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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.
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
Local Theatre Company Brings Classics To Life With A Modern Twist In OKC
Storyteller Theatre was started by the husband-and-wife team Justice and Brenna Wickstrom in 2019. “What we do here is we put on multiple shows, especially throughout the Summer. Every other week we’ve got another show going on,” said Justice Wickstrom. Enough shows to keep actors and actresses as...
Norman House Democrats back superintendent against mandated Bible curriculum
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman House Democrats have issued statements of support of the Norman Public Schools Superintendent not implementing the Bible in the school curriculum. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters originally announced school Bible instruction in June. Oklahoma House Democratic Representatives Annie Menz, D-Norman:
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free treats on July 17
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Love's is offering free hot dogs in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 17. Love's Travel Stops is partnering with Schwab Meat Co. to offer customers a free hot dog or roller grill item on Wednesday. "Our customers are at the heart of...
Must see inside: Mega mansion with bowling alley, basketball courts, barn on the market
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An ultra-luxury estate is on the market and can be yours if, as they say, the price is right. According to The Agency, the one-of-a-kind gated property in Oklahoma City is set on 36 acres with 19,000 square feet of living space. The estate was...
Toddler Dies After Being Ejected From Truck, Struck By 2nd Vehicle Along I-35
A three-year-old girl is dead after a crash along Interstate 35 in northeast Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers say the three-year-old was ejected and hit by another car. According to OHP, the driver of that second vehicle initially left the scene but Monday was...
Oklahoma expanding taligating for inaugural season in the SEC
The Oklahoma Sooners and the City of Norman have endeavored to make both the campus and the city SEC ready. Leaders from the community visited campuses last fall to get an idea of what a gameday environment looks like in the SEC. Well, it appears the University of Oklahoma have...
Oklahoma's first community orchestra still plays more than 120 years later in Enid
ENID, Okla. — A community orchestra in Enid has been playing for more than 120 years, longer than anyone else in Oklahoma. The Enid Symphony Orchestra has been around since 1905, but that hasn't also been its name or the place it played. Since the orchestra's opening, the group has never put down the instruments.
Leonardo's Children's Museum helps kids learn culture, significance of Enid
ENID, Okla. — Within the city of Enid is an interactive museum that has a big impact on the community. Leonardo's Children's Museum brings kids from the city and beyond to learn something new. Luca, a 6-year-old who is going into the first grade, said he loves spending time at the museum.
21-year-old female Enid racecar driver makes history and breaks barriers in several ways
ENID, Okla. — Something Oklahomans might not know is that Enid has a vibrant racing history, with its speedway being around since before the 1950s. For decades, drivers have gone to the Enid Speedway to test their skills and bring home the victory. But now, a 21-year-old woman is making history.
Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man After Deadly Shooting Near Yukon
A fight in a neighborhood near Yukon turned into a deadly shooting over the weekend. One man died and police arrested 21-year-old Ramari Boone-Haye at the scene. Boone-Haye was booked into the Canadian County jail on complaints of first-degree murder and pointing a firearm. Police were called to investigate a...
'Can happen in any neighborhood': Neighbors near home where teenager was shot speak out
OKLAHOMA CITY — A teenager died after a shooting at an Oklahoma sleepover early Monday morning. A'Moni Young, 13, was visiting a friend's house near Northwest 122nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue when she was shot and killed. Neighbors said they are now keeping a close eye on homes in the area.
A Suspicious Bag Stops Passenger Train, ‘Heartland Flyer’ In Purcell
A suspicious carry-on bag aboard a passenger train halted the trip by several hours. Purcell Police say the more than 100 passengers on board the Heartland Flyer were evacuated at the Purcell Train Depot, just after 9 a.m. Monday, until the all-clear was given. “I was scared,” said Amanda Evers,...
Plans set to revitalize Oklahoma City's oldest public housing complex, neighborhood
A two-year planning process to revitalize Oklahoma City’s oldest public housing complex and the area surrounding it is six months in. Will Rogers Courts opened in 1937 and lacks modern amenities like shower heads and central AC. The public housing apartments serve some of the city’s poorest residents and have made headlines for shootings.
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