Police investigating after person hit, killed by car in SW Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

Correction: This collision was originally reported as a hit-and-run, but upon further investigation, it was learned the driver stayed on scene following the crash.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police say they are investigating after a person was hit and killed by a car Friday morning.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the incident happened near SW 29th St. and Virginia Ave.LOCAL NEWS: 10-year-old boy injured after firework explodes on himOfficials say it appears someone in

Metro brothers remember parents killed in tragic car crash

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City couple was killed after a semi collided with their car, leaving behind three sons including one who relied on his parents as his caregiver.Javier Ocampo and Reyna Pallares were driving down US-81 on June 14th when they were hit by a semi truck.Debris and parts of their car are still scattered across the highway.Their three sons, Jessie, Matthew and Emmy Pallares are still processing the news."You just instantly get that feeling in your stomach

Walmart facing class-action lawsuit over 'deceptive and unfair pricing practices'

(KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart must face a class-action lawsuit over allegations that it engaged in "deceptive and unfair pricing practices" on groceries, a federal appeals court ruled on July 3.The plaintiff, Yoram Kahn, claims the retail giant has taken advantage of consumers with small price discrepancies that "add up to hundreds of millions of dollars each year."
I’m "Kahn alleges that Walmart is aware of these discrepancies between shelf prices and register prices and that its unfair and

3 kids accused of blowing up mailboxes with fireworks in Hawaii

HONOLULU (KHON) -- A group of kids in Hawaii were arrested after allegedly blowing up a cluster of mailboxes with fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
Some residents in the Ewa suburb of Honolulu said they heard a loud boom around 11:30 a.m. Friday and were shocked when they saw the damaged mailboxes.
"It was really loud...sounded like a bomb," one woman, who did not want to be identified, told Nexstar's KHON. “We heard something, we saw it fall, and then it dropped in my yard. ...&n

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Some federal student loan interest rates at record highs

(NerdWallet) - Federal student loan interest rates for 2024-25 are now live. Some have reached record highs, increasing the cost of college for people who will take out student loans for the upcoming school year.Here’s how the current 2024-25 federal student loan interest rates compare to 2023-24 rates:
Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans for undergraduate students: 6.53% interest rate for 2024-25, up from 5.50%.Direct unsubsidized loans for graduate students: 8.08% interest rat

VIDEO: Big boat gets stuck in tunnel near Los Angeles International Airport

(KTLA) -- Roadways around Los Angeles' busiest airport are no stranger to traffic jams, but backups are not normally caused by a boat.Yet that’s exactly what happened in the Sepulveda Boulevard tunnel near LAX on Friday afternoon.The boat was being towed on an “oversize load” trailer and had made some progress into the tunnel before getting wedged in between the trailer and the ceiling.“The vessel’s sheer size proved too much for the tunnel’s clear

Here's the hush money evidence at the center of Trump's immunity claims

Former President Trump has argued prosecutors at his recent hush money trial introduced evidence that is protected under the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling, an assertion that could upend his conviction.Trump does not assert immunity from the 34 guilty counts themselves, but he argues the verdict must be set aside because certain pieces of evidence were protected "official acts" that should never have been shown to the jury.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's (D) office is pus

Update: I-44 ramp open at I-35 after crash

Update: 11:30 a.m.
The westbound I-44 off-ramp to southbound I-35 is now open following an earlier crash in the work zone.
Update: 11:18 a.m.
The westbound I-44 off-ramp to southbound I-35 is closed due to a crash in the work zone. Drivers should expect delays in the area and locate an alternate route.
Original Story
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The on ramp to eastbound I-44 is closed, and all lanes of southbound I-35 are closed at I-44 due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle in the work z

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Update: I-44 ramp closed at I-35 due to a crash.

Update: 11:18 a.m.
The westbound I-44 off-ramp to southbound I-35 is closed due to a crash in the work zone. Drivers should expect delays in the area and locate an alternate route.
Original Story
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The on ramp to eastbound I-44 is closed, and all lanes of southbound I-35 are closed at I-44 due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle in the work zone.Interactive Traffic MapTraffic is being diverted to westbound I-44 to I-235 southbound.
Drivers can expect delays and

Update: I-43 ramp closed at I-35 due to a crash.

