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(AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File). FILE - In this March 24, 2019 photo, then-special counsel Robert Mueller walks past the White House, after attending St. John's Episcopal Church for morning services, in Washington. Mueller will testify publicly before Hous...Democrats say former special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly July 17 before the House Judiciary and intelligence committees. More>>
Cabins at the Pointe Vista development are marked for demolition. (KTEN)Thirteen years ago, Pointe Vista promised billions of dollars in tourism upgrades on the site of the old Lake Texoma State Park. Then the money ran out.
The heirloom quilt in this photo was stolen from a Lake Texoma home. (Courtesy)One thing the burglars took is priceless to Linda Delay: Her family heirloom quilts.
According to the site DoSomething.org, nearly 43 percent of kids have been bullied online. One in four say it's happened more than once.
A hazardous material drill in Ardmore teamed up firefighters with a local business. (KTEN)"We had never worked together before, so we were able to clearly define some roles," said Dot Foods training officer Jason Woydziak.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 2.8 tremor struck at 3:55 p.m. Monday near Pottsboro.
Long time Grayson County purchasing agent Jeff Schneider is retiring. (KTEN/File)After 28 years of service, Grayson County purchasing agent Jeff Schneider is retiring.
A migrant detention facility in Clint, Texas. (DHS via CNN)U.S. government officials say they've moved more than 100 kids back to a remote Texas facility where lawyers reported detained children were caring for each other and had inadequate food, water, and sanitation.
Michael Jackson announces his comeback tour in London on March 5, 2009. (CNN/File)It was on June 25, 2009 that Michael Jackson passed away at age 50.
The new Ardmore Readiness Center is designed to be energy efficient. (KTEN)The $21 million facility will host administrative spaces, training facilities, and an armory for the Oklahoma National Guard.
A Grayson County fireworks merchant reviews her inventory. (KTEN)There are plenty of options to get the patriotic party started, from Roman candles to sparklers to noise makers.
Jamie McKinney directs the nursing program at Grayson College. (KTEN)"We have hundreds of emails already of perspective students, so we're really excited," said nursing program director Jamie McKinney.
UCSO's new walking trail will link up with an existing trail at Ardmore Regional Park. (KTEN)A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
Police are still investigating a hit and run accident that killed one man.Police are investigating an accident that left a pedestrian dead on an Interstate 35 ramp Sunday morning.
Michael Webb is facing federal charges in connection with the kidnapping of 8-year-old Salem Sabatka of Fort Worth. (CNN/NBC News)Michael Webb previously submitted documents indicating he planned to plead guilty, but he didn't enter a plea at a hearing last week.
UCSO President Peggy Maher goes 'Over the Edge' at a fundraising event on June 22, 2019. (KTEN)Each participant had to raise at least $1,000 to qualify for the 80-foot adventure straight down.
Is a home warranty a wise purchase? (NBC News)As the housing market remains active, new homeowners struggle with making another big decision... purchasing a home warranty.
Casey Williamson was one of the 11 victims killed in the plane crash in Oahu FridayFriday's crash is the deadliest accident involving a civil airplane since 2011.
During altercation, father allegedly fatally shoots son in Fannin CountyAuthorities say a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of another 16-year-old whose body was discovered near a southeastern Oklahoma intersection.
Operation Kidsafe provides parents with a digital photo and fingerprints of their children. (KTEN)The service provides parents with a digital photo and fingerprints of their kids... just in case.
These three girls are raising money at their Durant lemonade stand to help save an endangered animal. (KTEN)"We're donating it to Africa to help the pangolins," Kadee explained. "It's like an armadillo!"
Oklahoma motorists will need to keep their license plate when changing vehicles starting July 1, 2019. (KTEN)If you live in Oklahoma and are thinking about selling or trading in your vehicle soon, be sure you hang on to your license plates.
Durant police Officer Wesley Crank was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. (KTEN)Master Patrol Officer Wesley Crank is hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder.
