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The Park County Sheriff's Office said 16-year-old Emma Stokes of Sherman ran away from a foster care home in Pine Junction, Colorado, on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Park County Sheriff's Office)Authorities say Emma Stokes, 16, left a foster care home near Denver with another girl on July 7.
The Denison ISD is looking at expansion plans at Mayes Elementary School. (KTEN)The Denison Independent School District continues to look at options to relieve capacity issues at Mayes and Hyde Park elementary schools.
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, Pool). Judge Thad Balkman listens to a defense attorney during the last day of testimony in Oklahoma's ongoing opioid drug lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson Friday, July 12, 2019, in Norman, Okla. Closing arguments are schedu...Closing arguments are scheduled to begin in Oklahoma's case against Johnson & Johnson alleging the consumer products giant and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis. More>>
KTEN's Brendan Agans reports live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the Big 12 Football Media Days extravaganza. Recorded at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
(Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File). FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks during the fourth annual Citywide Iftar Dinner in Austin, Texas. In tweets Sunday, President Donald Trump portrays the lawma...Trump says 4 congresswomen of color should go back to their "broken and crime infested" countries, but all are U.S. citizens and only one is foreign-born. More>>
(Florida Department of Law Enforcement via AP, File). FILE - This July 25, 2013, file image provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows financier Jeffrey Epstein. Federal prosecutors, preparing for a bail fight Monday, July 15, 2019, sa...Federal prosecutors say several more women have contacted them since financier Jeffrey Epstein's arrest to say they were abused by him when they were underage. More>>
(Henrietta Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP). A man tries to bike through the flooding from the rains of storm Barry on LA Hwy 675 in New Iberia, La., Sunday, July 14, 2019. Tropical Depression Barry dumped rain as it slowly swept inland through G...Tropical Depression Barry dumped rain and stoked fears of flooding, tornadoes and prolonged power outages in Louisiana and Mississippi. More>>
(Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune via AP). Thousands of people, including immigrants and their supporters, rally against President Trump's immigration policies as they march from Daley Plaza to the Chicago field office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...The Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on immigrants is expected to begin this weekend, targeting migrant families in cities across the country. More>>
(AP Photo/Michael Owens). Screens in Times Square are black during a widespread power outage, Saturday, July 13, 2019, in the Manhattan borough of New York. Authorities say a transformer fire caused a power outage in Manhattan and left businesses witho...A massive power outage on a hot Saturday night packed the streets of Manhattan with people using cellphones as flashlights amid bumper-to-bumper traffic and a cacophony of sirens and honks. More>>
Ralph McEnnerney faces two counts of murder after what state police called a road rage incident on US 70 near Durant on July 13, 2019. (OHP Lt. Scott Hampton/KTEN)Oklahoma state troopers say a driver pushed another driver left of center on Saturday evening, resulting in a head-on crash with a third vehicle.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip). Tyler Holland guides his bike through the water as winds from Tropical Storm Barry push water from Lake Pontchartrain over the seawall Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Mandeville, La.A weakened Barry inundated the Gulf Coast but appears unlikely to deluge New Orleans as it slowly advances. More>>
As flooding recedes, a bleak landscape is revealed at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. (KTEN)The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is reopening some of its facilities as high waters from Lake Texoma recede.
The leaders of five of Oklahoma's most powerful tribal nations have approved a resolution denouncing the new Republican governor's plan to force negotiations for a bigger slice of revenue from Oklahoma's tribal...
Barbecue is king in Ardmore for the Valero United Way BBQ Showdown. (KTEN)It's time for the 6th annual Valero United Way BBQ Showdown.
A woman died and a deputy was injured in Choctaw County and a motorcyclist was killed in McCurtain County on Friday.
Share Ministries says its Sherman food pantry is running low. (KTEN)"Things for the homeless -- sausage sticks, beef jerky, fruit cups, Vienna sausages with pull tops -- anything that the homeless can access easily," Sherry Fallon of Share Ministries said.
Durant police Officer Wesley Crank was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. (KTEN)"I noticed that one of my eyes wouldn't close, and then about 15 to 20 minutes later the whole left side of my body was paralyzed... and then the other," Durant police Officer Wesley Crank said.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers said the crash on US 177 snarled traffic early Thursday afternoon.
After a week of rumors, Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Houston Rockets
OBN says methamphetamine is the most dangerous illegal drug in Oklahoma. (Courtesy)While there are fewer meth labs in the state, use of the drug remains prevalent.
