Recognize these items? They could help ID body found in barrel at Lake Mead - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It's been more than two years since a body was found concealed in a barrel at Lake Mead. Investigators have yet to identify the victim, despite countless efforts. Now, they're hoping the clothes and shoes he was wearing could help identify him.
On May 1, 2022, boaters discovered the man’s body concealed in a barrel near Hemenway Harbor. County officials said the man died from a gunshot wound, with the manner of his death being homicide. Nexstar's KLAS first reporte

Gas prices see a cool down during the summer heat up

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Temperatures are beginning to heat up across the U.S., but over the past several weeks gas prices have began to cool down.As of Friday, the gas average in Oklahoma is $3.00, which is down by one cent in the past week and 19 cents less than one year ago.OKLAHOMA NEWS: Cybersecurity attack leaves car dealerships strugglingThe national average of gasoline prices remains unchanged, sitting at $3.45 this week. 14 cents less than a month ago and 13 cents less than a year a

MAGA cookie from Texas bakery goes viral

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A Texas bakery is making the best of a potentially bad situation after taking its fair share of heat for a controversial batch of cookies that went viral on social media.
Margie's Bakery & Deli, located in Wichita Falls, has offered both sweet and savory selections to the community since 1970 — but now they're facing harsh criticism.These 10 US cities have the worst housing shortages, new report findsThe controversial cookies are frosted with the word

Man to serve nine years in prison for black-market marijuana scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced in federal prison on Thursday for his role in a black-market marijuana scheme involving a fake Amazon delivery truck.Investigators say that from June 2022 to March 2023, Brandon Ye, 43, managed to move trash bags full of marijuana from growers to a stash house using a fake Amazon van.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man arrested for using fake Amazon van to move black-market marijuanaWhile searching the house on NW 58th St., investigators found

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Chickasaw Nation to help rebuild Sulphur, Marietta after devastating tornados

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - The Chickasaw Nation is stepping up to help two Oklahoma towns devastated by storms in recent months.
They’ve started a fundraising initiative to help rebuild and bolster economic recovery.RELATED STORY: Tornado destroys Sulphur’s historic downtown"It's something you see on TV,” Sulphur City Manager Andy Freeman said dauntingly describing the damage the April tornado left behind.Since the storms in late April, Freeman said the help has been humbling."Yo

'It's a pretty big deal': Oklahoma City to host two events for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — In four years, Oklahoma City will play host to two sports in the LA 2028 Olympic games."We are confident we will be an outstanding partner to LA28 and creating a dynamic environment for Olympians and fans," said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. "I can confirm that for the past six years, we have been working closely with leaders from LA28 and the city of Los Angeles to develop a plan."Rather than building temporary venues in Southern California for the two events, Oly

EXCLUSIVE: New leads and questions remain after Edmond woman's alleged kidnapping

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new affidavit has shed light on a potential lead into the alleged robbery, kidnapping and beating of an Edmond woman last week.A Kasey Alert was issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown after witnesses told authorities she was abducted outside of an Edmond-area coffee shop at gunpoint June 14.Kasey Alert issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown. Image courtesy Oklahoma Highway Patrol."The victim was dropped off around I-240 in May after a statewide alert had been broadcast,"

Oklahoma County vs. Oklahoma City; where to put a jail

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A lawsuit was filed earlier this week from the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners claiming sovereignty to the land that was rejected by Oklahoma City recently as a site for the new jail.
"My honest thought was it doesn't seem to matter what the constituents of Oklahoma County want. They have heavily voiced their preference to keep the jail downtown. The commissioner from District Three is on a mission to make that site at Green Boulevard, the new jail, no matter

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Moore first responders conduct mass shooting training

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Emergency responders in Moore trained on Friday for dangerous events like deadly mass shootings.It wasn't the real thing, but the tension could still be felt in the air, while gunfire echoed in a Moore middle school.LOCAL NEWS: Cybersecurity attack leaves car dealerships struggling"Suspects are shooting at officers, officers are shooting at suspects," aid Captain Kevin Brown, with the Moore Police Department.Officers trained with blanks and air soft."It does hurt. It bring

Oklahomans step in to help after Ohio barn fire tragedy

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The National Reining Horse Association is a close knit circle."You're competing against one another,” said Brandon Brant of Belle Center, Ohio. “But then something like this happens. It's unbelievable how everybody's pulled together."When tragedy struck at Brant’s barn, about an hour north of Columbus, the news quickly made its way to Oklahoma."The first 911 call went in at 12:15 p.m. Ohio time, which was 11:15 a.m. here. By 12:00 p.m. h

