Новости за 29.11.2017

EDMOND, Okla. – Brenda Green said employees at the Edmond Academy made a big mistake when selling him his .22 rifle just before Thanksgiving. He purchased the gun and left the store with it only to be called the next day asking him to return it. A store employee told him he was actually on “delayed” status and should never have been able to leave the store with the firearm. Green returned it and was eventually approved to purchase the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for slicing the ears off a puppy. Authorities say it all started when a resident in the 1600 block of S.W. 28th St. in Oklahoma City heard a puppy crying in their yard and discovered the dog. “It’s terrible,” Kaylee Doonkeen, who found the dog, told KFOR. “He looked like his ears were folded back.” Animal welfare workers responded to the home […]

DURHAM, N.C. – Part of Interstate 85 in North Carolina has been named for civil rights historian John Hope Franklin. The Herald-Sun of Durham reports part of I-85 in Durham was named the John H. Franklin Highway on Monday. A lifetime dedicated to the betterment of others takes true passion, selflessness, and dedication. We’re proud to dedicate this highway to Dr. John Hope Franklin. pic.twitter.com/UPoNV3boK4 — Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) November 28, 2017 Former U.S. Transportation Secretary... Читать дальше...

Huzaifah Khaled was struck by the rising number of homeless people he saw. He thought there had to be a way for them to get food and clothing, even when shelters and charities were closed. So, Khaled came up with an elementary, yet economical, solution: a vending machine for the homeless. The machine provides basic necessities – water, fresh fruit, sandwiches, socks, toiletries and books. And, it’s accessible all hours of the day, free of charge. The first machine will […]

BOULDER, Colo. – Rocky Mountain National Park is expanding its representation of Native Americans with the help of indigenous-focused University of Colorado groups and tribal representatives. The Daily Camera reports that meetings began in the fall to devise a plan to expand representation of indigenous people’s lives. Tribal members from Wyoming and Oklahoma were able to attend, while members from Utah, Colorado and Montana tribes have upcoming meetings with park officials. Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne... Читать дальше...

MIAMI, Texas – Famed oilfield wildcatter, financier and corporate raider T. Boone Pickens is selling his prized ranch, covering more than 100 square miles in the Texas Panhandle, for $250 million. Pickens announced the sale Wednesday of Mesa Vista Ranch, about 90 miles northeast of Amarillo. Last month he put his Dallas home on the market for $5.9 million. The 89-year-old has had health concerns that include a series of strokes. Pickens built one of the country’s biggest independent oil […]

JERUSALEM- New archaeological tests have given some insight into what many Christians believe is a holy site in Jerusalem. Around A.D. 325, Constantine the Great came to Jerusalem to locate places that were associated with the life of Jesus Christ. The Romans are said to have found a cave that they believed to be Jesus’ burial site and built a shrine and church around it. The church was called the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and was deemed a holy site. […]

NORMAN, Okla. – Police in Norman are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman and her two young children. The Norman Police Department is asking for help finding 59-year-old Rita Bump, 5-year-old Riley Bump and 2-year-old Stormy Bump. Officials say Bump and her two children were last seen on Aug. 31 at their home in Norman. A missing persons report was filed with the police department on Nov. 13 after family members became concerned. Investigators say they have […]

STILLWATER, Okla. – A toddler who was critically injured after she was accidentally struck by a vehicle driven by her grandmother Thanksgiving evening is making progress. Stillwater police were called to the 2400 block of W. 26th Ave. shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday. According to Stillwater police, 3-year-old Merida Gibson’s grandmother, Joan Conley, was driving a Buick Enclave SUV and did not see the toddler in the driveway. “The grandmother was leaving from spending the holiday with the family and... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities say two people were rushed to an Oklahoma City hospital following a reported stabbing. Just after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, investigators were called to a stabbing at a home near S.E. 39th St. and Oklahoma Ave. Authorities tell News 4 that the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and was taken into surgery. However, doctors expect the victim to survive. Investigators say the alleged suspect, who was identified as 32-year-old Chad Meller, was also taken […]

A former Bosnian Croat general has died after apparently swallowing poison as a judge at the Hague upheld his 20-year sentence for war crimes. Footage from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) showed 72-year-old Slobodan Praljak tilt his head back and drink from a small glass bottle as the presiding judge read out the verdict. “Slobodan Praljak is not a war criminal. I am rejecting your verdict with contempt,” Praljak shouted before swallowing the liquid. The judge... Читать дальше...

