www.youtube.com – KOCO 5 News – 2024-12-11 10:07:40

SUMMARY: In a recent emotional hearing, Vaughn Cannon was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of his wife, Jordan Pyle, after pleading guilty. Pyle’s father, Rusty, expressed relief at the sentence, believing it was just given the loss of his daughter. Cannon, who acknowledged his struggles with alcohol and mentioned past marriage counseling, provided a lengthy statement in court but had also faced accusations of abuse from his ex-wife. Evidence included Pyle’s journal entries highlighting her conflicted feelings about their marriage. Pyle, who had a profound impact on students in her community, is survived by a teenage son.

‘I am tortured every single day’: Former Cleveland Co. deputy reads statement at murder sentencing

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oklahomawatch.org – Keaton Ross – 2024-12-11 06:00:00

SUMMARY: Oklahoma’s parole grant rate increased in 2024, with nearly 29% of prisoners receiving favorable recommendations, up from 24% in 2023. This follows a period of declining parole approvals, which coincided with rising prison populations after the COVID-19 pandemic. Violent offenders remain less likely to receive parole, though the rate of those granted stage-two reviews has increased. The parole board faced leadership changes in late 2023, with vacancies remaining after the resignation of key members. Justice reform advocates argue for a full-time board to improve parole decisions, especially for violent offenders, with potential legislative changes in 2025.

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www.youtube.com – KOCO 5 News – 2024-12-10 17:10:26

SUMMARY: Workers are addressing a water main break on Bedford Drive in Oklahoma City, which has left some residents without service. The break occurred after firefighters responded to a house fire at the end of the cul-de-sac, where they successfully rescued a pet and contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. Investigators are now determining the fire’s cause and assessing damage costs. While crews have been working for hours, the city’s water department is also involved, as water is accumulating in the area. Efforts are ongoing, with hopes to resolve the issues soon.

House fire, water main break cause cluster for OKC neighborhood

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