Abby Broyles
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Ending my campaign for Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District
Everything was a blur. Physicians were talking amongst each other and occasionally to me, as an IV was stuck into my arm and a tube was shoved in my nose. That morning, March 2nd, after thirteen days… → Read More
“Our job is to provide transparency,” State auditor reacts to attorney general hiring independent auditor
OKLAHOMA - There’s a heated battle between elected leaders of two state agencies. This year, the attorney general’s office is set to be audited by the state, like dozens of other agencies. But, tha... → Read More
Proposed overhaul could abolish public financial disclosures for state employees
The State Ethics Commission is recommending that state agencies no longer be required to provide financial disclosures. Supporters say the recommendation would actually save state agencies money. B... → Read More
Metro mother arrested for driving drunk with three kids in tow
OKLAHOMA CITY - A metro mother was arrested for allegedly driving drunk, but police say they were shocked when they found precious cargo in the backseat of her car. She had her three children in to... → Read More
Police: Man stabbed multiple times trying to sell moped in southwest Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY - Police are looking for a group of suspects that allegedly attacked a metro man with a knife. It happened when the man was trying to sell a moped Tuesday night in southwest Oklahoma ... → Read More
Oklahoma City caregivers accused of stealing money from terminal cancer patient
An Oklahoma City woman with terminal cancer was targeted by thieves in a devastating crime. The woman’s two caregivers are accused of cleaning out her bank account. Marilyn Fisher, 66, hired the ca... → Read More
State rests in trial against man accused of killing Moore teen in drive-by shooting
Prosecutors called their last witnesses in the case against 19-year-old Cody Delano. He's accused of killing Railena Rhodes in a drive-by shooting in Moore. Friday, prosecutors called a detective w... → Read More
Off-duty Yukon police officer arrested for allegedly assaulting woman
YUKON, Okla. - A Yukon police officer is accused of assaulting a woman. Zachary Bradford, 29, was arrested in Oklahoma City after a victim claimed Bradford dragged her out of a car by her hair. Wit... → Read More
Oklahoma City attorney accused of child sex crimes expected to plead guilty
OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City attorney accused in a high-profile sex crimes case is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning, officials say. Michael Dean Billings will be in court to change his... → Read More
OSSAA board to review public prayer ban at Oklahoma high school football games
OKLAHOMA CITY - The state attorney general is challenging a policy at the governing body of Oklahoma’s high school sports. As Oklahoma high school athletes gear up for the postseason, the associati... → Read More
Woman charged in OSU homecoming tragedy to be evaluated at state mental hospital
STILLWATER, Okla. -- The driver charged in the OSU homecoming tragedy will be evaluated over the next month at a psychiatric hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma. Monday morning, the first judge recused he... → Read More
Journey to Justice: The death penalty in Oklahoma
There’s been no shortage of drama surrounding executions in Oklahoma this year. A drug mix-up, a slew of lawsuits and a high profile case have put our state once again in the national spotlight. Ri... → Read More
Oklahoma gymnastics team in jeopardy after notice of gym eviction
OKLAHOMA CITY - A team of young Oklahoma athletes has no place to go. The facility where the competitive gymnasts train is suddenly going out of business. It couldn’t have happened at a worse time ... → Read More
Journey to Justice: Victims’ families, leaders in the legal world talk about the death penalty
Oklahoma has been in the national spotlight all year for controversial execution procedures and mix-ups. Some are asking if the death penalty really brings closure to victims’ families. Will it rem... → Read More
Embattled Oklahoma doctor launches social media campaign, calls for drug testing at state agency
OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma doctor, who was stripped of his license, is now launching a one-man crusade against a high-profile state agency. In January, agents stormed the metro clinic of Dr. Harve... → Read More
Lawmakers look at indestructible pill to stop growing drug addiction crises
It’s virtually indestructible. A new pill is designed to help curb the growing addiction crisis to prescription pain pills. Wednesday, Oklahoma lawmakers got a first-hand look at the safety measure... → Read More
Christina Fallin files lawsuit against janitorial company for allegedly not paying her for work
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The governor’s daughter is back in the news, this time for suing a local janitorial company. Christina Fallin says she hasn’t received tens of thousands of dollars for her work. Th... → Read More
Employee charged for embezzling more than $900,000 from public trust
A metro woman was charged in a massive embezzlement scheme. She’s accused of pocketing nearly $1 million from two cities. Prosecutors believe the crime started back in 2008. That’s 20 years after s... → Read More
Murder suspect will stand trial for Moore beheading case
MOORE, Okla. - A judge decided Wednesday that a man accused of beheading a coworker is competent to stand trial. Investigators say Alton Nolen is facing the death penalty for first-degree murder fo... → Read More
Competency trial resumes for beheading suspect
OKLAHOMA CITY - A judge will soon decide whether a death penalty defendant is competent to stand trial. Alton Nolen is accused of beheading a woman at Vaughan Foods in Moore and severely injuring a... → Read More