TIMELINE: Breaking down Oklahoma double homicide suspect's criminal history - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

MORRILTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Court documents show the suspect associated with the double homicide in Sequoyah County on June 18 had an extensive criminal history.Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Morrilton on Thursday morning after a multi-day search. He was charged later that day by a Sequoyah County attorney for two counts of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Stacey Lee Drake moments after he was captured. (Courtesy: Arkansas State Police)Stacy Lee Drake, 50 (C

Gov. Stitt approves rule tying test scores to school accreditation

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - Governor Kevin Stitt sent a proclamation that approved a rule tying state test scores to a school's accreditation, Friday.
The reporting first came from Tulsa World, which found that the governor signed the proclamation that read, "Pursuant to the foregoing, I hereby approve all rules submitted on or before April 1."One of the rules approved was one proposed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education which would tie student assessment scores to accreditation. The

Family still searching for missing Tuttle man one month later

TUTTLE, Okla. (KFOR) — The family of a missing Tuttle man is still searching for answers after he vanished one month ago.Saturday would have been Keith Carlson's 31st Birthday.Keith was last seen by a neighbor on May 21st leaving his Tuttle home.His truck was found in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge later that night and then several days later his family received a disturbing phone call telling them Keith was no where to be found.His mother drove in from California and she said the pa

John Pak Wins Compliance Solutions Championship

Norman, OK - John Pak is officially a champion on the Korn Ferry Tour. Pak held a seven shot lead entering Sunday's final round of the Compliance Solutions Championship at Jimmie Austin.Pak held on strong finishing with his second professional win at 23 under shooting a final round 70.As exciting is that is for him, he wasn't one of the prototypical players in the field that had ties to the state. Most attended college in Oklahoma. Pak has a much different tie to the state than the others, but o

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Human trials to begin for new teeth regeneration drug: researchers

(NewsNation) — Bad news for the tooth fairy: humans may be one step closer to regrowing their teeth with the help of a new drug from Japanese researchers.
The intravenous treatment suppresses uterine sensitization-associated gene-1 (USAG-1) protein, the antibody which prevents tooth regrowth.Actor Armie Hammer ‘grateful’ for cannibalism scandalScientists at Kyoto University Hospital will conduct the first human trial of the drug from September 2024 to August 2025. In tests on f

Louisiana kicks off national fight with Ten Commandments mandate

Louisiana has triggered a national controversy with a new law mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public classrooms.The law signed by the state's GOP governor has been blasted by civil liberties groups, which argue it infringes on the rights of students and blatantly ignores the separation of church and state.The issue will soon be headed to the courts, with organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) saying they plan to sue the state, an

Bill Nye says extreme weather, record heat is 'beginning of the new normal'

(The Hill) — Science educator Bill Nye said that extreme weather and record-breaking heat can be the start of a "new normal."Nye made an appearance on ABC's "This Week" to discuss the latest heat wave that has blistered many parts of the United States in recent days. Host Martha Raddatz asked if this sort of heat may become the "new normal.""It's the beginning of the new normal, with respect. So the latest — the latest research is that there's not a turning point or a tipping point o

Suspect changes shirt in Walmart then steals from car in parking lot

STILLWATER (KFOR) - Stillwater police are searching for a suspect after he stole from a vehicle parked in a Walmart parking lot Sunday.
Stillwater Police posted to Facebook surveillance photos of the man they think committed larceny.| READ LOCAL NEWS > “Lack of accountability and transparency” following LOFT meeting with OSDE >The vehicle was a 2010 Chevy Impala that was parked at the Walmart off 111 N. Perkins Road Sunday.Stillwater police are searching for a suspect after he

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Justin Timberlake breaks silence following arrest: 'Sometimes I'm hard to love'

CHICAGO (WJW) – Justin Timberlake has made his first public comments since his arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated.Timberlake, 43, told a crowd on a tour stop that he had had a “tough week.”“We’ve been through ups and downs and lefts and rights,” he told the crowd at his concert in Chicago on June 21, according to Today.com.“I know sometimes I’m hard to love, but you keep on loving me, and I’m going to love you right back,” h

MLB player suspended 2 days after debut, says fertility clinic treatment to blame

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene, an announcement madetwo days after his major league debut.Martínez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster since November 2022. He went 1 for 3 with a strikeout on Friday at Cleveland.He issued a statement apologizing to the Blue Jays and their fans.“For the past tw

