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01/20/12--18:23: OKC City councilman DUI arrest (chan 1872184)

For the second time in 3-years, police arrest Oklahoma City City Councilman Skip Kelly for DUI.  The councilman told FOX 25 both incidents were simply "misfortunes." He says he was not intoxicated after midnight Friday morning when he drove into a fire hydrant. ...


01/21/12--18:14: Distracted Driving (chan 1872184)

A 19-year-old Oklahoma girl's memory lives on through a new distracted driving campaign.  Brittanie Montgomery died in 2006 after she lost control of her car while talking on the phone.  Currently, Oklahoma does not have a general law against distracted driving. ...


01/21/12--18:18: Crosstown Confusion (chan 1872184)

Drivers on the Crosstown are finding some surprises as the new road opens up in front of them.  Fox 25's Jaime Cerreta gives us an exit strategy for the new way around town.




01/22/12--20:14: Norman Grass Fire & Evacuations (chan 1872184)

A grass fire off of I-35 in Norman spreads dangerously close to a mobile home park.  Dozens of people were forced to leave the Turtle Creek Mobile Home Park.


01/22/12--20:16: Pastor Carol Daniels Investigation (chan 1872184)

Two and a half years after an Oklahoma pastor was brutally killed in her Anadarko church, the community wants her legacy to live on.  The OSBI still has no suspects in the case of Pastor Carol Daniel's murder, but agents say the case is still solvable and the memorial held was a big help. ...


01/22/12--20:20: The Harlem Globetrotters (chan 1872184)

The Harlem Globetrotters come to Oklahoma City bringing fun for the whole family at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.  Fox 25 photographer Steven Anderson captures the sights and sounds at the big game.



01/23/12--06:02: Cock Fighting Arrest (chan 1872184)

Police in Oklahoma County arrest a man suspected of being involved in a cock fighting ring.




01/23/12--18:43: Seminole State College: fight investigation (chan 1872184)

Allegations of racist comments spark a fight among three girls at Seminole State College.  The college pulled a scholarship from one of the girls.  She now has to leave because she can't pay for school. Seminole State is investigating the case.   All three girls face disciplinary action. ...


01/23/12--18:43: Abandoned animals (chan 1872184)

The state is stepping in to help livestock abandoned by farmers and ranchers.  The drought has driven up the price of hay so many animal owners can not afford to feed them.  The state is asking for private donations for a new program to feed and care for abandoned animals. ...


01/23/12--18:43: Museum money (chan 1872184)

How do we best preserve the past while promoting the future of Oklahoma?  It's a multimillion dollar question lawmakers will face this session.  The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum is half finished, but wants an additional $40 million from the state, to be matched by private donors. ...


01/23/12--18:44: Fast food ads (chan 1872184)

Junk food ads may hold more power of you and your family than you think.  When Canada banned fast-food ads, the number of fast-food meals eaten a year dropped by more than 10 million.  The ban was an experiment in Quebec between 1984 and 1992.  Advertising executives in the US say if a ban was put in place now, fast-food companies would just move to other media. ...


01/23/12--19:04: Homicide investigation (chan 1872184)

Police find a man's body in the street near SW 8th & May around 8:30 Monday night.  Neighbors report hearing gunshots in the area.  Police are still looking for crews.  If you know anything else about the case, call Crimestoppers at 235-7300. ...


01/24/12--03:35: SW OKC Shooting Investigation (chan 1872184)

A body is found in SW Oklahoma City after neighbors report hearing gunshots.  Police say it happened near SW 8th & Brookline Ave. No names have been released.  If you know anyone involved, call the police.


01/24/12--19:04: Oklahoma River construction (chan 1872184)

Downtown Oklahoma City will soon feature a 700-foot zip line, a Sky Trail  four stories high and an indoor surf park.  The adventure park will be built near the Devon Boathouse on the Oklahoma River.  The Boathouse Foundation says it is a $5 to $7 million dollar project. ...


01/25/12--04:17: Suspect Escapes from Hospital (chan 1872184)

Oklahoma City police say a suspect is on the loose after escaping from the Southwest Integris Hospital Tuesday night.



