AdvertisementWhite House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Birx in Oklahoma to discuss local COVID-19 trendsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCOMING OUT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY. >> THERE WASN’T REALLY ANY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT THE MEETING. ALEJANDRA: A MEETING WITH ONE OF THE NATION LEADING DOCTORS YESTERDAY. THE GOVERNOR AND SEVERAL OTHER OFFICIALS SITTING DOWN WITH WHITE HOUSE TO RUN IRIS TASK FORCE COORDINATOR DR. DEBORAH BIRX. ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, SHE TOLD THE GOVERNOR THAT TRENDS ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. BUT THE TULSA MAYOR SAYS SHE DID HAVE SOME CONCERNS....…AdvertisementWhite House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Birx in Oklahoma to discuss local COVID-19 trendsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCOMING OUT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY. >> THERE WASN’T REALLY ANY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT THE MEETING. ALEJANDRA: A MEETING WITH ONE OF THE NATION LEADING DOCTORS YESTERDAY. THE GOVERNOR AND SEVERAL OTHER OFFICIALS SITTING DOWN WITH WHITE HOUSE TO RUN IRIS TASK FORCE COORDINATOR DR. DEBORAH BIRX. ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, SHE TOLD THE GOVERNOR THAT TRENDS ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. BUT THE TULSA MAYOR SAYS SHE DID HAVE SOME CONCERNS....WW…

Advertisement9 OU football players test positive for COVID-19, coach Lincoln Riley saysHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCOACH LINCOLN RILEY, WHO CONFIRMED THAT JUST HOURS AGO. KOCO’S PORSHA RILEY TONIGHT WITH THE LATEST. COAC RILEY: DISAPPOINTED BY THE NEWS, OBVIOUSLY. PORSHA: NINE PLAYERS IN TOTAL COMING DOWN WITH THE VIRUS. THE TESTS CONDUCTED LAST NIGHT WITH THE RESULTS COMING IN THIS MORNING. COACH RILEY: WE DON’T HAVE A BUBBLE. WE GET THAT WE’RE ALL GOING TO HAVE TO WORK TO DO A BETTER JOB ON ALL ACCOUNTS. WE’RE STILL VERY CONFIDENT IN THE PLAN THAT WE’VE HAD. WE CAN TRY TO MINIMIZE THESE...…Advertisement9 OU football players test positive for COVID-19, coach Lincoln Riley saysHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCOACH LINCOLN RILEY, WHO CONFIRMED THAT JUST HOURS AGO. KOCO’S PORSHA RILEY TONIGHT WITH THE LATEST. COAC RILEY: DISAPPOINTED BY THE NEWS, OBVIOUSLY. PORSHA: NINE PLAYERS IN TOTAL COMING DOWN WITH THE VIRUS. THE TESTS CONDUCTED LAST NIGHT WITH THE RESULTS COMING IN THIS MORNING. COACH RILEY: WE DON’T HAVE A BUBBLE. WE GET THAT WE’RE ALL GOING TO HAVE TO WORK TO DO A BETTER JOB ON ALL ACCOUNTS. WE’RE STILL VERY CONFIDENT IN THE PLAN THAT WE’VE HAD. WE CAN TRY TO MINIMIZE THESE...WW…

AdvertisementEdmond Public Schools teacher tests positive for COVID-19, school officials sayTHIS IS KOCO 5 NEWS AT 10:00. JESSICA: BLENDED LEARNING AND A DELAYED START FOR EDMOND STUDENTS. THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I’M JESSICA SCHAMBACH. EVAN: I’M EVAN ONSTOT. THE DISTRICT DECIDING TODAY TO PUSH BACK THE START DATE TO AUGUST 20. >> WE CAN’T LOSE THIS SCHOOL YEAR. WE’VE GOT TO DO A GOOD JOB. NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO BE HAPPY WITH EVERY MODEL THAT FOLLOWS THAT. EVAN: MAYBE EVEN BIGGER FOR PARENTS THE DISTRICT WILL REOPEN , UNDER A BLENDED MODEL WITH IN-PERSON LEARNING AND VIRTUAL...…AdvertisementEdmond Public Schools teacher tests positive for COVID-19, school officials sayTHIS IS KOCO 5 NEWS AT 10:00. JESSICA: BLENDED LEARNING AND A DELAYED START FOR EDMOND STUDENTS. THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I’M JESSICA SCHAMBACH. EVAN: I’M EVAN ONSTOT. THE DISTRICT DECIDING TODAY TO PUSH BACK THE START DATE TO AUGUST 20. >> WE CAN’T LOSE THIS SCHOOL YEAR. WE’VE GOT TO DO A GOOD JOB. NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO BE HAPPY WITH EVERY MODEL THAT FOLLOWS THAT. EVAN: MAYBE EVEN BIGGER FOR PARENTS THE DISTRICT WILL REOPEN , UNDER A BLENDED MODEL WITH IN-PERSON LEARNING AND VIRTUAL...WW…

