Senators launch probe into Kroger over alleged surge pricing - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

(NewsNation) — The nation's largest grocery store chain is under scrutiny for its use of electronic price tags, raising concerns that prices could be adjusted on a whim.
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, both facing reelection soon, recently sent a letter to Kroger questioning their practices. They're concerned the grocery chain might be using technology, known as electronic shelving labels, to raise prices when shopping is at its busiest.Thi

As constituents call House members, confidence grows more will sign letter calling for Walters investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma House Republican sources tell News 4 they’re gaining confidence they can get the needed amount of 51 Republicans to sign a letter calling for a special investigation of State Superintendent Ryan Walters, in part, because their constituents are calling on them to do so.As of Tuesday evening, 22 Oklahoma House Republican members have signed a letter to House Speaker Charles McCall calling on him to form a special committee to investigate the Oklahoma Sta

Improper Social Security payments surpass $1B amid 'record-breaking backlog': report

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(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is wrestling with a "record-breaking backlog" of cases that has led to roughly $1.1 billion in improper payments, according to a new report by the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).The OIG, which works to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the SSA's programs, looked at both wrong payments and so-called pending actions that were l

OKC City Council declares metro motel dilapidated

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The OKC City Council voted unanimously to declare a metro area Rodeway Inn dilapidated during their meeting on Tuesday.The vacant Rodeway Inn near I-35 and SE 66th St. has caught fire several times over the past few months. A significant potion of the motel has already been destroyed as a result of the fires.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hazards growing after abandoned motel catches fire sixth time in a monthThe owner now has 30 days to secure the property and submit a plan of

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Bethany woman left with no A/C for over two months

BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) — A Bethany woman is struggling to stay cool after her central A/C broke weeks ago.Janelle Moore said she hasn't been able to catch a break from the heat and when she went to complain, instead of fixing the issue, they gave her two small window units instead.LOCAL NEWS: Family says dream home is not livable; wants answers from management"Nine weeks and three days today, my central air and heat went out, and I've been waiting for them to fix it," said Moore. "It's bee

Zoo enrichment devices designed by OU engineering students

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Some first-year engineering students are getting ready to hit the books and develop enrichment devices for animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo. News 4 got a look at the devices made during the first year of the program."We want to give them opportunities to be able to showcase different behaviors that they would have in the wild," said Kimberly Laser, the Animal Behavior & Welfare Manager at the OKC Zoo.From the tiny bumble bees to the towering giraffes, animals nee

Goodwill Central Oklahoma awarded grant money for Mobile Learning Lab

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Goodwill Central Oklahoma was awarded $10,000 in grants from Bank of Oklahoma to help in the purchase of a Mobile Learning Lab, which will serve underserved communities that are in serious need of education and resources towards job training.The Mobile Learning Lab was revealed during a ribbon cutting by Goodwill Central Oklahoma in July.LOCAL NEWS: American Red Cross makes safety checklist as kids head back to schoolThe Lab is furnished with digital technology and a

Over 20 House Republicans call for investigation into Superintendent Walters

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma lawmakers have called for an investigation into possible wrongdoing by State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Representative Mark McBride, R-Moore drafted the letter and handed it over to Speaker Charles McCall on Tuesday morning, asking him to form an investigative committee to look into allegations against Walters. It stated since Walters took office 18 months ago, there have been increasing concerns about the “budget performance, spending priorities, an

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Family says dream home is not livable; wants answers from management

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A family is frustrated after their plan to move into their new home was cut short.The family moved so the dad could work as a police officer in the metro, but they said on move-in day, the house was "uninhabitable"."My family was so excited to get a new start and hopefully make a better life for ourselves," said Jamie Anderson who's frustrated with the rental home.LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma contractor hit with embezzlement charges, says AG’s officeThe Anderson's move

Schools looking to keep football players safe, cool in August heat

MUSTANG, Okla. (KFOR) - Temperatures are normal for August as students head to school and athletes hit the field ahead of their seasons.For instance, kickoff for Oklahoma High School Football is right around the corner and in Mustang preseason practice is well underway, with trainers and coaches working to keep their kids as safe and cool as possible.LOCAL NEWS: Staying safe as Oklahoma experiences heat and humidity"We do plan ahead, I meet with the coaches everyday and if need be we change and

