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Families of DUI victims push for stricter penalties

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www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-02-20 18:26:11


SUMMARY: Dozens of Oklahoma families who lost loved ones to impaired drivers gathered at the state capitol to advocate for stricter DUI penalties. Their mission, born from personal tragedy, aims to honor those they lost and prevent similar heartbreak for others. Among them, Kimmel Elkhorn shared her heartbreaking story of losing her husband and son in a crash caused by a drunk driver. They’re joining forces with the nonprofit group Avoid Victims of Impaired Drivers to lobby lawmakers for tougher DUI legislation. Efforts include a bill by Senator Darryl Weaver focused on increasing consequences for DUI offenses to discourage recidivism.

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The nonprofit group VOID: Victims of Impaired Drivers spent Monday morning sharing stories with lawmakers, hoping to get stricter DUI laws in Oklahoma. 

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4th annual Oilfield Technical Services Clay Shooting event

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www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-04-19 08:03:14


SUMMARY: The 4th Annual Oilfield Technical Services Clay Shooting event supports the Warriors Rest Foundation, which assists first responders like police, fire, EMTs, and dispatchers facing emotional trauma. The foundation focuses on providing peer support programs to help these professionals cope with the high-stress situations they encounter. The event has sold out, but sponsorship opportunities remain, with $500 station sponsorships available to support educational initiatives for first responders. Donations can be made through the Warriors Rest website, www.warriorsrest.org, which is being updated to enhance social media engagement and provide further information.

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The Warrior’s Rest Foundation’s 4th annual Oilfield Technical Services Clay Shooting event returns April 25th.

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Are two of Oklahoma’s members of Congress ranked among the wealthiest in the nation?

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oklahomawatch.org – Matthew Yim – 2025-04-17 10:11:00

Sources consistently place two members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation, Kevin Hern and Markwayne Mullin, in the top 10% of all 535 members of Congress based on net worth. 

Using personal financial disclosure reports from 2018, OpenSecrets ranked members of Congress by approximate net worth by adding each disclosed asset value range and subtracting the liability value range, placing Hern and Mullin at No. 12 and No. 45, respectively. 

Quiver Quantitative, which uses live data on politicians’ stock portfolios made available through the STOCK Act, currently ranks Hern and Mullin at No.10 and No. 16, respectively. 

Though OpenSecrets also includes data filed under the STOCK Act, which requires members of Congress to report all financial transactions after they occur, only Quiver Quantitative is regularly updated. 

OpenSecrets estimated the 2018 net worths of Hern and Mullin to have been about $61 million and $11 million, respectively, while Quiver Quantitative has current estimates of $106.76 million and $65.04 million, respectively. 

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Thursday April 17, 2025 TIMELINE: Severe storms Friday

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Thursday April 17, 2025 TIMELINE: Severe storms Friday

www.youtube.com – KOCO 5 News – 2025-04-17 08:14:10


SUMMARY: Severe storms are expected Friday evening into the overnight, with a level 2 risk for hail (up to 2 inches) and damaging winds (60-70 mph), though the tornado risk is low. Storms will begin with drizzle in eastern Oklahoma, followed by active thunderstorms, and watches will likely be issued for Oklahoma City by evening. Ongoing showers and thunderstorms will persist into Saturday morning, particularly in southern Oklahoma. Saturday’s risk includes larger hail and more storms in southeastern Oklahoma. Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane will provide updates on the timeline and weekend weather threats.

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KOCO meteorologist Jonathan Conder says storms return Friday, he has the latest timeline.

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