KOCO 5 News

Shanice Hopkins

Reporter • Oklahoma City

Telling the stories that matter to Oklahoma communities — from severe weather coverage and breaking news to the people and events shaping the metro.

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About Shanice

Shanice Hopkins is a reporter at KOCO 5 News, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City. She covers breaking news, severe weather, and community stories across the metro and beyond.

A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, Shanice honed her skills at UCentral Media before joining KOCO. She is passionate about connecting with communities and bringing important stories to light through compelling multimedia journalism.

Current Role
Reporter, KOCO 5 News
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Market
Oklahoma City, OK
Focus Areas
Breaking News, Weather, Community
Written Work

Articles

Published stories from KOCO 5 News covering breaking news, severe weather, and community events across Oklahoma.

Breaking News • Jun 22, 2026

Families must rebuild after strong storms hit El Reno homes; damage spotted in central Oklahoma

Parts of Oklahoma saw damage overnight after tornado-warned storms moved through the state late Sunday and early Monday.

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Severe Weather • Jun 22, 2026

'The roof is laying in the backyard': Woman walks through storm debris after El Reno home destroyed

Residents are picking up the pieces after strong overnight storms destroyed a few homes and caused significant damage to others in an El Reno neighborhood.

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Severe Weather • Jun 22, 2026

El Reno homes see damage after overnight storms hit neighborhood

Multiple homes in an El Reno neighborhood saw damage after strong storms moved through central Oklahoma early Monday morning.

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Community • Jun 19, 2026

See how a library card can start your next adventure at the Oklahoma City Zoo

The zoo is celebrating 10 years of partnering with libraries for its Read for Adventure program. Some adventures start with a ticket — but at the OKC Zoo, it starts with a library card.

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Broadcast

Video Clips

On-air reporting and field coverage from KOCO 5 News.

'God was watching over us': El Reno family escapes as derecho destroys home overnight

Jun 22, 2026

OG&E crews continue recovery efforts after tornadoes, derecho hit Oklahoma

Jun 23, 2026

Homes in El Reno neighborhood see significant damage after overnight storms

Jun 22, 2026

Oklahoma City metro communities celebrating Juneteenth in big ways

Jun 19, 2026

Oklahomans start seeing higher gas prices after air strike against Iran

Mar 3, 2026

How are lines at OKC Will Rogers International Airport amid busy spring break travel day?

Mar 12, 2026

One arrested, another taken to hospital after domestic dispute prompts large OKC police presence

Feb 24, 2026

2 people taken to hospital after duplex catches fire in northwest Oklahoma City

Jan 22, 2026
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