#breaking
The Chairman of the Oklahoma College Republicans has been arrested for lewd and indecent proposals or acts to a child and sodomy - victim under 16. The Oklahoma GOP tells me we’ll be getting a statement from the RNC later tonight. 1/2
#BREAKING
- That state supreme court has issued a unanimous opinion in the case of Edmond Schools vs. OSDE in reference to local control over what is in school libraries. They sided with Edmond Schools. See below.
@kfor
In his Facebook bio Hernandez claims he works for the Oklahoma state senate. Ethics records show he was at one time paid to be Eduction Secretary Ryan Walter’s campaign manager. Details developing
@kfor
2/2
#BREAKING
-A subpoena has been issued to State Supt. Ryan Walters by Rep. Mark McBride. "We have tried to work with the Superintendent, like we do with all state agencies, but have been met with a lack of transparency and increasingly unprofessional conduct." Read more⬇️
@kfor
#BREAKING
@OKCPD
Releasing images of a woman they want to talk to about vandalism at the Chickasaw Nation Headquaters and the Oklahoma Democratic Party Headquaters.
@kfor
.
@benfelder_okc
reporting that Oklahoma Rep. Ryan Martinez was arrested for DUI outside an Edmond bar on Oct. 26th. Martinez reportedly asked the officer, "Would you like me to call Kevin (Stitt) right now,"
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Woods calls LGBTQ+ Oklahomans "filth" when asked about the death of Nex Benedict and LGBTQ+ targeted legislation. "I represent a constituency that doesn't want that filth in Oklahoma" Audio at 6pm
@kfor
#breaking
Chopper 4 is over the scene at John Marshall High School. Students are walking out in support of
#JuliusJones
Jones attended John Marshall.
@BryaBerryTV
is there.
‼️ BREAKING ‼️
@kfor
confirms a lawsuit has been filed against the Governor & state lawmakers over SB 658 - which restricts school districts from requiring masks unless the governor declares a state of emergency. More details coming.
News 4's
@dylantbrown
just talked to the spokesperson for the Satanic Temple. His quote: "We are in fact a religious organization we've been found to be such by not only the IRS, but a federal ruling has upheld that standing.
#breaking
Chopper 4 is over the scene at John Marshall High School. Students are walking out in support of
#JuliusJones
Jones attended John Marshall.
@BryaBerryTV
is there.
#NEW
The OK
@NAACP
is calling for all Oklahomans to wear black tomorrow. “We are wearing black not only for the injustice of the Julius Darius Jones, but also to send a clear message that if Governor Stitt chooses to execute Julius Jones, he is executing all of us.”
@kfor
Shocked to hear the news about former KOCO anchor Tyler Suiters. He passed away after a battle with ALS. He was the best of the best. A true Journalist. Working alongside him made me better. He made us all better.
#RIP
#BREAKING
hours after
@kfor
asked Governor Stitt if he would request an audit of the contracts between
@SwadleysBBQ
&
@TravelOK
— it seems he won’t have to. One has already been triggered by Oklahoma Co. D.A. David Prater. He also requested the
@OSBI_OK
investigation. ⤵️
#new
@OKCPD
releases body cam and dash cam video of an OKCPD Captain’s DUI arrest. In the video the Captain asks the arresting officer several times to turn off his body camera. The officer refuses.
@kfor
More details coming from the Chief later today.
From Ryan Walter’s campaign via
@ByAshleyMoss
“This is extremely disappointing and concerning. Hernandez worked less than 2 weeks for the campaign in an outreach role, but he did not adequately meet our needs. 1/2
New tonight at 10 - our crew goes inside the Henryetta home where a slumber party turned into a massacre. Inside — wall restraints, sex toys, human collars, drug paraphernalia and phones and laptops not seized by investigators. 1/3
TONIGHT AT 6: For months, State Supt. Ryan Walters has claimed pornography is running rampant through Oklahoma schools, but an
@oksde
spokesman refused to provide News 4 with a list specifying which schools had pornography on their shelves
@kfor
🧵
“The Oklahoma Republican Party condemns all instances of sexual assault in the strongest possible terms. Victims deserve justice, and their assailants should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. 1/2
We contacted former Governor Mary Fallin. She confirms she was approached about building a new mansion several times, but she says she always declined, never signed off on any plans... nor had any desire to build a new governor's mansion.
