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Heat Warnings To Continue For The Week But Some Relief Possible Soon
The hot and humid conditions are set to continue for the next few days. Excessive heat warnings and advisories will remain active at least until Thursday, with a forecast drop in heat and humidity Friday through part of the weekend as a frontal boundary moves southward through the region. What...
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
A legacy of faithful service, integrity
A legacy of faithful service and integrity was celebrated as Battalion Chief Brandon Anderson earned high praise upon his retirement from the Yukon Fire Department. Anderson, who was battalion chief of the YFD’s blue shift, has culminated nearly 23 years of firefighting service in Yukon. City of Yukon officials...
Jones lands offer from Emporia State
Emporia State is after another Yukon High School prospect. Wide receiver Lucas Jones is the latest Miller to be offered a scholarship by ESU, the Class of 2025 prospect reported the offer June 24 on his X account, formerly Twitter. “It means a lot and feels really good,” Jones told...
Heroes Ball Set for July 27 — Speakers Steele and Lewis, Choctaw Nation, Coach Switzer among announced honorees
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants, and organizations.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Our most incredible June moments captured on film 📸
🌞 Temperature check: Expect potentially dangerous heat conditions Wednesday, with a high of 100 and a low of 80, according to AccuWeather. Get the full forecast here. 📅 Today in History: In 1863, The Battle of Gettysburg ended as Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee tried to break the Union line with several attacks, including the disastrous last-ditch effort known as “Pickett’s Charge.” Over 7,000 Confederate soldiers were captured or killed within an hour of that charge. Lee retreated a day later. The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point in the American Civil War.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for South-Central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma
Norman, OK – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for south-central Kansas and northern Oklahoma, effective from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. According to the NWS, clusters of thunderstorms will move east-northeast across the watch area throughout the evening....
Ahead of 'Twisters' hitting theaters, 1990s hit 'Twister' is making a mark on streaming
Ahead of the eagerly awaited July 19 theatrical release of the made-in-Oklahoma movie “Twisters,” the original 1990s blockbuster is making its mark on streaming. The 1996 blockbuster "Twister" was among more than 75 cinematic titles added July 1 to the Max streaming service. It's one of at least...
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