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Oklahoma authorities investigate after human bones found in Shawnee
Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:20 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:20 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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.SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma state officials are working with the Shawnee Police Department after human bones were found in a wooded area of Shawnee Monday afternoon.Shawnee police, investigators from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and a state medical examiner are investigating the scene near Brangus Road and Independence Street.Shawnee Police Cpl....…Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:20 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:20 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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.SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma state officials are working with the Shawnee Police Department after human bones were found in a wooded area of Shawnee Monday afternoon.Shawnee police, investigators from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and a state medical examiner are investigating the scene near Brangus Road and Independence Street.Shawnee Police Cpl....WW…
2 more Oklahomans charged in U.S. Capitol Insurrection
Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 10:29 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 3, 2022 / 02:32 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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.WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFOR) – Two more Oklahomans have now been accused of taking part in January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.The FBI report is 13 pages long, detailing how Jerry Ryals and his boss, Anthony Alfred Griffith allegedly took part back on January 6.According to the documents, Griffith walked into the U.S. Capitol building through the open doors, telling...…Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 10:29 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 3, 2022 / 02:32 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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.WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFOR) – Two more Oklahomans have now been accused of taking part in January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.The FBI report is 13 pages long, detailing how Jerry Ryals and his boss, Anthony Alfred Griffith allegedly took part back on January 6.According to the documents, Griffith walked into the U.S. Capitol building through the open doors, telling...WW…
Oklahoma State Epidemiologist responds to COVID-19 death discrepancy
Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 10:17 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 1, 2021 / 10:17 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) – Oklahoma State Epidemiologist Jared Taylor today responded during a new conference after questions arose last week as to why the death toll numbers between the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differ by the thousands.“It is complicated,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Jared Taylor....…Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 10:17 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 1, 2021 / 10:17 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) – Oklahoma State Epidemiologist Jared Taylor today responded during a new conference after questions arose last week as to why the death toll numbers between the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differ by the thousands.“It is complicated,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Jared Taylor....WW…
OK Democrats call for Gov. Stitt communications director’s resignation following ‘body bag’ tweet
Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 03:56 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 03:56 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 () – The Oklahoma Democratic Party is asking Governor Stitt to demand the resignation of his communications director following a tweet they say uses “violent and threatening rhetoric against elected representatives in the US House.”On January 5, Carly Atchison, current communications director for Governor Stitt and former National Republican...…Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 03:56 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021 / 03:56 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 () – The Oklahoma Democratic Party is asking Governor Stitt to demand the resignation of his communications director following a tweet they say uses “violent and threatening rhetoric against elected representatives in the US House.”On January 5, Carly Atchison, current communications director for Governor Stitt and former National Republican...WW…
PHOTOS: OK U.S. representatives confirm safety as protesters breach the Capitol; Congressional Delegation, state officials denounce violent protest
Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:28 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 04:06 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.WASHINGTON, D.C. () – Oklahoma U.S. House Representatives are confirming their safety to KFOR as violent protesters continue to breach the Capitol during the electoral college confirmation vote. The Congressional leaders, as well as state officials, are denouncing the mob’s violent actions.Congress began the joint session at 1 p.m. ET to count and confirm won...…Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:28 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 04:06 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.WASHINGTON, D.C. () – Oklahoma U.S. House Representatives are confirming their safety to KFOR as violent protesters continue to breach the Capitol during the electoral college confirmation vote. The Congressional leaders, as well as state officials, are denouncing the mob’s violent actions.Congress began the joint session at 1 p.m. ET to count and confirm won...WW…
Sen. Inhofe will not object electoral college vote
Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 11:56 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 11:56 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.WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFOR) – Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe says he will not object to the Electoral College’s votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden Wednesday.In ahead of Wednesday’s Joint Session of Congress, Inhofe (R-Okla.) said, “To challenge a state’s certification, given how specific the Constitution is, would be a violation of my oath of office—that is not...…Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 11:56 AM CSTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 11:56 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.WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFOR) – Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe says he will not object to the Electoral College’s votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden Wednesday.In ahead of Wednesday’s Joint Session of Congress, Inhofe (R-Okla.) said, “To challenge a state’s certification, given how specific the Constitution is, would be a violation of my oath of office—that is not...WW…
Gov. Stitt declares state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of winter storm
OKLAHOMA CITY () – Governor Kevin Stitt has declared a state of emergency for 39 Oklahoma counties ahead of severe winter weather expected New Year’s Eve.The following counties are included in the declaration: Alfalfa, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Creek, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grady, Grant, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Jefferson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Major, McClain, Noble, Oklahoma, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, Stephens, Tillman, Washita, Woods, and Woodward.Rain and freezing rain will move into southern...…OKLAHOMA CITY () – Governor Kevin Stitt has declared a state of emergency for 39 Oklahoma counties ahead of severe winter weather expected New Year’s Eve.The following counties are included in the declaration: Alfalfa, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Creek, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grady, Grant, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Jefferson, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Major, McClain, Noble, Oklahoma, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, Stephens, Tillman, Washita, Woods, and Woodward.Rain and freezing rain will move into southern...WW…
Authorities work to save Survivor Tree at Oklahoma City National Memorial after limb lost to ice
Posted: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:48 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:48 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 () – Local and state authorities are working to save the Oklahoma City after losing one limb to ice accumulation Tuesday.Oklahoma City Memorial and Oklahoma Forestry Services Crews continue to work on the Survivor Tree after the elm splintered sometime this morning.The crews have since propped up the rest of the sagging branches in the hopes of saving...…Posted: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:48 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:48 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 () – Local and state authorities are working to save the Oklahoma City after losing one limb to ice accumulation Tuesday.Oklahoma City Memorial and Oklahoma Forestry Services Crews continue to work on the Survivor Tree after the elm splintered sometime this morning.The crews have since propped up the rest of the sagging branches in the hopes of saving...WW…
Burns Hargis retires as OSU President
Posted: Oct 23, 2020 / 11:30 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 23, 2020 / 12:43 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.STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma State University President, Burns Hargis has announced his plans to retire from the position of head cowboy.In a news conference Friday morning, President Hargis said he will be retiring and it will become effecting July 1, 2021.Burns Hargis was named the 18th President of Oklahoma State University and the OSU System in December 2007...…Posted: Oct 23, 2020 / 11:30 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 23, 2020 / 12:43 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.STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma State University President, Burns Hargis has announced his plans to retire from the position of head cowboy.In a news conference Friday morning, President Hargis said he will be retiring and it will become effecting July 1, 2021.Burns Hargis was named the 18th President of Oklahoma State University and the OSU System in December 2007...WW…
OSDH: 17 Oklahomans hospitalized with the flu this season
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As officials warn about the growing number of hospitalizations related to COVID-19, doctors are also seeing some Oklahomans in the hospital with the flu.Since Sept. 1, officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health say 17 patients have been hospitalized due to the flu.Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.Last flu season, died from the flu and more than 3,400 Oklahomans were hospitalized with the virus.Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.Health experts are concerned about...…OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As officials warn about the growing number of hospitalizations related to COVID-19, doctors are also seeing some Oklahomans in the hospital with the flu.Since Sept. 1, officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health say 17 patients have been hospitalized due to the flu.Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.Last flu season, died from the flu and more than 3,400 Oklahomans were hospitalized with the virus.Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.Health experts are concerned about...WW…