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Will the Saharan Dust impact the chance of rain in Oklahoma this summer?
It's about to get really hot in Oklahoma again, and many are wondering, watching and hoping for rain. Experts, however, say we may be out of luck with one specific factor. Heading into August, one of Oklahoma's tickets to rain comes in the form of tropical systems that ride into the Gulf of Mexico and roll up through Texas and into the Sooner State. One thing the last couple of weeks and looking ahead, however, may get in the way of this ticket to rainfall: the Saharan Dust.
'Eat your veggies' the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge starts August 1st
For many Oklahomans, vegan food is a way of life with the expected outcomes of better health for the heart, weight management, and the control of blood sugar levels. In August, restaurants across Oklahoma City have the chance to take part in the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge. Red Earth Vegans...
Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Organizations bring local students to FISTA for aviation and aerospace event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Teamwork Makes the Dream Work and the Next Step came together for the “All Things Aviation” event at the FISTA Innovation Park on Thursday. The event was a chance for local elementary and middle school students to learn about the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aquatics Center now dependent on 2040 CIP extension vote
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton is moving forward with the Aquatic Center after difficulties arose from the single bid which was over budget. However, to make up for the lack of funding, the project now lies in the hands of the 2040 CIP vote on August 27.
Man arrested after high-speed chase and officer-involved shooting in Helena
HELENA, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting after being called to assist by the Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office. According to OSBI, on Thursday morning around 6:00, a Grant County deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle near Nash. The deputy reportedly...
Seasonable temperatures through the weekend, heat wave arrives next week | 7/25 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Tomorrow will start with morning temperatures in the upper 60s and will climb into the mid-90s in the afternoon hours. Skies will be mostly sunny all day long with southeast winds at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will stay seasonable through the weekend...
Third juvenile charged in connection with deadly June shooting in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Another juvenile is now facing charges following the June 4 shooting death of Sir Daniel Smith. Smith was shot and killed in early June on the 1100 of NW Smith in Lawton. These most recent charges bring the number of juveniles charged with using a vehicle...
Stillwater woman convicted of neglecting her three children
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A Payne County jury took only 90 minutes to convict a 27-year-old Stillwater woman of neglecting her three young children, who were found living in shockingly deplorable conditions in a feces-filled trailer where they lived with their mother, her husband, grandmother and multiple animals, according to trial testimony last week.
New mural at Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie unveiled
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A new mural has been unveiled at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The museum held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the painting. Dr. Bob Palmer and artists from Palmer Studios started working on the "A New Day..." mural last week.
Washington County Health Department Back To School Bash
The back to school rush is on. Stores are stocked and dealing sales. As you’re checking off your kids’ back to school survival checklist you might think that you’re missing something…Oh right, vaccines!\. The Washington County Health Department (also serving Nowata County) is hosting a Back...
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