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Northeast Oklahoma Braces for Scattered Storms and High Winds
Tulsa, OK – Residents in Northeast Oklahoma should prepare for a Friday of stormy weather and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, radar shows a few storms moving into the area this morning, with some producing strong gusty winds and hail up to the size of nickels. These isolated to scattered storms are expected to continue throughout the next several hours, moving south and east with time.
Tulsa, Broken Arrow Schools Focusing On Keeping Students Safe During Intense Heat
With the new school year right around the corner, many students have already begun practicing for extracurricular activities such as football and marching band. However, with the weather as hot as it is, school districts in the Tulsa area are putting in place specific guidelines when it comes to students practicing in the heat.
1 Injured After Broken Arrow Rollover Crash
One person was injured after a rollover crash Friday morning in Broken Arrow, police say. Tulsa Police said a man was driving shortly before 2 a.m. along the Broken Arrow Expressway when he attempted to get onto Highway 169. TPD said while attempting to drive onto the onramp, the driver...
Severe Weather Art Exhibit In Downtown Tulsa Displays Statewide Weather Photos
Dozens of photos covered the walls of the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities "Storm Chasing" exhibit, giving people a glimpse into severe weather in the state. "To capture Oklahoma storms correctly, you really need to show the nuance of it," said exhibit curator Dr. Dayne Riley. More than 50 different...
Bartlesville grapples with tort claim after officer crashes with motorcycle
The city of Bartlesville received a notice of a tort claim from a motorcyclist injured in a collision with a police patrol vehicle driven by an on-duty officer. The claim, which seeks $175,000 or the amount applicable from the insurance policy, whichever is greater, allows the city 90 days to investigate before...
‘Held us together’: Couple speaking out about 38 hours at sea after arriving home
EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — After a harrowing ordeal following what was supposed to be a fun diving trip, an Edmond couple who spent 38 hours at sea recounted the hours that led up to their rescue. Wind, storms and hours of swimming, Nathan and Kim Maker survived what would...
'You Can't Beat That': Oklahomans Take Advantage Of Tax-Free Weekend, Additional Sales
Oklahoma's tax-free weekend is underway. It's targeted at back-to-school shoppers buying new clothes for school. The tax-free weekend started Friday morning statewide and runs through Sunday. It covers clothing and shoes, almost anything that is less than $100 individually. Ashlynn Quinn is just beginning back-to-school shopping for her three children,...
101 Archer opens new exhibit exploring Oklahoma storm history and influence
TULSA, Okla. — The University of Tulsa's Oklahoma Center for the Humanities (OCH) is partnering with more than 50 local photographers to capture the state's storm history and culture in a new exhibit that opens at 101 Archer today at 6 p.m. Storm Chasing brings together historical and contemporary...
Attorney general to investigate possible violation of law at Oklahoma education board meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office on Thursday said it is looking into what appears to be a “willful violation” of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by the State Board of Education. Three lawmakers on Wednesday were denied access to the board’s executive session. In addition, the board appeared to hold one executive […]