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Heat Warnings Issued in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Indexes up to 113 Degrees
Oklahoma City, OK – An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas from noon to 9 PM today. Residents should prepare for dangerously high heat index values up to 113 degrees in affected areas including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Bartlesville. A heat advisory has also been issued for the rest of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas with heat indexes expected to reach up to 109 degrees.
As investors pay top-dollar for land, farmers are often priced out
As Jess Bray pulled up to a 21-acre farm nestled in an eastern Oklahoma valley, she instantly got a warm feeling. “This is the place,” she thought. After attempting to buy two other properties before being outbid by cash buyers, Bray and her husband Jon began to wonder whether their dream of owning and operating their own farm would become a reality.
Heat Index Values Close to 115 Possible for Oklahoma
Excessive heat will return to Oklahoma this week. The state enjoyed 11 days of below average temperatures, but the oppressive Oklahoma summer heat will return. Heat indices are expected between 105 and 115 with daytime highs over 100. Oklahomans know all too well that August can be one of the...
Lawton Public Schools and Cameron University to host concurrent enrollment event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools and Cameron University are hosting a concurrent enrollment event so students can easily sign up for classes this fall. If your child is interested in getting a head start on college, that will be happening between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 30.
Sales tax revenues down 4.3% to start fiscal year
Sales tax revenues declined for Yukon to start the 2024-25 fiscal year – as part of a down month statewide. But they did increase nearly 1% from last month, and Mayor Brian Pillmore remains cautiously optimistic the numbers will trend upward. The City of Yukon on July 8 received...
The Porch Visits Oklahoma Local Pro Pickleball Player In Edmond
Over the past few years, pickleball has taken the recreational sporting world by storm. With the fanbase and player range continuing to grow with the sports popularity, a new league has been established for those at the top to compete at the highest level. The National Pickleball League (NPL), has...
Video: Oklahoma Officer Shot at Standoff, Suspect Killed
Oklahoma City Police have released evidentiary video of a deadly standoff on July 2. Officers responded to reports of a man pointing a gun at another person inside of a home around 9 a.m. Attempts to get the man to come out and speak with officers failed and the man...
Love County man pleads guilty to murder
LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man in Love County has plead guilty to first degree murder. According to court documents, Michael Gonzalez, 39, was charged in the shooting death of Stephanie Loftin in January of this year. Gonzalez had originally entered a not guilty plea, but changed his plea...
Lawton announces local art exhibition in conjunction with city’s birthday celebration
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced an upcoming art exhibition featuring the work of one local artist. Ryn Ortega, who is a local artist, illustrator and designer, will be featured within the upcoming Lawton exhibition. Her background as an equestrian is said to have inspired her pieces which have been seen all around the state.
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