Drugs disguised as Taco Bell burritos found during Tennessee traffic stop - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A wanted woman was arrested after police found illicit drugs concealed in Taco Bell wrappers and tortillas during a traffic stop in Tennessee last week.
The Mt. Juliet Police Department said in a statement posted on X that officers stopped a vehicle with a suspended license on Interstate 40 on Friday, June 28.These 20 cities have the worst commutes, study finds. Are you stuck in one of them?During the stop, officers seized meth, LSD, THC and fentanyl-laced gummi

LIVE: Police respond to possible standoff in NW Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are on the scene of a possible standoff in northwest Oklahoma City.Possible standoff in NW OKC. Image KFOR.
According to police, officers responded to a home near NW 36th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. The streets surrounding are being closed.There are reports that an officer has allegedly been shot during the incident and taken to a nearby hospital.No more information is available at this time as the investigation continues.This is a

Which states could have abortion on the ballot this year?

With Friday's announcement in Nevada that voters will decide a ballot question in November on enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, five states now have abortion questions set for referendums this year. And more could join them.The U.S. Supreme Courtremoved the nationwide right to abortionwith a 2022 ruling, which sparked anational push to have votersdecide.Since the ruling, most Republican-controlled states have new abortion restrictions in effect, includ

Hurricane Beryl remains a Category 5 storm, expected to bring 'life-threatening' winds, storm surge to Jamaica

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl remained a powerful Category 5 storm Tuesday morning.Max Defender 8 meteorologist Leigh Spann said Beryl is the strongest storm on record this early in the season. Its winds intensified by 95 mph in just 48 hours.
The hurricane is moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph and is forecast to continue to move west-northwest over the next few days before turning westward by Thursday. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 165 mph.On the forecast tr

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Hurricane Beryl reaches Category 5 strength; 'life-threatening' winds, surge expected in Jamaica

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl became a powerful Category 5 storm on Monday night.Max Defender 8 meteorologist Leigh Spann said Beryl is the strongest storm on record this early in the season. Its winds intensified by 95 mph in just 48 hours.
The hurricane is moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph and is forecast to continue to move west-northwest over the next few days before turning westward by Thursday. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 165 mph.On the forecast trac

White House touts efforts to lower gas prices ahead of July 4 travel blitz

(The Hill) -- The Biden administration announced on Tuesday the sale of 1 million barrels of gasoline, making its latest effort to reduce gas prices ahead of the Fourth of July travel blitz.The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves will release the 1 million barrels -- about 42 million gallons of gasoline -- from a Northeast reserve to drive down prices at the pump before what's expected to be record-breaking travel for the July 4 holiday, the DOE said in a statement.
"Gas pr

'Out of this world': Space car pulled over on Missouri highway comes 'in peace'

**Related Video Above: Military pilot's first-hand UFO encounterCUBA, Mo. (WJW) — It wasn't an unidentified flying object, but rather an unidentified driving object that got the attention of asheriff’s deputy in Missouri Friday.
"You never know what will be traveling through Crawford County but this one was a little out of this world," Crawford County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.Utah study reveals the ‘best’ place for UFO sightingsA vehicle that looked

BET apologizes to Usher for 'audio malfunction' during awards acceptance speech

(KTLA) – Usher received a major honor during Sunday night's BET Awards at the Peaco*ck Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
The "Yeah!" singer received the Lifetime Achievement Award on the heels of a major year for the artist. He was honored with a tribute medley featuring Keke Palmer, Coco Jones, Summer Walker, Teyana Taylor, Childish Gambino, Victoria Monét, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe Bailey and Latto.
When it came time to accept the award, many watching from home noticed Usher's sp

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Jamie Foxx shares more details about his 2023 medical scare

(KTLA) -- Jamie Foxx recently shared some new details about the 2023 medical emergency that left him unable to walk and kept him out of the public eye for several months.A video posted on Monday by the Instagram account "Gossip of the City" showed Foxx, 56, speaking with fans on what appears to be a restaurant patio in Phoenix, Arizona.He told the group that his health scare started as a "bad headache."
"I asked my boy for an Advil," Foxx said and then snapped his fingers. "I was gone for 20 day

How the hot water fueling Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season