TOOELE, Utah — A Utah man wearing only his bathrobe tackled a thief who was rifling through possessions in his car. “When I saw him, he was inside like this,” Mark Miner told KTSU, demonstrating what the thief looked like: half in and half out the door. Miner said he tackled the man from behind when he tried to run away. “This one is painful,” Miner said while pointing to all his cuts and scrapes. But during the altercation, Miner […]

FENTON, Mo. – A newborn baby entered the world much faster than his parents were expecting. Instead of a hospital, Bergandi and Zach Mcelwain delivered their child at a Missouri fire station. The baby was the couple’s third child, so they thought they knew what to expect. Bergandi said during her first two pregnancies, she was in labor between eight and 12 hours, so she assumed she had some time, according to KTVI. About an hour after her contractions started, […]

President Trump said he plans to impose further sanctions on North Korea after the rogue nation launched its most potent missile test yet. “Just spoke to President XI JINPING of China concerning the provocative actions of North Korea,” Trump said in a tweet Wednesday. “Additional major sanctions will be imposed on North Korea today. This situation will be handled!” Trump didn’t provide further details on what sanctions were planned. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters during... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Although lawmakers will soon return to the Oklahoma Capitol to continue in a budget battle, one state agency is asking for more than a billion dollars in funding. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is requesting $1.53 billion in state funding for FY 19. The request includes funding for two new medium security prisons and fund mental health and substance abuse programs. It also includes more than $107 million in repairs to its facilities, and $10 million for […]

MINNEAPOLIS – Garrison Keillor, the former host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” says he’s been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior. Keillor told The Associated Press of his firing in an email. In a follow-up statement, he says he was fired over “a story that I think is more interesting and more complicated than the version MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) heard.” He didn’t give details of the allegation. Minnesota Public Radio didn’t immediately respond to messages. […]

TULSA, Okla. –  Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for a man charged in the killings of two people at a north Tulsa park. Jacky Mayfield is scheduled to go to trial in January 2019 for the shooting deaths of Markey Goff and Meshawna Jones, whose bodies were found inside an SUV parked at Chamberlain Park in June 2016. The Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office filed paperwork Tuesday indicating that prosecutors will seek the death penalty. Mayfield has […]

CHEROKEE, Okla. — A Cherokee woman is facing three felony charges after police say she tried to steal a stranger’s baby. Leslie Jovan McDonald, 38, was arrested and charged with 1st degree burglary, attempted child stealing, and child abuse. According to court documents, McDonald forced her way into a home on the 200 block of W. 9th Street in Cherokee and tried to take a woman’s baby from her arms. The baby girl was 11 months old at the time. McDonald allegedly wanted […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Police have arrested a woman accused of murdering someone after a fight over a PlayStation. In mid-October, police rushed to the Will Rogers Courts housing complex near southwest 15th and Penn on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found two shooting victims at the home. Both victims were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, one of the victims, identified as 23-year-old Eugene Johnson, later succumbed to his injuries and passed away at […]

TULSA, Okla. – When it comes to an emergency, most people want help as quickly as possible. For Graham Dunbar, he says he felt like help was never going to come. On Monday night, Dunbar arrived home to find that his house had been ransacked. After surveying the damage, he realized that the thieves got away with two guns and nearly $5,000 worth of other items. “This isn’t just something that can be easily pawned off. This is something that […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are working to identify a man who allegedly stole multiple items from a Christie’s Toy Box in northwest Oklahoma City. On November 20th, police sad a man walked into the Christie’s Toy Box in the 3100 block of N. May Ave and stole multiple items. Today, police released surveillance video of the suspect, hoping someone would recognize him. If you recognize the man or have any information that could help police, please call Crime Stoppers at […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are searching for three men who allegedly broke into a local supermarket and stole hundreds of dollars from cash registers. On Nov. 18, officers were called to the Chinatown Supermarket, located at 1228 N.W. 27th St., after learning about a burglary. Employees told police that when they arrived at the store, they noticed that the doors to the east side of the building were broken and all of the registers were damaged. According to the police […]

RICHMOND, Va. – A group of women on the Virginia Commonwealth University lacrosse team are making sure their doors and windows are locked, after a man broke into their house early Tuesday morning. Nicole Morris’ roommate lay fast asleep in her bed on Tuesday when around 3:30 a.m. her cat Kahlua woke her up. “Her cat was puffed up and ready to fight, and she rolled over and opened her eyes for a split second and saw the man in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are investigating after a man was found dead in southeast Oklahoma City. Initial reports indicate a man was found dead inside a mobile home near S.E. 48th and Sooner Rd. Very little information has been released at this time. Police are investigating the man’s death as a homicide. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – One lucky cat in Pennsylvania is counting its nine lives after a wild adventure. The recently rescued feline had to have its head removed from a mayo jar at Pittston Animal Hospital, according to WNEP. The stray cat, now named Miracle, had been running around the area of Chestnut Street in Wilkes-Barre. “I saw this cat coming to eat and it had a mayo jar and I was like, ‘Oh, my God!’ and it ran away. The next […]