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ACLU calls anti-abortion bill moving through Oklahoma Capitol dangerous Original
>> THE MEASURE OF SENATE BILL 612 AND THAT’S WHAT THEY ARE CALLING IT. SAYING THE NUMBER OF ABORTIONS WERE NARCO DOWN, PEOPLE WOULD FIND UNSAFE WAYS TO GET THEM. THE BILL IS MAKING PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS IN CASES THAT ARE LIFE-THREATENING AND A FELONY OFFENSE, RESULTING IN A FINE AS MUCH IS 100,000 DOLLARS, OR UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON. >> IT’S UNFORTUNATE THE LEGISLATOR CONTINUES TO SPEND TIME AND MONEY ON BILLS LIKE THIS. WE BELIEVE THEY ARE COMPLETELY UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Group expanding services to help youth experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ABOUT THEIR PLANS AND NEW INITIATIVES. >> FOR YEARS THE SERVICES HAS MADE IT THERE MISSING -- MISSION TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. >> WE FOUND WE FOUND 90 HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTHS. 90 AND ONE NIGHT YOU CAN KIND OF IMAGINE WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE ACROSS THIS WHOLE YEAR. THERE ARE SEVERAL THOUSAND STUDENTS AND OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Group calls for better conditions at Oklahoma County Jail week after deadly hostage situation
It’s been a week since Oklahoma County Jail inmate Curtis Williams was shot and killed after taking a correctional officer hostage with a makeshift knife.The incident has led to calls for better conditions inside the jail after claims that current conditions caused the hostage situation.Body camera video of last Saturday’s incident shows Williams holding the officer hostage before being fatally shot by Oklahoma City police officers.
Gov. Stitt supports committee's recommendation of Dr. Kayse Shrum as OSU's next president
ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC CHOICE. PORSHA: THEY SAY SHE IS EXTREMELY SMART AND THE PERFECT PERSON FOR THE JOB. SHE PLAYED A ROLE BEFORE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE VOLUNTEER POSITION BACK IN JUNE. GOING ON TO SAY, SHE PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN GUIDING AND PROTECTING OKLAHOMANS DURING THE EARLY DAYS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. >> I DON’T TAKE THIS RESPONSIBILITY LIGHTLY, AND I WANT TO THANK THE PRESIDENT FOR PUTTING ME ON THE LEADERSHIP PATH. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR HIS MENTOR SHIP AND HIS FRIENDSHIP.
OSU coach Mike Boynton joins panel to discuss racism in sports
I THINK WHAT WE’RE ESTABLISHING HERE IS GOING TO DO THAT. OH, LET’S USE MIKE BOYNTON NEVER SHIES AWAY FROM BRINGING AWARENESS TO RACISM AND INEQUALITY IN SPORTS WHEN I SAT DOWN WITH THEM BACK IN SEPTEMBER. HE ADDRESSED THE NEED FOR MORE BLACKHEAD COACHES. HE ALSO TALKED ABOUT MAKING SURE FANS LOVE AND UNDERSTAND THE ATHLETES OFF THE COURT NOT JUST ON GAME DAY.
Activists demand better conditions at Oklahoma County Detention Center during jail trust meeting
ACTIVISTS ATTENDED IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL DEMANDING BETTER JAIL CONDITIONS AND WHAT STEPS THE TRUST PLANS TO TAKE TOWARDS IMPROVEMENT. CHANGES HAVE TO BE ME BECAUSE WE’RE NOT GONNA ACCEPT IT ANYMORE. MICHAEL WASHINGTON AMONG MANY LOCAL ACTIVISTS IN ATTENDANCE CALLING OUT THE TRUNKS FOR RECENT EVENTS AND CONDITIONS INSIDE THE JAIL.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs controversial school funding bill
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed a controversial school funding bill. House Bill 2078 changes the way state funding is calculated for school districts. “We delivered the most transformative education reform we believe in state history,” Stitt said. “We are truly transforming the way we will educate kids in Oklahoma for future generations.“HB 2078 changes the funding formula for schools in Oklahoma. Read the full language of the bill here.