The Sherman Animal Shelter euthanizes about half of its intake. (KTEN)Only about 50 percent of the pets taken in at the Sherman Animal Shelter are adopted. The rest are euthanized.
The playground equipment at Denison's Ray Park dates back to the late 1980s. (KTEN)"We want to be able to reach out to all different people, regardless of background, capability, age," said Parks and Recreation Director Justin Eastwood.
New signs warn of dangers to swimmers at Turner Falls. (KTEN)Two people drowned in two days last week at Turner Falls Park. Now the facility is taking steps to make things safer for visitors.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay). In this July 9, 2019, photo, a staff member cleans in a dinning hall at the U.S. government's newest holding center for migrant children in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The government said the holding center will give it much-needed cap...A former oilfield worker camp off a dirt road in rural Texas has become the U.S. government's newest facility for detaining immigrant children after they leave Border Patrol stations. More>>
Guthrie, Oklahoma, police made an unusual discovery. (KFOR via CNN)Guthrie police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs said investigators don't know why the uranium was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.
Denison's Katy Trail will be constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. (KTEN)The project dates back to 2015 when the city acquired an abandoned railroad right-of-way to create a path for hiking and biking.
Ardmore's Jodie Perry organized a campaign to provide life jackets to those in need. (Courtesy)Jodie Perry, whose nephew drowned four years ago, is appealing for donations to provide life jackets to those in need.
A routine inspection slowed traffic on the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge. (KTEN)A biannual inspection is underway at the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge spanning Lake Texoma.
Staying hydrated is the key to surviving the summer heat wave. (KTEN)With the mercury soaring well into the nineties, Texomans who work outdoors are facing the extreme heat of summer.
Medical marijuana dispenser Adelia White opposed adding regulations to the state's existing laws. (KTEN)There are a number of other changes that will affect medical marijuana businesses and patients.
Denison police are getting new leased vehicles. (KTEN)Personnel will be driving 2019 Chevrolet Tahoes, Malibus and a pickup truck, along with a Dodge Charger and a Ford Explorer.
There's an Excessive Heat Warning for much of Texoma on July 10, 2019. (KTEN)The heat index -- hot hot it feels -- will range from 110 to 115 degrees across an area that includes Ada, Ardmore and Durant in Oklahoma.
There's a water crisis in Konawa, Oklahoma. (KTEN)It's been a rough summer for the residents of Konawa. The town with a population of 1,300 is running low on usable water.
JAMM Transit serves four south-central Oklahoma counties. (KTEN)JAMM Transit is offering free rides every month to different groups like seniors, students and veterans.
Some Texas prosecutors are dropping low-level marijuana charges. (KTEN)A new state law in Texas means some local prosecutors are dropping hundreds of low-level marijuana charges.
Sherman plans to replace this culvert under Lamberth Road with four higher-capacity pipes. (KTEN)The $1.7 million project on Lamberth Road just west of US 75 is part of a plan that's been in the works for more than a decade.
Blood donors can vote for the public safety agency in their community. (KTEN)The "battle" involves three cities -- Denison, Sherman and Bonham -- where residents are challenged to donate blood, then vote for their police and fire departments.
Private paramedics will ride aboard Denison Fire Rescue ambulances until the city can train new recruits. (KTEN)The city says it will be partnering with private EMS provider LifeNet Inc. which will provide ambulance personnel until new staff is trained.
Lindsay Wolff, left, and Christopher Hairell are charged with murder in connection with the death of their infant child. (KTEN)Christopher Wayne Hairell and Lindsay Allene Wolff of Milburn have been booked into the Johnston County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million each.
Smart water meters in Durant will eliminate the need for manual readings. (KTEN)"I think you'll see more accurate metering," said utility line maintenance supervisor Jay Neal. "I think you'll see less water loss, which is a win-win for everybody involved."
Jace Williams is ready to head to Verdun, France, this week to race in MX Master Kids, an international motocross tournament where he will be representing the U.S.
Ross Perot died on July 9, 2019.Family spokesman James Fuller said the former presidential candidate died early Tuesday.
Heavy rain flooded streets and toppled at least one tree in Durant late Monday afternoon.
Molly Miller and Colt Haynes disappeared in July, 2013. (KTEN)Molly Miller and her friend Colt Haynes vanished on July 8, 2013.
