YUKON, Okla. – An elderly woman is safe after the roof on her home collapsed, Yukon officials tell News 4. Emergency crews responded to the area near E Main St. and S Ranchwood Blvd. Wednesday morning. Officials tell News 4 the roof of a mobile home collapsed, leaving the home flooded. An elderly woman was helped out of the home by Yukon firefighters. There were no reports of any injuries.
UPDATE: I-40 eastbound has been reopened near Hydro. HYDRO, Okla. – Part of a busy interstate near Hydro is closed due to a fatality collision, officials say. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the lanes of I-40 eastbound, just east of Hydro in Caddo County, is blocked. Eastbound traffic is being diverted off at mile marker 88, Hydro exit. OHP has not released many details about the crash but say it is fatal and involved multiple vehicles. Drivers are encouraged […]
The world finally has its first glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan’s newborn son. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in front of selected media behind closed doors on Wednesday, cradling their first child, who was was born at 5:26 a.m. Monday morning, weighing 7lbs 3oz. Queen Elizabeth II was expected to meet her new great-grandchild and his parents on Wednesday, a source familiar with the plans said. The source asked not to be named discussing the family’s private […]
OKLAHOMA – Hail, high winds and tornadoes hit parts of the state overnight leaving behind some debris and flooding. A severe weather system entered the Sooner State late Tuesday afternoon and a Tornado Watch had been issued for much of the state. It is believed a tornado touched down near Hobart and Rocky late Tuesday night, but the National Weather Service will investigate. On Wednesday, severe storms continue to move through the state, leaving a high flooding risk. Drivers should […]
OKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency crews have responded to several water rescues across the metro Wednesday morning. Crews responded to multiple scenes on SW 29th St. at Portland, Sara and Cimarron. Officials tell News 4 several people were rescued from a car that had stalled out due to flooding near SW 29th and Sara Rd. Crews also investigated other stalled cars in the area. According to officials, SW 29th St. is closed due to the incident as water continues to rise […]
OKLAHOMA – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says several highways are closed due to flooding Wednesday morning. Alfalfa Co. SH-8 is closed near Cherokee between US-64 and SH-11. Beckham Co. SH-6 is closed south of Elk City between SH-152 and SH-55. Cherokee Co. SH-80 is closed four miles west of Hulbert near Fort Gibson Lake. Delaware Co. SH-127 is closed near Jay just west of US-59 due to a damaged drainage structure. Johnston Co. SH-48A is closed at the SH-48 […]
(CNN) — A school shooting not far from Columbine High School left one student dead and eight others injured on Tuesday, authorities said; now, one suspect has been identified. Two suspects were apprehended after the shooting at the STEM School Highlands Ranch, which covers K-12, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. About 1,850 students attend the school, according to its website. Spurlock identified one of the suspects as 18-year-old Devon Erickson. The suspects are believed to be students at the school... Читать дальше...
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Authorities say an 18-year-old male student was killed in a shooting at a suburban Denver school. The Douglas County sheriff’s office confirmed the death in a tweet Tuesday but didn’t identify the student killed in the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. The death appears to be separate from the eight people who were treated at hospitals. Two students are listed in serious condition, two are listed as stable with injuries that are not life-threatening, one […]
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City police have arrested two after chasing a stolen vehicle around the city’s southwest side Tuesday evening. Officers say the suspects were driving a stolen van and one of the suspects had warrants, but when the officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspects initiated the chase. The suspects eventually bailed out of the van and took off on foot. Both suspects were caught near SW 14th and McKinley. This is a developing story. We will keep […]
(CNN) — Newly released video shows the controversial 2015 traffic stop arrest of Sandra Bland from her vantage point, and her family’s attorney questions why the footage didn’t emerge before now. The 39-second video, which Bland recorded on her cell phone, was published Monday by Dallas TV station WFAA in partnership with nonprofit news organization The Investigative Network. Like a previously released police dashboard camera video, this one shows Texas state trooper Brian Encinia pointing what appears... Читать дальше...
