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CDC: Public pools not as clean as you think

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Just in time for pools to open across the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have come out with a new study about what’s lurking in that water.

According to the CDC report, water sampled from 161 pools around the Atlanta area found 58 percent showed signs of E. Coli, which is the bacteria most commonly associated with fecal matter.

Diapered babies and children who are not properly toilet trained can easily introduce poop into the water, the report stated.

Children are not alone as culprits.

Adults are also at fault, mainly those who do not shower with soap before entering the pool and bring traces of fecal matter with them.

Number two isn’t the only problem.

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Becky Bryan’s brother testifies in murder trial

EL RENO, Okla. – Becky Bryan’s brother testified that his sister was trying to work on her marriage in the months leading up to the shooting death of her husband.

Bryan is accused of fatally shooting her husband of 33 years, Nichols Hills Fire Chief Keith Bryan, in their Mustang home in September of 2011.

David Reddick, Becky Bryan’s brother, testified for nearly two hours Friday morning.

He told jurors the couple was trying to save their marriage after her extramarital affair.

Prosecutors questioned that because investigators said Bryan continued to pursue a relationship with her former lover.

Reddick also tried to explain his sister’s behavior in the hours after Keith Bryan’s murder.

Reddick said she was trying to cope with her husband’s death.

He testified that humor is how some people handle difficult situations.

“She does and says things that are shocking to people,” Reddick said.

Police chase almost derails home sale

WARR ACRES, Okla. – Police surrounded a home in Warr Acres Thursday in pursuit of a suspected burglar.

The suspect holed up in a home that had just sold; the closing was scheduled for 4 p.m. that same day.  

Real estate agent Brent Boone said the buyers and sellers were on the way to the closing when news came someone was in their house.

MORE: Police arrest burglary suspects after Warr Acres foot chase

Some fear more than fee increase in new driver’s license law

OKLAHOMA CITY – The price you pay for a driver’s license is about to go up.

Lawmakers said the $12 increase is the first in 10 years. 

Some said they fear they will be paying more than just money with the increase.

Officials said the fee increase will help generate about $8.7 million to help with long lines at facilities by hiring more clerks and equipment for law enforcement. 

Attorney David Slane said, “I’m just concerned that that may be exactly what this funding is being used for or at least a part of it.”

Slane is referring to 2007 Senate Bill 464 that states “the state of Oklahoma shall not participate in the implementation of the Real ID Act of 2005.”

He said he is concerned that part of this new funding may be a way to sneak in what he said is a serious violation of privacy.

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Police search for suspect, woman shot at OKC apartment

OKLAHOMA CITY – One woman has been taken to the hospital after a shooting at a southeast Oklahoma City apartment complex Friday afternoon.

Officials are on scene at Madison Village apartments on the 4200 block of S. E. 52nd St.

Officials have not released the woman’s condition nor her identity.

Police have not confirmed what led to the shooting.

They are searching for one suspect but have not given a description. 

Authorities said the apartment is believed to be an Oklahoma City Housing Authority complex.

WEATHER: Tornado watches, warnings across state

TORNADO WARNING: Oklahoma County, Logan County

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New summer food program helps fight childhood hunger

OKLAHOMA CITY – School is almost out for most kids in Oklahoma and that means the start of summer vacation.

But for some, it also means going hungry.

Michael Morris is the executive chef for Putnam City Schools.

“It’s always fun to be in an elementary cafeteria and hear what kids have to say and make their day happy with food,” he said.

A new summer food service at Putnam City schools is fighting childhood hunger.

Starting in June, anyone 18 or younger can eat breakfast and lunch for free during the week.

The program provides healthy meals for kids who might not get them otherwise.

As a former graduate, feeding kids healthy food is important to Morris.

“I’m glad to be back here trying to improve on the nutrition that I had as a Putnam City student,” Morris said.