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Major Oklahoma City hospital groups say they weren't affected by worldwide IT outage
OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities with three of Oklahoma City's major hospital groups say they have not been impacted by a worldwide technology outage that has affected banks, airports, hospitals and media outlets. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced an outage overnight, causing disruptions to companies and services around the world. The...
Live updates: Why are there flight delays at Will Rogers? What we know about outage
A faulty system update from Crowdstrike, a major cybersecurity firm, has led to widespread outages and delayed flights, including in Oklahoma. According to USA TODAY, Crowdstrike said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack."
OKC Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Woman’s Body Found In Southeast OKC
A woman's body was discovered outside a Walgreens at Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. Oklahoma City Police officials had little information about the woman who was found. OKC Police Capt. Michelle Henderson said a passerby noticed a woman’s body lying in the drive-through of that Walgreens late Thursday...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
OKCPD investigates after woman found dead at Walgreens drive-thru
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) is investigating a possible homicide after a woman was found dead in the city. Police said the woman was found outside a Walgreens in the drive-thru on 44th and Shields. According to OKCPD, someone called in about the body...
The Porch: Oklahoma City Thunder Hosts Youth Basketball Camp In Tulsa
This offseason the Oklahoma City Thunder are developing the next generation of basketball players. The team is holding Thunder Youth Basketball summer camps across the state. In Tulsa, the three-day Breakaway camp just wrapped up for ages 9 to 14 years old. "We are really developing the players," said Tanner...
Free sports physicals link and information
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — First Med Urgent Care is offering free sports physicals from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the location on South Western in Oklahoma City. This is open to the public. They prefer appointments but will accept walk ins. This is the only site where the free physicals...
Thunder Thursday: Community Basketball Courts Unveiled
The Oklahoma City Thunder is unveiling more community basketball courts. This time in a community devastated by a tornado in 2013. Erin Oldfield, Director of Community Engagement with the Thunder joined the News 9 team. Earlier this week, a renovated court in Bethel Acres was revealed at the Alfred M....
Headlines: OKC homeless attack, Miami flooding money & “Rez Dogs” Emmy nods
Homeless advocates worry about attacks on unhoused people. (KOSU) AG Drummond fights injunction against state immigration law. (KOSU) Both sides appeal ruling on critical race theory law. (NewsOK) Tulsa plans to pay $2M to settle police shooting lawsuit. (Tulsa World) Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 10% of workforce. (Tulsa World)
Authorities Respond To I-44 Rollover Accident
Authorities responded to a rollover accident involving a commercial vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City. The scene is blocking the ramp on westbound Interstate 44 to North Hefner Parkway. Authorities say that fuel has spilled on the roadways. OCFD and Hazmat are on the scene. Bob Mills SkyNews9 is flying over...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
Man taken to hospital after getting trapped in northwest Oklahoma City maintenance hole
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A man was taken to a hospital after firefighters rescued him from a maintenance hole Thursday morning in northwest Oklahoma City. Crews responded to an apartment complex near Northwest Expressway and Council Road after a person walking their dog heard a man screaming for help from a maintenance hole. When crews arrived, they used a basket to get him to safety.
West Texas FC advances to NPSL Regional Final, defeating OKC 1889 FC 4-1 in semifinal
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas FC is headed to the NPSL Regional Final. West Texas took down Oklahoma City 1889 FC 4-1 in the semifinal. West Texas FC won the Lone Star Conference at home in Midland winning the two games by a combined 9-2. Antoine Marques contributed two...
Moore police seize drugs in traffic stop with help from K9
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — Moore Police Department (MPD) conducted a drug bust at an overnight traffic stop. According to MPD, officers began a traffic stop that led to the request for help from K9 Vito in searching a vehicle. Along with his handler, K9 Vito discovered 106 grams of...
Deer Creek Business Association to hand out free school supplies
EDMOND, Okla. — The Deer Creek Business Association plans to host its first-ever school supply bash to help students and families. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. They plan to hand out free school supplies to the Deer Creek community while supplies last. The event...
OU football predicted to finish eighth in SEC preseason media poll
NORMAN — OU was picked by SEC media members to finish eighth in the preseason poll released Friday. The Sooners totaled 2,022 points, 146 behind Tennessee, which was voted seventh with 2,168 points. Georgia was picked to win the SEC by a 289-point margin over Texas, which was predicted to finish second.
Moore Police host 'Cops & Bobbers' fishing clinic at Buck Thomas Park
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Moore Police Department (MPD) is hosting a free fishing clinic for all ages on June 20. Cops & Bobbers will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St. Moore, OK.
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