Hurricane Beryl's explosive growth into an unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows theliteral hot waterthe Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now and the kind of season ahead, experts said.Beryl smashed multiple records even before its major-hurricane-level winds approached land. The powerful storm is acting more like monsters that form in the peak of hurricane season thanks mostly to water temperatures as hot or hotter than the region normally gets in September, five hurricane

July 4 may bring 'dangerous heat' to these areas of US

(The Hill) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of “persistent, dangerous heat” for much of the week, especially in the southern and southwestern parts of the country.The “early July heat wave” is expected in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Coast, Central Valley of California and Mojave Desert of California and Nevada, the NWS said on Monday.The NWS is warning specifically of “significant heat” on the July 4th holiday.&l

Oklahoma City Police officer's body found in Lake Stanley Draper

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The body of an Oklahoma City Police officer was found in Lake Stanley Draper Tuesday morning after an eight-hour search.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a call around 6 p.m. on Monday regarding someone falling off of a boat and not resurfacing.ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency crews respond to possible drowning at Lake DraperMultiple agencies arrived on scene and after searching for hours, crews recovered the body around 2 a.m.
Officials say

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after stocks advanced on Wall Street and yields jumped in the U.S. bond market as election-related issues swayed markets worldwide.
U.S. futures fell and oil prices rose. The Japanese yen fell to near a fresh 38-year low, reaching 161.66 yen to the dollar early Tuesday.
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.1% to 40,062.42, as the weaker yen spurred buying of export-oriented shares.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.4% to 7,719.30. Sout

Firefighters battle multi-home fire in NW OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a fire involving two houses near N Council Road and W Wilshire Boulevard on Monday night.House fire near N Council Road and W Wilshire Boulevard. Photo courtesy KFOR.According to OKCFD, crews arrived to heavy flames coming through the roof of one of the houses. They believe the fire may have originated between the two homes.A total of 45 to 50 firefighters were on scene working to extinguish the blaze.
While firefighters say th

OSU star running back arrested on DUI charge

CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — Oklahoma State University's star running back was arrested by Oklahoma Highway Patrol on charges including DUI early Sunday morning.
Ollie Gordon II. Photo courtesy Cleveland County Jail.According to an affidavit, Ollie Gordon II was stopped by an OHP trooper at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, after the trooper reportedly clocked Gordon's car going 82 mph on I-35 southbound near SW 19th Street. The posted speed limit in that are is 65 mph.When the troo

Emergency crews respond to possible drowning at Lake Draper

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police and Firefighters responded to a report of a possible drowning at Lake Stanley Draper on Monday evening.According to OKCPD, a person went under the water and did not resurface.News 4 has a crew on the scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.This is a developing story.

New grocery tax elimination bill to take effect in August

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Starting August 29, shoppers may see changes to their grocery bill.House Speaker Charles McCall was in favor of the bill and helped push it through.
House Bill 1955 eliminates the 4.5% grocery tax, which is the state's portion.Innocent man opens Free Man’s Food Truck in northeast OKCIn the new bill, tax on drinks like soda, bottled water and juices will be removed. Alcohol, however, will still be taxed.Senator Mark Pugh is another lawmaker supporting bill."You

OKCPD officer appears in court on rape, kidnapping charges

MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – An Oklahoma City police officer, arrested over the weekend, was in a McClain County courtroom Monday. Sgt. Ryan Stark has been charged with five counts: kidnapping, first degree rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, domestic assault and batter with a dangerous weapon, and threaten to perform act of violence.The victim, who Stark had a relationship with, filed an emergency protective order against Stark Monday.According to court records, the all

'A new era': OU community reacts to official SEC move

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – Monday, July 1, marked the University of Oklahoma's move to the South Eastern Conference after years of planning.The historic event was marked with a day's worth of celebration across Norman and the metro. Early Monday morning, OU fans participated in a 5K across campus and were witnesses to a fireworks show.Monday night's festivities included a "Party In The Palace" event from 5-10 p.m. inside Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and a drone show."It's a big day

Oklahoma City, OK - Just a day into free agency, the Thunder's roster is just about set. OKC re-signed two of their major role players as they look to make a run toward a title.Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins each had their team options declined by the Thunder, but OKC acted fast and signed each of them to long term deals.Aaron Wiggins agreed to a five-year, $47 million extension. That brings him $45 million in new money. Wiggins was due to make $2 million this upcoming season before his contract w

