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Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
City code, lack of housing variety punctuate Tulsa's home shortage
On a Friday morning in August, Amy Behar waters her garden in front of her midtown Tulsa home. The front garden is full of flowers. The one in the back has vegetables, which Behar harvests with her mom and her aunt. “We all live here together, and we just make...
Broken Arrow football coach arrested on drug charges is fired
A Broken Arrow High School football coach who was arrested on drug charges is no longer employed by the school district. The Broken Arrow Public Schools confirmed Thursday that Pearlie Deshawn Graves had been released from employment. The district did not comment specifically about his dismissal but said earlier this month his future employment depended on the outcome of a criminal investigation and an internal review by human resources officials.
Mussel Relocation Complete, Now Waiting on Bats
Within the last week, consultants wrapped up the study and relocation of the mussels that were residing in the Caney River near the Tuxedo Bridge. That study found more than 200 mussels in the survey area and while they are still finalizing data, no protected species were found. All mussels...
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 regular season schedule
The NBA announced its 2024-25 regular season schedule on Thursday. This comes two days after it announced its NBA Cup slate for all 30 teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder hope to have a similar campaign to last year where they finished with the first seed. After a productive offseason, the Thunder are viewed as a title contender.
Bixby superintendent sues Oklahoma State Superintendent for defamation
BIXBY, OKLA (KTUL) — The Superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, Rob Miller, has filed a lawsuit against State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Walters has been facing backlash leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Among the criticisms was a complaint that Bixby Public Schools (BPS) had not...
Drug Task Force raid leads to arrest of Ada man
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man is in jail after a police and a drug task force raid in Ada on Tuesday. Ada police said Jeffrey Crosby was arrested during the incident, which started as a domestic disturbance at a home on E. Timber Terrace. Police found drugs at...
Northbound I-35 in northeast OKC to be narrowed as crews make emergency bridge repairs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Northbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed to one lane in northeast Oklahoma City as crews make emergency bridge repairs. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says I-35 will be narrowed at Northeast 63rd Street, which is...
Ex-death row inmate exonerated after 50 years to receive more than $7million from city in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma city has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving U.S. inmate to be declared innocent of a crime
Crews battle house fire in Central Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out at a home in Central Lawton Thursday night. Lawton Fire Department responded to the scene at Southwest 23rd place and Tulane Avenue around 11:30 PM. When they arrived there was visible smoke and flames coming from the dwelling. Fortunately,...
Westwin Elements holds ribbon cutting ceremony for pilot plant
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some residents in the Lawton area have continually asked the city to stop Westwin Elements’ nickel refinery from coming to Lawton. As of Aug. 15, it stands fully built, staffed, and ready for operation. Now the community wants to know ‘Where do we go from here?’
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Jackson Weibling
GARBER, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Jackson Weibling of Garber High School. Jackson plays football where he’s a three time All-District selection. He’s also a two-time state qualifier in the shot...
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