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Oklahoma Leadership in Washington React to New Orleans Attack

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma lawmakers reacted this morning to the news of a New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack that took place around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man, identified as a U.S. citizen from Texas, is reported to have intentionally driven a pickup into a crowd of people celebrating...
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Turnpike Rates Increase with New Year

 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — It’s the first of the month, which means prices on toll roads are officially up! The rates are increasing whether you use a Pike Pass or Plate Pay. “The overall toll increase is 15%,” said Joe Echelle, the OTA Executive Director. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said since...

Osage County District Judge Joins Applicants for Open OK Supreme Court Seat

(NonDoc) – Osage County District Judge Stuart Lee Tate, of Fairfax is one of 14 candidates applying to replace ousted Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger. 87-year-old Kauger lost her retention election in November. Governor Stitt appointed Tate to his post in 2020. Prior to his appointment, Tate had served as...
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each had 14...

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million...
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Drowning Victims Recovered in Lake Texoma

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and dive team troopers searched and located two drowning victims in Lake Texoma over the weekend. Troopers said on Monday they were searching for a third missing boater from a separate incident. The two victims were not wearing personal flotation devices, according...

Edmond Senator Files Legislation to Add More School Supplies to Tax-Free Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend. “I know as a mom, every little bit helps,” said Senator Thompson. Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as...

Grant Funding for Sheriffs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been distributed to...
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