Convicted felon accused of murder at Dunjee Apartments - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

SPENCER, Okla. (KFOR) - A confrontation turned deadly. Three people were shot, including the suspect, and another was killed.
"They learned quickly the suspect was attempting to walk away," said Sgt. Dillon Quirk, with the Oklahoma City Police Department.LOCAL NEWS: One arrested after fatal shooting near SpencerOn Friday, around 7:30 p.m., OKCPD were called to the Fred Factory Garden Apartments, also known as the Dunjee Apartments, an Oklahoma City Housing Authority property, near NE 36th &

Pumpkinville fall tradition returns October 4-20

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - It's time for Pumpkinville at the Myriad Botanical Gardens!One of Oklahoma's biggest annual and cherished fall tradition for families, visitors to Pumpkinville can expect creative displays made from over 30,000 pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, and mums.Attendees will enjoy games, pumpkin painting, photo ops with pumpkin murals, shopping from local vendors, educational programs, free daily crafts, face painting, special treats, and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel with ad

Trump blames assassination attempt on 'lack of coordination' during glitchy chat with Elon Musk

(AP) — Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and blamed the incident on “a lack of coordination” during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches.“If I had not turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now — as much as I like you," Trump told X’s owner Elon Musk. “There was a lack of coordination. ... Everybody understands

Aaron Rodgers regrets his 'immunized' against COVID comment

(NewsNation) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has revealed he regrets telling media he was "immunized" against COVID-19 prior to backlash once the public realized he was not vaccinated.
Rodgers was heavily criticized by the majority of sports media for what they believed were misleading comments during an August 2021 press conference.
While with the Green Bay Packers, he was sidelined for 10 days in November after contracting COVID-19; the length of absence required of unvaccinate

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Blanchard parent argues mixed messaging over unpaid school lunch debt

BLANCHARD, Okla. (KFOR) –A Blanchard parent says they feel like the school district is sending mixed messaged to families regarding unpaid lunch debt and whether students can still attend school.News 4 obtained a flyer sent out August 9 to Blanchard Public School district families.
The flyer is for a Back To School night event that was held August 12. It gives families instructions on where to enter the building to get their teacher assignment and notes that teachers will have famili

One person killed in SW OKC motorcycle crash

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One person has been killed in a motorcycle accident near SW 29th Street and Mustang Road on Monday night.News 4 has a crew headed to the scene and will provide updates when more information becomes available.This is a developing story.

Sources: 'Numerous' House Republicans sign letter calling for investigation into possible impeachment of Ryan Walters

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Multiple sources tell News 4 that support for an investigation that could result in a vote for the possible impeachment of State Superintendent Ryan Walters is growing among Republican House members.A Republican wants to start impeachment proceedings against Ryan Walters, could others follow?News 4’s sources confirmed "numerous" Republican members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have signed on to a letter calling on House Speaker Charles McCall to all

Court rejects US appeal in Jordan Chiles bronze medal fight

(The Hill) -- An international sporting court rejected an appeal by Team USA on Monday against an Olympics decision to strip American gymnast Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal, claiming it has no way to reverse the move.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stripped Chiles of the bronze medal on Saturday, claiming that a coach appeal to her score came four seconds after the allotted time, meaning her true score was lower than initially believed. That awarded the bronze to Romanian Ana Barbos

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Funding for emergency inhalers in schools hits possible roadblock

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A 2019 bill signed by Governor Stitt authorized schools to stock emergency asthma inhalers in schools as a precaution for students. Last year, lawmakers secured new funding to put enough inhalers in every district in the state. However, they now claim that funding is being withheld.The bill was created in partnership with the Brendon McLarty foundation in memory of 16-year-old Brendon McLarty, who died from an asthma attack at school.The McLarty Foundation provides a

State board ends charter school contract with St. Isidore following Supreme Court ruling

