10-08-2024 13:59 via kfor.com
Video above contains previously released images from the Trump rally shooting on July 13. Portions of the newly released police video can be viewed here. Viewer discretion is advised.(NewsNation) – Law enforcement has released body camera footage from local police responding to a shooter seconds before heopened fire on formerPresident Donald Trumpduring a campaign rally inPennsylvanialast month.The footage (portions of which can be viewed here) shows the
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Restaurants are now twice as likely to charge a 'service fee' – but where does the money go?
14-08-2024 16:18 via kfor.com
(NEXSTAR) – Does your restaurant receipt have a few more line items on it lately? Restaurants are increasingly adding service charges to bills, according to point-of-sale company Square.Square collected data from restaurants that use its service to ring up customers and found that 3.7% of food and drink transactions had service charges tagged onto them in the last quarter.
While it's still a small portion of restaurants, the practice is quickly gaining popularity. It's alreadyabout t
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Is it Harris' or Harris's? Grammar nerds go toe to toe in apostrophe debate
14-08-2024 15:18 via kfor.com
(AP) -- Whatever possessed Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it probably wasn’t a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes. But it doesn’t take much to get grammar nerds fired up.“The lower the stakes, the bigger the fight,” said Ron Woloshun, a creative director and digital marketer in California who jumped into the fray on social media less than an hour after Harris selected Walz last week to offer his take on possess
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More than 2,300 pounds of meth is found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market
14-08-2024 13:54 via kfor.com
FOREST PARK, Ga. (AP) — Celery was used to conceal more than 2,300 pounds of methamphetamines that federal agents discovered in a truck at a farmers market outside Atlanta, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said.In what the DEA called one of the largest seizures of its kind, agents confiscated the drugs being delivered to the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, authorities said at a Monday news conference,WAGA-TV reported.Mars, maker of M&M’s, Snickers, buy
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14-08-2024 13:53 via kfor.com
(AP) -- Mars, whose brands include M&M's, Snickers and Skittles, is buying food company Kellanova in a deal worth nearly $30 billion, giving it access to a huge portfolio of consumer brands from Cheez-It to Pop-Tarts.Kellanova was created when theKelloggCo. split into three companies last year.Kellanova, based in Chicago, houses many brands, including Pringles, Town House, MorningStar Farms and Rice Krispies Treats. It had net sales of more than $13 billion last year and ha
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Calls continue for Oklahoma Corp. Commissioner's resignation amid finger-pointing
14-08-2024 13:34 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahomans showed up to a meeting Tuesday with continued calls for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett's resignation, who suggested he's been the target of another commissioner's personal vendetta.The comments stem from allegations that Hiett groped a man while drunk on a Minneapolis work trip back in June. Complaints to the Kansas Corporation Commission obtained by New 4 allege the incident happened at a hotel bar and involved an employee of a utility partn
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One injured in shooting at Oklahoma City hotel
14-08-2024 13:31 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police say they responded to a shooting at a metro hotel Tuesday night.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to the Biltmore Hotel near I-40 and Meridian Ave. around 11 p.m.LOCAL NEWS: Firefighters knock down house fire in NW Oklahoma CityUpon arrival, they found a man in a car with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to the nearby hospital with critical injuries.No more information is available as the investig
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Norman City Council postpones OTA decision
14-08-2024 13:23 via kfor.com
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — The Norman City Council made the decision Tuesday to postpone a resolution to partner with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on building new turnpikes in Norman.It was a mixed reaction within the large crowd as some were happy to see the council give the decision more thought, with others worried they are only delaying the decision that they already made in their minds.LOCAL NEWS: City of Norman shares updates on turnpike designs, residents call for larger focus on en
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Firefighters knock down house fire in NW Oklahoma City
14-08-2024 13:23 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Fire crews battled a house fire in northwest Oklahoma City Wednesday morning.According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, firefighters responded to a home near NW 14th St. and Meridian Ave. around 3 a.m.LOCAL NEWS: Bethany woman left with no A/C for over two monthsUpon arrival, crews located the fire in the home's attic and began putting it out. Officials say a neighbor told them that no one was home at the time of the fire."It was confirmed through us searching the st
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As constituents call House members, confidence grows more will sign letter calling for Walters investigation
14-08-2024 05:00 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma House Republican sources tell News 4 they’re gaining confidence they can get the needed amount of 51 Republicans to sign a letter calling for a special investigation of State Superintendent Ryan Walters, in part, because their constituents are calling on them to do so.As of Tuesday evening, 22 Oklahoma House Republican members have signed a letter to House Speaker Charles McCall calling on him to form a special committee to investigate the Oklahoma Sta
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Improper Social Security payments surpass $1B amid 'record-breaking backlog': report
14-08-2024 02:23 via kfor.com
Featured Video: What do the numbers on my Social Security Card mean, and how are they generated?