OKCPS students head back to school Tuesday

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Enthusiasm was buzzing through the halls at Ridgeview Elementary School Tuesday morning.“I’m really glad to be back this year. I feel like we’re going to get a lot accomplished this year,” said Angela Chamberlain, a family advocate at Ridgeview Elementary.LOCAL NEWS: Staying safe as Oklahoma experiences heat and humidityIt was the first day of school for Oklahoma City Public Schools.The day started at the OKCPS Operations Center,

Ford and Mazda to owners: Stop driving older vehicles with risky Takata airbag inflators

DETROIT (AP) — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata airbag inflators that have not been replaced.The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly 83,000 Mazdas from the 2003 through 2015 model years.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the inflators can explode with too much force in

Harris in 'striking distance' of Trump in Florida, pollster says

(The Hill) — Vice President Harris is nipping at former President Trump's heels in his home state of Florida, a pollster from Suffolk University says after a new Sunshine State survey.The USA Today/Suffolk University/WSVN-TV poll found Harris just 5 points behind Trump among likely Florida voters, 42 percent to 47 percent, just outside the poll's margin of error.Florida has a million more registered Republicans than Democrats, and Trump won the state in both 2016 and 2020.“Given thos

Video: Northern lights seen shimmering from the International Space Station

(NEXSTAR) — The sun has been especially active recently, sparking strong geomagnetic storms over the weekend. Conditions were just right, causing a "major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field."The "disturbance" meant many got to see the northern lights dance (or at least shimmer) across the night sky. That includes those in Wisconsin and Minnesota — two states that frequently have at least a slim chance of seeing the northern lights — and as far south as California's Yosemite

Cancer deaths among men expected to rise 94% worldwide by 2050: study

(The Hill) -- Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to skyrocket by 2050, according to a new study, especially for those aged 65 and older.The research, published in the journal Cancer, showed the current sharp disparity in cancer mortality and cases among men is likely toincrease without interventions.Between 2022 and 2050, cancer cases among men are projected to increase 84% from 10.3 million to 19 million. Deaths are expected to rise 94%, from 5.4 million to 10.5 m

NWS Norman issues excessive heat warning

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) - The National Weather Service Norman issued an excessive heat warning on Tuesday concerning dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.NWS says, portions of Central, East Central, Northern, and Southeast Oklahoma could see an increase in heat related illnesses during the extreme heat and high humidity events.The following counties are under the excessive heat warning:Image: NWS Norman
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'Feels like a dream': Father-son duo find $25K under rock in annual Utah Treasure Hunt

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — There's no better core memory for a father and son than spending a summer finding a treasure together — which is exactly what Damon and Ty Johnson did.In June, the Utah Treasure Hunt, now an annual summer tradition, kicked off. A riddle was provided as the map to the treasure, which would lead hunters to a $25,000 prize once solved.Started in 2020 by David Cline and John Maxim, the treasure hunt always begins with a riddle — this year, it was in Spanish

Tech issues plague Trump interview on X

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Former president Donald Trump made a high-profile return to X, formerly known as Twitter, for a live, unscripted conversation with owner Elon Musk.Trump was banned from the platform under its previous ownership for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.The two-hour conversation was friendly with Musk largely supporting Trump's goals for another administration. But the event got off to a rocky start.Technical issues delayed the start of a rare live conversa

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation report

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday to one of their best days of the year after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.
The S&P 500 jumped 1.7% for its third-best day of 2024 after the U.S. government reported inflation at the wholesale level slowed last month by more than economists expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 408 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite clambered 2.3% higher.
High inflation has

One person injured after robbery at Edmond home

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — One person has been injured after a home robbery near NW 159th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.Home robbery near NW 159th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. (KFOR)According to Oklahoma City Police, three to six people broke into a home along NW 159th Terrace. The suspects reportedly struck one person over the head before robbing the residents and running away.Police they are still canvassing the neighborhood in hopes of finding witnesses and security

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after passing the first of several tests set for this week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward one of their best days of the year, and Wall Street is relaxing on Tuesday after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.
The S&P 500 was 1.6% higher in late trading and on track for its fourth-best day of 2024 after the U.S. government reported inflation at the wholesale level slowed last month by more than economists expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 378 points,

'Very demure, very mindful': What does TikTok's newest lingo mean?