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — With an 8-0 vote, the Statewide Charter School Board voted to comply with a June 25 order of the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to end it's contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School."Our board is always going to be in compliance with the court order. There were those who wanted to rush the process, but there was a process and this board will always respect the process," said Brian Shellem, board chairman.The contract gave St. Isidore state sanctionin

Rainfall leads to more flooding issues for Blanchard woman

BLANCHARD, Okla. (KFOR) – Sunday rains soaked much of central Oklahoma which led to flooding for people like Paula Hess. She's been dealing with flooding at her home in Blanchard since a private landowner across the street cleared land earlier this year."Like Niagara Falls coming out of the property here to the west and it was surrounding my house," said Hess.She said she has been trying to find a solution to her flooding nightmare ever since the land was turned. She said the city of Blanc

Emergency crews respond to rollover crash in SE OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Emergency crews responded to the scene of a rollover crash near Choctaw Road and SE 119th Street late Monday afternoon.Rollover crash near Choctaw Road and SE 119th Street. Photo courtesy KFOR.Video from McIntyre Law Chopper 4 shows one car upside down on the side of Choctaw Road.No other information on possible injuries or the cause of the crash is available at this time.

Baby formula sold in CVS, H-E-B stores in 12 states is recalled

(WHTM) -- Thousands of cans of powdered baby formula sold at CVS and H-E-B grocery stores across 12 states are under recall, the Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.According to the recall, Perrigo Company has issued a voluntary recall of 16,500 cans of store brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder, due to the increased levels of Vitamin D, which is above the maximum level permitted.The recalled product was shipped to H-E-B Grocery Company, LP in Texas and to CVS in

Trump, Musk discuss assassination attempt, immigration, Harris on X

(NewsNation) — Monday’s highly anticipated conversation between former President Donald Trump and Tesla founder Elon Musk on X was delayed by tech issues, which Musk blamed on an apparent cyberattack."There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on 𝕏. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," Musk posted.It also represents a return to X for the former president, who has subsequently posted o

Trump and Musk discuss assassination attempt, immigration, Harris on X

(NewsNation) — Monday’s highly anticipated conversation between former President Donald Trump and Tesla founder Elon Musk on X was delayed by tech issues, which Musk blamed on an apparent cyberattack."There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on 𝕏. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," Musk posted.It also represents a return to X for the former president, who has subsequently posted o

LIVE: Elon Musk, Donald Trump conversation on X

https://t.co/PLHekD9jzW— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2024
(NewsNation) — Monday’s highly anticipated conversation between former President Donald Trump and Tesla founder Elon Musk on X was delayed by tech issues, which Musk blamed on an apparent cyberattack."There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on 𝕏. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," Musk posted.It al

Elon Musk, Donald Trump interview to air Monday night on X

(NewsNation) — Billionaire Elon Musk will interview former President Donald Trump on his social media platform, X, on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.It also seems to represent a return to X for the former president, who has subsequently posted on the platform.The platform, then known as Twitter, was a big part of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and his entire presidency.Trump planning to sue DOJ over Mar-a-Lago raid
Trump back on social media site ahead of interviewThe live interview is sche

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's Los Angeles' turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at theParis closing ceremonySunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA's local business —Tom Cruise— who in a pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked off the countdown to 2028.The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it adds to the storied years of 1932 and 1984. Here's a look forwar

Back to school brings increased risk of accidental poisonings in children

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - With school getting back in full swing, the Oklahoma Poison Center wants to remind parents and caregivers about the increased risk of accidental poisonings among children this time of year.With a new school year comes changes in routines. So, communication and consistency are the keys to protecting your children from unintentional poising by medication or any number of look alike products.LOCAL NEWS: ‘I don’t think I’m ever going to die’: Congestiv

Derek Chauvin relocated to Oklahoma facility, reason unknown

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of killing George Floyd has been re-located to a Oklahoma facility.FILE - This undated photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020, shows former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Recent assaults on two notorious, high-profile federal prisoners have renewed concerns about whether the federal Bureau of Prisons is capable of keeping people in its custody safe