Levels are dropping at Lake Texoma. (KTEN)There's just one public boat ramp open on Lake Texoma as lake levels slowly recede.
Be aware that your dog's paws are sensitive to hot pavement. (KTEN)"The hot months can be life or death," said dog owner Jeanie Beam. "It isn't just about shade."
A group of landlords threatened a class action lawsuit, saying a proposed ordinance would make housing less affordable.
Students at Ardmore's Boys & Girls Club are temporarily using facilities at the Ardmore YMCA. (KTEN)The club faces a setback after code violations were found at the building that was to become its permanent new home.
Emma Earhart, 15, will be a student at the University of North Texas this fall. (KTEN)Emma Earhart is now enrolled at the University of North Texas, and she has some big goals.
A load of storm debris in Ada is hauled away on a trailer. (KTEN)Portions of Texoma are still reeling from the impact of Wednesday's storms.
Kolton White (left) and Dalton Titsworth won the roping event at the national championship. (KTEN)Kolton White of Bonham and Dalton Titsworth of Paris say their friendship is the key to success.
This pickup truck was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on US 75 in Denison on June 19, 2019. (KTEN)A trailer being pulled by a southbound pickup truck broke free and traveled into the northbound lanes of US 75 on Wednesday evening.
A new road construction technique is being tested on Hynds Ranch Road in Van Alstyne. (KTEN)A road resurfacing project that normally takes eight to 10 weeks could be finished in a fraction of that time using a technique called slurry surfacing.
A sign warns motorists about the Greenwood low water crossing on Coatsworth Road. (KTEN)Johnston County Commissioners all agreed that the Greenwood low water crossing on Coatsworth Road is a problem that needs solving.
An artist's conception of the new apartment complex planned for Knollwood Road in Sherman. (Sherman Planning & Zoning)Even though the new apartments will add some extra space, city officials say it won't be enough to accommodate the rapid growth.
A mobile home west of Ada was demolished by a powerful storm on June 19, 2019. (KTEN)There are reports of property damage and power outages in Pontotoc and Garvin counties.
There's no room for new students at Hyde Park Elementary School in Denison. (KTEN)Two elementary schools are bursting at the seams, but administrators say expanding existing facilities is currently the best option.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke). U.S. authorities seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine from a ship at a Philadelphia port, calling it one of the largest drug busts in American history. The U.S. attorney’s office in Philadelphia announced the massive bus...U.S. authorities have seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine from a ship at a Philadelphia port, calling it one of the largest drug busts in American history. More>>
Brian Isaak Clyde was shot by federal officers after opening fire on a federal courthouse in Dallas on June 17, 2019. (Facebook)The FBI says a 22-year-old man who opened fire on a federal courthouse in Dallas was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.
Brandon Ganus was arrested after being removed from an American Airlines flight in Oklahoma City. (KFOR via NBC News)Police say an American Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Dallas was diverted to Oklahoma City because of a drunken, unruly passenger.
Meet Poncho Via, the Texas longhorn with the longest horns. (WVTM via NBC News)The Texas longhorn named Poncho Via has horns measuring 10 feet, 7.4 inches long.
President Donald Trump pumps his fist after speaking during his re-election kickoff rally at the Amway Center, Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)President Donald Trump jabbed at the press and poked the political establishment he ran against in 2016 as he kicked off his reelection campaign with a grievance-filled rally.
Construction is underway at the new Tubacex plant in Durant. (KTEN)When complete, the 150,000 square foot Tubacex facility will manufacture steel tubing and nickel alloy tubes for a variety of industries.
Is someone calling you identifying themselves as a local investigator? Don't fall for it.
The South Central loop of the Oklahoma Fishing Trail. (TravelOK.com)The trail has multiple loops spanning the Sooner State.
An artist's rendering of the planned Johnston County Veterans Center in Tishomingo. (Facebook)The planned facility in Tishomingo will be a center for all current and former military personnel.
After a child was sexually assaulted on Golf Walk Circle in Denison, Jeremy Stephenson was arrested. (Grayson County Sheriff)KTEN News has obtained new information about Jeremy Stephenson, the Denison man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a child over the weekend.