AdvertisementNewcastle Elementary student tests positive for coronavirus, officials sayHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDEALING WITH COVID-19 TONIGHT SO EARLY IN THE SCHOOL YEAR NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAYS AN ELEMENTARY STUDENT HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS. THE DISTRICT SAYS THAT THEY HAVE CONTACTED PARENTS OF THE STUDENTS DIRECTLY AFFECTED AND THEY ARE WORKING WITH THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION NOW ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE NEWCASTLEAdvertisementNewcastle Elementary student tests positive for coronavirus, officials sayOfficials with Newcastle Public...…AdvertisementNewcastle Elementary student tests positive for coronavirus, officials sayHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDEALING WITH COVID-19 TONIGHT SO EARLY IN THE SCHOOL YEAR NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAYS AN ELEMENTARY STUDENT HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS. THE DISTRICT SAYS THAT THEY HAVE CONTACTED PARENTS OF THE STUDENTS DIRECTLY AFFECTED AND THEY ARE WORKING WITH THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION NOW ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE NEWCASTLEAdvertisementNewcastle Elementary student tests positive for coronavirus, officials sayOfficials with Newcastle Public...WW…

AdvertisementOklahoma bridge conditions ranked among top ten in the nation, Stitt, state officials announceHide TranscriptShow Transcripton this beautiful, beautiful Oklahoma Thursday. Over the course of my time as governor, you've heard me say over and over again. That Oklahoma can be will be and should be a top 10 state. This isn't just a slogan. This is This is a vision that helps form and ah, road map and guide every one of our state agencies on how we can improve state government and change the future for all four million Oklahomans today. I'm thrilled to announce that a major goal was...…AdvertisementOklahoma bridge conditions ranked among top ten in the nation, Stitt, state officials announceHide TranscriptShow Transcripton this beautiful, beautiful Oklahoma Thursday. Over the course of my time as governor, you've heard me say over and over again. That Oklahoma can be will be and should be a top 10 state. This isn't just a slogan. This is This is a vision that helps form and ah, road map and guide every one of our state agencies on how we can improve state government and change the future for all four million Oklahomans today. I'm thrilled to announce that a major goal was...WW…

AdvertisementGov. Kevin Stitt: ‘I don’t think we need another stimulus package’CONGRESS SPECIFICALLY? >> WE TOLD THE WHITE HOUSE, THE FEDERAL DELEGATION, THAT WE WOULD NOT -- I DON’T THINK WE NEED ANOTHER STIMULUS PACKAGE, NO. WE TOLD THE FEDERAL DELEGATION IN THE WHITE HOUSE THA WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS $1.2 BILLION ACTUALLY HITS TARGET. HAVEN’T EVEN GON THROUGH WHAT WE HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED GET A LITTLE MUCH. -- ALLEGHENY IN OKLAHOMA. -- ALLOCATED IN OKLAHOMA. BEFORE WE GO BACK TO THE WELL, LET’S GET THIS MONEY OUT THE DOOR FIRST. IT IS SOMETHING I KNOW THOSE GUYS ARE WORKING ON AND...…AdvertisementGov. Kevin Stitt: ‘I don’t think we need another stimulus package’CONGRESS SPECIFICALLY? >> WE TOLD THE WHITE HOUSE, THE FEDERAL DELEGATION, THAT WE WOULD NOT -- I DON’T THINK WE NEED ANOTHER STIMULUS PACKAGE, NO. WE TOLD THE FEDERAL DELEGATION IN THE WHITE HOUSE THA WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS $1.2 BILLION ACTUALLY HITS TARGET. HAVEN’T EVEN GON THROUGH WHAT WE HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED GET A LITTLE MUCH. -- ALLEGHENY IN OKLAHOMA. -- ALLOCATED IN OKLAHOMA. BEFORE WE GO BACK TO THE WELL, LET’S GET THIS MONEY OUT THE DOOR FIRST. IT IS SOMETHING I KNOW THOSE GUYS ARE WORKING ON AND...WW…