'I’m so thankful': Man remains positive after losing home, apartment in back-to-back fires
FOR BILLY FORD. THIS MONTH HAS BEEN ONE OF THE TOUGHEST HE’S EVER ENDURED THESE PICTURES SHOWING HIS HOME AFTER ELECTRICAL ISSUES LED TO A MASSIVE BLAZE. JUST WEEKS LATER FIRE SWEPT THROUGH THE APARTMENT. HE MOVED INTO AND NOTICED THIS SMOKE DR. THE CROSS IS WHITE SMOKE JUST DRIFTING ACROSS AND I COULD YOU KNOW SEE IT AND SO I WALKED OVER TO THE WALL AND I PUT MY HAND ON IT AND AS SOON AS I PUT MY HAND I IMMEDIATELY JERKED IT BACK. IT WAS SO HOT.
Deaf man thankful to be alive after separate fires in same month spark at house, apartment
STAYING HERE AT THE 21C HOTEL TONIGHT AFTER LOSING HIS HOME LESS THAN A MONTH AGO IN HIS APARTMENT YESTERDAY NOW, HE SAYS IT WAS INITIALLY THE SMELL THAT CAUGHT HIS ATTENTION, BUT THAT WASN’T ENOUGH TO GET HIM OUT. HE SAID HE THOUGHT THAT SOMEONE WAS JUST SMOKING AND THEN HE SAID SOMETHING JUST TOLD HIM TO GO TOUCH THE WALL AND THAT’S WHEN HE FELT THE HEAT AND GOT OUT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE REMAINING IN GOOD SPIRITS TONIGHT SAYING HE’S JUST THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE.
Man remains positive after losing home, apartment in back-to-back fires
STAYING HERE AT THE 21C HOTEL TONIGHT AFTER LOSING HIS HOME LESS THAN A MONTH AGO IN HIS APARTMENT YESTERDAY NOW, HE SAYS IT WAS INITIALLY THE SMELL THAT CAUGHT HIS ATTENTION, BUT THAT WASN’T ENOUGH TO GET HIM OUT. HE SAID HE THOUGHT THAT SOMEONE WAS JUST SMOKING AND THEN HE SAID SOMETHING JUST TOLD HIM TO GO TOUCH THE WALL AND THAT’S WHEN HE FELT THE HEAT AND GOT OUT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE REMAINING IN GOOD SPIRITS TONIGHT SAYING HE’S JUST THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE.
ACLU attorney says OKC wasted money on legal fees in fight to reinstate panhandling ordinance
Oklahoma City’s effort to have the U.S. Supreme Court reinstate a 2015 panhandling ordinance that would place restrictions on panhandling from street medians has failed.Megan Lambert, an attorney with the ACLU working the case, told KOCO 5 that Oklahoma City has wasted tens of thousands of dollars on legal fees in a fight that could have cost taxpayers even more.“That is exactly what we told Oklahoma City when they first proposed this ordinance, was that this is going to cost you.
US Education Dept. recognizes Oklahoma school district for its COVID-19 response
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HEALTH OFFICIALS IN MIND. WE HAVE FELT LIKE IT WAS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND POTENTIALLY, YOU KNOW, REALLY SIGNIFICANT OR OR YOU KNOW, WORSE REPERCUSSIONS FROM GETTING THE VIRUS WERE AFFECTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR MO SIGNIFICANTLY THAN THAN OTHER COMMUNITIES AND YOU KNOW IN OUR DISTRICT THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THAT WE SERVE ARE PRIMARILY BLACK AND AND LATINO AND AND NATIVE AMERICAN AS WELL.
All adults in Oklahoma eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
BEEN WAITING TO GET THEIR FIRST DOSE OF THE VACCINE. IT’S SAYING THIS PHASE 4 ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING. HEALTH OFFICIALS URGING EVERYONE TO DO THEIR PART HOPING SEVERAL GET THEIR FIRST COVID-19 SHOT NEXT WEEK PUTTING US ONE STEP CLOSER TO BEATING THE VIRUS NOW’S THE TIME TO GET VACCINATED NOW’S THE TIME TO STEP UP BUT SOME HESITANT UNTRUE ABOUT THE VACCINE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH KEITH REACH STRESSES.