Crooked Oak District starts $50,000 base pay for teachers

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Teaching is the foundation for all other careers. For the first time in state history, Crooked Oak School District in Oklahoma City said all their teachers will earn a minimum base pay of $50,000."The only way to have a good school is to have the very best teachers," said Bradley Richards, the Superintendent of Crooked Oaks.LOCAL NEWS: 2024 Independence Day celebrations and Firework display locationsAfter board approval on Thursday, Richards said his district is now the h

Thunder Land Isaiah Hartenstein in Free Agency

Oklahoma City, OK - By definition, he's the biggest free agent signing the Oklahoma City Thunder have ever signed. Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year deal worth $87 million dollars, that per ESPN. The largest free agent deal OKC has ever dished out.Hartenstein joins OKC after spending the last two seasons with the New York Knicks. The Athletic reports that Sam Presti was at Hartenstein's house as free agency began to make the pitch for the 7'0 center to join the Thunder.Hartenstein av

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are looking to identify these two individuals after officials say they loaded up merchandise from Bath and Body Works and left without paying.
Two females at Bath & Body works left without paying, Image courtesy OKCPDTwo females at Bath & Body works left without paying, Image courtesy OKCPD
Police say the incident happened near Reno/MacArthur. No further information has been released.If you recognize either subject, your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are looking to identify these two individuals after officials say they loaded up merchandise from Bath and Body Works and left without paying.
Two females at Bath & Body works left without paying, Image courtesy OKCPDTwo females at Bath & Body works left without paying, Image courtesy OKCPD
Police say the incident happened near Reno/MacArthur. No further information has been released.If you recognize either subject, your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers

Owner feels left in the dark after dog dies at daycare

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There are disturbing allegations surrounding a popular business catering to pets. The posts on social media have been circulating after Lindsey Walton posted that her dog died while at Puppy Paws Hotel & Spa last week.
Walton took her four dogs there to keep them out of the heat after they lost power from the storm.Two men charged in street racing crash that killed 26-year-old Moore womanA day later, she got a phone call she never expected.
"About 26 hours later

These 20 cities have the worst commutes, study finds. Are you stuck in one of them?

(NEXSTAR) – If you're stuck in traffic every morning and every evening, is it comforting to know you're not alone? The average American adult spends 219 hours a year – or more than nine full days – commuting every year, a new analysis by MoneyGeek found.The personal finance site used data from the Census, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, TomTom, plus gas prices to determine where residents have the best and worst commutes.
Six of the 10 worst places for commuters

UPDATE: 4-year-old in critical condition after accidental shooting in NE OKC

UPDATE @ 4:25 P.M.OKCPD says a small child found a gun at the home, pointed it at their four-year-old sibling, and accidentally shot the sibling.The child was transported to OU Children's Hospital and is now in critical condition.ORIGINAL STORYOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police have launched an investigation after a reported shooting at a home near NE 16th Street and Jordan Avenue on Monday afternoon.Reported shooting at a home near NE 16th Street and Jordan Avenue. Photo courtesy

Police investigating reported shooting at NE OKC home

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police have launched an investigation after a reported shooting at a home near NE 16th Street and Jordan Avenue on Monday afternoon.Reported shooting at a home near NE 16th Street and Jordan Avenue. Photo courtesy KFOR.According to initial reports, a four-year-old child was injured as a result of the shooting. The child's condition is currently unknown.News 4 has a crew at scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.This is a de

Moore PD seek two men in connection with stolen credit card case

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Authorities in Moore are asking the public to help identify two men they want to question about use of a stolen credit card.
Police posted on social media an image from surveillance video of two men who they say made a $1,000 purchase on a stolen credit card.Two men sought in connection to a stolen credit card case. Image provided by the Moore Police DepartmentIf you know who these men you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Moore at (405) 793-5160, you may remain a

Moore PD seek two men in connection with a stolen credit card case

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Authorities in Moore are asking the public to help identify two men they want to talk to concerning a stolen credit card.
Police posted on social media an image from surveillance video of two men who they say made a $1,000 purchase on a stolen credit card.Two men sought in connection to a stolen credit card case. Image provided by the Moore Police DepartmentIf you know who these men you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Moore at (405) 793-5160, you may remain anon