Red Cross releases response update for Oklahoma tornadoes - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The American Red Cross has released an update regarding its response to Oklahoma's recent tornadoes.According to the Red Cross, as of Monday, May 13, the nonprofit has:
Assisted more than 1,450 households with disaster-related needsServed 27,000 meals and snacks; more than half of those were served in Osage and Washington counties from May 1-11Provided nearly 200 overnight shelter staysDistributed almost 7,800 relief itemsAssessed damage at more than 1,100 homes throughout

Wellston family looking for help after losing everything in house fire

WELLSTON, Okla. (KFOR) -- A Wellston family is heartbroken and looking for help after their home was burned to the ground.Jesse Leathers and his family had been in St. Louis since February for his work. However on May 10th, the day they were returning home, things took a tough turn."I got a phone call from the neighbor telling me that our home was on fire, which was a surprise because our electricity wasn't even on," said Leathers.The family of five lost years of memories in just one day."We jus

Two dead and one arrested after Sunday morning crash near Lake Overholser

LAKE OVERHOLSER, Okla. (KFOR) - Two people were killed and one person was arrested after an early Sunday morning car crash near Lake Overholser.
Oklahoma City Police said that just before 2:30 a.m. near South Overholser Road and County Line Road a driver hit a tree. The roads are located near the southern edge of Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City.
| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Blanchard motorcyclist killed after allegedly driving drunk >There were several people inside the vehicle at the time and the

Blanchard motorcyclist killed after allegedly driving drunk

BLANCHARD, Okla. (KFOR) - A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he crashed off the highway while allegedly driving drunk in Blanchard late Saturday night, per OHP.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Colby Hubers from Blanchard had been riding a 2014 Victory motorcycle just before midnight on Highway 76 just south of Highway 62 when the crash occurred.
| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Most of Ponca City with very little water after electrical issue >Officials said Hubers was speeding when he le

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Severe storms possible Sunday evening, here's the latest timeline

A couple severe storms are likely with very large hail, high winds, and a low tornado threat.Storms will form late afternoon in northwest Oklahoma. There is a smaller chance that a storm or two will make it in southwestern Oklahoma, but that is not as likely as storms northwest.The storms will then move eastward. If they can stay single cells, the hail and tornado risk will increase toward sunset.
Storms may congeal into a line, which would present a high damaging wind threat to central and nort

Several possible tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma Sunday evening

Several strong storms with the possibility of producing tornadoes, large hail, and high winds hit Oklahoma Sunday evening.Oklahoma Weather Radar
Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
KFOR SkyCam Network
Oklahoma Closings and DelaysStorms formed late afternoon and grew dropping several possible tornadoes.
This is a blog of the storms:

Live Coverage: Severe storms move into central Oklahoma

Several strong storms with the possibility of producing tornadoes, large hail, and high winds hit Oklahoma Sunday evening.Oklahoma Weather Radar
Oklahoma Weather Watches and Warnings Map
KFOR SkyCam Network
Oklahoma Closings and DelaysStorms formed late afternoon and grew dropping several possible tornadoes.
This is a blog of the storms:

Live Coverage: Severe storms in western Oklahoma

Several strong storms with the possibility of producing tornadoes, large hail, and high winds.
Storms will form late afternoon in northwest Oklahoma. There is a smaller chance that a storm or two will make it in southwestern Oklahoma, but that is not as likely as storms northwest.The storms will then move eastward. If they can stay single cells, the hail and tornado risk will increase toward sunset.
Storms may congeal into a line, which would present a high damaging wind threat to central and no

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Nearly 900K Yogi tea bags recalled for excessive pesticide residue

(WJW) – Nearly 900,000 Yogi tea bags have been recalled after excessive levels of pesticide residues were detected, according to details posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The parent company of Yogi, East West Tea Company, LLC, issued the recall of 54,846 16-count boxes of Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support tea bags (a total of 877,536) that were distributed nationwide.“Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support product is recalled because pesticide residues were detected

Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' and 'Tootsie' actor, dies at 92

(KTLA) – Actor Dabney Coleman, best known for comedic roles in "9 to 5," "Tootsie," "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and many other 1980s hit films, has passed away at age 92.Coleman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, his daughter told The Hollywood Reporter.“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor thattickled the funny bone of humanity,” she told the entertainment news outlet. &l

