Adria Goins

Shreveport

Anchor and Reporter at KFOR-TV (Oklahoma City, OK)

Anchor/reporter at KFOR-TV. Named 2019 Best Anchor by Louisiana AP. Emmy nominated journalist. Mom. Fitness junkie. Tweets are my own.

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Oklahoma boy with heart defect featured in series of books

1 week ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma boy, born with a rare heart defect, has been featured in a series of books that share his journey. Six-year-old Azrael Thompson was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. “He was born without a left ventricle in his heart. He essentially, they call it half a heart,” said Tiara Thompson, Azrael’s mother. Tiara, who is also a nurse, wrote six books about the family’s path through four surgeries.
City, Thunder agree on lease deal, arena policies to keep team through 2053

1 week ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Council approved a lease agreement with the Thunder on Tuesday that would keep the team in town through at least 2053. Mayor David Holt solidified the contract, posting a picture of himself signing the documents. “It is certainly one of the primary accomplishments of this city government really over the last 30 years,” said Holt.
New law could curb drive-by shootings in OKC

1 week ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new law, set to take effect later this year, could curb a growing problem in Oklahoma City. It stiffens penalties for people who shoot into homes or businesses. It was initially vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt, but lawmakers overrode the measure shortly before deadline. “Anytime somebody’s firing a round anywhere in a crowded area it’s a problem,” said MSgt. Gary Knight, Oklahoma City Police Department.
Thunder fans gather in Scissortail Park

1 week ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City Thunder fans gathered in Scissortail Park Monday ahead of Game 5 inside the Paycom Center. Many of them were going in and out of the team store getting last minute merchandise before the game. Vaughn Alexander, the father of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was one of them. He was buying shirts and hats to take back to Toronto for an organization he supports called No Flukes that mentors at-risk kids.
21 bills still waiting on decision by Gov. Stitt

3 weeks ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Governor Kevin Stitt still has to make a decision on 21 bills that made it to his desk by the end of session. During the session, the Governor has five days to sign or veto a bill. Now that the session is over, he will have until June 14 to take action on the remaining bills. “He can sign them. He can do a direct veto or he can do a pocket veto, which is basically where he just holds on to it and it doesn’t become law,” said Sen. Julia Kirt (D-Oklahoma City).
Storms leave behind major damage in Newcastle

3 weeks ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KFOR) – The town of Newcastle suffered damage from Tuesday night’s severe storms. Many people living in the area shot phone videos and snapped pictures of funnel clouds as the weather passed through. Off Fox Lane, near North Portland, a street caved in under the pressure of heavy rains. “A major, major wash out,” said Donnie Sullins, Newcastle Emergency Management director.
Override by lawmakers revives bill to stiffen DUI penalties

3 weeks ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma legislators used their final hours of the legislative session to override 47 of Governor Kevin Stitt’s vetoes. One of the bills revived dealt with stiffer penalties for DUI offenders. Senate Bill 54 unanimously passed through the override process in the House but squeaked by in the Senate, gaining the necessary two-thirds majority.
Override by lawmakers revives bill to stiffen DUI penalties

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma legislators used their final hours of the legislative session to override 47 of Governor Kevin Stitt’s vetoes. One of the bills revived dealt with stiffer penalties for DUI offenders. Senate Bill 54 unanimously passed through the override process in the House but squeaked by in the Senate, gaining the necessary two-thirds majority.
$25 million in state budget officially approved for teacher pay raise schedule

1 month ago | kfor.com | Adria Goins

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Members of the legislature signed off on part of the state’s budget Tuesday, dedicating $25 million to public education. It’s tied to House Bill 1087, which was authored by Rep. Dick Lowe (R-Amber) and co-authored on the Senate side by Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond). The bill would give long-standing, or senior teachers, an incentive to stay in the classroom by raising the teacher pay raise ceiling. “We don’t want it to go into administration,” said Pugh.
$25 million in state budget officially approved for teacher pay raise schedule

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Adria Goins

$25 million in state budget officially approved for teacher pay raise scheduleOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Members of the legislature signed off on part of the state’s budget Tuesday, dedicating $25 million to public education. It’s tied to House Bill 1087, which was authored by Rep. Dick Lowe (R-Amber) and co-authored on the Senate side by Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond). The bill would give long-standing, or senior teachers, an incentive to stay in the classroom by raising the teacher pay raise ceiling.