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OHP: Man Killed In Marietta Storms Identified
The person who died in the Marietta storms on Sunday has been identified, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP stated that 53-year-old Ismael Camacho Licea was pronounced deceased on the scene due to injuries sustained in the incident. The driver of the vehicle was injured but was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, OHP confirmed.
Southern Oklahoma on alert for flooding
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) — As southern Oklahoma residents finished cleaning up and drying out from Saturday's storms that dumped more than 9 inches of rain, more precipitation could bring flooding threats along the Washita River and other locations. "We got 7 inches on Saturday night, and totals as...
“It's not luck, it's God” Man trapped in OK tornado shares survival story
The powerful tornado that ripped through I-35 in Marietta, Oklahoma left a North Texas husband badly injured. Jeff Frederickson and his wife were on their way back home to Colleyville after driving up to Minnesota to pick up his family’s prized 1971 Thunderbird. They knew storms were popping up...
Ultrasound photo found 70 miles away after tornado tore through Ardmore
A family in southern Oklahoma got a much-needed boost 70 miles away after a tornado destroyed their home, injured their dog and left their kitten missing. Chris Litton, an Ardmore resident, described the story of Mother Nature's power and the connection of social media after the ultrasound of his son, who is now 15 years old, was found by someone in Byng.
9-year-old's heroic act saves parents after Oklahoma tornado
DICKSON, Oklahoma — An Oklahoma couple now in the ICU with broken backs and necks has their 9-year-old hero son to thank after a tornado tossed their truck into trees.Tornadoes left a trail of destruction in Oklahoma over the weekend. At least four people were killed, dozens injured and many lost their homes, businesses and belongings.Wayne and Lindy Baker, along with their 9-year-old son Branson, were headed to Dickson, Oklahoma, just north of Marietta, to seek shelter, when a tornado suddenly picked up their truck and tossed it.Wayne Baker's back, neck, sternum, ribs, and arm were broken. He also lost...
Carter County family looks to future after EF-4 tornado
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — The home of Chris and Miranda Litton was destroyed by the EF-4 tornado that ripped Marietta, Lake Murray and Dickson Saturday evening. Now, just like many families in south central Oklahoma, they're reflecting on memories in the ruins with sights set on the future. The...
Destroyed Marietta businesses will temporarily relocate their employees
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) -Four days have passed since the EF-4 tornado blew through Marietta, destroying vital businesses and almost 20 residential homes. Mercy Health Love County is one of the businesses affected. Employees on duty moved ten patients to the storm shelter, thankfully no one was injured. However, the hospital...
Marietta volunteers give supplies, feed those affected by EF-4 tornado
Marietta, Okla. (KXII) - Since an EF-4 tornado tore through Marietta, volunteers have been hard at work inside the Love County Fair Grounds organizing donations. “Things have been donated by the community at large and just handed out to folks in need as they need them,” volunteer coordinator Kyle Minyard said.
Columbia University student from Ardmore on campus protests
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — "I think 'chaotic' is probably the first word I would use to describe everything going on on campus right now," said Ireland Baldwin, an Ardmore native attending Columbia University. Protests focusing on the Israel-Hamas war began in the US on April 17 at Columbia University...
Experts emphasize mental recovery following disastrous tornadoes
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - In the aftermath of a tornado, there is an urgent need to physically restore some sort of order not only in the community but in your life. In addition to the list of everyday necessities, experts say your mental health usually doesn’t make the list. “Mental health tends to be the last need that usually shows up however it’s probably one of the most important things because it does affect lifelong,” said disaster mental health supervisor with Red Cross, Linda Mueller.
Two arrests linked to missing Lone Grove man
RINGLING, Okla. (KTEN) — Tommy Tynes has been missing since April 19. While the whereabouts of the 61-year-old Lone Grove man remain a mystery, two people are now in custody after being observed using Tynes' credit card in Ringling. Elisha Fox and Clayton King were arrested and booked into...
Dickson Couple Hospitalized, In Critical Condition After Tornado Near Lake Murray
A Dickson husband and wife are at OU Medical Center in critical condition after their pickup truck was hit by a tornado near Lake Murray on Saturday night. Wayne and Lindy Baker were trying to reach their neighbor's storm cellar when a tornado hit their truck. Wayne's brother told News...
Marietta left reeling, but starting recovery after tornado put lives, jobs, supplies at risk
MARIETTA — Kyle Minyard has traveled across the country helping communities recover from hurricanes and other natural disasters. He never thought that one day he would be helping his own neighbors get back on their feet after a tornado tore through their southern Oklahoma hometown. The EF4 twister destroyed...
Carter Co. Man Rescues Brother, Brother's Wife After Truck Struck By Tornado
During Saturday night's severe weather, a Dickson couple were seconds from safety when their truck was struck by a tornado. Now, both of them face a long road of recovery after surviving severe injuries. Johnny Baker was on the phone with his brother Wayne, and Wayne's wife Lindy Baker as...
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