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A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
Maps show the forecast progression of wet and icy weather across Texoma on February 19, 2019. (KTEN)A wintry mix of rain and freezing rain is possible in Jefferson, Stephens, Garvin, Carter, Murray, and Pontotoc Counties on Tuesday.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Scott Hampton said the concept has already been tested in more than a dozen states.
Police investigate a DUI accident in Oklahoma City. (KFOR)Proposed legislation would end the requirement that drunk driving offenders hear face-to-face from the victims of DUI.
Durant Main Street sign. (KTEN)Durant moved into first place Monday in a competition with six small U.S. cities vying to win a $500,000 Main Street makeover.
The Connect the Dots Expo in Sherman helped parents of special needs children. (KTEN)The expo in Sherman introduced more than 40 local service providers to the parents -- from medical and mental health services to support groups.
A Denison ISD school bus smolders after it caught on fire Monday, February 18, 2019. (KTEN)There were no students aboard when the bus caught fire Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 75 and US 69.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe (KTEN)Andrew McCabe said his agency had good reason to open a counterintelligence investigation into whether Trump was in league with Russia.
Protesters who favor SB13 rally at the Oklahoma Capitol on February 13, 2019. (KFOR)A bill that would classify abortion as murder in Oklahoma law apparently will not be heard in the state Legislature.
Brandon Earley (left) and Kolby Fletcher died in a crash on February 15, 2019. (Courtesy)Texas troopers said Brandon Earley and Kolby Fletcher were driving on State Highway 37 in Red River County when their pickup trucks collided on Friday afternoon.
A Sunday morning fire in Southmayd destroys a family's mobile home and claims the life of one of their pets (KTEN)"It was totally engulfed in flames by the time the first fire truck arrived," said neighbor Ben Wible.
The Surrender House for Men gets a remodel after a fire in December (KTEN)DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
Two men in surveillance footage were seen checking for unlocked vehicles at the Woodcreek Apartments in Denison on February 12, 2019. (Denison PD)Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program feeds elderly residents across a 10-county area. (KTEN)"The funding has dwindled over the years," said Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program director Pat Peay. "I haven't seen it this bad, truthfully."
The Eisenhower Birthplace in Denison is hosting a special Presidents Day event. (KTEN)The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
The site of the new Culver's restaurant in Denison. (KTEN)Two new fast food restaurants will be opening in Denison in the months to come.
Ada's new Irving Center is expected to open in Fall 2019. (KTEN)The city has plans to make the new Irving Community Center a place for seniors to meet and an events center.
Marland Tramble is charged with second-degree murder. (Pottawatomie County Jail)A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
It started with a transatlantic online relationship. Now Helen Lawrence and Kaleb George are a lot closer.
Dulcimer maker Russell Cook and his wife share a hug. (KTEN)"There's such joy and passion and love from making music," said Russell Cook.
Denison police said a one-year-old boy died on February 14, 2019, after his father left him alone in a bathtub at the East Coast Apartments. (KTEN)A one-year-old boy's father told Denison police he stepped away from the tub to feed a dog. The infant was face-down in water when he returned.
Cheryl and Jim Penner recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. (KTEN)"Communication is the key and the commitment," Cheryl Penner said. "If you have a disagreement, you need to sit down and talk about it."
The Madill Fire Department built its own tanker truck using a donated chassis. (KTEN)"It would cost you $100,000 to $150,000 to buy this truck new, and you know, we don't have near that much in it," Capt. Mike Idleman said.
Madill's Dan Little crosses the finish line in Miami to complete the World Marathon Challenge on February 6, 2019. (Facebook/World Marathon Challenge)Dan Little just finished seven marathons in seven days on all seven continents. He's 76 years old.
Texas' election chief is apologizing over releasing a botched list of 95,000 voters whose citizenship was called into question before being fully vetted. More>>
Wind turbines like these are planned for three southern Oklahoma counties. (Courtesy Apex Clean Energy)Apex Clean Energy expects to install 125 of the 500-foot generators over the next two years as part of its Diamond Spring Wind project.