Update: 11:18 a.m.
The westbound I-44 off-ramp to southbound I-35 is closed due to a crash in the work zone. Drivers should expect delays in the area and locate an alternate route.
Original Story
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The on ramp to eastbound I-44 is closed, and all lanes of southbound I-35 are closed at I-44 due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle in the work zone.Interactive Traffic MapTraffic is being diverted to westbound I-44 to I-235 southbound.
Drivers can expect delays and

I-35 closed at I-44 due to a crash

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The on ramp to eastbound I-44 is closed, and all lanes of southbound I-35 are closed at I-44 due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle in the work zone.Interactive Traffic MapTraffic is being diverted to westbound I-44 to I-235 southbound.
Drivers can expect delays and congestion in the area.

18-year-old among multiple drownings reported by Grand River Dam Police

GRAND LAKE, Okla. (KFOR) — An 18-year-old man from Oklahoma City was recovered Friday evening after drowning.On Friday July 5th, the Grand River Dam Authority responded to a report of drowning. When they got to the Locust Cove area, they found the body of an 18-year-old man.Police said he jumped off the dock's roof and did not come backup to the surface.His body was found over 30ft down."It is a big deal," said Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Ryan Griffith.According to the OHP, a Tul

Norman PD warn residents of phone scam

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — The Norman Police Department is warning the community of phone scam calls in the Norman area.According to the Norman PD, scammers are claiming to be current and past police officers in order to get personal information or money regarding outstanding warrants.LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma A.G. warns of overdue toll charge scamAuthorities want to remind the public that they will never call asking for money in regards to a warrant. If you receive a call like this, hang up immedi

OKCFD EMS Transport Program is looking to hire Paramedics

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department is looking to hire Paramedics for their EMS Transport Program.
OKCFD will be hosting several upcoming hiring events where those who attend will have the opportunity to complete a physical fitness test, participate in a video Human Relations test, and in-person interviews.
Opportunities when working for the Oklahoma City Fire Department EMS Transport Program:Meet with current OKCFD EMS Transport professionalsLearn about the benefits o

Shark attacks: How much should you worry?

(NewsNation) — A series of recent shark attacks in Texas and Florida may leave people wondering if it's safe to go in the water. But while shark attacks have risen, they are still rare.
Unprovoked shark attacks did increase in 2023, and fatalities doubled. But the numbers remain small: In 2023, there were 69 shark attacks around the globe and 11 fatalities. That's up from an average of 63 attacks in prior years and five deaths in 2022.Considering the number of people who go into the ocean

More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.
Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius) in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, said Jacob Asherman,

OSU Police responding to plane crash near Stillwater

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma State University Police Department are responding to a reported plane crash Saturday morning near Stillwater.
Authorities say the crash happened west of Stillwater near Lake Carl Blackwell.
The OSU Police Department is currently investigating the scene and advise those traveling to avoid the eastern edge of Lake Carl Blackwell.
According to officials the passengers inside of the plane have been transported to Stillwater Medical Center.
There is no ot

OSU Police responded to plane crash near Stillwater

STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma State University Police Department responded to a reported plane crash Saturday morning near Stillwater.
Authorities say the crash happened west of Stillwater near Lake Carl Blackwell.
The OSU Police Department is currently investigating the scene and advise those traveling to avoid the eastern edge of Lake Carl Blackwell.
According to officials two passengers were inside of the plane at the time of the crash. They have been transported to Stillwater

Kasey Alert: Missing 2-year-old boy last seen in Mannford

MANNFORD, OKLA. (KFOR)- A Kasey Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Hunter Clark and Amanda Clark, who were last seen early Saturday morning on Pine Street in Mannford, OK.Image courtesy Oklahoma Highway PatrolHunter Clark has blonde hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a tan shirt and diaper.Amanda Clark has blonde hair, hazel eyes, and no clothing description at the time.Clark is driving a white 2011 white Ford Expedition with the OK name plate listed above.Clark has a history of mental health iss

Kasey Alert: Missing 2-year-old boy Found

Update: Officials have found the child and is safe.no other information has been released.
MANNFORD, OKLA. (KFOR)- A Kasey Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Hunter Clark and Amanda Clark, who were last seen early Saturday morning on Pine Street in Mannford, OK.Image courtesy Oklahoma Highway PatrolHunter Clark has blonde hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a tan shirt and diaper.Amanda Clark has blonde hair, hazel eyes, and no clothing description at the time.Clark is driving a white 2011 white F

