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Cordell, Hollister hit by tornadoes during Tuesday's severe storms: What we know
NEW CORDELL, Okla. — Another round of severe storms brought more tornadoes to Oklahoma on Tuesday, with one western Oklahoma town seeing significant damage. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. Below is what we know about the tornadoes that hit Cordell...
Rare ‘backward-spinning’ tornado among twisters wreaking havoc in Oklahoma Tuesday
There have been dozens of tornadoes sighted across the Plains and Midwest over the past week in a relentless severe weather pattern, but one tornado in particular has the meteorology community buzzing after Doppler radar indicated it was spinning "backward" from typical tornadoes.
Vernon man lands in hospital after Jackson Co. motorcycle crash
JACKSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Vernon, Texas is in the hospital after a crash on April 28, just north of Olustee in Jackson County. According to a report from Oklahoma Highway Patrol, he was riding a motorcycle when he crossed the center line and struck another vehicle while turning with a curve.
Devol tornado victims look to rebuild after storm devastation
DEVOL, Okla. (KFDX/KJTL) — As the National Weather Service of Norman investigates multiple tornadoes across Texoma and Oklahoma, five homes and a nearly 75-year-old family barn in Cotton County were devastated by the storms, according to county officials According to Denver McCullough, his family’s historic barn was significantly damaged in the storms’ paths. “Got down […]
‘It was very close last night’: woman says storm lifted house while she and family inside
DEVOL, Okla. (KSWO) - Several homes in Devol are damaged after a tornado confirmed storm went through the area Saturday night, April 27. Memie Brucker’s house is now missing half its roof. “It was very close last night.” she said. “My daughter-in-law got us in the closet with my...
Iowa Park Schools closed due to flooding
Schools in Iowa Park are closed Monday because of flooding issues. The district made the announcement on its Facebook page. The post did not offer details about the flooding or indicate when the trouble would be resolved. Iowa Park, like other communities in the area, had heavy rainfall during powerful...
Storms unleash tornadoes, hail and flooding across North Texas
Forecasters warned Saturday would be a rough day for severe weather in North Texas — and they were right. A steady train of thunderstorms rolled across the region beginning early in the day and continuing into the dark. Several tornadoes were spotted by radar and trained spotters as the...
More questions about money owed by Wichita County
WICHITA CO. (KFDX/KJTL) — More questions and frustration arose in the Wichita County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, April 30 concerning delayed payments. This time, it involved the $1.50 fee collected in the tax collector-assessor’s office for vehicle registration for child safety programs for local cities, such as crossing guard safety. Tax collector Tommy Smyth […]
Wall Lady Hawks will face Iowa Park in Area Round of playoffs on Friday
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Wall Lady Hawks will take on Iowa Park in the Area Round of the 2024 playoffs after defeating Blanco in a close contest, 12-9. The Lady Hawks will look to slow down a tough Iowa Park group who comes in at 19-13-1 overall and fresh off a Bi-District championship win […]
Burkburnett ISD: Ignoring school bus stop signs could cause injury or death
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Burkburnett Independent School District released a statement from its Facebook account reminding drivers how dangerous it is to ignore school bus stop signs. In the post, they report issues with stopping to pick up students while drivers rush past the bus. “When a bus is...
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