Pontotoc County's Call A Ride service has a plan to eliminate fare discounts. (KTEN)If discounts for students, seniors and disabled people are eliminated, every rider would pay a flat rate of $1.
The state's highest court heard from lawyers Tuesday on a proposal supporters say would add about $1 billion in federal funding a year into the state's health care system.
After a child was sexually assaulted on Golf Walk Circle in Denison, Jeremy Stephenson was arrested. (Grayson County Sheriff/KTEN)Jeremy Mikel Stephenson, 30, was arrested for indecency with a child.
Images from Annie Durham's own surveillance cameras show a person matching her description throwing something on fire across the fence to a neighbor's home in Del City, Oklahoma. (KFOR/Del City FD)An apparent feud between homeowners led to an alleged arsonist setting fire to her neighbor's Del City, Oklahoma, home.
An armed shooter stands near the Earle Cabell Federal Building Monday, June 17, 2019, in downtown Dallas. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)The gunman, identified as 22-year-old Brian Isaack Clyde, was armed with an assault rifle and dressed in tactical gear at the time of the shooting..
An armed shooter stands near the Earle Cabell Federal Building Monday, June 17, 2019, in downtown Dallas. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)A witness said she heard 15 to 20 gunshots near the federal courthouse.
Kelvon Gray was arrested in Kansas City for a fatal highway shooting in Howe in 2017. (Howe PD photo)Nearly two years after gunfire on Grayson County freeway left a motorist dead, a suspect is in custody.
Building permits for new construction in Ardmore have slowed. (KTEN)Compared to numbers in April, the city issued about 50 fewer building permits in May.
Sherman has scrapped plan to remodel the current police headquarters. (KTEN)"If we remodeled, the current station was going to give us a limited time span there," explained Chief Zachary Flores.
Texas and Oklahoma ranked near the bottom in the 2019 Kids Count Data Book. (Annie E. Casey Foundation)Oklahoma and Texas remain in the bottom 20 percent of the rankings of economic, health, education and social factors for children.
OJ Simpson has launched a Twitter account with a video post in which the former football star says he's got a "little gettin' even to do". More>>
A former Southern Baptist pastor who supported legislation in Texas that would have criminalized abortions has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse. More>>
One person died in a multi-vehicle wreck on US 75 in Denison on June 14, 2019. (KTEN)Denison police said one man died in a Friday night crash on US 75.
A former manufacturing building in Ardmore is now a restaurant. (KTEN)Long known as the Berryhill Tin Shop, the building at 24 Mill Street is now home to an upscale restaurant.
A photo of the dangerous waters near the Denison Dam. (KTEN/File)Louis Jackson of Denison was reported missing late Saturday night.
The Latest on the death of a Texas sheriff's sergeant (all times local): More>>
Authorities say a Texas sheriff's sergeant has died after being found in his car "with significant injuries to his head."
Amtrak's Heartland Flyer provides daily passenger service in Ardmore. (KTEN)The train has carried more than a million passengers between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth over the past two decades.
Public servants in Denison were treated to a lunch by area churches on June 14, 2019. (KTEN)Some Denison churches held their annual public service appreciation luncheon on Friday afternoon.
The new lobby of Mercy Hospital in Ada. (KTEN)A five-year remodeling project at Ada's Mercy Hospital is now complete.
The area where an SUV backed into pedestrians near the Hot Summer Nights concert venue in Sherman. (KTEN)Seven people were injured Thursday evening at the Hot Summer Nights concert event at the Municipal Grounds.
Scene from the 2019 Golden Harvest Days tractor parade in Denison. (KTEN)Tractor fans and drivers from around the world were behind the wheel and lining the streets along the the 35-mile route that's part of the Golden Harvest Days celebration.
The Whataburger restaurant in Denison. (KTEN/File)"...as we grow, we know our Whataburger team will continue to make you proud," the fast food chain's board chair said Friday.