Fireworks to blame for numerous OKC house, grass fires

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City firefighters say illegally-used fireworks caused multiple house fires and more than 20 grass fires in the city on the Fourth of July this year.Firefighters say, in many cases, the fires were caused by improperly thrown-away fireworks.“Yesterday, July 4th, leading into the overnight hours, up to around 6 a.m. this morning, we responded to 371 total emergency calls,” Scott Douglas with the Oklahoma City Fire Department told News 4. “I wo

Here's how you should time your next COVID shot, according to experts

(WGN Radio) – As the summer surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues, an updated vaccine to protect against the virus is on the way.
An updated booster shot will be available to Americans this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed. The CDC advises everyone 6 months and older get the new booster as soon as it's available, regardless of whether or not they've been vaccinated before.
"These are the top vaccine people in the country and their recommendati

Oklahoma teacher and local reverend express concerns about Ryan Walters' Bible mandate

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Teaching the Bible in Oklahoma public schools is a new mandate put in place by Oklahoma's State Superintendent Ryan Walters.Walters said in a statement, "The Bible is a standard and necessary historical document."Reverend and Doctor Shannon Fleck has studied theology for almost a decade and she disagrees with Walters.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Can OSDE mandate schools teach the Bible, Supt. announces new requirement"When you teach a historical document you take into account

Edmond kidnapping suspect arrested in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas (KFOR) — Law enforcement officers in Dallas have arrested a man wanted in connection to an Edmond kidnapping back in June.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New leads and questions remain after Edmond woman’s alleged kidnappingThe Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office told News 4 that Kadarryus Caples was arrested in Dallas on Friday. Caples, along with two other suspects, is accused of kidnapping an Edmond woman on June 14 and stealing $250,000 in cash from her.Kadarryus A. Caples. Image

Warrant issued for former Seminole animal control officer accused of animal cruelty

WARNING: The following content in the video is disturbing.SEMINOLE, Okla. (KFOR) — An animal control officer is accused of beating and strangling a dog and it was all caught on video.According to court documents an officer with Seminole State college's on-campus police department said he was called to a residential hall about two stray dogs.LOCAL NEWS: Nursing home workers arrested after allegedly taking inappropriate photos, videos of patientsThe officer wrote, "The dogs allowed me to pe

Harrah Police looking to identify armed robbery suspect

HARRAH, Okla. (KFOR) — Harrah Police are asking for the public's help identifying an armed robbery suspect after an incident at a First National Bank on Friday afternoon.According to police, the First National Bank inside a Harps grocery store on the corner of SE 29th Street and Harrah Road was robbed at gunpoint at around 3:30 p.m.Man in wheelchair hit, killed by car in SW Oklahoma CityThe suspect, shown in the pictures below, was described by witnesses as a Black man about six feet tall

OHP advises lake safety after multiple drownings

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Tragedy struck in multiple Oklahoma lakes this 4th of July holiday."It is a big deal,” said Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Ryan Griffith. “Those images that you see, they never go away."According to the OHP, a Tulsa man and a 14-year-old drowned at Lake Keystone in Pawnee County on Thursday."One of them went under and the other one went to rescue the other one and neither one of them made it out,” said Griffith.Meanwhile at Lake T

Man in wheelchair hit, killed by car in SW Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a car, while crossing the street during Friday morning's rainstorm."Dark, dark roadway, dark clothing, and rain coming down. That's just a terrible combination," said Msgt. Gary Knight with the Oklahoma City Police Department.Around 6:15 a.m. on Friday, just before the morning rush hour, our 4Warn Storm team said nearly two inches of rain fell quickly near Southwest 29th and Kentucky."The man in the wheelchair, for whatever reaso

Great-grandma wins $5M after finishing breast cancer treatment

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WJW) — A 75-year-old Pennsylvania woman who just finished cancer treatment is also celebrating another massive victory — winning $5 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Donna Osborne, a great-grandmother who recently wrapped up her last radiation treatment for breast cancer, was planning to visit family in Florida with her daughter, according to Pennsylvania Lottery."The flight got delayed. Well, it was delayed so many times, I decided to go home. My daug

New jobs report shows slow but steady growth

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - On the minds of voters this summer is how much things cost and on the heels of July 4th there are signs the economy is slowing.
The U.S. added 206,000 jobs but the unemployment rate is now over 4%.“This is another in a long series of strong, solid jobs reports,” said White House Economic Advisor Jared Bernstein.The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it'll now cost you $122 to buy what used to cost $100 before the pandemic.Economic advisor Jared Bernstein says Amer