(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is wrestling with a "record-breaking backlog" of cases that has led to roughly $1.1 billion in improper payments, according to a new report by the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).The OIG, which works to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the SSA's programs, looked at both wrong payments and so-called pending actions that were l
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OKC City Council declares metro motel dilapidated
14-08-2024 01:45 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The OKC City Council voted unanimously to declare a metro area Rodeway Inn dilapidated during their meeting on Tuesday.The vacant Rodeway Inn near I-35 and SE 66th St. has caught fire several times over the past few months. A significant potion of the motel has already been destroyed as a result of the fires.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hazards growing after abandoned motel catches fire sixth time in a monthThe owner now has 30 days to secure the property and submit a plan of
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Bethany woman left with no A/C for over two months
14-08-2024 01:40 via kfor.com
BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) — A Bethany woman is struggling to stay cool after her central A/C broke weeks ago.Janelle Moore said she hasn't been able to catch a break from the heat and when she went to complain, instead of fixing the issue, they gave her two small window units instead.LOCAL NEWS: Family says dream home is not livable; wants answers from management"Nine weeks and three days today, my central air and heat went out, and I've been waiting for them to fix it," said Moore. "It's bee
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Zoo enrichment devices designed by OU engineering students
14-08-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Some first-year engineering students are getting ready to hit the books and develop enrichment devices for animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo. News 4 got a look at the devices made during the first year of the program."We want to give them opportunities to be able to showcase different behaviors that they would have in the wild," said Kimberly Laser, the Animal Behavior & Welfare Manager at the OKC Zoo.From the tiny bumble bees to the towering giraffes, animals nee
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Goodwill Central Oklahoma awarded grant money for Mobile Learning Lab
14-08-2024 01:27 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Goodwill Central Oklahoma was awarded $10,000 in grants from Bank of Oklahoma to help in the purchase of a Mobile Learning Lab, which will serve underserved communities that are in serious need of education and resources towards job training.The Mobile Learning Lab was revealed during a ribbon cutting by Goodwill Central Oklahoma in July.LOCAL NEWS: American Red Cross makes safety checklist as kids head back to schoolThe Lab is furnished with digital technology and a
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Over 20 House Republicans call for investigation into Superintendent Walters
14-08-2024 01:18 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma lawmakers have called for an investigation into possible wrongdoing by State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Representative Mark McBride, R-Moore drafted the letter and handed it over to Speaker Charles McCall on Tuesday morning, asking him to form an investigative committee to look into allegations against Walters. It stated since Walters took office 18 months ago, there have been increasing concerns about the “budget performance, spending priorities, an
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Family says dream home is not livable; wants answers from management
14-08-2024 00:38 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A family is frustrated after their plan to move into their new home was cut short.The family moved so the dad could work as a police officer in the metro, but they said on move-in day, the house was "uninhabitable"."My family was so excited to get a new start and hopefully make a better life for ourselves," said Jamie Anderson who's frustrated with the rental home.LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma contractor hit with embezzlement charges, says AG’s officeThe Anderson's move
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Schools looking to keep football players safe, cool in August heat
14-08-2024 00:37 via kfor.com
MUSTANG, Okla. (KFOR) - Temperatures are normal for August as students head to school and athletes hit the field ahead of their seasons.For instance, kickoff for Oklahoma High School Football is right around the corner and in Mustang preseason practice is well underway, with trainers and coaches working to keep their kids as safe and cool as possible.LOCAL NEWS: Staying safe as Oklahoma experiences heat and humidity"We do plan ahead, I meet with the coaches everyday and if need be we change and
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OKCPS students head back to school Tuesday
14-08-2024 00:32 via kfor.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Enthusiasm was buzzing through the halls at Ridgeview Elementary School Tuesday morning.“I’m really glad to be back this year. I feel like we’re going to get a lot accomplished this year,” said Angela Chamberlain, a family advocate at Ridgeview Elementary.LOCAL NEWS: Staying safe as Oklahoma experiences heat and humidityIt was the first day of school for Oklahoma City Public Schools.The day started at the OKCPS Operations Center,
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Ford and Mazda to owners: Stop driving older vehicles with risky Takata airbag inflators
14-08-2024 00:14 via kfor.com
DETROIT (AP) — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata airbag inflators that have not been replaced.The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly 83,000 Mazdas from the 2003 through 2015 model years.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the inflators can explode with too much force in
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Harris in 'striking distance' of Trump in Florida, pollster says