The new Durant EV charging stations will look like this. (Durant City Council)"It's great for the economy, but it's also great for the environment," said Durant Main Street director Stephanie Gardner.
A freight train hit a truck trailer at a crossing near Mead, Oklahoma, on June 13, 2019. (KTEN)Surveillance footage shows the dramatic moment of impact at a crossing near Mead, Oklahoma.
Adam Quilimaco and Melissa Grayson were apprehended in Allen, Oklahoma, after at least one of them brandished a firearm. (KTEN)Employees at Merriman's Country Store knew something wasn't right when a woman came inside and seemed desperate for gas money.
A fire burned this Madill residence on June 13, 2019. (KTEN)The alarm went out just after 1 p.m. Thursday in a residence at the corner of 2nd and Harris streets.
Some major upgrades are in store for US 75 in Grayson County. (KTEN)The long-term goal is to have a six-lane divided highway from the Collin County line north to US 82 in Sherman.
Durant City Manager Tim Rundel is a candidate for a similar position in Norman, Oklahoma. (File/KTEN)Tim Rundel, who has served as Durant city manager for two-and-a-half years, announced this week that he will be leaving after December.
Sherman residents Anna and Steve Keller are hoping the City Council will reject plans for a concrete recycling plant near their home. (KTEN)"Put it somewhere else," urged Steve Keller. "I mean, that is simple as can be. Don't put it in town."
A 2013 photo of a training area at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. (Pfc. Ian Valley/US Army photo)The facility near Lawton, Oklahoma, would be capable of holding 1,400 kids.
Wildfires are just one of the potential disasters that Marshall County emergency managers are preparing for. (KTEN)"It's great to have people from all sectors help out," said emergency response coordinator Lorraine Acevedo.
There are multiple locations for fan drive donations around Marshall County. (KTEN)Local merchants are appealing for donations of room fans.
The new teen drug court would include a 6- to 9-month program using a combination of community service and treatment options.
Former OU president David Boren. (File/KFOR)The university was investigating whether former OU President David Boren sexually harassed male subordinates.
The President George H.W. Bush stamp is unveiled at Texas A&M University on June 12, 2019. (KBTX via CNN)Friends and family of former President George H.W. Bush gathered in Texas to mark the first day of issue for the U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring him.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections director Joe Allbaugh announced his resignation on June 12, 2019. (KFOR/File)In 2016, Joe Allbaugh took over a state prison system with aging, overcrowded facilities.
Officials said a man was shot and killed by police after holding up a convenience store in Poteau, Oklahoma, on June 11, 2019. (KHBS via CNN)The OSBI said 27-year-old Jaquan Thompson died Tuesday after being shot by officers inside a convenience store in Poteau.
Images show the collapse of a Pittsburg County drilling rig after an explosion in January 2018. (KFOR)A federal report says an explosion that killed five workers at a Pittsburg County natural gas well last year was caused by the failure of blowout prevention devices.
"We had never worked together before, so we were able to clearly define some roles," said Dot Foods training officer Jason Woydziak.
More >>"We had never worked together before, so we were able to clearly define some roles," said Dot Foods training officer Jason Woydziak.
More >>According to the site DoSomething.org, nearly 43 percent of kids have been bullied online. One in four say it's happened more than once.
More >>According to the site DoSomething.org, nearly 43 percent of kids have been bullied online. One in four say it's happened more than once.
More >>One thing the burglars took is priceless to Linda Delay: Her family heirloom quilts.
More >>One thing the burglars took is priceless to Linda Delay: Her family heirloom quilts.
More >>Thirteen years ago, Pointe Vista promised billions of dollars in tourism upgrades on the site of the old Lake Texoma State Park. Then the money ran out.
More >>Thirteen years ago, Pointe Vista promised billions of dollars in tourism upgrades on the site of the old Lake Texoma State Park. Then the money ran out.
More >>The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 2.8 tremor struck at 3:55 p.m. Monday near Pottsboro.