Derek Chauvin relocated to Oklahoma facility

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of killing George Floyd has been re-located to a Oklahoma facility.FILE - This undated photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020, shows former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Recent assaults on two notorious, high-profile federal prisoners have renewed concerns about whether the federal Bureau of Prisons is capable of keeping people in its custody safe

Oklahoma State Fair implements new youth attendance policy

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - After gunfire shook the fairgrounds last year, the Oklahoma State Fair is ramping up security protocols.“This is just something we feel we need to put in play just to further provide for the safety and security of our fairgoers,” said State Fair spokesman Scott Munz.LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma State Fair announces new attractions for 2024On September 23, 2023, a 17-year-old shot a man inside the Bennett Event Center. The teen was arrested.It’s

Red Sox player apologizes for hom*ophobic slur toward heckler

(The Hill) -- Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology for using a hom*ophobic slur when responding to a heckling fan during the team's 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Duran's exchange with the fan was captured on the New England Sports Network's (NESN) live broadcast of the game when Duran, who was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts at that point, was at the plate in the sixth inning, The Associated Press reported.The fan could be heard on the live mic shouting, "Tennis racke

Mother runs over daughter in school drop-off line: Florida Highway Patrol

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother in an accident near a Sarasota middle school on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The girl got out of the car, which was in the drop-off line in front of Booker Middle School, and dropped school supplies on the ground, according to the FHP.
Her mother did not see her crawl under the car to retrieve the items and pulled forward, running over the pre-teen, troopers said. 19-year-old gorilla at Busch Gardens dies

New FAFSA delay sparks fear after last year's chaotic rollout

(The Hill) -- The Education Department's new deadline for the launch of the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms is leaving advocacy groups in a tough spot as they say the move is the best of bad options but brings up feelings of dread after the FAFSA situation last year.Experts said a decision had to be made whether to delay this year's forms or stick to the normal Oct. 1 deadline with applications that would have bugs and lead to difficulties for students and fa

4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles and beyond

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.4 hit Southern California Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves that were felt across the region.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake, which was initially reported as magnitude 4.7, struck around 12:20 p.m. about 2.5 miles south, southeast of Highland Park near Los Angeles' Chinatown district.The earthquake struck at a depth of 7.5 miles and hundreds of people across the greater Los Angeles area reported feeling shaking, according to

New bill could cut childcare costs

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A bipartisan pair of senators is teaming up to try to tackle childcare issues with new legislation.Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently introduced two bills that they say could improve the affordability and accessibility of childcare.National Child Care Association Director Cindy Lehnhoff is optimistic about the new legislation."There's much more to be done, but we are very excited," Lehnhoff said. "The parties working togeth

OSBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Bryan county

HENDRIX, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations say its office was requested to assist Bryan County Sheriff with an officer-involved shooting that took place on August 11, 2024.Authorities confirm, around 10:00 p.m., Bryan County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in the area of Highway 78 and Camino Drive near Hendrix. When deputies arrived at the scene, they made contact with 48-year-old Wesley Buford.
48-year-old Wesley Buford, Image courtesy OSBIOther Headl

A campaign to raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma cleared another hurdle, voters will now decide

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Raise the Wage Oklahoma officials say the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s Office has officially verified the 157,287 signatures on a ballot petition and now voters will decide on the state minimum wage.The group YES on SQ 832 - Raise the Wage proposes raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over the next five years.
Proposal:2025-$9.002026-$10.50
2027-$12.00
2028-$13.50
2029-$15.00Fight for $15: Supporters deliver signatures to raise minimum wageSupporters show they g

Stock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting through a quiet Monday, as markets around the world stabilized following a wild week of extreme swings.
The S&P 500 was virtually flat in late trading after flipping earlier between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 160 points, or 0.4%, with about a half hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.2%.
Many European and Asian stock markets were also relatively quiet. That’s a notable turn aft