Why this week's heat wave could be next summer's normal

(The Hill) - The extreme heat slamming the eastern U.S. this week may be a sign of things to come as monthly temperature records continue to give way.A broad swath of the Midwest and eastern U.S. are currently under a heat dome, caused by a high-pressure system in the Earth’s upper atmosphere that compresses the air beneath it, making it expand into a dome shape.Researchpublished in March in the journal Science Advances found that since 1979, as climate change has intensified, heat w

Florida rapper believed dead in shooting outside hotel, 3 others injured: police

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least one person is dead and three injured after a shooting at a hotel in Tampa, Florida early Sunday morning, according to police.
Tampa police said the shooting happened shortly before 5 a.m. EDT in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn at the intersection of Fowler Avenue and McKinley Drive."What we have learned, and this is early in the investigation, two cars were shot at," said Joneé Lewis, public information officer of the Tampa Police Department.Lewis sa

Child dies after 'non-water' incident at California water park

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the boy's correct age.
IRVINE, Cali. (KTLA) — A child died at a water park in Orange County on Saturday, authorities confirmed.In apost to X, Irvine Police said officers and the Orange County Fire Authority responded to an incident at Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine earlier Saturday.Park officials said in a statement that a boy "experienced a non-water, but medical related incident" outside of a pool.Myrtle Beach rollercoaster left man

What's the landscape 2 years after the Supreme Court overturned a national right to abortion?

Judges, state lawmakers and voters are deciding the future of abortion in the U.S. two years after the Supreme Court jolted the legal status quo with a ruling thatoverturned Roe v. Wade.The June 24, 2022, ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization sparked legislative action, protest and numerous lawsuits — placing the issue at the center of politics across the country.Abortion is now banned at all stages of pregnancy, with limited exceptions, in 14 Republican-controlled s

DWI vs. DUI: Is there a difference?

(NewsNation) — SingerJustin Timberlakewas released without bail Tuesday after being charged with driving while intoxicated the previous night in Sag Harbor, New York.Timberlake's lawyer, Ed Burke, told Us Weekly that the charge was a single count because the singer refused a Breathalyzer test. Burke said that in addition to driving while intoxicated, Timberlake was also charged with two other court citations: running a stop sign and not traveling in the correct traffic lane.
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Study finds 'Right To Counsel' program has had positive impact in Oklahoma County

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new study is showing the impact that one nonprofit is having here in the metro.According to a new study conducted by the financial analyst company, Stout, the "Right To Council" program shows that 94% of clients who use Legal Aide Services of Oklahoma (LASO) were able to prevent an eviction judgment and 98% were given additional time to move out.LOCAL NEWS: OU, Legal Aid Services of OK team up to help families facing substance abuse"Goals are identified. Goals wer

The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, Settles Bedlam Battle in Golf

Norman, OK - It's not everyday an 18 time major winner comes to the state of Oklahoma.The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, dropped by the Compliance Solutions Championship to help give the Korn Ferry Tour event a boost in popularity.In the process, Nicklaus hosted and participated in a celebrity shootout after the third round of the tournament. Nicklaus served as an "ace in the hole" as OU and OSU did battle. Meaning he could be subbed in for a shot at any point in the round.Former OU star and NFL li

John Pak Controls Compliance Solutions Championship Entering Final Round

Norman, OK - John Pak enters the final round of the Compliance Solutions Championship with a hefty lead over the rest of the field. Pak fired a third round 65 (seven under) to finish at 21 under. That's seven shots ahead of Braden Thornberry whose in standalone second. Pak hasn't shot higher than a 66 in all three of his rounds.Oklahoma Sooner Blaine Hale, Jr. has quietly had a nice week. He sits tied for 14th at 11 under after shooting a person tournament low round of 67.Zach Bauchou is the low

Saturday night shooting in Southeast Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A person was shot Saturday Night in a neighborhood in Southeast Oklahoma City according to police.
Oklahoma City Police reported that the shooting happened a little after 9 p.m. near 421 SE 46th.
| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Oklahoma County vs. Oklahoma City; where to put a jail >Officials said that the person was shot in the leg and sent to the hospital.
No word on a potential suspect but police said that the person shot was not cooperating with officials.
The shooting was n

FDA allows first ever menthol e-cigarettes to be sold in US

(The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized the first ever nontobacco flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, a sign the agency believes some flavors of vaping products can be used to mitigate the effects of smoking traditional cigarettes.The agency said it authorized four menthol products from NJOY, which was purchased in 2023 by tobacco giant Altria, manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes. Including the four authorized Friday, the FDA has a

American Banjo Museum hosts Luca Ross' Banjo Farm

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The American Banjo Museum will be hosting Lucas Ross' Banjo Farm on June 29 in Oklahoma City.Admission is free for kids 15 and under and half price for adults. Doors open at 11 a.m. with events going until 3 p.m.
The Lucas Ross' Banjo Farm Live Show will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Upstairs Event Room with it running again at 2:15 p.m.Lucas Ross will feature his unique comedy and music performance for families which includespuppets, audience participation, original so

How much money do you need to make to be in the top 5% in your state?

