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Review: ‘Long Haul’ offers a glimpse into the darker side of trucking
Home > Trucking Life > Review: ‘Long Haul’ offers a glimpse into the darker side of trucking. Editor’s note: When The Trucker first heard about Frank Figliuzzi’s foray into the dark world of serial killers who take advantage of the transient nature of life as truck drivers, we were intrigued. While we know the majority of drivers are not criminals, we are also painfully aware that the small percentage who are give the entire industry a bad reputation. In this honest, open review of “Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers,” The Trucker’s Kris Rutherford opens the door for conversation about an uncomfortable topic.
OCPD Sgt. Awarded For Bravery, Recovering From Being Shot In Standoff
The Committee of 100 in Oklahoma City honored OCPD Sgt. Joshua Scott on Wednesday for his 'bravery during a standoff'. OCPD says that Scott was shot by a suspect on July 2 after responding to a call of a man with a gun in northwest Oklahoma City. Scott received the...
1 area Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to improve upon to win MVP
This past season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came astonishingly close to becoming the third OKC Thunder player in the franchise's history to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award. From his stellar two-way productivity that saw him average 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game on 53.5 percent...
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and 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 wasn't easy. With only one functioning ear, she couldn't tell where sounds were coming from. She couldn't follow along with groups of people in conversation — at social gatherings or at work — so she learned to lip-read.For many years, insurers wouldn't approve cochlear implants for single-sided deafness due to concerns that...
OKC leaders approve 6 months moratorium on new short-term rental homes
OKLAHOMA CITY — For at least the next six months, Oklahoma City is not allowing newly bought homes to turn into short-term rentals. Some Oklahoma City leaders are worried that too many homes are being bought up to be used for home sharing through websites like Airbnb and Vrbo. So, on Tuesday, they did something about it.
Ex-Thunder big puts LeBron James on blast, calls him 'dictator of the NBA'
Former OKC Thunder big man and current activist Enes Kanter Freedom has frequently and unabashedly made his feelings about the NBA and its members well-known since he last suited up for an organization back in 2022. From criticizing the league's partnership with China to voicing his disapproval over the association's...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
Moore Public Schools responds to Bible mandated curriculum
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — Moore Public Schools released a letter to parents regarding the Bible mandate released by State Superintendent Ryan Walters in June. In this letter, MPS states, "However, it is important to clarify that while students learn about religion's role in historical and cultural contexts, teaching any specific religious doctrine or practice is not a part of the current standards."
After Little Free Library stolen from Del City home, community raises funds to replace it
After news broke that someone had stolen a Little Free Library from a front yard in Del City, the community has banded together to replace the library and restore hope for little readers. The Little Free Library was handpainted with butterflies and dragonflies, made out of an old Edmond Sun...
Chisholm Creek sushi spot, Midwest City Chinese restaurant are latest metro closures
The closure of the Oklahoma City location of a sushi restaurant and announcement of a Midwest City Chinese restaurant's upcoming closure are the latest in Oklahoma City during a period of growth amidst a phase of openings around the city. Yokozuna, 13230 Pawnee Dr #100, closed it Chisholm Creek location...
Peek inside the National Weather Center: Oklahoma's world-renowned hub for weather science
Virtually every weather researcher and forecast expert in the nation, if not the world, relies on science happening in a 244,000-square-foot building on the south side of the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. It's hard to overstate how important the National Weather Center is to the safety and well-being of not just...
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
Officer and suspect in court nearly 2 years after crash
It has been almost two years since an Edmond officer was violently run over by a suspect on the run from police. Another officer’s dashcam showed the moment of impact. Wednesday both the suspect and the officer were in court.
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