Eric Garlick
KOCO-5 Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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BEAR ENCOUNTERS: As human, bear populations grow, sightings increase
Wildlife experts are weighing in after a black bear was shot and killed in the backyard of a Norman home overnight → Read More
HARM TO OKLAHOMA PLANTS: Tent caterpillars could be latest factor to cause harm to Oklahoma plants after harsh winter, freeze
It's been a hard year for our plants and landscaping with the brutal cold and the late freeze in Oklahoma, but we are also dealing with pests that could be harmful to them. → Read More
Spring wildflowers are ready to be in full bloom in Oklahoma
When you think of Oklahoma and springtime, you think of tornadoes and severe weather. But Oklahoma also has a wide variety of wildflowers to enjoy. → Read More
HARMING LIVESTOCK: Black vultures are a problem for farmers
Help is on the way for Oklahoma farmers who must work to keep black vultures from harming their animals → Read More
Crews relocating fish as they prepare to begin work on dam at Lake Watonga
Things are going to look a lot different at Lake Watonga in just a few days after they drain all of the water to fix the dam that is holding all the water back. → Read More
Farmers markets reopening signals return of spring after harsh winter in Oklahoma
It’s been a long and harsh winter for Oklahomans, but farmers markets opening this week is a true sign that spring is here. → Read More
STRAWBERRY HARVEST: Berry harvest looks good after rough winter
Spring has arrived, which means some spring produce is starting to pop up → Read More
HUMMINGBIRD TIME: It's hummingbird migration time in Oklahoma
Spring has sprung and the sun is shining.That means it’s hummingbird migration time in Oklahoma.Ruby-throated hummingbirds are neotropical migrants. This means they nest and spend the summer in North America and then head south in the winter, landing in Central and South America.You can get hummingbirds to come to your house with a feeder, but there’s a more beneficial way to get them to stop by… → Read More
CAR SAFETY: What to keep on hand before going out in snowstorm
Items to keep in a car or truck before going out during the snowstorm → Read More
CAR SUGGESTIONS: Look over cars before heading out in snowstorm
You’ve heard the warnings by now – prepare to be at home for days following the accumulation of up to 15 inches of snow in the metro → Read More
POWER ON: Risk low storm will bring large-scale power outages
A topic of concern right now – particularly considering what happened in October – is whether Oklahomans will have power after this weekend’s winter storm → Read More
STORM SPOTTERS: NWS training goes fully virtual this year
Spring is just around the corner and that means severe weather season is approaching as well → Read More
WILDFIRE DANGER: High risk of wildfires likely to continue
An elevated wildfire risk for today and Friday could be the start of an active season → Read More
2020 was an active year for spotting mountain lions in Oklahoma
If you think you saw a mountain lion last year, you probably did. → Read More
Astronomers excited about what you can see in the Oklahoma sky
Astronomers are excited about what you can now see in the sky. → Read More
Experts say you should keep close eye out for deer while you're driving in November
During the month of November, you’ll want to keep an extra close eye on the road. → Read More
STOMP & CHOMP: OKC Zoo's annual event gives animals tasty treats
Lower temperatures mean fall is here, but animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden have another way to tell the seasons have changed → Read More
TARANTULA MATING: Seeing more tarantulas? It's mating season
If you’ve noticed an increase in tarantula sightings in Oklahoma, there’s a reason → Read More
TRACKING MONARCHS: Scissortail Park part of Monarch tagging
Monarch butterfly migration is happening, and Scissortail Park is part of tracking this natural phenomenon → Read More
Moles, grubs likely to blame for dirt piles in yards
Have you noticed soft piles of dirt around the yard? → Read More