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Headlines from KFORHomeland Security admits Oklahoma raid targeted wrong people
Apr 30, 2025 11:00 PM EDT
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security admits they know the mom and three daughters who say ICE agents left them traumatized when they raided their Oklahoma City home were not the suspects they were after.
Mustang mayor faces allegations of child sex abuse
Apr 29, 2025 11:00 PM EDT
An Oklahoma woman is speaking out with allegations that she was sexually abused in her church. She says it happened years ago when she was a teenage youth group member of a large Southern Baptist church.
Childcare centers begin to close as state changes funding formula
Apr 29, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Hundreds of parents are left looking for new child care centers after some are closing due to new regulations signed by the governor earlier this year. In March, childcare center experts said 800 kids lost their spots at a childcare center due to closures.
One person dead, deputy injured after Pottawatomie County water rescue
Apr 30, 2025 04:37 PM EDT
One person died and a deputy was injured Wednesday afternoon following a water rescue in Pottawatomie County.
Dept. of Mental Health explains millions in unused pandemic dollars
Apr 30, 2025 07:55 PM EDT
The commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services was at the Capitol Wednesday answering questions about millions in unused pandemic dollars.
'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects
Apr 29, 2025 07:15 AM EDT
A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings
Several families rescued from flooding in Lexington
Apr 30, 2025 07:50 PM EDT
Several water rescues happened in Lexington on Wednesday, forcing multiple families to evacuate.
Heated exchange as SCOTUS hears arguments on nations first religious charter school
Apr 30, 2025 07:27 PM EDT
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could green light the first religious school funded by taxpayer dollars in the U.S.
'People will die': OKC family justice center loses federal funding for a third of its staff
Apr 30, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Palomar: Oklahoma City's Family Justice Center serves those who are fleeing domestic abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault or criminal violence. Each year, Palomar serves around 6,000 victims, but now federal cuts are threatening its services.
'De-stressor dog': INTEGRIS Health highlights National Therapy Animal Day
Apr 30, 2025 06:49 PM EDT
Intergris Health is showcasing National Therapy Animal Day at its facilities with beloved volunteers: Kasper the therapy dog and his handler, Cheryl.
Law on stiffer penalties for accessory to murder heads to governor's desk
Apr 30, 2025 06:16 PM EDT
House Bill 1001 was authored by Rep. Steve Bashore (R-Miami) and passed through the House easily in March. It would require anyone convicted of accessory to murder to serve at least 85% of their sentence before they are considered for parole.
Wewoka authorities perform water rescues during active flooding
Apr 30, 2025 06:07 PM EDT
The Wewoka Fire Department's Facebook page is highlighting drivers in the area who faced water rescues as storms continue throughout the state.
Trump says he 'could' return Abrego Garcia to US, but won't
Apr 30, 2025 06:06 PM EDT
The back-and-forth comes after the Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was an “administrative error,” but has resisted the Supreme Court's order to facilitate his return.
Hegseth 'proud' to end Women, Peace and Security program
Apr 30, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Hegseth’s move to dismantle the program is particularly notable given that Trump signed the program into law in 2017, after it was backed by multiple members of his current Cabinet while they were members of Congress.
Amazon denies reported plans to display tariff costs after White House criticism
Apr 30, 2025 05:55 PM EDT
Amazon is pushing back against reports that the e-commerce giant is planning to display how much President Donald Trump's tariffs added to the cost, stating these plans were not approved and "not going to happen."
Toby Keith's dreams to come true at Kentucky Derby
Apr 30, 2025 05:53 PM EDT
The horse starting out of gate 15 during Kentucky Derby 151 won't have the greatest odds of winning, but it does hold sentimental value.
SE Oklahoma City home destroyed by fire after lightning strike
Apr 30, 2025 05:48 PM EDT
Massive flames engulfed a southeast Oklahoma City home after it was struck by lightning on Wednesday morning.
Vietnam veterans reflect on the war
Apr 30, 2025 05:09 PM EDT
The nation remembers the heroes who served our country in the Vietnam war, as we mark 50 years since its end.
Authorities search for woman in Elk City, asks for public help
Apr 30, 2025 05:08 PM EDT
The Elk City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a woman with an active arrest warrant.
Supreme Court weighs religious liberty at charter schools
Apr 30, 2025 04:53 PM EDT
The Supreme Court is considering whether public funding can go toward religious charter schools.