Oklahoma's lieutenant governor wants to redesign the state's license plate. (KTEN)Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he wants to overhaul the state's license plates, welcome signs, and even its reputation.
Jeffrey Epstein appears in a New York courtroom on July 8, 2019. (Christine Cornell/CNN)Eleven years after letting Jeffrey Epstein off lightly with a secret deal, federal prosecutors made another run at putting the billionaire financier behind bars on sex charges.
Ardmore police released this image of a car burglary suspect in the area of NE Hidden Path. (Ardmore PD/Facebook)Police said there have been about half-dozen burglaries in the span of a couple of days.
An undated photo of missing person Bobby Teel. (Ardmore PD/Facebook)According to a Facebook post by Ardmore police, Bobby Teel does not drive and would be on foot.
OSBI investigating use of force case in Carter CountyA 28-year-old man died Sunday after an incident involving Carter County deputies and Wilson police officers.
Miniature horses were the main attraction in Ardmore over the weekend. (KTEN)The American Miniature Horse Association held its Central Regional Championship show at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum over the weekend.
Homelessness is a growing problem in Ardmore. (KTEN)"I do think it's worse than what people realize," said Karlie Harper of the Grace Center.
Surveillance video showed a Blue Bell ice cream truck being stolen from a Del City, Oklahoma, Walmart on July 3, 2019. (Surveillance video/KFOR)A Blue Bell ice cream delivery truck and its contents were discovered one day after the truck was stolen from a Walmart in Del City, Oklahoma.
Lake Eufaula (File/US Army Corps of Engineers)The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man has died after a personal watercraft accident on an eastern Oklahoma lake.
Teen drowns in Lake TexomaThe body of a 19-year-old man was recovered Sunday after he drowned in Lake Texoma on Saturday.
4-year-old drowns in Lake MurrayLOVE COUNTY, Ok --- According to Love County Sheriff Marty Grisham, a 4-year-old child was playing in the water at the ski jump area at Lake Murray. The child was under water for approximately 3-4 minutes when he was found around noon Saturday afternoon. The child's family began C-P-R until first responders arrived and took over. The victim was transported by ambulance to Mercy hospital, where he was pronounced dead. This is the 2nd drowning at Lake Murray this week,...
One woman was shot in Ardmore Saturday afternoon, then shooter turned gun on himselfSULPHUR, Ok --- Two people are dead after a shooting and possible murder in Sulfur, Oklahoma, northeast of Ardmore. According to Sulphur Police Chief David Shores, it happened earlier this afternoon off of Laurel Lane in Sulphur. Shores says a man chased a woman to a neighbor's house before shooting her in the back of the head, then he turned the gun on himself. Shores says the victim and assailant lived together. This story is still developing. More>>
Dallas police officials say more than two-dozen officers face disciplinary measures after they were found to have posted bigoted or other offensive material to social media in violation of the department's code of...
Man drowns Friday afternoon at Turner FallsA man from India drowned at the Blue Hole on Friday.
Oklahoma's Medicaid agency is warning its SoonerCare members to keep current their address on file with the agency or risk losing their health care benefits.
One woman drowns at Turner FallsDAVIS, Ok --- Authorities have confirmed one woman drowned tonight after swimming with her friends at Turner Falls.
Oklahomans are being urged to use extra caution when setting off fireworks when celebrating Independence Day.
Lawyers for Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals filed a motion for judgment Wednesday after the state rested its case.
Robin Alexander (left) and Hakim Moore are wanted in connection with a child abuse case in Altus, Oklahoma. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police)A manhunt is underway in Missouri for an Altus couple wanted on child abuse charges after authorities found one of their children dead.
Overcrowding observed by federal investigators at the Border Patrol's station in Weslaco, Texas, on June 11, 2019. (Courtesy OIG)The images were released Tuesday by U.S. government auditors who visited Border Patrol facilities in South Texas.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file). FILE - In this June 13, 2019 file photo Los Angeles Angels' Tyler Skaggs pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tyler Skaggs has died at age 27, Monday, July 1, 2...Angels, MLB mourning 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs after he dies in Texas hotel room. More>>
Boaters on Lake Texoma will find many facilities reopening for the Fourth of July weekend as high water recedes. (KTEN)Marinas that felt the impact of recent flooding are now hoping for a busy four-day holiday weekend.