@kfor
#covid19
We just got the following email from Crest Foods here in Oklahoma. Crest grocery stores have 200-300 jobs openings they are wishing to fill. If anyone is interested they just need to contact their nearest store or apply online by clicking ⤵️
#new
Supt. Ryan Walters was supposed to appear before a House Committee this afternoon. His executive assistant says he won't attend. The meeting has now been canceled. Rep. Mark McBride said he's giving Walters 10 days to appear before the committee.
@nickcamper
@kfor
Governor Stitt just took questions after a forum about
@kfor
's report on secret plans to build a new governor's mansion. One of the reporters specifically asked about the NDA mentioned in the piece. 1/2
I'll break this down. There's no room so please don't have a heart attack, stroke, car wreck or any other traumatic event that might require you to be put in the ICU. Because... there's no room.
#breaking
- State Auditor Cindy Byrd has released an audit that includes federal pandemic money... Including GEER funds. The auditor says, “The State of Oklahoma dropped the ball on compliance and oversight.”
@kfor
@DanIsett
@kayleeolivastv
This is a very simple request. One might even say it's your job. What we aren't going to do here is continue bullying my reporter because you can't comply with a simple request -- which seems very easy if you want to clear up any confusion about the story.
#breaking
Attorney's for
#juliusjones
have filed an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction. This is because of the drugs Oklahoma uses to execute inmates. This goes back to the execution of John Grant, where witness say he was convulsing and vomiting.
@kfor
The Governor said, "I don't even think that's true."
If you go to 7:19 in the piece from last night and watch and listen, you'll see the documents concerning the NDA.
According to the Governor’s Chief of Staff, “local media” is hyping the
#COVID19
numbers. Meanwhile,
@integrishealth
is begging for qualified RN’s and offering up to a $25,000 signing bonus depending on experience.
No “hype” just facts.
Here's a link to the original story. Nobody tried to cancel the 2nd amendment, Santa or H&H -- Also - Not one single person mentioned canceling Christmas.
#breaking
The Oklahoma Attorney General is filing suit with the Oklahoma Supreme Court against the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board over their plan to use Oklahoma taxpayer dollars for the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.
@kfor
@DanIsett
AGAIN --
answer
@kayleeolivastv
request for the names of the 16 employees and their positions within the department. A number Tulsa Schools has already confirmed via email. Her request has been in your inbox since Sunday night at 10pm.
The Oklahoma Young Republicans stand in agreement with this statement from the
@officialOKGOP
. The OKYRs, made up of Republicans ages 18-40, are not affiliated w/ the
@okfcrs
, nor Mr. Hernandez. We hope the legal process is carried out swiftly & justice is found for the victim.
#breaking
@JimInhofe
won't join electoral challenge “To challenge a state’s certification, given how specific the Constitution is, would be a violation of my oath of office—that is not something I am willing to do and is not something Oklahomans would want me to do. "
@kfor
#BREAKING
A censure vote is underway on the house floor to censure Rep. Dean Davis. He was arrested for public drunk last week. Rep. Mauree Turner just said they will not vote in favor of the censure, even though he voted for their censure.
@kfor
#BREAKING
The Tenth Circuit has vacated
@joe_exotic
's sentence. They upheld the conviction but say he wasn't sentenced correctly & have order resentencing. Link below:
@kfor
Welcome to the world!
@okczoo
announces the birth of a giraffe calf. Ellie gave birth Wednesday at 12:01 p.m. Right now the calf does not have a name. Ellie's daughter is also pregnant and is due anytime. 🦒😍
@kfor
@kfor
reporter
@kayleeolivastv
was the only reporter inside to see it first hand, she was also there when deputies were called back to the scene to pick up what may be evidence that was missed. 2/3
Heartbreaking thread ahead. Today the world lost Kristi Reise. She was a wife, mom, friend and a beloved teacher at Midwest City High for nearly 30 years. She bravely and gracefully battled cancer - ultimately that cancer won. To me she was a mentor and friend. 1/4
Sad to hear of the passing of Jannie Coverdale. I talked to her in 2014 at KOCO for a special about the letter writing back and forth between her & bombing co-conspirator, Terry Nichols. She got the peace she needed from those letters. I know she's hugging Aaron & Elijah tight.
@DanIsett
Looking forward to you answering
@kayleeolivastv
request for the names of the 16 employees and their positions within the department. A number Tulsa Schools has already confirmed via email. Her request has been in your inbox since Sunday night at 10pm.