AdvertisementLawmaker announces coalition to help Oklahomans facing evictionHide TranscriptShow TranscriptFirst of all, I like to thank all of you for being here today. This is a very important issue. My name is Jason Lowe, J A S. O n. State representative, The House District 97. Today I am pleased to be joined by a group of community leaders to discuss ways in which we can mitigate the looming spike in evictions across the state of Oklahoma in the midst of a public health crisis. No Oklahomans should be worried about being evicted from their home or being without stable housing. My hope is...…AdvertisementLawmaker announces coalition to help Oklahomans facing evictionHide TranscriptShow TranscriptFirst of all, I like to thank all of you for being here today. This is a very important issue. My name is Jason Lowe, J A S. O n. State representative, The House District 97. Today I am pleased to be joined by a group of community leaders to discuss ways in which we can mitigate the looming spike in evictions across the state of Oklahoma in the midst of a public health crisis. No Oklahomans should be worried about being evicted from their home or being without stable housing. My hope is...WW…

AdvertisementAdvertisementWalmart announces drive-in movie theater experience at Oklahoma storesWalmart announced a new drive-in movie experience set to start this month.Walmart Drive-in is rolling into 160 stores nationwide Aug. 14 to Oct. 21. The company will transform Walmart parking lots into outdoor cinemas for 320 showings of hit movies. The drive-in movie experience is free to Walmart customers. Customers can reserve a space at the drive-in by visiting TheWalmartDriveIn.com, starting at 4 p.m. Aug. 5. The nationwide tour will be in Oklahoma in September:Stillwater: Sept. 1,...…AdvertisementAdvertisementWalmart announces drive-in movie theater experience at Oklahoma storesWalmart announced a new drive-in movie experience set to start this month.Walmart Drive-in is rolling into 160 stores nationwide Aug. 14 to Oct. 21. The company will transform Walmart parking lots into outdoor cinemas for 320 showings of hit movies. The drive-in movie experience is free to Walmart customers. Customers can reserve a space at the drive-in by visiting TheWalmartDriveIn.com, starting at 4 p.m. Aug. 5. The nationwide tour will be in Oklahoma in September:Stillwater: Sept. 1,...WW…

AdvertisementThunder's Billy Donovan named co-recipient of Coach of the Year awardHide TranscriptShow TranscriptA COUPL OTHER STORIES WE WANT TO GET TO TONIGHT. BILLY DONOVAN HAS BEEN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR IN THE NBA. COCOACH OF THE YEAR. HE WILL SHARE THIS AWARD WITH MIKE BUDENHOLZER, THE HEAD COACH OF THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS. AND BILLY DONOVAN HAS DONE A SPECTACULAR JOB AT O.K.C. NO EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS TEAM, RIGHT IN THE THICK OF THE PLAYOFFS. NBA COCOACH OF THE YEAR BIAdvertisementThunder's Billy Donovan named co-recipient of Coach of the Year awardOklahoma City Thunder coach Billy...…AdvertisementThunder's Billy Donovan named co-recipient of Coach of the Year awardHide TranscriptShow TranscriptA COUPL OTHER STORIES WE WANT TO GET TO TONIGHT. BILLY DONOVAN HAS BEEN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR IN THE NBA. COCOACH OF THE YEAR. HE WILL SHARE THIS AWARD WITH MIKE BUDENHOLZER, THE HEAD COACH OF THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS. AND BILLY DONOVAN HAS DONE A SPECTACULAR JOB AT O.K.C. NO EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS TEAM, RIGHT IN THE THICK OF THE PLAYOFFS. NBA COCOACH OF THE YEAR BIAdvertisementThunder's Billy Donovan named co-recipient of Coach of the Year awardOklahoma City Thunder coach Billy...WW…

AdvertisementAdvertisementOKC police search for man who failed to show for court in case involving child sex crimesThe Oklahoma City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 54-year-old man who failed to show for court on a case involving child sex crimes.Police said Walter E. Walker faces in Oklahoma County six counts of forcible sodomy and four counts of lewd acts with a child. According to police, Walker's nine victims range from 8 to 13 years old.Walker now has a no-bond warrant out of Oklahoma County for failure to appear in court.Anyone with information about...…AdvertisementAdvertisementOKC police search for man who failed to show for court in case involving child sex crimesThe Oklahoma City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 54-year-old man who failed to show for court on a case involving child sex crimes.Police said Walter E. Walker faces in Oklahoma County six counts of forcible sodomy and four counts of lewd acts with a child. According to police, Walker's nine victims range from 8 to 13 years old.Walker now has a no-bond warrant out of Oklahoma County for failure to appear in court.Anyone with information about...WW…