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John Hayes
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Reporter with KFOR in Oklahoma City. Stories 📧: John.Hayes@kfor.com Former: KTUL in Tulsa, KAKE in Wichita, News 9 in Oklahoma City. University of Central Oklahoma Alum. Represented by: NWT Group.
EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma woman who got Jan. 6 pardon has no regrets 

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EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma woman who got Jan. 6 pardon has no regrets
An Oklahoma woman who received a presidential pardon for her case tied to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack says she has no regrets.
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January 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM
#ICYMI: An Oklahoma City attorney is representing Native activist Leonard Peltier. Peltier was granted clemency by former President Joe Biden in one of his final acts in the job.

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Oklahoma City attorney representing Native activist granted clemency by President Biden
An Oklahoma City attorney says he’s spent nearly five years on a legal team representing a North Dakota man former President Joe Biden decided to grant clemency to Monday.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ICYMI: A prominent civil rights attorney has taken the civil rights case of a 71-year-old man slammed to the ground by an Oklahoma City officer during an October traffic stop.

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Prominent civil rights attorney takes up Lich Vu case, lawsuit on the way
A prominent civil rights attorney has taken the civil rights case of a 71-year-old man slammed to the ground by an Oklahoma City officer during an October traffic stop.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#ICYMI: The president-elect of the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma says his community is very disappointed following a decision made by AG Drummond Friday to drop an aggravated assault and battery charge against an Oklahoma City police officer.

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Asian community hurt after AG drops charge on OKCPD officer who slammed Lich Vu
The president-elect of the Vietnamese American Community of Oklahoma says his community is very disappointed following a decision made by Attorney General Gentner Drummond Friday to drop an aggrava…
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December 28, 2024 at 7:02 PM
#ICYMI: An emotional Kingfisher Public School board held a special meeting Wednesday night to accept the resignations of 18 employees. Critics say it didn’t have to be this way.

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'You should be sad': Kingfisher school board accepts 18 resignations in response to $5 million settlement
An emotional Kingfisher Public School board held a special meeting Wednesday night to accept the resignations of 18 employees.
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December 12, 2024 at 2:49 PM
#ICYMI: The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Human Trafficking Unit has arrested a former pastor accused of sending a nude photo of himself to a Kansas teen last year.

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'Danger to our society': Ex-pastor arrested again, accused of sending nude photo to teen
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Human Trafficking Unit has arrested a former pastor accused of sending a nude photo of himself to a Kansas teen last year.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:50 PM
“DANGER TO OUR SOCIETY.” Tonight at 10 on KFOR we’re hearing from the father of a teen who says former pastor James McMillan sent her a full frontal nude photo last year. His message to other potential victims now that McMillan is locked up for the second time in less than a month.
December 11, 2024 at 2:09 AM
FORMER PASTOR ARREST DETAILS: Court documents say James/Jim McMillan is accused of SnapChatting a 14-year old Kansas teen a full frontal nude photo of himself back in 2023.

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December 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM
FORMER PASTOR BACK IN JAIL: Former pastor James McMillan is back in the Cleveland Co. Jail. Two weeks after we told you he was arrested for lewd acts with a child, today he was booked on a child porn complaint. He’s being held on a $450k bond.

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December 9, 2024 at 11:04 PM
ICYMI: Local police advocates and Asian community leaders are at odds over charges filed against an Oklahoma City Police officer accused of assaulting a 71-year-old Vietnamese man.

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Asian community, former AG react to officer assault charges in use-of-force case
Local police advocates and Asian community leaders are at odds over charges filed against an Oklahoma City Police officer accused of assaulting a 71-year-old Vietnamese man.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM
BREAKING: The OK County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of Aggravated Assault and Battery against OKC police officer Sgt. Joseph Gibson after a use-of-force Oct. incident where an elderly man was slammed to the ground.
December 5, 2024 at 9:58 PM
#ICYMI: An Oklahoma City man is facing second degree murder charges after authorities say he caused the deaths of a woman and her unborn baby in a two-car crash last month.

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'Worried about her baby': Metro man facing murder charges in pregnant woman's death
An Oklahoma City man is facing second degree murder charges after authorities say he caused the deaths of a woman and her unborn baby in a two-car crash last month.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:22 PM
EXCLUSIVE: MARIA GANCHOZO RIVERA was 5-months pregnant when court documents say a man hit her driving the wrong way on Lake Hefner Parkway last month. Neither she nor her unborn baby made it. Tonight at 10 on @kfor we’re hearing from a witness who tried to help & Maria’s family.
December 4, 2024 at 3:05 AM
OTHELLO’S THREAT: A former Edmond Othello’s employee is behind bars tonight. He’s accused of threatening employees and threatening to blow up the restaurant OVER HIS PAYCHECK. He says he didn’t do it. More tonight at 10 on KFOR.
December 3, 2024 at 12:52 AM
NBC: President Biden set to issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe...
President Biden set to issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden
The president is expected to announce his decision Sunday night, according to a senior White House official.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:20 AM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Wishing you and yours a holiday full of love and thankfulness! I’m thankful for the hardworking first responders, medical staff and first informers working through the holidays to take care of those in need; and keep us in the know ❤️
November 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
#ICYMI: A former Cleveland County pastor has been arrested after allegations he was sexually inappropriate with a child.

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'Really trusted him': Former Cleveland County pastor arrested for child sex crimes
A former Cleveland County pastor has been arrested after allegations he was sexually inappropriate with a child.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
TONIGHT AT 10: A former Cleveland County pastor is facing sex abuse charges. The victim accusing him, is one of his own family members. We’ll have reaction from his former church members on KFOR.
November 27, 2024 at 2:03 AM
#BREAKING: Tulsa Hurricane Football Head Coach Kevin Wilson is out. “I simply did not see a path forward under his leadership,” says Athletics Director Justin Moore.
November 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
BRONCHOS 🏈 WIN: The UCO Bronchos have won their first home playoff game in two decades!
November 23, 2024 at 10:28 PM
ROLL CHOS: Don’t usually get to do too many lighter stories on my Alma Mater! Good luck to the Bronchos today!

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'Remarkable season': UCO football making history with first home playoff in decades
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Bronchos will make history when they take the field for their first home football playoff game since their 1998 season Saturday.
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November 23, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Former Stillwater dental assistant Cody Stolfa is facing sexual assault charges tied to 16 patients.

Court documents say the victims were unconscious, and allege some details that are frankly too disgusting for television.

@spencerhumphrey.bsky.social is breaking them down at 10 on KFOR.
November 23, 2024 at 2:19 AM
UCO BRONCHOS MAKING HISTORY: The UCO Bronchos are practicing for their first home playoff game in decades tomorrow afternoon! I sat down with UCO President Todd Lamb about the implications and excitement. We’ll have more tonight at 10 on KFOR.
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
#ICYMI: An Oklahoma City couple says their worst nightmare came true after a man broke into their house in the middle of the night earlier this month.

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'Having a panic attack': Metro couple expecting child says stranger broke into home
An Oklahoma City couple says their worst nightmare came true after a man broke into their house in the middle of the night earlier this month.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
#ICYMI: A Midwest City man is facing criminal charges after court documents say he admitted to shooting at a vehicle that hit his parked car and tried to leave the scene.

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Docs: Midwest City man arrested after shooting at car involved in hit-and-run
A Midwest City man is facing criminal charges after court documents say he admitted to shooting at a vehicle that hit his parked car and tried to leave the scene.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:58 AM