(NEXSTAR) — TikTok trends can be hard to follow at times, from the "broccoli" haircut teen boys all seem to want to the very "brat" inspired "Apple dance" — have we lost you yet?Just stick with us, because the latest TikTok trend isn't as confusing as it sounds.It's all seemingly thanks to TikTok user Jools Lebron, better known as @joolieannie. As Mashable explains, Jools has shared a slew of advice on how to appear "very demure" and "very mindful."Unlike other terms TikTok is said t

Oklahoma contractor hit with embezzlement charges, says AG's office

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond confirmed on Tuesday, a Tulsa-area contractor faces 17 counts of felony embezzlement and one count of engaging in a pattern of criminal offenses following an investigation by the AG's Consumer Protection Unit.Attorney General Drummond's office says, charges were filed yesterday in Creek County against Todd Douglas Briggs, who operated T Briggs Construction and Oasis Pools and Outdoor Living.Briggs is accused of taking more than $1

Legendary Big Boy Steam locomotive set to make a Oklahoma debut in October

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Big Boy No. 4014 one of the largest and extremely powerful steam engines ever built, is set to make stops in Oklahoma in October.The legendary Big Boy Steam Locomotive know as Big Boy No. 4014 will depart on the "Heartland of America Tour" on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and travel across nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.CHICAGO, July 31, 2019 -- Enthusiasts gather near the historic Big

I-40 WB closed in Clinton, driver should expect delays

CUSTER CO, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says all lanes of WB I-40 will be closed at US-183 in Clinton from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.Image courtesy ODOTWB I-40 drivers will exit at US-183 & can use the I-40 on-ramp to continue on I-40. Drivers are urged to use extra caution in the area including major delays.Click here for your latest road conditions.Other Headlines
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Duncan hosts Senior Games this spring

DUNCAN, Okla. (KFOR) - Active seniors in Oklahoma looking for a way to stay active and engage in a some friendly competition, introducing " Southwest Senior Games".Seniors over the age of 50 are are invited to attend the annual Southwest Senior Games held at the Simmons Center in Duncan, Oklahoma.KFOR volunteers assist with activities at The Salvation Army senior centerUSPS set to host virtual and in-person job fairs August 15Participants can expect events like horseshoe, rolling pin toss, and

OHP: Missing 17-year old person last seen in Lincoln Co.

Lincoln County, Okla. (KFOR) –The Oklahoma Highway Patrol(OHP) has activated a Endangered Missing Advisory for missing 17-year-old Hannah Fowler.Image courtesy OHPAccording to the OHP, Fowler was last seen at around 11:45 p.m. on August 12, 2024 near US-77 and 750 Road in Lincoln County. Fowler has developmental disabilities and selective Mutism, says authorities.
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ODOT reminds Oklahomans of school bus safety

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - School is back in session and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reminding Oklahoma drivers yellow lights on a school bus indicate the bus is about to stop. If you’re driving, slow down, prepare to stop, stay alert and watch out for children.Here are what the flashing lights that school bus drivers use to alert you:
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. You should slow down and prepare to stop your vehicle.

Lankford seeks community care protection for Veterans in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) alongside Marco Rubio (R-FL) and colleagues have introduced the Ensuring continuity in Veterans' Health Act in response to Veterans throughout the country reporting a loss of care.
“Community care is vital for Veterans in rural Oklahoma to receive consistent, reliable treatment. This policy from the Veterans Health Administration that suddenly revokes authorizations for community care without explanation is unacceptable and doesn’t

Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday | Tracking the Tropics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tropical Storm Ernesto will impact the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday.The storm's center was located about 250 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, as of the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. update. Its maximum sustained winds were 50 mph.
Ernesto is expected to move across the U.S. and British Virgin Islands on Tuesday evening and near Puerto Rico Tuesday night into Wednesday. The storm will then take a northward turn into the Atlan