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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Heartland Flyer, Oklahoma’s only Amtrak train route, is facing permanent suspension after Texas lawmakers declined to fund its share of the route’s budget. Since June 14, 1999, the Heartland Flyer has provided daily routes between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. The Heartland Flyer is a jointly funded partnership between ODOT and TXDOT, using each state’s tax dollars. The Heartland Flyer was recently being considered for expansion to Kansas.

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HUGO, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations (OSBI) special agents confirm one person is in custody for possessing child sexual abuse material in Hugo, Oklahoma. According to OSBI, the investigation identified online user 41-year-old Adam Joseph Johns. Authorities say Johns was employed at the elephant sanctuary in Hugo, Oklahoma, at the time.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Officials with the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center announced on Friday an Emergency Operations Exercise is set to be conducted on June 9th. According to VA officials, the exercise operation will begin at 9:00 a.m. providing real life incidents ensuring mocking procedures are followed while providing help in the event of a mass casualty incident.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Independent Shopkeepers Association (ISA) is set to bring back a cherished Oklahoma tradition uniting community members for its beloved Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Midtown June 7. ISA says, its seasonal one-day Pop-Up Market seeks to provide more opportunities for shoppers to support local retailers. “The overwhelming support for the Holiday Pop-Ups made it clear—people want more chances to shop locally year-round,” said Cléo Nash, Executive Director of ISA.

3 weeks ago | kfor.com | Terré Gables

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) is gearing upto unveil a brand new look for the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County as a part of the NBA Finals Legacy Projects. According to the NBA, the project transforms a classroom space into a renovated Wonder Roomfor teens that includes tech equipment, STEM, reading nook and lounge space. The dedication event is scheduled as follows:Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma CountyAddress: 3535 N. Western Ave.