Denison police released this sketch of a man who impersonated an officer on February 7, 2019. (Denison PD/KTEN)Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
Oklahomans may soon be able to carry a gun without a permit, training or background checks. (KTEN)Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and Senate Republican Leader Greg Treat both say they support the concept.
Former Van Alstyne United Methodist Church youth director Timothy Urban was sentenced for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. (KTEN)The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
Grayson County's first QuikTrip opened in Sherman on October 18, 2018. (KTEN)QuikTrip is preparing to present plans to build a convenience store eight miles south of its current Sherman location.
Four malnourished children are in foster care after authorities found two locked in a dog cage and two more smeared with feces in a North Texas barn. More>>
A Valentine's Day arrangement at County Florist in Sherman. (KTEN)Florists say the day before February 14 is always the busiest of the year.
A 10-month project to resurface Enos Road near Kingston is now complete. (KTEN)The 10-month Enos Road project in Kingston just got its finishing touches.
An abandoned car dealership is part of the Commerce Plaza property in Ardmore. (KTEN)Staffers say Commerce Plaza on Commerce Street hasn't been updated in a number of years.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University was established in 1909. (KTEN)Southeastern's spring 2019 enrollment is 4,196 students, which is a 12.7 percent bump from last spring.
Paige Harkings and Andrew Fabila were each booked on four counts of child endangerment. (KXAS/Wise County Sheriff)Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
Sherman doesn't currently permit construction projects on weekend days. (KTEN)Some workers have been on the job weekend mornings, which is technically against the rules in Sherman.
Plans for the new FFA center at Turner Public Schools. (Turner Public Schools)Voters in three southern Oklahoma school districts endorsed bond issues in local voting on Tuesday.
The pilot of this small plane landed safely without landing gear at Sherman Municipal Airport on February 12, 2019. (KTEN)A single-engine plane skidded to a stop after touching down at Sherman Municipal Airport without the use of its landing gear on Tuesday.
Small Business Revolution co-hosts Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman reveal Durant as one of six finalists on February 12, 2019. (Facebook)Durant is a finalist for a $500,000 redevelopment grant awarded by the Small Business Revolution TV show.
The owner of this old ice warehouse in Durant has big plans for the historic space. (KTEN)"They just don't build them like this anymore," owner Joseph Al-Khateib said.
The body of Jerry Taylor was found at this residence in Ada on February 11, 2019. (KTEN)A call from a concerned relative led Pontotoc County deputies to Jerry Taylor's body on Monday evening.
According to the Walgreens Flu Index, the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- which includes Cooke, Fannin and Lamar counties -- is the second-highest for flu cases in the country.
Dennis Cheatham's father helped make Yellow Jacket boats in Denison. (KTEN)"My dad worked at the Yellow Jacket plant, so I was drawn to Yellow Jacket boats because of that," said Dennis Cheatham.
Oklahoma voters around the state are heading to the polls for municipal elections.
Medical marijuana at a Durant dispensary. (KTEN)There are already seven active dispensaries in the city, and their sales are starting to have an impact on tax revenue.
State Superintendent of Education Joy Hofmeister addresses a seminar in Sulphur on February 11, 2019. (KTEN)Oklahoma's top education official was in Murray County on Monday to discuss the Individual Career Academic Plan.
A wintry mix of rain and freezing rain is possible in Jefferson, Stephens, Garvin, Carter, Murray, and Pontotoc Counties on Tuesday.
More >>A wintry mix of rain and freezing rain is possible in Jefferson, Stephens, Garvin, Carter, Murray, and Pontotoc Counties on Tuesday.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>Proposed legislation would end the requirement that drunk driving offenders hear face-to-face from the victims of DUI.
More >>Proposed legislation would end the requirement that drunk driving offenders hear face-to-face from the victims of DUI.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Scott Hampton said the concept has already been tested in more than a dozen states.
More >>Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Scott Hampton said the concept has already been tested in more than a dozen states.
More >>The expo in Sherman introduced more than 40 local service providers to the parents -- from medical and mental health services to support groups.
More >>The expo in Sherman introduced more than 40 local service providers to the parents -- from medical and mental health services to support groups.