Palmer Candy expands confection recall due to salmonella risk

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Palmer Candy is expanding a recall of "white confectionary products" it issued earlier in May to include more items and best-by dates.Palmer Candy announced Friday that its Patriotic White Fudge Cookies (13.5 oz) and Drizzled Caramel Corn (5 oz. and 12 oz) were also being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. More best-by dates were also added for six additional products.A variety of confections were originally recalled due to a salmonella risk. Acco

Francis Tuttle students help Hawaii fire victims, students with fundraiser

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Two metro Francis Tuttle students did some fundraising and gave a group of Hawaii students a big opportunity that the fires originally took from them.It was all smiles for Francis Tuttle student Ayla Relland and those Hawaiian students during a meeting of the two that was months in the making.LOCAL NEWS: Former OU Softball player closing out her time with the Savannah Bananas baseball team
"It was just very emotional, and it was very sweet,” Relland said.Francis Tutt

Thunder Blow 17-Point Lead, Lose Game 6 and Series to Dallas

The Oklahoma City Thunder could not hold a 17-point lead in the third quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks beat OKC 117-116 in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, winning the series four games to two.P.J. Washington was fouled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while shooting a three-pointer with 2.5 seconds to go, then hit two free throws and intentionally missed the final attempt, putting Dallas up one.Jalen Williams' desperation 3-point attempt from three-quarters court was no good at the buzze

'They're all shining stars': Family remembers three loved ones killed in Chickasha

CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) — It's been one sleepless night after another for relatives of the Mayhugh family.Relatives of Patty, James and Shayla Mayhugh face an unbelievable test in their family after the three were shot and killed. The victim's son and brother, Jacob Mayhugh told law enforcement he was the one responsible for their deaths."We're all still processing and we're all still in shock," said Adam Brunett, a family member.Adam, Brandon and Savannah Brunett's father is Patty's older

Diddy can't be charged for 2016 L.A. hotel assault, DA's office says

(KTLA) — Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs won't be charged for the 2016 Century City hotel beating of his former girlfriend that became public on Friday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.On Friday, CNN obtained security camera footage of Combs brutally assaulting Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura inside the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City on March 5, 2016.
The video depicts Combs, wearing only a towel and socks, throwing Ventura to the ground a

UPDATE: Ponca City water issue fixed

UPDATE SUNDAY:Ponca City posted on Facebook Sunday morning that the electrical issue had been fixed and water had been restored.ORIGINAL:PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Ponca City posted on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. Saturday alerting its citizens that most will have very little water after an issue at the plant.
| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Fire crews knock down commercial fire in SE OKC >They posted "NOTICE: The City is currently having an electrical issue at the water plant, most of Ponca will have ve

Most of Ponca City with very little water after electrical issue

PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Ponca City posted on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. Saturday alerting its citizens that most will have very little water after an issue at the plant.
| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Fire crews knock down commercial fire in SE OKC >They posted "NOTICE: The City is currently having an electrical issue at the water plant, most of Ponca will have very little water until it is restored."The city page didn't have a timeline for how long the plant would be having issues.

Fire crews knock down commercial fire in SE OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a commercial fire in SE Oklahoma City Saturday evening.
According to officials, firefighters responded to a fire near SE 59th Street and South Sooner Road. The fire was started under a pile of grounded up interior car parts and firefighters were able to extinguish it quickly.OKC Fire Department knock down fire in SE OKC (KFOR)OKC Fire Department knock down fire in SE OKC (KFOR)
They are currently watching for hot spots a

One shot, suspect on the run in Midwest City

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Midwest City Police Department are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting Friday night in SE Midwest City.
Authorities responded to a call of a shooting near SE 15th Street and Westminster Road just after 10 p.m. on Friday night. When officers arrived to the scene they found one person shot and another who was not hit by the suspect.
Midwest City Police respond to shooting near SE 15th Street and Westminster Road (KFOR)The two victims said they were c

Chickasaw National Recreation to reopen Flower Park

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — As Sulphur continues to recover from the devastating tornado that struck the area on April 27, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area will be reopening the Flower Park on Sunday, May 19 at noon.
The community of Sulphur and the park were both damaged by the tornado and heavy flooding. The National Park Service crews have been actively working on restoring and opening areas of the park for visitation again.Oklahoma National Guard provides tornado relief to Sulphur re

