Elizabeth Fitz
Reporter at KLBK-TV (Lubbock, TX )
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2 days ago |
news9.com | Elizabeth Fitz
A family of 8 in Lawton is without a home after a flash flood destroyed their residence on April 26th, the parents told News 9 on Monday. Veronica Perez said she and her husband, John Eric Alcala, are staying in a hotel room while their six kids are staying with their grandparents in Texas. Perez said that she did not expect to spend Mother’s Day without them. “That was the most difficult-- seeing or trying to go through the day...
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5 days ago |
news9.com | Elizabeth Fitz
Oklahoma seniors lost more than $50 million to fraud in 2024, a 66% jump from how much they lost in 2023, an FBI crime report states. “It is continuing to increase. We aren't seeing any signs of leveling out and education is really the best defense that you have,” said Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Staff Sergeant Tara Hardin. In 2023, Oklahoma seniors 60 and older lost more than $22 million to fraud. Last year, seniors made nearly 2,000 complaints of fraud, losing more than $50 million.
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6 days ago |
news9.com | Elizabeth Fitz
Starting this week, the federal government resumed collections on federal student loans that are in default, for the first time in five years. On Thursday, an Oklahoma financial expert offered tips to navigate repayment. Financial institutions have started collecting funds from borrowers' wages, tax refunds and social security benefits. BOK Financial said it is possible to navigate paying these student loans back while minimizing stress and saving money.
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1 week ago |
news9.com | Elizabeth Fitz
The community is mourning the loss of a longtime Guthrie educator whose body was recovered from Arcadia Lake on Tuesday night. Police identified the body as belonging to 73-year-old Earl Sykes, a former Guthrie educator. “When I saw the silver alert yesterday, it was a shock. We saw him just a few months ago and he was great,” said a former colleague and high school band director Charles Bartrug. Bartrug and Sykes worked together for 11 years.
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1 week ago |
news9.com | Elizabeth Fitz
A fight that escalated into a shooting sent seven people to the hospital in Oklahoma City on Monday night. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the shooting happened near Northwest 10th Street and North Harvey Avenue. At least two suspects were involved; one reportedly armed with a handgun and the other with an AR-15, police told News 9. Rep. Forrest Bennett, whose district includes Midtown, also weighed in on the matter. In a statement, he wrote: Rep.
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I've never witnessed a more beautiful service in a school. Dozens and dozens of people showed up to honor Ms. Mitchell's memory. There were many tears shed and words shared. She was clearly loved and adored by countless individuals.
Guthrie Public Schools held a memorial service Thursday evening to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Charlotte Mitchell, a dedicated teacher who served for 37 years. News 9's Elizabeth Fitz shares more about the celebration of Ms. Mitchell's life. https://t.co/GHVRevND6M
The body camera video and 911 calls are emotional and graphic -- viewer discretion is advised.
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING UPDATE: Moore Police have shared 911 calls and body-word camera video from a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened last week. Here's what the department is saying and a link to watch the update from officers. https://t.co/4ZKB9eMudB
The Hallowell family is in dire need of support after losing their home and business to a wildfire last weekend. If you would like to help them out, you can donate to their GoFundMe at the bottom of the article.
A Guthrie family lost their home and food truck in the Logan County wildfires—and their insurance won’t cover it. Now, they’re figuring out what’s next. @ElizabethFitzTV shares their story. https://t.co/ra6GpP7q3h