www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-05-26 22:22:46

SUMMARY: Oklahoma’s rural hospitals face severe cuts or closures due to proposed federal Medicaid reductions, warns Oklahoma Hospital Association President Rich Rasmussen. The U.S. House passed a bill cutting Medicaid funding while increasing spending on immigration, military, and tax extensions. Rural hospitals, often operating at a loss, rely heavily on Medicaid programs to stay open. Oklahoma funds Medicaid through hospital taxes matched by federal dollars, but the bill restricts raising hospital tax rates to offset funding losses. Without flexibility, rural hospitals may eliminate services like obstetrics or shut down, devastating communities economically and medically. Rasmussen hopes the Senate allows a grace period for tax adjustments.

Hospital association president paints dire picture if Medicaid cuts pass

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www.youtube.com – KOCO 5 News – 2025-05-26 08:01:59

SUMMARY: Oklahoma’s Memorial Day forecast includes a low chance of rain this morning into early afternoon, with increasing chances later, especially in western Oklahoma. Severe weather risk is low but possible late afternoon into evening due to a cold front bringing mid-level moisture and instability. Storms may produce hail up to ping-pong ball size (around 1 inch) and wind gusts of 50-60 mph, mainly in western and central Oklahoma. Tornado risk is minimal due to northerly winds. Rain and storms may linger into early Tuesday, though severe weather risk will be low then. Weather updates will continue throughout the day.

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer has your Memorial Day Forecast, saying rain is possible and there could be storms later this afternoon and evening.

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www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-05-25 22:28:39

SUMMARY: A Tesla driver in Oklahoma was caught speeding twice within two weeks, despite previous consequences including a ticket and vehicle impoundment. The first incident involved excessive speed on I-40, where deputies recorded his excuse that he was rushing to church. Less than two weeks later, he was stopped again speeding through a construction zone near I-35 and I-240, resulting in a more expensive ticket. Authorities warned that reckless driving risks lives and urged the driver to reconsider his actions. The driver now faces serious fines, with the sheriff’s office emphasizing the danger and cost of repeated violations.

Serial speeder caught again, said he was trying to get to church

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