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Weather Update August 16, 2024
From the national weather service in Tulsa Oklahoma 4:55am. Dangerous heat persists across the region today. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from noon until 9 PM for much of eastern Oklahoma and west-central Arkansas. A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 9 PM for parts of far northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas. Maximum heat indices between 110-115 degrees are expected within the warning area and up to 109 degrees in the advisory. Afternoon and evening storms may develop again today near a weak surface boundary. Some storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds in excess of 70 miles an hour being the main severe weather threat.
Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency investigating State Department of Education
LOFT Chairman Rep. Kevin Wallace said the investigation is not about State Superintendent Ryan Walters, it is about, “the transparency of a State Agency and getting answers for our constituents.”
Oklahoma Heat Wave Continues: Severe Storms and Large Hail Expected Friday Night
Norman, OK – Oklahoma residents are in for a sweltering weekend as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 104°F, with the added risk of severe thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Friday’s forecast includes a low risk of severe storms primarily affecting areas north of I-40. The primary concerns are large hail and damaging winds, particularly in the late afternoon and evening hours.
Oklahoma prosecutors hear about violence against health care workers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Hospitals have seen a significant increase in violence against health care workers, prosecutors were told Thursday. “It is kind of getting to a tipping point,” said Maggie Martin, Oklahoma Hospital Association chief legal officer. Her remarks were made to those attending the District Attorneys Council meeting in Oklahoma City. Over the years, […]
Oklahoma Republicans Call for Impeachment Investigation into Walters
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several House Republicans have signed a letter asking for an investigation into “alarming” actions from state Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education and asked for an inquiry into whether the “failures” justify impeachment. Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, wrote the letter and sent it to House Speaker Charles McCall […]
Fighting childhood hunger should be a top priority for all levels of government
OKLAHOMA CITY – As a number of school districts move to make meals free for students, now is a perfect time to address the larger issue of childhood hunger. The facts show childhood hunger is a real problem across Oklahoma, and we at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) applaud the school districts stepping up to fight it with free meals for all students.
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
Northbound I-35 in northeast OKC reopens after crews make emergency bridge repairs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Northbound Interstate 35 has reopened after a hole in the roadway prompted an hours-long emergency bridge repair in northeast Oklahoma City. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation narrowed northbound I-35 at Northeast 63rd Street, which is...
Purcell Homes Covered In Mud After Recent Floods
Flash flooding across central Oklahoma on Sunday has left homeowners facing major repairs. In Purcell, it has also turned a neighborhood red as floodwaters deposited Oklahoma dirt in heaping mounds on lawns and streets. "When we bought the house, we had a little bit of water issues, but it wasn't...
Books offers support to women with leg condition
For women living with a condition that causes legs to painfully swell and enlarge, it is important to remember that the person suffering is not at fault. Diet and exercise do not help the condition called lipedema. Those are words of advice from a Canadian County woman who lives with abnormally fat legs.
Norman schools launch new app for teachers to communicate with parents
NORMAN, Okla. — Norman Public Schools held their first day of school on Thursday and new for this year, an app that allows parents to talk directly to their child’s teachers. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The district launched a new communication platform...
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