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Adult film star Jesse Jane's death ruled accidental by Medical Examiner
MOORE, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of an adult film actress who was found in a Moore home was accidental. The Medical Examiner determined that 43-year-old Cynthia Taylor, known as Jesse Jane, died of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity. The report notes...
Oklahoma City's Prairie Surf Studios makes conditions ripe for 'Twisters' to touch down in theaters
The natural disaster cult classic is back — but this time with a new plot featuring a meteorologist, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and a social media star, Glen Powell, who are on the hunt for the biggest tornadoes. It was a production Prairie Surf Studios CEO and Founder Matt Payne knew...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
‘Twisters’ Premieres Privately In Oklahoma Ahead of Release Date
"Twisters" finally swept through Oklahoma with an invitation-only premiere in Oklahoma City. Cast members, producers and the film's director attended the private premiere at on July 15 at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16. The premiere was by invitation only and unlike typical movie premieres, members of the public were unaware and...
The Exotic Snack Shop In Oklahoma That Sells Soda And Treats From Mexico
For those who savor the vibrant flavors of Mexican street food, Churros & Chill in El Reno is a must-visit spot. Located at 1526 West Elm Street, this delightful snack shop offers an array of mouth-watering treats. You can enjoy favorites like Papas Preparadas, Tostilocos, and the signature Churro Sundae. Each visit to Churros & Chill promises a taste adventure that captures the essence of Mexico’s culinary charm, making it a place you’ll want to return to again and again.
'That's the dream,' Anthony Ramos says of filming 'Twisters' on location in Oklahoma
When Anthony Ramos touched down in Oklahoma to film "Twisters," he quickly learned that the wind does indeed come sweepin' down the plain in the Sooner State — and that the rest of the weather can get pretty dramatic, too. "(It was) unpredictable every day. Every day was new. Hot, and then...
Gopher Girl: A go-to rodent-trapping expert
Darra Roberson, also known as the Gopher Girl, has been in business for four years now, but she’s been trapping gophers for 15 years. “I was doing it on the side,” Roberson said. “After school, I would go and trap and then whenever I had jobs and everything, I would do trapping on the weekends, and then I got fired from a job, and decided to just do this full time. Everything went really good with it and I got to be on the news, and that really helped a lot. People knew who I was after that.”
Chisholm Creek sushi spot, Midwest City Chinese restaurant are latest metro closures
The closure of the Oklahoma City location of a sushi restaurant and announcement of a Midwest City Chinese restaurant's upcoming closure are the latest in Oklahoma City during a period of growth amidst a phase of openings around the city. Yokozuna, 13230 Pawnee Dr #100, closed it Chisholm Creek location...
Wakita museum's director attends 'Twisters' OKC premiere, says sequel has been great for business
OKLAHOMA CITY — Along with lot of fans in Oklahoma, the director of the Twister The Movie Museum is ready for the film's sequel release after attending the OKC premiere earlier this week. And she says the new "Twisters" movie has been great for business. "I actually got to...
On The Scene: JMASTY's Summer Showdown
For any form of art or creativity, the most difficult hurdle is often simply finding that elusive motivation that pushes us forward easily when it comes and stops us in our tracks when it doesn’t. For anyone creative, especially performers and live artists, there was arguably no more difficult...
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.
Oklahoma State Fair early bird tickets now on sale, discounts available
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Tickets for the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair are now on sale. Attendees who purchase tickets before opening day will receive them at a reduced price. The State Fair will be held on September 12 through 22. Buyers can purchase these advance outside gate tickets at...
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
She participated in sit-ins and was OKC's first Black female TV journalist. Her work isn't done yet
Joyce Jackson is a mother and grandmother who's satisfied with the life she lives and says she still has plenty to do. She's done plenty already. As a child during...
The Used & Taking Back Sunday announce co-headlining tour
The Used and Taking Back Sunday are taking you back to the glory days of early 2000s emo on a co-headlining tour. The joint outing kicks of Oct. 9 in Oklahoma City and wraps up Oct. 24 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two bands will trade off who is closing depending on the night.
Famed Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins to Help Celebrate 2024 National Day of the Cowboy
[Oklahoma City, July 16, 2024] — The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is thrilled to announce the 2024 National Day of the Cowboy celebration, taking place on July 27. This eagerly anticipated event honors the enduring legacy of the American cowboy and celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage of the American West.
Join Rock And Roll HOF Inductee In OKC This September
By leveraging long-standing efforts to bridge gaps and achieve positive change across the political spectrum, LiveFree OKC is collaboratively pursuing a more inclusive ecosystem for policy creation. Join us September 26th-28th in downtown OKC for a convergence of proven peacemaking strategies across community organizing, art, education, dialogue, and advocacy. Learn...
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