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  • 1 week ago | kfor.com | Hunter Elyse

    EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — An elevator that is out of service worries elderly residents and guests at an Edmond apartment complex. They said it’s difficult to walk up and down the stairs, and they need the elevator. “I have no idea what they think they’re supposed to do,” said Kay Sommer, a volunteer who visits Oklahoma Christian apartments often. A broken elevator is forcing residents to take the stairs, and in some cases, that means climbing three flights.

  • 1 week ago | kfor.com | Hunter Elyse

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dogs are known as man’s best friend; for one man in the military, his dog is everything. Just as he was about to deploy, his seven-year-old Australian shepherd needed expensive surgery, and a lot of questions arose, until his friends stepped in to help. “It’s just me and him. So, you know, it’s a big deal,” said Jason Tapp, an aviation technician in the Navy. Jason tapp and peanut have an unbreakable bond. “Oh, we play a lot of fetch.

  • 2 weeks ago | kfor.com | Jillian Lauren |Hunter Elyse

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A change at the National Weather Service could put half a million Oklahoma lives at risk. For now, the weather service will no longer translate weather alerts for non-English speakers. Lawmakers, community leaders, and experts said this is a big change for Oklahomans. “Not being able to supply messages and the language where people understand so they can keep up with the storms is really problematic,” said Senator Michael Brooks-Jimenez, D-Oklahoma City.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Hunter Elyse

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A change at the National Weather Service could put half a million Oklahoma lives at risk. For now, the weather service will no longer translate weather alerts for non-English speakers. Lawmakers, community leaders, and experts said this is a big change for Oklahomans.

  • 2 weeks ago | kfor.com | Hunter Elyse

    OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new report shows Oklahoma is the third most expensive state for home insurance. This year, the report projects that Oklahomans will see an 8% increase, which is also the national average. “Prices have gone up pretty substantially over the past couple of years, and that we project them to continue on that trend in 2025,” said Chase Gardner, the data insights manager with Insurify. In 2024, the report also showed Oklahoma ranking third for home insurance.

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Terry Greenberg

Editor at Lubbock Lights

Terry Greenberg primarily covers news in Lubbock, Texas, United States and surrounding areas.

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Siali Siaosi

Social Editor at The Dallas Morning News

Siali Siaosi primarily covers news in Oklahoma, United States, including areas around Oklahoma City and surrounding regions.

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Matthew Hidalgo

Daybreak Meteorologist at KVII-TV (Amarillo, TX)

Matthew Hidalgo primarily covers news in the Texas Panhandle region, including areas around Pampa and surrounding towns in Texas, United States.

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Rina Nehdar

Founder and Editor at L.A. Family Travel

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Ron Burke

News and Sports Anchor at KOAT-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

Ron Burke primarily covers news in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and surrounding areas.

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