(NEXSTAR) - The disparity between the income that an average U.S. resident brings in yearly compared to those sitting at the top of earners in each state has always been a major topic of discussion.In fact, WalletHub states that "the highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10%, based on the latest Census data."And while looking up what the "average salary" is across the country, ($74,600, according to the latest data from t

Gas prices see a cool down during the summer heat up

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Temperatures are beginning to heat up across the U.S., but over the past several weeks gas prices have began to cool down.As of Friday, the gas average in Oklahoma is $3.00, which is down by one cent in the past week and 19 cents less than one year ago.OKLAHOMA NEWS: Cybersecurity attack leaves car dealerships strugglingThe national average of gasoline prices remains unchanged, sitting at $3.45 this week. 14 cents less than a month ago and 13 cents less than a year a

MAGA cookie from Texas bakery goes viral

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A Texas bakery is making the best of a potentially bad situation after taking its fair share of heat for a controversial batch of cookies that went viral on social media.
Margie's Bakery & Deli, located in Wichita Falls, has offered both sweet and savory selections to the community since 1970 — but now they're facing harsh criticism.These 10 US cities have the worst housing shortages, new report findsThe controversial cookies are frosted with the word

Man to serve nine years in prison for black-market marijuana scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced in federal prison on Thursday for his role in a black-market marijuana scheme involving a fake Amazon delivery truck.Investigators say that from June 2022 to March 2023, Brandon Ye, 43, managed to move trash bags full of marijuana from growers to a stash house using a fake Amazon van.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man arrested for using fake Amazon van to move black-market marijuanaWhile searching the house on NW 58th St., investigators found

Chickasaw Nation to help rebuild Sulphur, Marietta after devastating tornados

SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - The Chickasaw Nation is stepping up to help two Oklahoma towns devastated by storms in recent months.
They’ve started a fundraising initiative to help rebuild and bolster economic recovery.RELATED STORY: Tornado destroys Sulphur’s historic downtown"It's something you see on TV,” Sulphur City Manager Andy Freeman said dauntingly describing the damage the April tornado left behind.Since the storms in late April, Freeman said the help has been humbling."Yo

'It's a pretty big deal': Oklahoma City to host two events for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — In four years, Oklahoma City will play host to two sports in the LA 2028 Olympic games."We are confident we will be an outstanding partner to LA28 and creating a dynamic environment for Olympians and fans," said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. "I can confirm that for the past six years, we have been working closely with leaders from LA28 and the city of Los Angeles to develop a plan."Rather than building temporary venues in Southern California for the two events, Oly

EXCLUSIVE: New leads and questions remain after Edmond woman's alleged kidnapping

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new affidavit has shed light on a potential lead into the alleged robbery, kidnapping and beating of an Edmond woman last week.A Kasey Alert was issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown after witnesses told authorities she was abducted outside of an Edmond-area coffee shop at gunpoint June 14.Kasey Alert issued for 43-year-old Isabel Brown. Image courtesy Oklahoma Highway Patrol."The victim was dropped off around I-240 in May after a statewide alert had been broadcast,"

Oklahoma County vs. Oklahoma City; where to put a jail

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A lawsuit was filed earlier this week from the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners claiming sovereignty to the land that was rejected by Oklahoma City recently as a site for the new jail.
"My honest thought was it doesn't seem to matter what the constituents of Oklahoma County want. They have heavily voiced their preference to keep the jail downtown. The commissioner from District Three is on a mission to make that site at Green Boulevard, the new jail, no matter

Moore first responders conduct mass shooting training

MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Emergency responders in Moore trained on Friday for dangerous events like deadly mass shootings.It wasn't the real thing, but the tension could still be felt in the air, while gunfire echoed in a Moore middle school.LOCAL NEWS: Cybersecurity attack leaves car dealerships struggling"Suspects are shooting at officers, officers are shooting at suspects," aid Captain Kevin Brown, with the Moore Police Department.Officers trained with blanks and air soft."It does hurt. It bring