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Yukon woman accused of bringing meth to jail
EL RENO – A Yukon woman now faces a felony for allegedly bringing drugs to the Canadian County Jail. Megan Elizabeth White, 35, was charged May 31 in Canadian County District Court with bringing contraband into jail/penal institution. The crime is punishable upon conviction by one to five years...
Oklahoma County DA invites state health officials to jail on specified dates after failing surprise inspection
OKLAHOMA CITY — The latest battle at the Oklahoma County Detention Center pitted state leaders against county officials after the jail failed another inspection. The Oklahoma State Department of Health makes unannounced visits to every jail in the state annually. On June 25, the health department found the Oklahoma County jail deficient because the jail refused to let inspectors inside the facility for a surprise visit.
Brand new Earlywine Golf Clubhouse opens
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — After months of construction and anticipation, the Earlywine Golf Clubhouse is ready to open!. There will be a grand opening for the new facility on July 10 at 10:30 a.m. The new, 8,000-square-foot clubhouse features a full-service restaurant and bar called The Overlook Restaurant and...
Ollie Gordon II 'deeply sorry' for DUI arrest, not upholding OSU football values
OSU running back Ollie Gordon II announced Monday that he's "deeply sorry" following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Gordon was pulled over at roughly 2:30 a.m. on June 30 on Interstate 35 near SW 19th Street in Moore, south of Oklahoma City. A trooper reported that Gordon was...
Two in custody after reported shootout, one subject found with gunshot wound at Walmart
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Two people are in custody for shooting at each other on July 3. Police responded to the area near S Bryant Avenue and Southeast 59th Street where several people and a couple of vehicles were reportedly in a shootout. Soon after, police were called to...
Will Rogers World Airport warns of pet delivery scams costing victims money
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Will Rogers World Airport (WRWA) says they have been receiving calls and emails from citizens nationwide wondering where their beloved furry family members might be. WRWA is alerting the public about pet delivery services promising the safe transport of pets found online. Unfortunately, money has...
Projected District Champs for Class 3A!
– Order your copy of the Pigskin Preview today at https://vypeok.com/product/pigskin-preview/ and find out where they land in the 3A Top 10 and who will join them as favorites entering the 2024 season. The Pigskin Preview includes the Top 100 list and team previews on every high school football team...
Oklahoma City reminds residents of odd/even watering schedule amid hot months
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Utilities is reminding customers of the permanent odd/even watering schedule. Customers with property addresses that end in an odd number can use their outdoor sprinklers on odd-number calendar days. Customers with addresses that end in an even number can use their lawn sprinklers...
OKC's Devon Energy buys Williston Basin assets from Houston driller in $5 billion deal
Devon Energy's $5 billion purchase of ongoing production and untapped drilling sites in North Dakota was a conservative move fitting with the OKC-based oil and gas company's usual approach to mergers and acquisitions, an analyst said. Devon said Monday it had agreed to acquire the Williston Basin business of Houston-based, private equity-sponsored Grayson...
Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation kicks off the 2024 Coat-a-Kid Campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY — The 40th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation's annual Coat-a-Kid event has kicked off. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. The program provides new winter coats to OKCPS students, supporting children who need a coat...
Coury Hospitality Promotes Jennifer Burgess-Wright to SVP, Marketing & Digital Strategy
DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality announced the promotion of Jennifer Burgess-Wright to senior vice president, marketing and digital strategy. Known as the brand’s first experience curator, Burgess-Wright’s promotion finds her shaping the brand’s marketing and digital strategy for brand engagement and creating a presence for Coury Hospitality. “Jennifer...
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