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A Real Oklahoma Severe Storm Destroyed ‘Twisters’ Set
In "Twisters," Oklahoma is experiencing a huge tornado outbreak. And when the cast and crew was in Oklahoma filming in 2023, it was during storm season, so a real storm interfering with set was bound to happen. "Twisters" hit theaters on July 19 and was a huge box office hit...
Women’s health care in Oklahoma ranked one of the worst in the nation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in the United States for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a new national health scorecard. Ranked at 48, only Texas and Mississippi performed worse. The state’s most recent maternal mortality rate is 31.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the national average of 26.3 […]
Road Rage Incidents in Oklahoma That Will Make Go The Long Way Around
Well, with the new news of Oklahoma's latest ranking of one of the worst states for road rage, I think it's time we see the stats in real life. Some of these might make you chuckle from how ridiculous things are at the time when they were driving, but unfortunately there are a few that had deadly outcomes that never should've happened.
Enjoy the Cool Oklahoma Summer This Weekend, The 100s Are Returning
July has been unseasonally enjoyable this year in Oklahoma. While it started out very hot, it cooled off by Independence Day and the cool temps have lingered on. It hasn't been this cool of a summer since 2020, but as with everything in life, all good things must come to an end.
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.
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...
Piedmont lowers number of ag program animals on small acreages
The Piedmont City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to limit the number of farm animals used in a school agricultural education program such as those that have been living in Dickerson Farms. At issue has been the number of animals allowed with a special permit from the city at a...
BHS Football Will Have Spots to Fill
At Bartlesville High, the Bruin football team is only 2.5 weeks away from practices kicking off across Northeast Oklahoma. This fall will be an interesting mix for the Bruins. BHS will have multiple big-time returners, notably at quarterback and wide receiver in Nate Neal and Damien Niko. However, Bartlesville will also have to fill some holes.
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...
TWISTERS movie mentions Blackwell Library; features local storm chaser
This weekend saw the release of the highly anticipated feature film “Twisters” from Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery which opened to a staggering $80 million dollars, well beyond even the most lofty industry projections. The film acts as a “stand-alone” sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” which,...
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