop 36N, a $190 million mixed-income project in Tulsa. The partnership will redevelop the existing property at the site, a 271-unit community called Comanche Park Apartments, and construct an additional 274 units from the ground up. Once completed, 36N will comprise 545 apartments. The development is part of a larger revitalization initiative known as Envision Comanche.
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