STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — The City of Stillwater provided new details on Saturday as the investigation regarding the dead longhorn illegally dumped on the lawn of FarmHouse fraternity at Oklahoma State University continues. According to the city, Stillwater Police are working in collaboration with Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Agricuture Investigative Services Unit, Noble County Sheriff's Office and the OSU Animal Science Department. The OSU Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory stated "the animal was suffering from a natural disease process" in their initial necropsy findings ..read more

Oklahoma State squared off with Texas looking for their first Big 12 title since 2011. The Horns won the toss, deferred so the Cowboys started with the ball. The Cowboys couldn't get anything going on offense to start with a potential pass interference not called on Rashod Owens. The Cowboys punted it to Texas, but gave the Horns a short field after a kick catch interference call. Texas took four plays for Quinn Ewers to find Adonai Mitchell on a ten yard touchdown. Texas raced out to a 7-0 lead. Oklahoma State was bottled up on their second drive as well. Ollie Gordon was able to break off a ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – Oklahoma has no shortage of burgers – from fast food to onion burgers to bison burgers – but one extra loaded patty stands above them all, according to Yelp reviewers. Yelp’s analysts recently set out to determine the “top” cheeseburger restaurant in every state using data obtained from Yelp’s community of online reviewers. In Oklahoma, the famous Nic's Grill came out on top. Nic's isn't just beloved by locals, but also by Food Network icon (and Mayor of Flavortown) Guy Fieri. In 2015, the restaurant was honored by TripAdvisor for having one of the best burgers in the country. Nic ..read more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Frustration continues to mount about the rollout of Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, though parents across the state are still eagerly waiting. While Oklahoma is paying a California company millions of dollars for a smooth launch – that was originally scheduled for Friday – problems have pushed it back to next week due to last-minute glitches with Merit, the California based company hired to oversee the logistics. Oklahoma Tax Commission changes Parental Choice Tax Credit application deadline The issue stems from the enrollment verification forms needed to ..read more

Bixby's dominance of Class 6A-I continues as the Spartans knocked off Jenks 49-21 to win their sixth straight state championship. It's their ninth in the last decade. As for 6A-II, Stillwater looked to knock off Muskogee. A win for the Pioneers would give them two straight state titles while the Roughers looked for their first since 1986. In Class 2A the semifinals featured a massive showdown between Jones and Washington. The Longhorns built an 18 point first half lead. Could they hold on? Plus, Millwood squared off with Kiefer in another tight battle. And in Class A Fairview battled Woodland ..read more

OKLAHOMA COUNTY (KFOR) — Oklahoma County leaders are still struggling to find a place to put the new Oklahoma County Jail. The original plan was to put the jail by the airport, but that process is a slow one and the clock is ticking to use federal funds.   In October, commissioners approved a property that sits north of Will Rodgers World Airport between Southwest 54th and Newcastle Road with nearly 200 acres of land. But now additional locations have been put back on the list.   Several locations have been added back to the list, including the site at NE 10th Str ..read more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is filming a commercial in Oklahoma City about the 988 Mental Health Hotline. The ad, which will air during the Super Bowl, features Hollywood actor Paul Scheer. Scheer said Oklahoma is leading the charge in easy-to-get mental health assistance. However, this isn't just an ad campaign to him, it's about crucial support for those in need. "In Oklahoma, it is leaps and bounds ahead of anyone else in the nation," said Scheer. "I am a director and I'm also the actor in it. So I really get to work with some ..read more

KINGFISHER, Okla. (KFOR) — Kingfisher Public Schools has settled a hazing lawsuit for $5M, but property owners are now having to foot most of that bill. The federal case has been ongoing since January 2022. At the center of the case was a video depicting an alleged coach-sanctioned fight between players called "The Ring." Additionally, there was a picture of the plaintiff's back showing severe bruising. The plaintiff and then-Kingfisher High School football player, Mason Mecklenburg, claims the bruising was caused by other players whipping him with a wet towel. A settlement in the case has bee ..read more

CHICKASHA, Okla. (KFOR) — A walk down Chickasha Avenue downtown isn't so much a victory lap for Chamber of Commerce Director Jim Cowan as a chance to stretch his legs in a city that seems quite taken with at least one leg these days. "Everything is changed now," he beams while stepping briskly across a busy street. This part of town ending at the old Rock Island Depot was largely vacant as little as 10 years ago, but these city blocks are finding their footing in 2023, 40 years after "A Christmas Story" premiered and made leg lamps featured in the movie famous. Cowan claims, of Chickasha's Leg ..read more

MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A trip to see Christmas lights took a terrifying turn after a family's car was peppered with bullets. "It seems like people don't have much patience anymore," said Landy Offolter, McClain County Sheriff. Christmas cheer dimmed after an Oklahoma family said they were targeted by a gunman and their car was riddled with bullets. "The victim's vehicle was struck seven times," said Offolter. The family was headed home after seeing Christmas lights in Chickasha when they said someone began shooting at them ..read more