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Many Oklahomans may see their electric bills increase this summer with a first new rate increase of 2024 from OG&E.
According to an email sent to customers on Friday morning, OG&E plans to increase rates by 6.6%, or about $9.58 per month, starting July 1 to offset the cost of infrastructure improvements.The increase is part of a new agreement with stakeholders filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on June. The agreement still needs final approval fro

Parents of 6 get caught in rip current, die on Florida vacation, deputies say

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A day at the beach turned to tragedy for a Pennsylvania family vacationing in Florida.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said 51-year-old Brian Warter, 48-year-old Erica Wishard and their six children started their vacation with a day at Stuart Beach on Thursday.While in the water, the couple and two of their teenage children got swept out by a rip current. Deputies said the kids were able to break the current, and they tried to help their parents. However, co

Biden administration bans Kaspersky software over Russian ties

(The Hill) -- The Biden administration is issuing a total ban on the use of Kaspersky Lab’s software over its ties to Russia.The company’s software has been a concern of the U.S. government since at least 2017 because of the Russian government’s alleged influence over the software. The Russian government has total access to Kaspersky systems and access to all its customer’s data, ABC News reported.“Russia has shown it has the capacity, and even more than that, the i

Climate activists call out Taylor Swift after group sprays paint on private jets

(NEXSTAR) – Climate activists belonging to a group known as Just Stop Oil sprayed paint on private jets at Stansted Airport in England on Thursday morning, with the group hinting that the airport was targeted because its “where Taylor Swift’s jet is parked.”A representative for the airport could not say whether the activists vandalized any jets belonging to Swift, nor whether Swift had used the airport ahead of her London concerts this weekend. The Associated Press, howev

Stock market today: Wall Street coasts to the close of another winning week as Nvidia cools again

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week on Friday, as Nvidia ’s stock continued to cool from its startling, supernova run.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, but it remained close to its all-time high set on Tuesday and capped its eighth winning week in the last nine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 15 points, or less than 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.2%.
Nvidia again dragged on the market after falling 3.2%. The company&rsq

New Mexico couple welcomes baby boy during wildfire evacuation

RUIDOSO, N.M.(KRQE) –A New Mexico family fleeing the wildfires outside Ruidoso experienced an added challenge after the expectant mom went into labor.
Like most of the Alto community, Joshua and Lina Sandy started noticing wildfire smoke Monday. Then Lina Sandy, who was nine months pregnant, began feeling her contractions getting closer and closer.
"So I whispered to him and I was like, 'I think this baby's coming sooner than later,'" she said.They checked into a Ruidoso hospit

3 killed, several wounded in shooting at grocery store in Arkansas, police say

(NEXSTAR) – Three people were killed and eight others were wounded in shooting at grocery store in south Arkansas Friday, police say.Nexstar's KARK reports two people shot were law enforcement officers who are expected to be OK. Arkansas State Police say the alleged shooter was shot by law enforcement and arrested.Arkansas Governor issues statement on deadly Mad Butcher grocery store shooting in FordyceThe shooting happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, authorities say.At l

2 dead, 8 wounded in shooting at grocery store in south Arkansas, police say

(NEXSTAR) – Two people were killed and eight others wounded in shooting at grocery store in south Arkansas Friday, police say.Nexstar's KARK reports that one of those people shot was a law enforcement officer. Arkansas State Police say the alleged shooter was shot by law enforcement and arrested.Arkansas Governor issues statement on deadly Mad Butcher grocery store shooting in FordyceThe shooting happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, authorities say.At least 10 people were

Giants invite fans into ballpark to honor Willie Mays, watch Rickwood Field game

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Giants welcomed fans to Oracle Park Thursday to honor Willie Mays and pay tribute to the Negro Leagues, where he began his career.
The Giants will play the televised Rickwood Field game on the scoreboard accompanied by images of Mays, who died Tuesday at age 93, before and after the game.FAA investigating after Southwest jet buzzes within hundreds of feet of Yukon neighborhoodThe event will also feature a "24" sculpture in centerfield and a condolences

Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek honored with US Postal Service Forever Stamp