Oklahoma health expert concerned about OSDH’s new COVID-19 data reporting method
NOW REPORTING LOCAL DATA WEEKLY VERSUS DAILY HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE LEFT A BIT IN A BLIND. I JUST HAVEN’T HEARD ANY OTHER EXPLANATION OTHER THAN CASES ARE DOWN. ORGANIZATIONS ARE DOWN. SO WE JUST DON’T NEED TO DO IT ANYMORE. I’D STILL WOULD HIGHLIGHT WE’RE SEEING 2000 NEW CASES PER WEEK IN, OKLAHOMA. THIS ISN’T OVER YET, BUT DR. BRATZLER AMONG SEVERAL LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS WHO PREFER THE OLD METHOD EXPLAINING DAILY REPORTS MAKE IT EASIER TO TRACK POTENTIAL COVID-19 HOT SPOTS AND OUTBREAKS.
OKC community gathers to honor victims of Atlanta shooting, stop AAPI hate
People gathered at Wesley United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to pay their respects and bring awareness to recent violence against Asian Americans.The vigil comes a week after eight people – including six Asian women – were shot and killed in Atlanta.
Senate bill aimed to protect drivers who hit protesters stalls at Oklahoma Capitol
Share Updated: 10:32 PM CDT Mar 24, 2021 Senate bill aimed to protect drivers who hit protesters stalls at Oklahoma Capitol Share Updated: 10:32 PM CDT Mar 24, 2021 PORSHA? PORSHA: REPRESENTATIVE REQUEST -- RICK WEST SAYS HE’S BACKING THE BILL IN HOPES IT MOVES FORWARD COME WEDNESDAY, WHILE THOSE WHO OPPOSE IT SAY IT SENDS A DANGEROUS MESSAGE. THE LEGISLATION, SENATE BILL 560, SIMILAR TO HOUSE BILL 1674, BOTH GRANTING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMMUNITY TO DRIVERS WHO HIT PROTESTORS WHILE FLEEING A RIOT.
Viewers ask when they'll get the rest of their stimulus money. For some, it may take awhile, IRS says
Advertisement Share Updated: 2:56 PM CDT Mar 20, 2021 Viewers ask when they'll get the rest of their stimulus money. For some, it may take awhile, IRS says Share Updated: 2:56 PM CDT Mar 20, 2021 PORSHA RILEY DID SOME DIGGING PROVIDING SOME OF THOSE ANSWERS. >> MY FAMILY IS A FAMILY OF FOUR WITHIN THE INCOME LIMITS AND RECEIVED ONE DEPOSIT OF $2800. MY FAMILY WAS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE $4200, BUT RECEIVED HALF. I TRIED CALLING THE IRS.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation to hold mass vaccination event, open to all
HUNDREDS OF DOSES. >> THAT’S RIGHT. THEY WILL BE VACCINATING JUST OVER 4000. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP. >> WE HAVE A SAYING FOR PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND OUR NEXT GENERATIONS. IF WE WANT TO LIVE UP TO THOSE STANDARDS, WE HAVE TO ACT THAT WAY. >> A REASON THEY’RE MAKING VACCINE APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE THE TRIED -- TRIBE. AT THIS EVENT, THEIR BIGGEST.