Work is underway to convert Madill's athletic field from natural grass to artificial turf. (KTEN)"A lot of people have come up to me and told me how proud they are that we made the decision to do this," said Madill Athletic Director Bink Stafford.
Downtown Ardmore has a fresh new look for the Fourth of July. (KTEN)With its location between Lake Murray and Turner Falls, Ardmore is usually a hotspot for travelers on the Fourth of July.
An NTSB investigator surveys the wreckage of a plane crash at Addison Municipal Airport. (NTSB via NBC News)Federal officials say the flight crew discussed a left engine problem just before a small plane crashed at a suburban Dallas airport, killing all 10 on board.
A pickup truck that served as a living memorial to Cpl. Michael Thompson was totaled after being stolen. (KFOR)A treasured pickup truck, reimagined as a memorial for an Oklahoma soldier killed in Iraq, was stolen and found wrecked.
Wintersmith Park in Ada. (KTEN)Tradition is a big part of Thursday's activity at Wintersmith Park.
Authorities say Emma Stokes, 16, left a foster care home near Denver with another girl on July 7.
More >>Authorities say Emma Stokes, 16, left a foster care home near Denver with another girl on July 7.
More >>The Denison Independent School District continues to look at options to relieve capacity issues at Mayes and Hyde Park elementary schools.
More >>The Denison Independent School District continues to look at options to relieve capacity issues at Mayes and Hyde Park elementary schools.
More >>Oklahoma state troopers say a driver pushed another driver left of center on Saturday evening, resulting in a head-on crash with a third vehicle.
More >>Oklahoma state troopers say a driver pushed another driver left of center on Saturday evening, resulting in a head-on crash with a third vehicle.
More >>Closing arguments are scheduled to begin in Oklahoma's case against Johnson & Johnson alleging the consumer products giant and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis.
More >>Closing arguments are scheduled to begin in Oklahoma's case against Johnson & Johnson alleging the consumer products giant and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis.
More >>The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is reopening some of its facilities as high waters from Lake Texoma recede.
More >>The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is reopening some of its facilities as high waters from Lake Texoma recede.
More >>The leaders of five of Oklahoma's most powerful tribal nations have approved a resolution denouncing the new Republican governor's plan to force negotiations for a bigger slice of revenue from...
More >>The leaders of five of Oklahoma's most powerful tribal nations have approved a resolution denouncing the new Republican governor's plan to force negotiations for a bigger slice of revenue from Oklahoma's tribal...
More >>It's time for the 6th annual Valero United Way BBQ Showdown.
More >>It's time for the 6th annual Valero United Way BBQ Showdown.
More >>A woman died and a deputy was injured in Choctaw County and a motorcyclist was killed in McCurtain County on Friday.
More >>A woman died and a deputy was injured in Choctaw County and a motorcyclist was killed in McCurtain County on Friday.
More >>"Things for the homeless -- sausage sticks, beef jerky, fruit cups, Vienna sausages with pull tops -- anything that the homeless can access easily," Sherry Fallon of Share Ministries said.
More >>"Things for the homeless -- sausage sticks, beef jerky, fruit cups, Vienna sausages with pull tops -- anything that the homeless can access easily," Sherry Fallon of Share Ministries said.
More >>"I noticed that one of my eyes wouldn't close, and then about 15 to 20 minutes later the whole left side of my body was paralyzed... and then the other," Durant police Officer Wesley Crank said.
More >>"I noticed that one of my eyes wouldn't close, and then about 15 to 20 minutes later the whole left side of my body was paralyzed... and then the other," Durant police Officer Wesley Crank said.
More >>Oklahoma state troopers say a driver pushed another driver left of center on Saturday evening, resulting in a head-on crash with a third vehicle.
More >>Oklahoma state troopers say a driver pushed another driver left of center on Saturday evening, resulting in a head-on crash with a third vehicle.
More >>Guthrie police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs said investigators don't know why the uranium was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.
More >>Guthrie police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs said investigators don't know why the uranium was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.
More >>A new state law in Texas means some local prosecutors are dropping hundreds of low-level marijuana charges.
More >>A new state law in Texas means some local prosecutors are dropping hundreds of low-level marijuana charges.
More >>Christopher Wayne Hairell and Lindsay Allene Wolff of Milburn have been booked into the Johnston County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million each.
More >>Christopher Wayne Hairell and Lindsay Allene Wolff of Milburn have been booked into the Johnston County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million each.
