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Oklahoma Back to School: Start dates, school supplies and more
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (536+ words) Below is a look at what you'll need to know before school starts back up in Oklahoma It's time for Oklahoma students to head back to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year. KOCO 5 is your back-to-school headquarters, keeping you updated…...
Cooler Sunday with morning rain
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (33+ words) KOCO Search location by ZIP code Cooler Sunday with morning rain KOCO 5 Meteorologist Mikayla Smith tracks rain moving out this morning and a cooler Sunday afternoon ahead,...
Heat leads to third medical alert by EMSA in Oklahoma City
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (204+ words) EMSA has issued its third medical heat alert of the year after responding to multiple heat-related illness calls in Oklahoma City, urging residents to take precautions as high temperatures persist. The extreme summer heat in Oklahoma City has led Emergency…...
OKC nonprofit hosting summer camp for children impacted by family violence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) A summer camp for children affected by family violence offers healing, confidence-building and friendships, with year-round support through Palomar's "Anchored in Hope" campaign. A summer camp is giving children impacted by family violence a chance to heal, build confidence and…...
Pelican Bay in Edmond to open later in July after undergoing renovations
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (100+ words) KOCO The Pelican Bay Aquatic Center in Edmond will open soon after a construction project delayed the start date for the summer. Edmond officials said Pelican Bay will open for a shorter season starting on July 18. The city launched renovations…...
Best ways to stay safe after EMSA issues another medical heat alert
2+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) EMSA has issued its second medical heat alert of 2026 on Tuesday as temperatures continue to rise in the Oklahoma City metro. On Monday, EMSA medics responded to six suspected heat-related illness calls in the Oklahoma City service area. Five patients…...
Heat Building This Weekend
2+ week, 6+ day ago (30+ words) KOCO Search location by ZIP code Heat Building This Weekend Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer tracks storms tonight. Dangerous heat builds this weekend with a low storm risk....
From ribs to brisket and beyond: Why barbecue became one of America’s most iconic food traditions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (288+ words) Warning: Reading this could make you hungry. That's because we're talking about barbecue — the “low and slow” cooking method that's a hallmark of American culture. Related video above: A brief history of celebrating Memorial Day The roots of what's become…...
Splash pads across Oklahoma City metro ready for summer fun
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (276+ words) Summer is officially here, and two cities in the Oklahoma City metro have announced that their splash pads are set to open during Memorial Day weekend. >> Related 2025 video from the player above: Aquatic centers and spraygrounds offer summer water fun…...
Nostalgic summer program returns, giving free pizza to kids who read
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) Summer reading is getting a nostalgic boost. Voracious readers can again get free pizza this summer as a long-running summer reading program makes its return. Above video: Slowing the summer brain drain for kids: How parents can maintain kids' education…...