MINCO, Okla (KFOR) – It would have been a birthday to remember. The Jenkins family in Minco was planning to celebrate son Emmett’s ninth birthday at Disney World. As the coronavirus pandemic spread across the globe, plans changed. Instead, the 9-year-old had to celebrate in a time of social distancing. However, the community of Minco […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It can be bittersweet and challenging for families, even under the best of circumstances, to celebrate Mother’s Day for moms living with Alzheimer’s. And, the COVID-19 crisis is adding new complexities that can feel overwhelming. To help families impacted by Alzheimer’s navigate these challenges and provide a meaningful and enjoyable occasion, […]
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man created quite the eye-popping picture after backing on top of two parked vehicles. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, a man backed out of a SunTrust Bank drive-thru over a curb. He continued to reverse until he hopped the curb back into the SunTrust parking lot, […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As more families spend time outdoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say more people will likely come across newborn wildlife. Biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are reminding everyone to resist the urge to ‘rescue’ young wildlife, adding that does more harm than good. Finding a young animal […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Out of concern with the ongoing COVID 19 crisis, the Last Frontier Council volunteer and staff leadership has canceled in-person camps and activities until August 1, 2020. This includes: · Scouts BSA Resident Camp at Kerr Scout Ranch@Slippery Falls · Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp George Thomas · National Youth […]
OKLAHOMA (KFOR) – According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem. The FBI says fraudsters are targeting people of all ages through cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes. Developments in cryptocurrency technology and an increasing number […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum may be closed, but you can still experience and discover important stories through free weekly webinars. The webinars are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required. Tuesday, May 5: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Explore the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial Kids […]
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma’s COVID-19 testing capacity more than doubled thanks to Oklahoma State University Medicine in Tulsa, the OSU Diagnostic Laboratory on the Stillwater campus, and their cowboy volunteers. “Oklahoma State University’s ability to support the state’s COVID-19 testing efforts was made possible thanks to the eager volunteers who stepped forward in a […]
(CNN) — Nike is donating 30,000 pairs of shoes — specifically designed for healthcare workers — to health systems and hospitals in cities across the United States. The Air Zoom Pulse, which was released in November 2019, is the company’s “first shoe designed for the healthcare athlete, an everyday hero,” Nike said in its announcement on Monday. The […]
(CNN) – Although COVID-19 is seen as a respiratory illness, doctors say they are seeing a disturbing increase in the number of patients suffering from strokes and heart damage. The new coronavirus appears to be causing sudden strokes in adults in their 30s and 40s who are not otherwise terribly ill, doctors reported last month. […]
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A new strain of the novel coronavirus that appears to be even more contagious than the original strain spread in the early days of the pandemic has become more dominant worldwide, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing a new study. The 33-page report published on bioRxiv, a website that researchers use […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – One day after Oklahoma health officials reported that deaths had dropped, the state’s coronavirus case numbers rose to more than 4,100. On Tuesday morning, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state currently has 4,127 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The cases are in the following counties: Adair: […]
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — The Internal Revenue Service says federal stimulus checks for those on Supplemental Security Income will “generally” receive checks mid-May — a spokesperson for the IRS told WRIC. Federal stimulus checks have been sent to millions of Americans since April after Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed the federal ‘Cares Act.’ […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – State leaders continue to battle it out over the legality of Governor Kevin Stitt signing two new tribal gaming compacts with individual tribes. Last month Gov. Stitt announced that the state had reached new deals with the Otoe-Missouria and Comanche tribes. The compacts call for lower exclusivity fees, and allow sports betting […]
MAJOR COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says a 16-year-old was arrested in connection to the shooting death of his stepfather. On Sunday night, a homicide occurred at a residence on E. County Road 51 in Ringwood. When Major County deputies arrived on scene, they found 40-year-old Kristan Newton dead in […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City police say they still have no leads in a metro man’s murder from March. His family is searching for answers and is offering $10,000 for anyone with information leading to an arrest. “So many unanswered questions. So many feelings of confusion,” said Ashley Blake, the wife of […]
YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) – Coming in from more than 1,200 miles away, Julia Gilkinson said she thought she would be starting a new life in the Sooner State. “It seemed awesome because it was the first person to say yes,” Gilkinson said about renting a home. Looking at a rent home in Yukon, Gilkinson said […]
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – A judge grants a temporary injunction to salon owners after a group of them sued the mayor of Norman for an emergency order not letting salons open until May 15. Le Visage Spa & Wellness, Lion Salon, and Polished Beauty Spa sought a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction against Mayor […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As thousands of people continue to await unemployment insurance, some Oklahomans, including a state legislator, are questioning whether the process is purposely discouraging. “Sound the alarm because this is ridiculous,” said Sarah Canaday. She’s an out-of-work land man, typically self employed, and for weeks now she’s gotten conflicting instructions on how to […]
TAMPA (WFLA) — A pair of YouTube creators appear to have tricked Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin into giving her first on-camera interview since Netflix’s airing of ‘Tiger King.’ Josh Pieters and Archie Manners’ elaborate scheme to reel in one of the most sought-after interviews in America included convincing Baskin she was being interviewed […]
(CNN) — A security guard at a Family Dollar store in Flint, Michigan, was shot and killed after telling a customer to wear a state-mandated face mask, police said. Calvin Munerlyn, 43, died at a local hospital after he was shot in the head Friday, said Michigan State Police Lt. David Kaiser. The shooter and […]
JONES, Okla. (KFOR) – There were terrifying moments for some residents in Jones early Monday morning. They woke up to the sound of sirens, smell of smoke, and sights of a raging fire. This happened at the Oak Forest Apartments near Britton Road and Hiwassee. “Six to eight apartments in the building … completely engulfed […]
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Paper revenues have dropped by more than 60% between 2008 and 2018, leaving journals across the nation struggling to make ends meet. Robert Medley has been churning out stories for more than 30 years. First at The Oklahoman- until last year. “I was in the first group to be laid off […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma State Supreme Court today ruled that absentee ballots do not have to be notarized in order to vote. Oklahoma was one of three states that requires an absentee ballot to be notarized. “Let Oklahoma Vote” sent a letter last month to the State Election Board, asking them to make […]
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – Some Florida beaches reopened on Monday after being closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. While many Floridians were excited to get back out into the sunshine and feel the sand under their feet on Clearwater Beach in Pinellas County, it was clear some beachgoers were concerned about making […]