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2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […] The post 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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.
Three in custody after high-speed chase ends in Purcell, linked to armed robbery
PURCELL, OKLA. (KOKH) — Three people are in custody after a high-speed pursuit ended in Purcell. The police department reported over the weekend that officers were engaged in a pursuit from Garvin County with several black male subjects wanted for an armed robbery. The suspects reportedly jumped out of...
Pontotoc Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 16-year-old. According to a social media post, Isaac Byrd, 16, was last seen leaving his home in Ada around 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Police said he is driving a dark green 1999...
Missing Pontotoc County Teen
The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 16-year-old Isaac Byrd. He is driving a 1999 dark green Toyota Tacoma truck. He is 6’2″ and has dirty blonde ear-length hair. He left his home in Ada, OK, around 3:00 pm on Friday. If you see him or have any information, please contact any law enforcement agency.
3-year-old ejected and killed in crash on I-35 in Oklahoma City
A 3-year-old girl was killed in Oklahoma City Sunday after being ejected from a car and run over by a driver than allegedly took off, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Romon Grandison, 28, of Shawnee was driving southbound on I-35 in Oklahoma City around noon Sunday when he fell asleep behind the wheel and struck a concrete barrier wall, according to the collision report.
Oklahoma correctional officer killed, another injured in weekend crash near Meeker
MEEKER, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is mourning the loss of a correctional officer killed over the weekend in a multi-vehicle crash. Shortly after 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, two ODOC corporals were involved in a crash in separate vehicles along Highway 62 near Meeker. Get the latest...
Deadly crash involving two John Lilley Correctional Center corporals under investigation
BOLEY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A deadly crash is under investigation after two corporals from the John Lilley Correctional Center (JLCC) in Boley crashed Sunday morning. Cpl. Robert Sumner and Cpl. Andrew Freppon crashed on Highway 62 near Meeker around 5:30 a.m. The cause of the crash is still under...
Holiday’s ‘crazy’ journey from no college offers to Cards’ 3rd-round pick
ST. LOUIS — Considering the incredible, against-all-odds baseball journey that Brian Holiday has been on over the past three years — going from being a walk-on at tiny Florida SouthWestern State College to the even smaller College of Central Florida and finally to Oklahoma State — it was understandable why he experienced a state of shock on Monday when he became the third-round pick of the Cardinals in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Scene cleared after 'ticking' piece of luggage prompts train evacuation in Purcell
PURCELL, Okla. — Authorities say a train was stopped and evacuated in Purcell after a "ticking" piece of luggage prompted a bomb threat investigation. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The McClain County Sheriff's Office said the Amtrak Railroad Co. notified dispatch around 9 a.m....
15 months after a tornado hit, Shawnee’s YMCA Pool, and a state champion’s practice site, reopens
SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – A celebration like Saturday morning’s was made all the sweeter because the memories of what happened on this spot 15 months ago are still so fresh. A tornado that cut through the city hit nearby Oklahoma Baptist University, the local high school, dozens of homes and businesses, and the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA.
All Clear Given After Crews Investigate Bomb Threat At Purcell Train Station
The all clear has been given after units from several different emergency crews investigated a bomb threat at a train station in Purcell. The McClain County Sheriff's Office, Purcell Police Department, Purcell Fire Department, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad were on an active scene investigating a suspicious package at the train depot, according to the McClain County Sheriff's Office.
Rachel Keith from Ada High School named Oklahoma's Teacher of the year for 2024
A language and humanities educator from Ada is Oklahoma's new Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith, who has 19 years of classroom experience, teaches at Ada High School. The Ada School District Superintendent Mike Anderson said, "When I try to describe what sets Rachel apart from all others, I keep coming back to the words – 'she is always present' – In other words, there is not a minute that goes by when she's not there for someone else."
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
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