Love story fueled by rivalry: Man remembers wife who died of cancer ahead of OU–Mizzou game
CANCER THIS PAST JANUARY IS SOMETHING STEVE WATER CUDDY. SOMETIMES STILL STRUGGLES TO PROCESS LIFE FOREVER CHANGED FOR HIM AND HIS TWO YOUNG CHILDREN SCARLETT KNEE LINE. SHE IS A FANTASTIC MAN. THAT WAS WITHOUT QUESTION. THE TOUGHEST IS NOT NECESSARILY ME, BUT TELLING MY KIDS THEIR LOVE STORY FUELED BY COLLEGE RIVALRY MEGHAN. NO YOU GRAD AND SOONER FANATIC STEVE A DIE-HARDEN MIZZOU FAN THE TWO MEETING AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
Doctors looking at the effects of COVID-19 on the brain
THERE’S SOME CONDITIONS THAT’S THOUGHT TO BE THE VIRUS ITSELF AFFECTING THE BRAIN AND THEN THERE’S MANY OTHER THINGS THAT ARE FROM THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OUR OWN BODIES MECHANISMS AGAINST COVID-19 ATTACKING THE BRAIN. OH YOU HEALTH NEUROLOGIST DANNY SAM. CUDDY SAYS ALTHOUGH CASES SURROUNDING DIRECT EFFECTS ON THE BRAINER RARE OVER THE PAST YEAR. THEY’VE SEEN MORE AND MORE REPORTS COMING IN. IT SEEMS TO BE RARE.
Doctors looking at the effects of COVID-19 on the brain
THERE’S SOME CONDITIONS THAT’S THOUGHT TO BE THE VIRUS ITSELF AFFECTING THE BRAIN AND THEN THERE’S MANY OTHER THINGS THAT ARE FROM THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OUR OWN BODIES MECHANISMS AGAINST COVID-19 ATTACKING THE BRAIN. OH YOU HEALTH NEUROLOGIST DANNY SAM. CUDDY SAYS ALTHOUGH CASES SURROUNDING DIRECT EFFECTS ON THE BRAINER RARE OVER THE PAST YEAR. THEY’VE SEEN MORE AND MORE REPORTS COMING IN. IT SEEMS TO BE RARE.
Local groups offering help to members of Asian community in wake of Atlanta mass shooting
THE COMMUNITY ARE HURT AND SCARED MANY CONCERNS FOR THEIR SAFETIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FOR ANYONE HAVING A HARD TIME COPING BOTH ORGANIZATIONS WANT YOU TO KNOW HELP IS AVAILABLE.
Man behind racist remarks at high school basketball game apologizes, blames diabetes
DETAILS FOR YOU TONIGHT. BY NOW YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO A RACIST RANT AT A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME CAUGHT ON A LIVE FEED ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 10 O’CLOCK THE MAN ON THAT RECORDING KOCO’S PORTIA RILEY TELLING US TONIGHT. HE APOLOGIZED FOR HIS RACIST REMARKS FULLY ADMITTING TO SANG THE SLURS AIMED AT TEENAGE GIRLS INITIALLY BLAMING IT ON A HEALTH ISSUE. I ABSOLUTELY AM HORRIFIED BY MY ACTIONS. I AM SO SORRY NOT ROWAN OWNER OF OSP AND LIVE ADMITTED.
Norman standout discusses winning state title after announcer made racist comments toward team
COMMENTS AT SHE AND HER TEAMMATES THIS WEEK. >> WE ALWAYS PRAY BEFORE GAMES AND WHAT I SAID TO THEM IS JUST EACH OTHER, PLAY FOR EACH OTHER AND PLAY FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE DID AND WE JUST WENT OUT THERE AND WON IT. ROWAN ADMITTED TO ME IN AN INTERVIEW YESTERDAY HE WAS THE ONE WHO WENT ON THIS RACIST RANT DIRECTED AT THE NORMAN GIRL'S BASKETBALL TEAM. THEIR HEADS HITTING THE FLOOR TO WIN A STATE TITLE. >> WE COULDN'T LET EVERYTHING AFFECT US.
Groups celebrate death of bill they say would have been detrimental to LGBTQ+ community
COUNSELING. KOCO’S PORSHA RILEY SPOKE WITH THE GROUP’S EXECUTIVE DIRECT LAST WEEKEND, AND REVISITED WITH HER THIS WEEK. PORSHA: YES, THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE SAYING, ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BILL THAT WOULD’VE REQURED TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF TO OUT STUDENTS >> THAT’S WILDLY INAPPROPRIATE, AND EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS. WE KNEW THAT THIS WAS A TARGETED AND CRUEL ATTACK ON OUR COMMUNITIES, AND REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS REALLY DROVE THAT HOME.