'Happy Gilmore' alligator retired after wrecking set of '90s sitcom: caretaker

DENVER (KDVR) — "Happy Gilmore 2" is coming to Netflix soon, but you won't see all of the original cast. The alligator that stole Adam Sandler's golf ball in the nearly 30-year-old film won't be on set, because he's living out his retirement in Colorado.Talks of a sequel to “Happy Gilmore” have been making the rounds in recent months with Sandler letting slip that he was “working on some stuff” for “Happy 2” on the Dan Patrick Show inApril.
While h

Fans react to proposed site of new arena in OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — We have our first look at the proposed site for a new arena here in Oklahoma City.Voters approved a nearly $1 Billion arena back in December, but up until today, nobody knew where it might be.New arena set to open in 2029With a proposal in place, we wanted to see what fans thought."It seems like a super great area and I'm always down for a new arena," Cale Cooper, Thunder fan said.Excitement is building around Oklahoma City as Thunder fans and concert goers are exci

Total Wine and More appeals state’s denial to open first Oklahoma store

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) — A national big box liquor chain is appealing the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission’s decision to deny its application to open its first store in Oklahoma.Total Wine and More is a national big box wine and spirits chain with 267 stores in 28 states, according to its website.It describes itself as “the country‘s largest independent retailer of fine wine.”New Oklahoma law removes requirement for businesses to check ID

OKC mother in custody, officer on leave after shooting

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) –An Oklahoma City mother is in the Oklahoma County Jail and an Oklahoma City Police officer is on routine paid administrative leave after shots were fired at a NW OKC home.Police said the incident happened May 5 near NW 63rd and May Avenue.Chickasha triple murder suspect denied bond, court date setCourt documents say the incident started when suspect Lisa Rae Daniels began acting strangely around her son. In an interview with police, Daniels son told authorities

Sewage spills on an OKC homeowner's lawn, she's told she'd have to pay up

THE VILLAGE, Okla. (KFOR) - A homeowner who lives at the corner of three jurisdictions near Oklahoma City is upset after someone else's sewage pipe busted on her lawn and she was told she might have to pay for it.
"There is raw sewage just spilling out into the street and every time someone flushes it just pops out and pours out more," said Lori Giachino.Metro woman says her dog was stolen from OKC Animal ShelterGiachino was told she'd have to pay for it even though she pays sewage to Oklahoma C

OTA report alleges OK has lost out on $11.5M in Plate Pay fees from tribes

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — In a weekly press briefing, Governor Kevin Stitt called out the tribes for not paying to use Oklahoma's toll roads, more specifically the Cherokee Nation.Currently, three federally recognized tribes have a vehicle tag compact with the State of Oklahoma: the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, and Chickasaw Nation.Lawmakers extended the compact negotiation period between tribes and the Governor last year. The Governor then filed a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cha

Savannah Bananas step up to the plate providing free tickets to Oklahoma family scammed out of tickets

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One of the biggest events going on this weekend is the Savannah Bananas baseball games at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. It is bringing thousands to the stadium each night and with three completely sold-out games, fans are willing to do almost anything to get their hands on some tickets. One Oklahoma family sent money to the wrong person. Unfortunately, a Sulphur family's dreams were dashed when they realized their tickets never arrived. Their grandmother di

Metro woman says her dog was stolen from OKC Animal Shelter

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A metro woman is desperate to get her dog back after it was stolen from the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter two weeks ago.Julie Valentine said when she went to bed her two dogs were outside behind the gate, however, when she woke up the gate was open and her dogs were missing.Okfuskee County man faces federal misdemeanor charges in Jan. 6 riot"I still feel sad. I miss both of them really bad," said Valentine.Valentine's dog, Blaze, is a Jack Russell mix and she said ho

One shot, two in custody after shooting in Del City

DEL CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — Two people have been detained following a shooting near Sequoyah Park in Del City late Friday afternoon.Shooting near Sequoyah Park in Del City. Photo courtesy KFOR.Del City Police say a teenager was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg. The victim's injury is said to be non-life-threatening.No other information is available at this time.

Norman Public Schools unveils plans for new Norman North football stadium

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Norman Public Schools released their plans for the new Norman North High School football stadium on Friday.
Norman North High School Stadium rendering. Image courtesy Norman Public Schools.Norman North High School Stadium rendering. Image courtesy Norman Public Schools.
The stadium will seat up to 6,000 people—5,500 seats on the home side and another 500 available to visitors.New OKC Thunder arena development agreement to be considered TuesdayVoters approved t