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Former Oklahoma instructor sentenced for crimes against children

Tuesday, April 7

Ryan Matthias (OSBI) SAPULPA, Okla. (KOKH) — Investigators say a former instructor has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to crimes against children. On Sept. 12. 2024, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was contacted by the Sapulpa Police Department, asking for help investigating a cybertip regarding child... Read More.

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Understanding the risks and knowing what to do can help prevent injuries and save lives.

Tuesday, April 7

What makes lightning so dangerous? Lightning can strike several miles away from a storm, even when skies overhead appear clear. Meteorologists say if thunder can be heard, lightning is close enough to pose a threat. A lightning bolt can reach temperatures of 50,000°F, five times hotter than the surface of the... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma tribal tax appeal in McGirt-related case

Tuesday, April 7

TULSA, Okla. - The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on Monday from a Muscogee Nation citizen challenging tax laws in Oklahoma. RELATED: Oklahoma Supreme Court says McGirt ruling does not exempt tribal citizens from state income taxes Last year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court sided with... Read More.

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‘April Fools’ prank leaves some Oklahoma police officers suspended

Monday, April 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police say officers allegedly involved in an ‘April Fools’ prank that led dispatchers to believe a fleeing driver had thrown a baby out of a car window and run a person over are now on administrative leave. Dispatchers were tracking an Oklahoma City police officer... Read More.

“Him being alive means the most,” OSU students honored for saving student’s life

Monday, April 6

STILLWATER, Okla. (KOKH) — A group of students and staff members at Oklahoma State University were honored on Friday for their extraordinary actions in saving the life of a fellow student. On April 3, 2025, organizers say a young man collapsed while on the basketball court on campus. At that point,... Read More.

NWS: 4 tornadoes confirmed across Oklahoma

Monday, April 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The National Weather Service says it is increasing the number of confirmed tornadoes that touched down across the Sooner State on Friday to four. On Friday evening, tornado sirens were sounding across the state as a line of severe thunderstorms brought large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes... Read More.

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12-year-old arrested in death of classmate hit by metal water bottle in LA

Monday, April 6

Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12 The Brief A 12-year-old was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder following the death of a classmate at Reseda Charter High School. Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, died Feb. 25 after being struck in the head with a metal water bottle during a bullying incident. The... Read More.

What NASA chief Jared Isaacman is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon

Monday, April 6

Four Artemis II mission astronauts launched into space from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center for humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than half a century. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined on Sunday the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey... Read More.

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

Monday, April 6

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flight operates out of King County International Airport-Boeing Field, Aug. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program, its government said... Read More.

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Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling

Saturday, April 4

By DAVID MORENO/Fort Worth Report Fort Worth Report (AP) — Nuchi Nashoba grew up looking at a photograph of her great-grandfather Ben Carterby inside her grandmother’s Oklahoma home. However, she didn’t know much about the man in the frame other than that he was a World War I veteran. It wasn’t... Read More.

Good Friday Holiday Observed April 3

Friday, April 3

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday, April 3, 2026, as a City Holiday: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, April 3, and REOPEN Monday, April 6. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Friday, April 3, and WILL RESUME on Monday, April 6. Contact:... Read More.

Oklahoma legislative leaders agree on $12.7 billion budget

Friday, April 3

OKLAHOMA CITY - Legislative leaders at the Oklahoma State Capitol have reached a $12.7 billion state budget agreement, representing a nearly 1.3% increase from 2025 while boosting funding for education. The budget includes an additional $230 million for education, with $80 million dedicated to reading and math programs and another $85... Read More.