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVU) -- QUESTION: This long-time host of "Jeopardy" is now honored with a United States Postal Service 'Forever Stamp.'ANSWER: Who is Alex Trebek?That's right, the beloved "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek will be honored with a "Forever Stamp" to celebrate his legacy and the show's 60th Diamond Celebration.
The sheet of 20 identical stamps resembles the array of video monitors that make up the "Jeopardy!" game board. Written on each stamp is the prompt "This naturalized U.S. citizen

Apple Pay Later is no more. Here's what it means for you

(NewsNation) — Apple is discontinuing its "buy now, pay later" service, but purchases will remain a click away as the company turns to established industry players like Affirm and Klarna.Apple announced earlier this month that it would allow banks to offer buy now, pay later plans via Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, according to the Associated Press. Affirm will be integrated into Apple Wallet, meaning Apple users can directly set up an Affirm account and use it through their digital wallet.F

VIDEO: Deputy takes down teen who brought rifle inside Florida Family Dollar

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dramatic video shows a deputy take down a teenager at a Florida Family Dollar store on Monday after he allegedly fled from police and ran inside the business with a rifle that he stuffed under his shirt.According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was on patrol when he noticed a vehicle that had overly tinted windows and no working brake light traveling at a high rate of speed.The sheriff's office said the driver tried to evade the deputy and quickly stopp

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahomans this weekend will celebrate a day of rafting, rowing, kayaking and dragon boat racing at Oklahoma City’s Stars & Stripes River Festival.Saturday, June 22, 2024
Racing 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Adventures 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
RIVERSPORT in the Boathouse District800 RIVERSPORT Drive Oklahoma City, OK
Participants can expect a full day of family fun that includes RIVERSPORT adventures – surfing, rafting, climbing, and tubing and more racing on the Okl

Deadline approaches for grandparents raising grandchildren for free school supplies

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Applications are set to close on Sunday for Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren to receive free fall school supplies.Sunbeam Family Services is providing school supplies at no cost to grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren in the absence of parents in the home and live in central Oklahoma. Applications for this program close Sunday, June 23 at 11:45 p.m.and the supplies will be distributed before school starts.Headlines
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'Hawaii Five-0' actor Taylor Wily dies at 56

(KTLA) -- Actor Taylor Wily, best known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola on "Hawaii Five-0," has died. He was 56 years old.
Lana Girl Langi, a Hawaiian personality and musician, announced his death on the local lifestyle show Island Life Live on June 20."It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of a Hawaii celebrity who was also a family friend. Taylor Wily, former wrestler, MMA fighter and actor passed away today in Hurricane, Utah.”Wily, who hails from Hawaii, perfor

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as Nvidia loses some more momentum

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting toward a quiet close of the week on Friday, as Nvidia 's stock continues to cool from its startling, supernova run.
The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in afternoon trading, though it’s still near its all-time high set on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 5 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 1:12 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was also nearly unchanged.
Nvidia again was dragging on the market after falling 2.3%. The compan

Oklahoma City selected to host 2028 Olympic canoe slalom, softball

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City has officially been selected to host the canoe slalom and softball events for the 2028 Olympic Games.While Los Angeles will be the official host of the 2028 Olympics, southern California does not have a canoe slalom venue, and the largest softball venue in the region seats fewer than 2,000 people.Rather than constructing temporary venues in southern California for the two events, LA28 assigned the events to Oklahoma City, citing the city's world-class v

FDA approves 1st menthol e-cigarettes, saying they could help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the government’s strongest indication yet that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking.The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from NJOY, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also makes Marlboro cigarettes.The decision lends new credibility to vaping companies’ longstanding argument that their pr

OU's Coach Venables gets a new contract

Norman, OK - Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables has agreed to a new six-year contract extension, per ESPN. The extension still needs to be approved at a board of regents meeting.Venables is entering his third season as Sooners head coach and is leading the program into the SEC. In two seasons Venables is 16-10, including a 10-3 showing last season.Aside from his record, Venables has put together three straight top ten recruiting classes during his tenure as Sooners head coach.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma man being held in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition in his luggage has been sentenced, officials say.Ryan Watson, an Edmond resident, has been in Turks and Caicos since April after bullets were reportedly found in his luggage. His wife, Valerie Watson, was released in late April when her charges were dropped after being detained for 11 days. Ryan was granted bail on April 24, but still remains in Turks and Caicos.RELATED NEWS: Gov. Stitt co-authors lett