Man behind racist remarks at Oklahoma HS girls basketball game apologizes, initially blames diabetes
DETAILS FOR YOU TONIGHT. BY NOW YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO A RACIST RANT AT A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME CAUGHT ON A LIVE FEED ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 10 O’CLOCK THE MAN ON THAT RECORDING KOCO’S PORTIA RILEY TELLING US TONIGHT. HE APOLOGIZED FOR HIS RACIST REMARKS FULLY ADMITTING TO SANG THE SLURS AIMED AT TEENAGE GIRLS INITIALLY BLAMING IT ON A HEALTH ISSUE. I ABSOLUTELY AM HORRIFIED BY MY ACTIONS. I AM SO SORRY NOT ROWAN OWNER OF OSP AND LIVE ADMITTED.
‘I hope they go to prison for a while’: Mother, attorney plan federal lawsuit in police shooting of Stavian Rodriguez
HERSELF WHO WAS VERY EMOTIONAL SAYING HER SON DIDN’T DESERVED TO DIE, AND SHE HOPES ALL FIVE OFFICERS ARE CONVICTED. THEY GO TO PRISON FOR A WHILE. THERE’S JUST SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH WHAT THEY DID CAMEO HOLLAND OPENING UP A DAY AFTER THE DH CHARGED FIVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OFFICERS WITH FIRST-DEGREE MANSLAUGHTER AND THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HER SON STAVIAN RODRIGUEZ. HE WAS GENTLE AND HE WAS KIND AND HE WAS THOUGHTFUL AND HE WAS FUNNY THAT INCIDENT. THAT’S NOT WHO HE WAS SOMETHING THAT HE DID.
Oklahoma House passes bill aimed at protecting drivers who hit protesters while fleeing riot
OF GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTERS TOOK TO THE STREETS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE. THE TACTIC ONE USED TO DRAW ATTENTION, BUT TO SEVERAL IMAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY OF DRIVERS PLOWING THROUGH CROWNS IN SOME CASES PEOPLE WERE KILLED THIS LEGISLATION HOUSE SPILLED 1674 AUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVE KEVIN WEST COAUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVE KEVIN MCDOUGAL.
Supporters say it's unfortunate OKC police 'lacked complete transparency' in Stavian Rodriguez case
The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office has charged five Oklahoma City police officers with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Stavian Rodriguez.He was the teen shot and killed by police during an alleged armed robbery at a southwest Oklahoma City convenience store in November.
Bill would require Oklahoma high school students to take US citizenship test
AUTHORED BY REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE TERRY O’DONNELL WHO BELIEVES THAT WILL LEAD TO MORE EDUC. VOTERS HE WAS UNABLE TO INTERVIEW TODAY, BUT HIS OFFICE SENT THIS VIDEO OF HIM FURTHER ELABORATING IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND OUR DEMOCRACY AND WHERE WE’VE BEEN AND WHERE WE ARE GOING THEN THEN YOU’RE NOT GOING TO HAVE AN APPRECIATION FOR THE FREEDOMS AND THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT WE HAVE HERE IN THE UNITED STATES LAWMAKERS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AISLE FILLED THEY’RE BETTER.
State representative issues apology for 'colored babies' comment during floor discussion
YES EVAN, IT HAPPENED ON THE FLOOR LIKE YOU SAID DURING A DISCUSSION SURROUNDING ABORTION IN WHICH HE REFERRED TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN BABIES AS COLORED BABIES. AND WHILE HE SAYS IT WAS SIMPLY A SLIP OF THE TONGUE OTHER LAWMAKERS DON’T DON’T SEE IT THAT WAY. THIS VIDEO OF THE APOLOGY STREAMED ON THE OK HOUSE WEBSITE EARLY TODAY. I MADE A MISTAKE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR.
