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Report: Former Thunder Russell Westbrook set to join Nuggets
In a blast from the past, the Oklahoma City Thunder will see a familiar face in their divisional matchups. Russell Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 2016-17 MVP winner was traded to the Utah Jazz from the LA Clippers. The 35-year-old...
OCPD: Woman’s body found behind store thought to be a homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City police responded Thursday afternoon to a store in Southeast Oklahoma City where they found the body of a woman. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police said the victim was found near the drive-thru area of a pharmacy near Southeast...
KOCO 5 heads to Moore on Friday for final stop of On the Road Tour
MOORE, Okla. — It's the fifth and final day of KOCO 5's On the Road Tour to celebrate our 70th anniversary, and we're headed to Moore. KOCO 5 will do our newscasts at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. live near the Moore Aquatic Center along South Broadway Avenue. Before we go live, you can stop by and enjoy games, vendors, live music and a special drone flyover by the Moore Police Department as well as a Moore Fire Department compete and learn event.
Edmond firefighters respond to gas leak after line was hit
EDMOND, OKLA. (KOKH) — Edmond Firefighters responded to a gas leak after construction crews hit a 2-inch line. Firefighters cleared the scene and waited for Oklahoma Natural Gas to arrive and repair the line. No evacuations were needed in the surrounding areas.
Storm Chances Increase For Oklahoma This Weekend
As "Twisters" blows into theaters, actual storm chances will increase for Oklahoma this weekend! Strong storms are expected to enter the Sooner State on Saturday, July 20. Although "Twisters" is set during the spring time in Oklahoma, which is the prime season for tornadoes in the state, Oklahoma gets strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the year. As for the storms on Saturday, these storms are expected to be strong, not severe, bringing in gusty winds and a lot of rain.
Emergency crews respond near Del City Water Treatment Plant
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Emergency crews responded near the Del City Water Treatment Plant Thursday afternoon. Crews were seen on Southeast 44th Street near South Sunnylane Road. Officials haven't said what caused the large response. Check back for any updates.
Serial mail thieves sentenced after robbing USPS carriers and stealing over $500K
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In March of 2023, we reported on an armed robbery of a USPS mail carrier in Stillwater. A month later, on April 17, 2023, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Inspectors tracked and observed an individual unlocking mailboxes with a stolen "Arrow Key," removing U.S. mail, and placing the mail in a trash bag in Edmond before attempting to get away.
TRANSFER: Oklahoma baseball brings in versatile Liberty outfielder Brayden Horton
Oklahoma baseball is staying hot in the transfer portal. With the MLB Draft in the books, OU is ramping things up as they fine tune their roster for 2025. On Wednesday, the Sooners landed a commitment from Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Jason Bodin. Now, Oklahoma baseball has made another notable...
Science behind 'Twisters': Can you really 'kill' a tornado? Oklahoma meteorologists explain
After a record-setting year for tornadoes, the release of stand-alone sequel "Twisters" this week is particularly timely. The disaster film follows two storm chasers on their quest to research the destructive power of tornadoes, while potentially disrupting the twister altogether and mitigating risk. The premise sounds entertaining, but is it...
Here Are The Oklahoma Drive-In Movie Theaters Showing ‘Twisters’
It's "Twisters" weekend in Oklahoma! A majority of Okies are making plans to be at the movie theaters this weekend. And one of the best places to see "Twisters" is a classic Oklahoma drive-in theater. "Twisters" may not be considered a sequel to "Twister," but like its predecessor, "Twisters" is...
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
Sooners add former Texas A&M pitcher Jason Bodin via transfer portal
The Oklahoma Sooners added to their pitching staff via the transfer portal on Wednesday, picking up a commitment from right-hander Jason Bodin. Bodin transfers in from Texas A&M, where he spent one season as an Aggie. He took to social media to announce his decision. A true freshman out of...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Checotah's Elijah Thomas' confidence, dedication led to OU
Checotah’s Elijah Thomas has known from a young age where he’s headed in life. That was never as evident as when he respectively declined a camp invite from Alabama, arguably the most prestigious college football program of all time, after receiving an offer to play football for the Crimson Tide. His family raised him in a town of just over 3,000 people two hours east of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and are lifelong Sooners fans.
Oklahoma City Zoo becomes first in nation to breed Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
For years, Katie Porth shined a light on a rare species of Galapagos tortoise eggs, hoping to see movement. Year after year, batches of about two dozen eggs remained empty and unfertilized. But last April was different. For Porth, a Senior Animal Caretaker at the Oklahoma City Zoo, it was...
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