More >>Durant moved into first place Monday in a competition with six small U.S. cities vying to win a $500,000 Main Street makeover.
More >>Durant moved into first place Monday in a competition with six small U.S. cities vying to win a $500,000 Main Street makeover.
More >>There were no students aboard when the bus caught fire Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 75 and US 69.
More >>There were no students aboard when the bus caught fire Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 75 and US 69.
More >>A bill that would classify abortion as murder in Oklahoma law apparently will not be heard in the state Legislature.
More >>A bill that would classify abortion as murder in Oklahoma law apparently will not be heard in the state Legislature.
More >>Texas troopers said Brandon Earley and Kolby Fletcher were driving on State Highway 37 in Red River County when their pickup trucks collided on Friday afternoon.
More >>Texas troopers said Brandon Earley and Kolby Fletcher were driving on State Highway 37 in Red River County when their pickup trucks collided on Friday afternoon.
More >>"It was totally engulfed in flames by the time the first fire truck arrived," said neighbor Ben Wible.
More >>"It was totally engulfed in flames by the time the first fire truck arrived," said neighbor Ben Wible.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>Surveillance video provided by police shows two men methodically checking for unlocked doors around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
More >>Kane County coroner's office spokesman Chris Nelson said at least one person was killed in the attack Friday afternoon.
More >>Kane County coroner's office spokesman Chris Nelson said at least one person was killed in the attack Friday afternoon.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 hit-and-run death of his 2-year-old son.
More >>Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
More >>Police spokesman Mike Eppler said the suspect was driving a dark colored SUV, estimated to be a 2010 model.
More >>The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
More >>The Grayson County District Attorney's Office said Timothy Urban, 52, engaged in "multiple sexual encounters" with a 16-year-old girl in 2015.
More >>Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
More >>Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said this is the worst case of child abuse he has ever seen.
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More >>For the second-straight week Southeastern's Kevin Buckingham has taken home the Great American Conference Men's Player of the Week
More >>For the second-straight week Southeastern's Kevin Buckingham has taken home the Great American Conference Men's Player of the Week
More >>The Bells ISD school board approved the hiring of West
More >>The Bells ISD school board approved the hiring of West
More >>Final Texas high school boys and girls public and private school basketball rankings
More >>Final Texas high school boys and girls public and private school basketball rankings
More >>The Area Round of the OSSAA basketball tournament for class A and B have been updated.
More >>The Area Round of the OSSAA basketball tournament for class A and B have been updated.
More >>Local Basketball Highlights: 2-15-19
More >>Local Basketball Highlights: 2-15-19
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>DENISON, Texas -- A former resident of the Surrender House for Men shares why restoring the house is important after a fire left it unsafe to live in back in December.
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison is hosting its third annual Celebrate with the Presidents event on Saturday.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
More >>"Well, it's kind of like family," said Susan McGough of the Denison Police Citizens Academy.
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A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>A 1986 best-seller first put two Ada 1980s murder cases in the national spotlight. Now a Netflix series has refocused attention on the crimes and on Oklahoma's criminal justice system.
More >>Here's the wet and cold forecast recorded at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
More >>Here's the wet and cold forecast recorded at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
More >>There were no students aboard when the bus caught fire Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 75 and US 69.
More >>There were no students aboard when the bus caught fire Monday afternoon at the intersection of US 75 and US 69.
More >>KTEN Chief Meteorologist David Siple looks at the potential for wintry weather on Tuesday. Recorded at 6 p.m. Monday.
More >>KTEN Chief Meteorologist David Siple looks at the potential for wintry weather on Tuesday. Recorded at 6 p.m. Monday.
More >>An expo in Sherman introduced more than 40 local service providers to the parents -- from medical and mental health services to support groups.
More >>An expo in Sherman introduced more than 40 local service providers to the parents -- from medical and mental health services to support groups.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>The Mercy Hospital program helps patients take control of their health before trouble starts.
More >>Proposed legislation would end the requirement that drunk driving offenders hear face-to-face from the victims of DUI.
More >>Proposed legislation would end the requirement that drunk driving offenders hear face-to-face from the victims of DUI.
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