Bill prohibiting state entities from conducting gender or sexual diversity training draws backlash
PORSHA: THE LEGISLATION HOUSE , BILL 1888, AUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVE DANNY WILLIAMS, PREVENTING ALL STATE ENTITIES INCLUDING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM HOLDING , ANY FORM OF GENDER OR SEXUAL DIVERSITY TRAINING OR COUNSELING. THE LOSS OF PUBLIC FUNDING. PENALTY FOR VIOLATING -- LOSS OF PUBLIC FUNDING.
Stillwater man arrested after allegedly slashing tires during vandalism spree
VICTIMS THERE ARE AND WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION. >> MULTIPLE STILLWATER RESIDENTS SITTING ON FLATS AFTER A MAN WENT ON A TIRE SLASHING SPREE >> WE’RE LOOKING ANYWHERE FROM 25 TO 30, 30 VICTIMS. PORSHA: THE VANDAL ALSO MAKING STOPS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES. CAUSING A TOTAL OF AROUND 4 TO $5,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE BEFORE HIS ARREST.
Local ACLU official reacts to proposed bill to provide path to citizenship for DACA recipients
IT UNFAIRLY EXCLUDES MANY. AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT WOULD CREATE A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR DREAMERS AND OTHERS WHO FLED UNREST IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY GRANTED TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS HERE IN THE US AND WHILE THE ACLU IT’S AN IMPORTANT FIRST STEP.
Attorneys to appear in court, challenging OKC officer’s qualified immunity in 2013 shooting death of man
Challenging an Oklahoma City police officer's qualified immunity in the 2013 shooting death of Brian Simms Jr. — the ACLU and its partners are set to appear before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for oral arguments.After initially challenging Oklahoma City officer Paul Galyon’s qualified immunity back in October 2020 for the 2013 shooting death of Simms, lead attorney Jacob Diesselhorst is ready to argue the case before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on May 11.“What we hope will happen...
Faith leaders stepping up after 6 killed during mobile home fire in Woodward
OFFICIALS. THE FIRE BLAZING TO THIS MOBILE. HOME. FIREFIGHTERS ABLE TO SAVE ONE CHILD. >> IT IS A MIRACLE THAT THE ONE YOUTH WAS STILL ALIVE. THE CHIEF CALLED IT ONE OF THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN. THE FLAMES SO INTENSE THEY MELTED PROTECTIVE MASKS. >> IT IS REALLY TOUGH ON OUR FIREFIGHTERS. WE WORRY ABOUT THE LONG TERM MENTAL WELLNESS OF OUR GUYS. >> LOCAL PASTORS HAVE IDENTIFIED THE VICTIMS. THEY ASKED EVERYONE FOR PRAYERS. >> WE HAVE SET UP A FUND FOR GIVING TOWARD THE FUNERAL COSTS.
Documentary chronicles group's 131-mile walk in support of Julius Jones before parole board hearing
WHO SAYS HE IS -- HE IS THANKFUL. >> FOR YEARS, MANY HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO GET HIM OFF DEATH ROW. THE FIGHT CONTINUING THIS WEEK WITH A NEW DOCUMENTARY MADE BY LOCAL ACTIVISTS. >> YOU GET TO SEE THE JOURNEY. HOW IMPORTANT HE IS TO 70 PEOPLE. -- SO MANY PEOPLE. >> IT CHRONICLES THEIR WALK FROM THE STATE CAPITAL TO THE STATEMENT INJURY -- STATE PENITENTIARY. >> TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU HOPE PEOPLE TAKE FROM THIS. >> IS ABOUT GETTING HIM OUT. BUT IT IS MORE THAN THAT. HAVING SOMEBODY IN THE COMMUNITY.
