OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, Gov. Kevin Stitt withdrew Shelley Zumwalt from consideration for his Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, according to a letter addressed to Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat. "I would like to respectfully withdraw the nomination and appointment order filed Jan. 16, 2024 for Shelley Zumwalt as a member nominated to the Governor's Cabinet, serving as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage," Stitt says in the letter ..read more

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) – The City of Sulphur said at least 75 homes and countless businesses were damaged during Saturday night’s tornado. On Monday, agencies from across the state said they were focusing on limiting access to the hardest hit areas which mostly focus on historic downtown Sulphur. Utility companies rolled in Monday morning to string powerlines, while volunteers and companies were removing piles of debris. Tornado damage in Sulphur, OKC (KFOR) Tornado damage in Sulphur, OKC (KFOR) Tornado damage in Sulphur, OKC (KFOR) Tornado damage in Sulphur, OKC (KFOR) Tornado damage in Sulphu ..read more

MARIETTA, Okla. (KFOR) — Recovery efforts are underway in the aftermath of an EF-4 tornado that tore through Marietta over the weekend. The Love County Sheriff’s Office said clean up efforts are expected to be lengthy. The most significant damage was to the city’s Homeland grocery store, Dollar General, hospital, nursing home and Dollar Tree Distribution Center. County leaders are asking residents to be patient while they continue to assess the damage. County leaders said one person died as a result of the tornado, but no other fatalities have been reported. Efforts on Monday were focused on g ..read more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The house dates to 1920. Susan McAlmont had driven by it many times before seeing a For Sale sign in front. "There were artificial window boxes hanging in the front," she recalls. "I wasn't so sure." But she got ideas once she walked inside. "As soon as I walked in I thought this could be the place." With a background in art history, she already owned a gallery in OKC, but she had bigger ideas that came together as she walked through this century old oil baron mansion. Listing its assets, "Dining room, kitchen, sunroom, patio," she gushes. "There is a place for people to ..read more

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Pork and its partners are gearing up to show support in the Sulphur community with providing free food on Tuesday, April 30. Following last weekend’s devastating storms, the group partnered with Operation BBQ Relief and Newman’s Firehouse BBQ, is set to distribute 800 free pork meals to the local Sulphur community ..read more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It's a prestigious honor for some Oklahoma high school musicians that has them still beaming with pride. The orchestra from Classen SAS at Northeast just recently performed at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall. The students are sharp and rarely fall flat with Kimberly Banz as conductor. Courtesy of OKCPS "She puts us to work," said Kymree Bedford, a senior violinist. Classen SAS at Northeast is an application school in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. "Our students have to apply, then they have to audition to be in the orchestra program as a 'strings majo ..read more

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man diagnosed with cancer says he'll be sharing the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot he won earlier this month with his wife and his friend after they decided to buy a ticket together. Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years, said the winning ticket was part of a batch he purchased with his wife, Duanpen Saephan, and a friend, Laiza Chao of Milwaukie. “I am grateful for the lottery and how I have been blessed,” said Saephan, who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years. “I am able to provide for my family and my hea ..read more

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - Sulphur Public Schools has announced it will be closed Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Facebook post of the school concluded saying, more information will be provided tomorrow on plans for re-opening school. According to the school, they are working to insure the school is safe and prepared for the students return ..read more

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Alvah Boyd is breathing much easier lately.  “Let me say, God is good,” said Boyd. “I am very happy today.”  Alvah Boyd. Image KFOR. It’s a drastic change from November when KFOR reported how health complications and other life circumstances stopped Ms. Boyd from making much needed repairs on her Northeast OKC home for years.  The problems piled up to the point where city inspectors declared the home dilapidated. The City of OKC planned to demolish it.  ..read more

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Many in the metro were cleaning up Monday after Saturday night’s storms. That includes those in Norman who saw some damage at the Max Westheimer Airport. There were some grounded planes seen under sunny skies Monday morning just days after the airport could be considered a definite no fly zone. Watch: Dramatic, scary video from the Marietta tornado KFOR is still awaiting official word from the university as to exactly how much damage was done. Some damage on the side of buildings and even some debris could be seen as of Monday morning. Repair crews were also working on t ..read more