I have to brag on my friend
@laceylett
She's in DC getting a big award for her ongoing series of reports, "A Place To Call Home." She features Oklahoma foster kids in hopes of finding them a family to call their own. Congrats friend!
@kfor
@OKDHS
#BREAKING
protesters are now marching to downtown. One telling
@kfor
they are headed for the police station. It's important to note, this protest has been very peaceful with little damage aside from the graffiti on the state capitol which other protesters worked to scrub off.
She won’t brag on herself, so I’ll do it.
@amanchor
on hour 12 as Chief Photographer Steve Pusateri works to put the finishing touches on her 6pm story. It’s a story she’s been following for 20 years. True ownership & dedication to solid journalism.
#breaking
Chopper 4 is on the move - Headed to NW Classen where students there have reportedly walked out in support of
#JuliusJones
as well. We're also hearing students have walked out at Midwest City H.S. - Details coming.
@kfor
#breaking
A scathing audit has just been released about spending of federal money by state agencies and officials. And the awarding and oversight of contracts.
See below.
@kfor
#UPDATE
Former Oklahoma College Republicans Chair and Former Ryan Walters Campaign Manager, Jonathan Hernandez pleaded guilty on Jan. 9th according to the court clerk's office. He was given a 5 year suspended sentenced and ordered not to have contact with the victim. 1/2
#breaking
The Chairman of the Oklahoma College Republicans has been arrested for lewd and indecent proposals or acts to a child and sodomy - victim under 16. The Oklahoma GOP tells me we’ll be getting a statement from the RNC later tonight. 1/2
#BREAKING
The
@OKCNM
will require runners to present proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of their race in order to participate.
@kfor
Honored to accept the award for best newscast in Oklahoma tonight. Our
@kfor
team is filled with dedicated journalists. Cheers to us & congratulations to the all the talented journalists that filled the room at OAB tonight.
#BREAKING
Chopper 4 is headed to a chase. Scanner is saying this involves a stolen ambulance that may have a patient in the back. Will update soon.
@kfor
#BREAKING
Gov. Stitt has replaced Ryan Walters as Secretary of Education. He's appointed Dr. Katherine Curry. She will still have to be confirmed by the state Senate. Details below ⬇️
@kfor
#BREAKING
“The Oklahoma State Department of Health has enacted law that undermines one of the most participated in elections in state history and silences the voice of Oklahomans... I am calling on the Governor to immediately call for a special session." Rep. Jason Lowe
@kfor
#breaking
State Rep. Dean Davis was arrested at 2:15am for being drunk in public. OKCPD says the report is not available right now. More details coming.
@kfor
Davis was also arrested in 2019. See the
@nondocmedia
article attached in the next tweet.
#okwx
@kfor
viewer Dee Patty sharing this photo with us.
@verizon
positioning mobile cell towers in the OKC metro to help with communication due to the threat of damaging storms.
#update
From the environmental team: “the spinal cord is too big to be human” --- also things I never want to read again in my life. Bless
@AshleyMossTV
and
@UMaholmesTV
for being out there 🤮
@kfor
*GRAPHIC* A bloody mess on a metro road.
@AshleyMossTV
is on the scene in south OKC. Police are there as well. Environmental crews are on their way.
@kfor
.
@tcblume
reacting to the news that Canada is opening the border to fully vaccinated Americans on the same day she has a flight home to see her folks.
#breaking
@OKCPS
issuing a statement about today's student walkout in support of
#juliusjones
. "OKCPS supports our students’ rights to peaceful assembly and their freedom of expression." Full statement below ⤵️
@kfor
#breaking
Chopper 4 is on the move - Headed to NW Classen where students there have reportedly walked out in support of
#JuliusJones
as well. We're also hearing students have walked out at Midwest City H.S. - Details coming.
@kfor
#update
- Chopper 4 is over the scene at NW Classen. Students there are walking the track - they look to be chanting and holding up signs.
@kfor
#JuliusJones
@BryaBerryTV
is there on the ground. She's not allowed on school property, so she can't get close to the students. Here's some info she tweeted out. "School officials tell me the entire school, grade levels 9-12th are staging this walkout right now."
#breaking
Oklahoma Co. D.A. Vicki Behenna has filed a motion for a new trial for Glynn Simmons. He was convicted in 1975 of the murder of an Edmond liquor store clerk in the summer of 1974. Behenna says there was a police report that was not previously turned over at trial. 1/2