Senator hopes proposed bill will help lower Oklahoma's incarceration rate
SAYS IT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR SEVERAL NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS EVERY YEAR. SENATOR: AT LEAST 140 PEOPLE YEAR AND TAKE SOME PEOPLE OUT OF PRISON AND HELP THEM, MAKE THEM TAXPAYERS AGAIN INSTEAD OF TAX GATHERERS. PORSHA: THE MEASURE, SENATE BILL 704 WHICH WOULD ALSO ELIMINATE ADDED TIME FOR THOSE WITH PREVIOUS NON-VIOLENT FELON CONVICTIONS. SENATOR FOR THE SAME CRIME OR : THE SAME LEVEL OF CRIME, YOU’RE SERVING MORE YEARS, SO WE’RE TRYING TO TAKE THAT OUT.
Guthrie museum aims to honor lives, legacies of African Americans with new exhibit
MAKE. >> WE HAVE A PHENOMENALLY RICH HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND BLACK CULTURE HERE, AND ESPECIALLY IN THE EARLY TIME FRAME IN EARLY OKLAHOMA HISTORY, AND UNFORTUNATELY IT’S NOT A HISTORY THAT HAS REALLY BEEN EXPLORED AS MUCH AS IT REALLY SHOULD BE. A REASON FOR THIS NEW DISPLAY AT THE OKLAHOMA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM IN GUTHRIE. SHOWCASING BLACK HISTORY BOTH PAST AND PRESENT. >> THEY HAVE SOME REALLY WONDERFUL EXAMPLES.
Son of Dr. Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, OU Law's first Black student, speaks about her life, legacy
OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH HER SON ABOUT HER LIFE AND LEGAC REPORTER: DR.ADALOIS SIPUELFISHER, A SMALL TOWN GIRL FROM CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA, WITH BIG DREAMS BORN IN 1924 LATE CHANGING THE WORLD FOR MANY LIKE HER IN 1949 WHEN SHE BROKE BARRIERS TO BECOME THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA LAW'S FIRST BLACK STUDENT. HER CASE LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR INTEGRATION NATIONWIDE.
OKC council member apologizes for comment, social media posts some consider racially insensitive
DEMEANING OR RACIALLY INSENSITIVE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS GREEN WAS COMMENTS REGARDING FRIED FOODS AT A MARKET NORTHEAST A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK AREA. AND NO FRIED FOODS, RIGHT COUNCIL MEMBER NIKKI NICE FOLDS UP, BUT GREENVILLE DOESN’T RESPOND CLAIMING. HE COULDN’T HEAR SAYING HE WAS ON A CALL AND HIS VOLUME WAS TURNED DOWN. I CALLED HER AND I APOLOGIZE TO HER AND AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION. WE HAD A GOOD CONVERSATION. I MEAN IT LASTED FOR A WHILE.
Local company helps clear snow on residential streets
JUST THANKFUL TO SEE IT MORE PAVEMENT AND LESS NO. THE COMPANY IDEAL ELEMENTS IT’S BEEN A VERY BUSY WINTER FOR US STEPHAN GLASS AND HIS CREW ALSO CLEARING BUSINESS AREA PARKING LOTS DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE TRAVEL SAFE AS POSSIBLE PEOPLE STILL GOT TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND AND STUFF LIKE THAT. THIS SNOW ISN’T LIGHT. I MEAN WE’RE TALKING, YOU KNOW, TWO FOOT SNOW DRIFTS AND PUSHING OUT HEAVY OF A OF A SNOW PACK IS IT’S BIG TIME.
OKC councilman apologizes after making comment some consider racially insensitive
YES ABBY THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HE SAYS WELL MANY DISAGREE NOW HIS COMMENT WAS MADE REGARDING FRIED FOODS AT A MARKET IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK AREA GREENWELL SAYING HE WAS SOLELY TALKING ABOUT HEALTH CONCERNS SAYING HE’S SORRY IF HE CAME OFF RACIALLY INSENSITIVE OR DEMEANING I’VE NEVER THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS BEING RACIST. AND AGAIN, I WOULD HAVE ASKED THE QUESTION REGARDLESS OF WHERE THIS FACILITY WOULD HAVE BEEN LOCATED BECAUSE I THINK IT’S A CITYWIDE STATEWIDE PROBLEM.