OKLAHOMA CITY – President Donald Trump has granted full pardon for former U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Behenna of Oklahoma. In 2009, Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone after killing suspected al-Qaida terrorist Ali Mansur in Iraq. A military court sentenced Behenna to 25 years, but he was released on parole in 2014 and had been scheduled to remain on parole until 2024. “Not to say that every decision in the military court makes is flawed, […]
STROUD, Okla. – “Anger… like ah here we go,” said concerned uncle Adam Tuttle. He’s pleading for his nephew’s safe return. Stroud Police say 7-year-old Austin Cornett was taken by his non-custodial mother. “The only visitation she was supposed to have was FaceTime … and the only visitation face-to-face was court ordered through counselor,” said Tuttle. Austin’s uncle says they believe his biological mother, Sarah Hill, picked him up from Parkview Elementary School Monday morning. Family tells News... Читать дальше...
OKLAHOMA CITY – 14-year-old Mykala has a bubbly personality and a competitive spirit. But she shows great sportsmanship to those on the opposing team. She went into DHS custody three years ago and is currently at a foster home and loves her foster mom. “It was a good Easter with the family, and then her grandchildren actually got to play hide and seek, tag,” Mykala said. Sadly, though, Mykala has moved around a lot, and while it’s not an ideal […]
CHICKASHA, Okla. – Authorities arrested a 65-year-old man after he allegedly robbed an Oklahoma bank last month. Around 9:15 a.m. on April 30, officials say a man walked into the Community Bank of Oklahoma and demanded money from bank employees. While robbing the bank, employees saw that the suspect had a silver or chrome handgun on his person. According to an affidavit, the suspect told a bank employee, “Give me all your 50s and 100s.” After the employee complied, he […]
AGRA, Okla. – Calliope Ross grabs her puppies front paws and she giggles as they they step backwards together. This little girl from Agra is affectionately known by her family and friends as Detho. “Her Sac and Fox Indian name is Nowa Detho,” explains her grandmother Teresa Butler. “We shortened it up. She likes to be called Detho.” The name means “reflection bear” for a little girl who loves to smile for the camera. “Any time she walks by a […]
SHAWNEE, Okla. – It’s an emotional plea for answers and justice from an Oklahoma man hit by a car and left for dead. The victim was walking to a family member’s home in Shawnee when the crash happened last Saturday morning. He’s now in the hospital with a long list of severe injuries and questions about what his future holds. Harold Slavik’s recovering at Integris Baptist Medical Center after his first of many surgeries, and he’s realized his life will […]
PLANO, Texas – Authorities in suburban Dallas have arrested a bartender who served drinks to a man who later went to his estranged wife’s home and fatally shot her and seven others as they gathered to watch the Dallas Cowboys play. Lindsey Glass was arrested last week and charged with a misdemeanor violation of “sale to certain persons.” The law prohibits the sale of alcohol to a “habitual drunkard or an intoxicated or insane person.” Authorities say 32-year-old Spencer Hight […]
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two people are facing several charges following a deadly crash that claimed the life of an Oklahoma woman and her daughter. In April, two Oklahoma City police officers attempted to make a traffic stop at S.W. 40th and Villa. The vehicle slowed down like it was going to stop, but then quickly took off, leading officers on a chase. When the vehicle reached the intersection near S.W. 44th St., the driver ran a stop sign and crashed into […]
GUTHRIE, Okla. – When the Double Stop Fiddle Shop was destroyed by fire in February, Byron Berline had to pick up the pieces. About three months later, he’s planning to open up his shop across the street with a little help from some friends. The Double Stop Fiddle Shop was beloved by the Guthrie community, and the man behind it, too. “Your whole routine has changed. Always get up in the morning, do that routine and come down to the […]
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man encountered one of the last things anyone would expect while opening the front door: a snake, ready to strike. In the video, you can see the man open the screen door and begin to unlock the bolts. That’s when the snake appears and bites the man near his eye. In the next two videos, you can see several other men attempt to capture and kill the snake with several hammers. There is no word […]
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Authorities say a shooting at a suburban Denver school has injured several students. Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the STEM School Highlands Ranch on a possible shooting. The school district said that the public charter school was under lockdown as deputies headed to the scene. Initial reports indicate that two suspects are in custody, and that ‘multiple’ students are hurt. Officials say some of the wounded […]