Sydnee Batzlaff

23 hours ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — There’s a new program in Norman helping the homeless and cleaning up the city. News 4 introduced you to it last month, but now the program is officially underway and is already showing success. “A Better Way: Opportunity Knocks” is a partnership between Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) and the City of Norman. The program is aimed at addressing opioid and substance misuse and preventing overdose by connecting the homeless population with an alternative.

1 day ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Former death row inmate Richard Glossip appeared in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. After over two hours of back and forth, the hearing ended without a decision from Judge Heather E. Coyle; instead, the hearing was continued. During the hearing, Glossip’s attorney told the judge that he’s entitled to and deserves bail. He said this is the first time Glossip is asking the court for something.

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Former death row inmate Richard Glossip appeared in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. After over two hours of back and forth, the hearing ended without a decision from Judge Heather E. Coyle; instead, the hearing was continued. During the hearing, Glossip’s attorney told the judge that he’s entitled to and deserves bail. He said this is the first time Glossip is asking the court for something.

6 days ago | kfor.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The state’s largest virtual school is under fire once again after layoffs and resignations. On Thursday, the board for Epic Charter Schools met for the first time since top leaders resigned, hundreds of employees were let go, and a state investigation into the school is ongoing.

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Sydnee Batzlaff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new Oklahoma law is cracking down on scammers using Bitcoin ATMs to steal your money. Senate Bill 1083 was authored by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, and it introduced ways to protect Oklahomans from falling victim to these scams. Cryptocurrency ATMs look like regular ATMs and allow people to conduct legitimate cryptocurrency transactions. However, they can also be used to carry out fraudulent activity.