OKC officials continue to ask people to stay off roads while crews work to clear them
TONIGHT STREET CREWS MAKING A MAJOR EFFORT TO CLEAR THE SNOW FROM ROADS PORSHA: THAT’S RIGHT, AND THIS STREET HERE, OFF NORTH PEN JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW MUCH WORK THEY STILL HAVE TO DO. MR. MELTON: OUR STREET CREWS ARE STILL IN FULL SCALE STAFFING, WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK. PORSHA: STREET SUPERINTENDENT RAYMOND MELTON SAYING, TODAY, 24 TRUCKS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING CITY SNOW ROUTES. MR. MELTON: WE’RE GETTING THERE.
OKC City Councilman David Greenwell issues apology after many deem comment racially insensitive
Advertisement OKC City Councilman David Greenwell issues apology after many deem comment racially insensitive Share Updated: 10:05 PM CST Feb 17, 2021 OKC City Council member David Greenwell issued an apology Wednesday after a comment he made during Tuesday’s city council meeting.The comment was in regard to fried foods within a northeast Oklahoma City market, which is a predominantly Black area.
National Guard partners with OHP to help drivers as Oklahoma prepares for winter weather
KOCO’S PORSHA RILEY JOINING US WITH MORE ON THEIR EFFORTS. PORSHA: YES, THEY SAY THEY’LL HAVE SEVERAL GUARDSMEN POSITIONED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TODAY THROUGH THE 13TH TO HELP THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES STRANDED DURING THE EXPECTED WEATHER. CURRENTLY WE’RE SENDING SOLDIERS >> TO EIGHT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS -- VANITA, STROUD, CHICKASHA, PERRY, ARDMORE, CLINTON, CHECOTAH AND WOODWARD. PORSHA: 10 GUARDSMEN WILL BE STATIONED AT EACH LOCATION ALONG THE STATE’S MAIN HIGHWAYS.
People flock to grocery stores to stock up ahead of expected snowstorm
EMPTY SHELVES TONIGHT. PORSHA: CLERKS HERE AT CREST ALSO WORKING TO KEEP FOOD ON THEIR SHELVES. >> YOUR BEST BET IS TO GET IN HERE AS SOON AS YOU CAN BECAUSE NO TELLING WHAT’S GONNA HAPPEN. WE MIGHT RUN OUT OF STUFF, WE MIGHT NOT. PORSHA: STORE MANAGER GARRETT JACKSON SAYS WITH THE RUSH, HIS LOCATIONS ARE SEEING RECORD NUMBERS. >> WE’RE WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK, 24/7. PORSHA: PEOPLE LIKE CATHY HEMPLE BRAVING THE MADNESS. >> TRYING TO WEAVE THROUGH ALL THE CUSTOMERS AND THE CARTS. WE NEED TURN SIGNALS.
Several people displaced after fire spreads quickly at NW OKC apartment complex
Share Updated: 11:53 AM CST Feb 13, 2021 Several people displaced after fire spreads quickly at NW OKC apartment complex Share Updated: 11:53 AM CST Feb 13, 2021 PORSHA. PORSHA: YES, OFFICIALS SAY THE FIRE STARTED IN ONE OF THESE UNITS BEHIND ME BEFORE QUICKLY SPREADING. THIS VIDEO GIVING YOU A CLOSER LOOK. WINDOWS BLOWN OUT AS FIREFIGHTERS WORKED TO COMBAT THE SMOKE AND FLAMES. NOW, THEY SAY THIS IS A SMALL ONE-STORY COMPLEX WITH SIX TO EIGHT UNITS, ALL DAMAGED.
Local organization teams up with businesses to provide warm shelters for people, pets during winter storm
A local organization is making sure people and their pets have a place to get warm if they lose power and heating during this weekend’s winter storm.The group, We the People, is coordinating with local businesses to set up shelters, saying this is a time we must all come together.Kendra Wilson runs We the People, a local consulting firm that’s teaming up with Tribe Gym to provide shelter for people and their pets.
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