14-08-2024 00:13 via kfor.com
(The Hill) — Vice President Harris is nipping at former President Trump's heels in his home state of Florida, a pollster from Suffolk University says after a new Sunshine State survey.The USA Today/Suffolk University/WSVN-TV poll found Harris just 5 points behind Trump among likely Florida voters, 42 percent to 47 percent, just outside the poll's margin of error.Florida has a million more registered Republicans than Democrats, and Trump won the state in both 2016 and 2020.“Given thos
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Video: Northern lights seen shimmering from the International Space Station
14-08-2024 00:08 via kfor.com
(NEXSTAR) — The sun has been especially active recently, sparking strong geomagnetic storms over the weekend. Conditions were just right, causing a "major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field."The "disturbance" meant many got to see the northern lights dance (or at least shimmer) across the night sky. That includes those in Wisconsin and Minnesota — two states that frequently have at least a slim chance of seeing the northern lights — and as far south as California's Yosemite
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Cancer deaths among men expected to rise 94% worldwide by 2050: study
14-08-2024 00:07 via kfor.com
(The Hill) -- Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to skyrocket by 2050, according to a new study, especially for those aged 65 and older.The research, published in the journal Cancer, showed the current sharp disparity in cancer mortality and cases among men is likely toincrease without interventions.Between 2022 and 2050, cancer cases among men are projected to increase 84% from 10.3 million to 19 million. Deaths are expected to rise 94%, from 5.4 million to 10.5 m
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NWS Norman issues excessive heat warning
13-08-2024 23:57 via kfor.com
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The National Weather Service Norman issued an excessive heat warning on Tuesday concerning dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.NWS says, portions of Central, East Central, Northern, and Southeast Oklahoma could see an increase in heat related illnesses during the extreme heat and high humidity events.The following counties are under the excessive heat warning:Image: NWS Norman
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National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning
13-08-2024 23:57 via kfor.com
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The National Weather Service Norman issued an excessive heat warning on Tuesday concerning dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.NWS says, portions of Central, East Central, Northern, and Southeast Oklahoma could see an increase in heat related illnesses during the extreme heat and high humidity events.The following counties are under the excessive heat warning:Image: NWS Norman
KayGarfieldNoble
Kingfisher
LoganPayne
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Pottawatomie
Semi
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'Feels like a dream': Father-son duo find $25K under rock in annual Utah Treasure Hunt
13-08-2024 22:38 via kfor.com
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — There's no better core memory for a father and son than spending a summer finding a treasure together — which is exactly what Damon and Ty Johnson did.In June, the Utah Treasure Hunt, now an annual summer tradition, kicked off. A riddle was provided as the map to the treasure, which would lead hunters to a $25,000 prize once solved.Started in 2020 by David Cline and John Maxim, the treasure hunt always begins with a riddle — this year, it was in Spanish
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Tech issues plague Trump interview on X
13-08-2024 22:35 via kfor.com
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Former president Donald Trump made a high-profile return to X, formerly known as Twitter, for a live, unscripted conversation with owner Elon Musk.Trump was banned from the platform under its previous ownership for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.The two-hour conversation was friendly with Musk largely supporting Trump's goals for another administration. But the event got off to a rocky start.Technical issues delayed the start of a rare live conversa
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation report
13-08-2024 22:24 via kfor.com
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday to one of their best days of the year after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.
The S&P 500 jumped 1.7% for its third-best day of 2024 after the U.S. government reported inflation at the wholesale level slowed last month by more than economists expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 408 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite clambered 2.3% higher.
High inflation has
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One person injured after robbery at Edmond home
13-08-2024 21:39 via kfor.com
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — One person has been injured after a home robbery near NW 159th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.Home robbery near NW 159th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. (KFOR)According to Oklahoma City Police, three to six people broke into a home along NW 159th Terrace. The suspects reportedly struck one person over the head before robbing the residents and running away.Police they are still canvassing the neighborhood in hopes of finding witnesses and security
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after passing the first of several tests set for this week
13-08-2024 21:13 via kfor.com
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward one of their best days of the year, and Wall Street is relaxing on Tuesday after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.
The S&P 500 was 1.6% higher in late trading and on track for its fourth-best day of 2024 after the U.S. government reported inflation at the wholesale level slowed last month by more than economists expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 378 points,
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