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Sunshine with passing clouds this afternoon | 7/23AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As you’re waking up this morning skies are clear as can be. This allowed for temperatures to drop into the low 60s for some locations so you may need the light jacket walking out the door! Some fog may develop between now and 9 this morning but this threat is highest for areas along highway-81. Temperatures today will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday with many climbing into the low 90s. Mostly sunny skies today with a few passing clouds. I anticipate that most will miss out and stay dry, isolated diurnally-driven showers and/or thunderstorms can’t be ruled out. Strong to severe storms are not expected.
Tulsa Health Department Sets Up Walk-in Clinics To Ease School Immunization Period
The weeks leading up to the new school year are always a busy time here at the Tulsa Health Department but this year it hopes to make things a little more convenient for families. This year two THD locations will be offering walk-in clinics on certain days. THD Associate Director...
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 Diversion Hub final plans
Photo courtesy: ©Diversion Hub conceptual rendering by Rees Associates. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States. In order to improve the criminal justice system in the state, The Oklahoma County Diversion Hub is a multi-agency network created in June 2020 that assists low-level offenders in stabilizing their lives, receiving life-changing services and helping them transition back into the Oklahoma City community.
'It Can Happen To Anyone': Mental Health Professionals Response To Murder-Suicide Investigations
Mental health professionals are responding after another Green Country family lost their lives in a murder-suicide in Broken Arrow. In Broken Arrow alone, there have been at least five murder-suicide investigations in less than two years. GRAND Mental Health says there are several factors that could play into someone wanting...
Tulsa Psychiatric Hospital Prepares Launch Of New Program To Help Children Process Emotions
A psychiatric hospital in Tulsa has launched a new program designed to assist children in understanding their own emotions, health officials say. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic says the new program, called Mighty Makers, is free and is designed to support children's mental health. The 4-week program is designed for...
‘Twisters’ movie premieres in El Reno
EL RENO – There was no harm done to the buildings in downtown El Reno from the filming of the new “Twisters” movie. Yet after the jaw-dropping climax to the sequel, released nationwide on Friday, July 19, viewers might think otherwise. “It was surreal because what we...
Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
Norman residents left with questions and concerns as hospital set to close its doors
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma City metro hospital is closing its doors, causing questions and concerns for Norman residents. As Norman Regional Hospital's Porter location is days from closing, some say they're worried about the hospital being too far from downtown Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest...
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Traffic signal, intersection improvements set to begin in Joplin
NEWTON/JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Beginning the week of August 5, drivers in the Joplin area can anticipate occasional lane closures and traffic delays due to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project. The project includes installing traffic signals, street lighting, and other various intersection improvements in three locations. Project...
MoDOT seeks input on I-44 corridor study
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting a public meeting today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Joplin Public Library to gather feedback on the Forward 44 study of Interstate 44.This project examines over 250 miles of the highway, aiming to update infrastructure to meet current standards.Joplin Public Works Director Dan Johnson stated, "With I-44 running through the southern portion of our community, it’s crucial that our citizens come out to provide their feedback about this critical corridor."MoDOT's study addresses the issues identified in a 2008 report, including capacity and safety concerns.
Joplin man spends week homeless to support nonprofits
JOPLIN, Mo. — An area man is spending this week out in the great outdoors, but not because he wants to get back to nature. Joe Johnson is a big believer in the phrase, “There but for the grace of God go I.”. “Showing people, hey, this could...
Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 48
JOPLIN, MO — After a week of sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area. Play #1: Kendall Holmes to Elliott Hawkins (Joplin Crusaders’ Quarterback & Running Back — Joplin Crusader Quarterback Kendall Holmes dropped back and scrambled around, in some trouble, broke away from the defense, […]
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