More >>The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 2.8 tremor struck at 3:55 p.m. Monday near Pottsboro.
More >>After 28 years of service, Grayson County purchasing agent Jeff Schneider is retiring.
More >>After 28 years of service, Grayson County purchasing agent Jeff Schneider is retiring.
More >>U.S. government officials say they've moved more than 100 kids back to a remote Texas facility where lawyers reported detained children were caring for each other and had inadequate food, water, and sanitation.
More >>U.S. government officials say they've moved more than 100 kids back to a remote Texas facility where lawyers reported detained children were caring for each other and had inadequate food, water, and sanitation.
More >>The $21 million facility will host administrative spaces, training facilities, and an armory for the Oklahoma National Guard.
More >>The $21 million facility will host administrative spaces, training facilities, and an armory for the Oklahoma National Guard.
More >>There are plenty of options to get the patriotic party started, from Roman candles to sparklers to noise makers.
More >>There are plenty of options to get the patriotic party started, from Roman candles to sparklers to noise makers.
More >>"We have hundreds of emails already of perspective students, so we're really excited," said nursing program director Jamie McKinney.
More >>"We have hundreds of emails already of perspective students, so we're really excited," said nursing program director Jamie McKinney.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>It was on June 25, 2009 that Michael Jackson passed away at age 50.
More >>It was on June 25, 2009 that Michael Jackson passed away at age 50.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>Each participant had to raise at least $1,000 to qualify for the 80-foot adventure straight down.
More >>Each participant had to raise at least $1,000 to qualify for the 80-foot adventure straight down.
More >>As the housing market remains active, new homeowners struggle with making another big decision... purchasing a home warranty.
More >>As the housing market remains active, new homeowners struggle with making another big decision... purchasing a home warranty.
More >>"The hot months can be life or death," said dog owner Jeanie Beam. "It isn't just about shade."
More >>"The hot months can be life or death," said dog owner Jeanie Beam. "It isn't just about shade."
More >>Emma Earhart is now enrolled at the University of North Texas, and she has some big goals.
More >>Emma Earhart is now enrolled at the University of North Texas, and she has some big goals.
More >>Kolton White of Bonham and Dalton Titsworth of Paris say their friendship is the key to success.
More >>Kolton White of Bonham and Dalton Titsworth of Paris say their friendship is the key to success.
More >>Allstate agent Laurie Hutto-Hill invites her Van Alstyne neighbors to Kids Safety Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click for details.
More >>Allstate agent Laurie Hutto-Hill invites her Van Alstyne neighbors to Kids Safety Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click for details.
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More >>Pop up showers and storms are possible the next few days. Here's your Tuesday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>Pop up showers and storms are possible the next few days. Here's your Tuesday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>Thirteen years ago, Pointe Vista promised billions of dollars in tourism upgrades on the site of the old Lake Texoma State Park. Then the money ran out.
More >>Thirteen years ago, Pointe Vista promised billions of dollars in tourism upgrades on the site of the old Lake Texoma State Park. Then the money ran out.
More >>Michael Jackson announced his "This is It" tour on March 5, 2009.
More >>Michael Jackson announced his "This is It" tour on March 5, 2009.
More >>The $21 million facility will host administrative spaces, training facilities, and an armory for the Oklahoma National Guard.
More >>The $21 million facility will host administrative spaces, training facilities, and an armory for the Oklahoma National Guard.
More >>Low chance for storms overnight. Monday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>Low chance for storms overnight. Monday night forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>There are plenty of options to get the patriotic party started, from Roman candles to sparklers to noise makers.
More >>There are plenty of options to get the patriotic party started, from Roman candles to sparklers to noise makers.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>A $50,000 grant from the Ardmore Institute of Health will make the trail a reality on campus.
More >>Quiet this evening. More storms are possible overnight, but most will be dry. Here's your Monday evening forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
More >>Quiet this evening. More storms are possible overnight, but most will be dry. Here's your Monday evening forecast from Chief Meteorologist Mandy Bailey.
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