CARNEGIE, Okla. (KFOR) –  An 83-year-old former state legislator is recovering in the hospital with a brain bleed after he was randomly attacked by a man in his hometown of Carnegie last week. On Monday, Ron Langmacher’s wife said he was finally showing signs of improvement.His alleged attacker, Steven Roy, is in the Caddo County jail for the crime.According to police, Langmacher was in a car line waiting for a senior breakfast Wednesday when three men walked u behind his vehicle. One of them then opened the tailgate of his truck then closed it.“He went back there and I’m assuming he...…CARNEGIE, Okla. (KFOR) –  An 83-year-old former state legislator is recovering in the hospital with a brain bleed after he was randomly attacked by a man in his hometown of Carnegie last week. On Monday, Ron Langmacher’s wife said he was finally showing signs of improvement.His alleged attacker, Steven Roy, is in the Caddo County jail for the crime.According to police, Langmacher was in a car line waiting for a senior breakfast Wednesday when three men walked u behind his vehicle. One of them then opened the tailgate of his truck then closed it.“He went back there and I’m assuming he...WW…

Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 10:34 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 10:34 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – Twelve hours with no power. That’s what inmates and staff at the Oklahoma County Detention Center can expect on both Saturday and Sunday of this weekend as the jail undergoes maintenance.On Thursday, Detention Center administrators announced that from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on both days, there would be no power in the entire facility.Officials said it’s...…Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 10:34 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 10:34 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – Twelve hours with no power. That’s what inmates and staff at the Oklahoma County Detention Center can expect on both Saturday and Sunday of this weekend as the jail undergoes maintenance.On Thursday, Detention Center administrators announced that from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on both days, there would be no power in the entire facility.Officials said it’s...WW…

Posted: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:14 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:14 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – A group of new bills are drawing criticism free speech advocates say would severely limit Oklahomans’ rights under the First Amendment.“They only serve to make sure that fewer people want to raise their voices in Oklahoma using protests and they very likely ensure that more people go to jail for protest related incidents,” said Abby Henderson, a...…Posted: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:14 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:14 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – A group of new bills are drawing criticism free speech advocates say would severely limit Oklahomans’ rights under the First Amendment.“They only serve to make sure that fewer people want to raise their voices in Oklahoma using protests and they very likely ensure that more people go to jail for protest related incidents,” said Abby Henderson, a...WW…

Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 10:33 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 10:34 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.EDMOND, Okla. () – Oklahomans around the metro can now catch a massive, icy recreation of the iconic seated Bernie Sanders meme, sitting out on the street in Edmond. At least until it melts away.On Friday, Rex Henk, sculpted the masked and bundled presidential candidate’s likeness with an enormous amount of snow.It’s something he’s been doing since he was in high...…Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 10:33 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 10:34 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.EDMOND, Okla. () – Oklahomans around the metro can now catch a massive, icy recreation of the iconic seated Bernie Sanders meme, sitting out on the street in Edmond. At least until it melts away.On Friday, Rex Henk, sculpted the masked and bundled presidential candidate’s likeness with an enormous amount of snow.It’s something he’s been doing since he was in high...WW…

Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 10:46 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:04 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Public education advocates are butting heads with Governor Kevin Stitt after he used the term “ghost students” during the last week while referring to schools still receiving funding for kids no longer in the district.He used the phrase when describing why the state funding formula for schools is flawed. He alleged it over-counts students who are...…Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 10:46 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:04 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Public education advocates are butting heads with Governor Kevin Stitt after he used the term “ghost students” during the last week while referring to schools still receiving funding for kids no longer in the district.He used the phrase when describing why the state funding formula for schools is flawed. He alleged it over-counts students who are...WW…

Posted: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:35 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:35 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.VALLEY BROOK, Okla. () – A lawsuit against the Town of Valley Brook and three of its officials was filed in the Oklahoma County District Court last week, alleging they and others are complicit in an unconstitutional debt collection scheme that preys on people who are poor.The suit was brought forward by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on behalf of...…Posted: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:35 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:35 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.VALLEY BROOK, Okla. () – A lawsuit against the Town of Valley Brook and three of its officials was filed in the Oklahoma County District Court last week, alleging they and others are complicit in an unconstitutional debt collection scheme that preys on people who are poor.The suit was brought forward by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on behalf of...WW…

Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 11:03 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:21 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – After a lifetime dedicated to the Grand Old Party, former Oklahoma congressman Mickey Edwards said he no long considers himself a Republican.“It’s gone. I mean there is no Republican Party anymore that has values, principles, morals, anything,” Edwards said Thursday.They’re harsh words from a man who registered as Republican as soon as he was...…Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 11:03 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 10:21 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – After a lifetime dedicated to the Grand Old Party, former Oklahoma congressman Mickey Edwards said he no long considers himself a Republican.“It’s gone. I mean there is no Republican Party anymore that has values, principles, morals, anything,” Edwards said Thursday.They’re harsh words from a man who registered as Republican as soon as he was...WW…

UPDATE: Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel issued a statement Tuesday night criticizing the data Gov. Kevin Stitt used while announcing his controversial new quarantine policy for Oklahoma schools.Stitt’s new policy states that those who are exposed to COVID-19 while at school will not have to isolate at home as long as everyone in the classroom was wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.Stitt, during the news conference, referenced academic performances in Oklahoma City schools during the pandemic. The school district has had to frequently transition to...…UPDATE: Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel issued a statement Tuesday night criticizing the data Gov. Kevin Stitt used while announcing his controversial new quarantine policy for Oklahoma schools.Stitt’s new policy states that those who are exposed to COVID-19 while at school will not have to isolate at home as long as everyone in the classroom was wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.Stitt, during the news conference, referenced academic performances in Oklahoma City schools during the pandemic. The school district has had to frequently transition to...WW…

Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 05:28 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 10:31 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.UPDATE: Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel issued a statement Tuesday night criticizing the data Gov. Kevin Stitt used while announcing his controversial new quarantine policy for Oklahoma schools.Stitt’s new policy states that those who are exposed to COVID-19 while at school will not have to isolate at home as long as everyone in the...…Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 05:28 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 10:31 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.UPDATE: Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel issued a statement Tuesday night criticizing the data Gov. Kevin Stitt used while announcing his controversial new quarantine policy for Oklahoma schools.Stitt’s new policy states that those who are exposed to COVID-19 while at school will not have to isolate at home as long as everyone in the...WW…

Posted: Apr 23, 2021 / 10:47 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 26, 2021 / 10:35 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – An Oklahoma state senator came under fire Friday after making comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, which have been described as offensive and misogynistic.Republican made the comments in an interview with KFOR’s sister station, KTUL in Tulsa, as he was talking about a bill he filed regarding paper straws.“You can’t use a paper straw for a...…Posted: Apr 23, 2021 / 10:47 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 26, 2021 / 10:35 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.OKLAHOMA CITY () – An Oklahoma state senator came under fire Friday after making comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, which have been described as offensive and misogynistic.Republican made the comments in an interview with KFOR’s sister station, KTUL in Tulsa, as he was talking about a bill he filed regarding paper straws.“You can’t use a paper straw for a...WW…