01/25/12--04:20: NW OKC House Fire (chan 1872184)

Fire crews respond to a house fire in northwest Oklahoma City early Tuesday morning.  Officials say the house was abandoned, and no injuries were reported.



01/25/12--13:57: DHS Director resigns (chan 1872184)




01/25/12--18:27: Student suspended over picture (chan 1872184)

A substitute teacher falls asleep at school and two students get suspended for taking a picture of him with their cell phone.  Mustang Schools is now investigating the incident.  A spokesperson says it is against school policy for students to use a cell phone during the school day, but also says "this type of behavior by staff is not tolerated. ...


01/25/12--18:28: Facebook Timeline (chan 1872184)

According to Facebook, the new "Timeline" feature will be rolling out mandatory in the next few weeks. The changes are very visual and will change the layout of your profile. Social media experts say it's also very easy to pull up past photos and status updates now so you may want to delete them now. ...


01/25/12--18:54: DHS agency future (chan 1872184)

A former DHS employee says the resignation of Howard Hendrick was needed, but is only the start of a culture change at the agency.  State Representative Jason Nelson heads the task force in charge of making recommendations for change at DHS.  Rep. ...


01/25/12--19:09: Wanted fugitive arrested (chan 1872184)

A convicted felon is back behind bars after escaping from the hospital.  Dale Golden was handcuffed to a hospital bed but freed himself using a fork.  Golden was on the run for less than 24-hours.  Police found him Wednesday in the crawl space of a house. ...


01/26/12--18:38: Edmond armed break-in (chan 1872184)

Robbers hold a woman and son up at gunpoint in their own home.  It happened in the Coffee Creek Estates in Edmond.  Two people knocked on the door posing as lawn workers and forced their way inside.  Police say the suspects held a mother and son captive while they ransacked the home. ...


01/26/12--18:40: MWC deadly burglary (chan 1872184)

A break-in turns into a deadly shooting in Midwest City.  Police say a homeowner shot Reginald Joseph Jr. to death Thursday after Joseph broke into his home.  Officers say that homeowner is the third person in town in 15-months to shoot under the "Make My Day Act. ...


01/26/12--18:40: Ersland effect (chan 1872184)

The right to defend yourself from robbers was a key component to the case of pharmacist Jerome Ersland, convicted of killing a robber.  Supporters of Ersland said the case would embolden criminals and deter citizens from defending themselves.  One criminologist believes the case has not had that effect and that homeowners have always been willing to use deadly force to protect their homes. ...


01/26/12--18:41: Jaime's Favorite Things: Stella (chan 1872184)

In today's Jaime's Favorite Things, Jaime takes us to Stella Modern Italian Cuisine.


01/27/12--18:19: Jaymie Adams murder case: husband arrested (chan 1872184)

Police arrest the husband of Jaymie Adams on two counts of murder.  Justin Adams is in the Oklahoma County jail.  Detectives say he had inconsistent stories and a history of violence.  Prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges.  Justin's attorney has said his client is not guilty. ...


01/27/12--18:22: Cadmio Lopez sentenced (chan 1872184)

The first of three men accused of attacking an Oklahoma City Police officer learns his sentence.  32 year old Cadmio Lopez will spend 15 years in prison and 15 years on probation after prison for his part in the brutal attack on Officer Chad Peery last February. ...


01/27/12--18:22: Edmond teenager suicides (chan 1872184)

Schools in Edmond are in mourning after the death  of three students.  Police say a 14-year-old student from St. Elizabeth and two 17-year-olds from Edmond Memorial and Edmond North have all taken their lives in the past 2-weeks.  The Edmond School District says it is looking into its anti-suicide and bullying-prevention efforts. ...


01/27/12--18:36: Helping prostitutes (chan 1872184)

A former prostitute heads back to the streets to help women onto the right path.  Fox 25's Deeda Payton tells us how the prostitute-turned-philanthropist is teaming up with a charity to change lives in the metro.


01/28/12--18:27: CDC Teen Pregnancy Study (chan 1872184)

A new study from the CDC shows the US ranks the highest in the developed world for teenage mothers.  Here in Oklahoma, we rank fifth in the nation.  The study says nearly half of teen moms polled said they didn't use any form of protection.  Others listed access to birth control and inaccurate knowledge of conception as reasons they became pregnant. ...