More >>Molly Miller and her friend Colt Haynes vanished on July 8, 2013.
More >>Molly Miller and her friend Colt Haynes vanished on July 8, 2013.
More >>Eleven years after letting Jeffrey Epstein off lightly with a secret deal, federal prosecutors made another run at putting the billionaire financier behind bars on sex charges.
More >>Eleven years after letting Jeffrey Epstein off lightly with a secret deal, federal prosecutors made another run at putting the billionaire financier behind bars on sex charges.
More >>Police said there have been about half-dozen burglaries in the span of a couple of days.
More >>Police said there have been about half-dozen burglaries in the span of a couple of days.
More >>A Blue Bell ice cream delivery truck and its contents were discovered one day after the truck was stolen from a Walmart in Del City, Oklahoma.
More >>A Blue Bell ice cream delivery truck and its contents were discovered one day after the truck was stolen from a Walmart in Del City, Oklahoma.
More >>Dallas police officials say more than two-dozen officers face disciplinary measures after they were found to have posted bigoted or other offensive material to social media in violation of the department's code...
More >>Dallas police officials say more than two-dozen officers face disciplinary measures after they were found to have posted bigoted or other offensive material to social media in violation of the department's code of...
More >>It's time for the 6th annual Valero United Way BBQ Showdown.
More >>It's time for the 6th annual Valero United Way BBQ Showdown.
More >>"I noticed that one of my eyes wouldn't close, and then about 15 to 20 minutes later the whole left side of my body was paralyzed... and then the other," Durant police Officer Wesley Crank said.
More >>"I noticed that one of my eyes wouldn't close, and then about 15 to 20 minutes later the whole left side of my body was paralyzed... and then the other," Durant police Officer Wesley Crank said.
More >>Only about 50 percent of the pets taken in at the Sherman Animal Shelter are adopted. The rest are euthanized.
More >>Only about 50 percent of the pets taken in at the Sherman Animal Shelter are adopted. The rest are euthanized.
More >>"We want to be able to reach out to all different people, regardless of background, capability, age," said Parks and Recreation Director Justin Eastwood.
More >>"We want to be able to reach out to all different people, regardless of background, capability, age," said Parks and Recreation Director Justin Eastwood.
More >>The project dates back to 2015 when the city acquired an abandoned railroad right-of-way to create a path for hiking and biking.
More >>The project dates back to 2015 when the city acquired an abandoned railroad right-of-way to create a path for hiking and biking.
More >>Jodie Perry, whose nephew drowned four years ago, is appealing for donations to provide life jackets to those in need.
More >>Jodie Perry, whose nephew drowned four years ago, is appealing for donations to provide life jackets to those in need.
More >>Jace Williams is ready to head to Verdun, France, this week to race in MX Master Kids, an international motocross tournament where he will be representing the U.S.
More >>Jace Williams is ready to head to Verdun, France, this week to race in MX Master Kids, an international motocross tournament where he will be representing the U.S.
More >>Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he wants to overhaul the state's license plates, welcome signs, and even its reputation.
More >>Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he wants to overhaul the state's license plates, welcome signs, and even its reputation.
More >>The American Miniature Horse Association held its Central Regional Championship show at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum over the weekend.
More >>The American Miniature Horse Association held its Central Regional Championship show at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum over the weekend.
More >>A Blue Bell ice cream delivery truck and its contents were discovered one day after the truck was stolen from a Walmart in Del City, Oklahoma.
More >>A Blue Bell ice cream delivery truck and its contents were discovered one day after the truck was stolen from a Walmart in Del City, Oklahoma.
More >>The 2019 Stevy's Run is set for Saturday morning. It honors the memory of Tishomingo teen Stevy Cellum who lost her battle with cancer in 2011. Click for more info.
More >>The 2019 Stevy's Run is set for Saturday morning. It honors the memory of Tishomingo teen Stevy Cellum who lost her battle with cancer in 2011. Click for more info.
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More >>KTEN's Brendan Agans reports live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the Big 12 Football Media Days extravaganza. Recorded at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
More >>KTEN's Brendan Agans reports live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the Big 12 Football Media Days extravaganza. Recorded at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
More >>Cloud cover moves back in this weekend. Here's your Friday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>Cloud cover moves back in this weekend. Here's your Friday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is reopening some of its facilities as high waters from Lake Texoma recede.
More >>The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is reopening some of its facilities as high waters from Lake Texoma recede.
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