Emily Akins
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Oklahoma shop owners cleaning up yet again after high winds swept through the metro
“When I got here I was thinking, ‘oh my gosh, it was a tornado!'” said Cheryl Jackson, who owns Cafe Good Eats and Supreme Barber & Style Shop. → Read More
World’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree arrives in Oklahoma
“The White House has a 35-foot tree, Rockefeller center has a 75-foot tree, why shouldn’t we have a 140-foot tree in Enid, Oklahoma?!” said Enid Mayor, George Pankonin. → Read More
Oklahoma residents begin major cleanup after overnight storms
“It was like, I used to live in south Florida, it was a hurricane,” said Anadarko resident Tony Mathos, recounting the moment a tornadic storm ripped through parts of town. → Read More
Oklahoma City police investigating after alleged kidnapping leads to short standoff
Police are now investigating after two people were arrested Thursday night for an alleged kidnapping and a short police standoff. → Read More
Police search for suspect who fired shots in southwest Oklahoma City neighborhood
Oklahoma City Police are now investigating after a suspect was caught on camera shooting at least 12 rounds at homes near May and SW 104th. → Read More
“They are very distraught,” Oklahoma family continues search for missing man
Police say it's been over two weeks now since Brent Mack was last seen in Guthrie, near First Street and Cleveland. → Read More
$1,000 stipend gives staff a boost in Oklahoma school district
Each of the 600 full time staff members at Yukon Public Schools will receive that $1,000 stipend, and most part-time staff will receive a prorated amount. → Read More
Planning for next Memorial Marathon underway with only 6 months to go
"We hope by April, we're back at full capacity. We'll continue to watch the numbers and work through that," said Watkins. → Read More
Runners preparing for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
It’s been over two years since all of these runners have gathered together for OKC’s Memorial Marathon. → Read More
“The Oklahoma Standard is real,” Over 300 Oklahoma families on the receiving end of a food giveaway in Warr Acres
It was a busy day for a group in Warr Acres as volunteers at Victory Church teamed up to giveaway over $200,000 in food and supplies to Oklahoma families in need. → Read More
Tinker Air Force Base warns of dangerous suspect in BOLO notice to employees
A be-on-the-lookout notice was sent out to Tinker Air Force Base employees warning about a potentially dangerous man. → Read More
Thunder open pop-up shop early to help organization caring for foster families
The Oklahoma City Thunder is opening a new pop up shop in Penn Square Mall and they celebrated by hosting a shopping spree. → Read More
Child safe, mother and suspect in custody after Oklahoma Amber Alert
Authorities say two people have been arrested following an Amber Alert Wednesday morning. → Read More
Oklahoma group driving truckloads of supplies to southern Louisiana, in need of more donations
“Whenever the Piedmont tornado hit … the Moore tornado hit …. And how many people just rushed in to help and so we kind of decided to do that,” said Carly McDavid. → Read More
Police investigate after 3 injured in Oklahoma City shooting
Authorities are investigating after three people were injured in a shooting in northwest Oklahoma City. → Read More
Oklahoma City business blames recent uptick in crime as surveillance video catches armed robbery
"As I was washing my car this guy pulled up with a gun and demanded my wallet," said the victim. → Read More
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board votes 3-1 to commute Julius Jones’ death sentence
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 to commute Julius Jones' death sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole. → Read More
Oklahoma police chief’s granddaughter born at home with help of another officer
It was quite the team effort in Luther on Friday morning after a local couple called 911. → Read More
New program launched in Oklahoma City aimed at helping and employing panhandlers
It's called "A Better Way," and it aims to employ panhandlers or those experiencing homelessness. → Read More
“Shame on you. I’m struggling too,” Oklahoma man pleading with thieves to bring back family car
An Oklahoma family is on the hunt for an alleged thief after their van and motorcycle were stolen. → Read More