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Two men sentenced for setting inmate on fire in Ottawa County jail
TULSA, Okla. –Two Ottawa County men were sentenced to five years for setting a sleeping inmate on fire. Justin Randall Gering, 30, of Fairland, and Tyler Levi Tavis, 23, of Miami were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell for arson of property of an institution and organization receiving federal financial assistance. Frizzell also ordered […]
Overnight Severe Storms In Green Country Bring Flood Watches
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large part of Northeastern Oklahoma. A tornado warning was issued near Caney, Kansas until 9:00 p.m., and severe thunderstorms moved across the Kansas-Oklahoma border into the Tulsa metro. The storms moving through brought a lot of rain and flooding chances for...
GRDA shut down boat ramp at Twin Bridges State Park; Logjam continues to grow within sight of the ramp
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — The water is rising at Twin Bridges State Park where a massive logjam has formed in the past 4 days of flooding on the Neosho River.
Former Oklahoma daycare operator gets suspended sentence for abusing autistic child
TULSA, Okla. — The former director of Commerce’s Tiny Tigers Daycare received a five-year suspended sentence for forcing food down the throat of a 4-year-old severely autistic child in her care. Rachel Waynett Bear, 42, of Miami, pleaded guilty to child abuse in Indian Country last December. U.S. District Judge Sara Hill also fined Bear […]
Former Ottawa County Court employee pleads guilty to altering child custody document
MIAMI, Okla. — A former Ottawa County Court Clerk’s office employee has been given a deferred one-year sentence for illegally using an official “court seal” on child custody documents. Christina Gabbard, 33, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of the court clerk’s seal, a misdemeanor. She was also fined $200, online court records show. Gabbard was […]
Grove’s Malone Overcomes Tough Conditions to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Fort Gibson Lake
WAGONER, Okla. (April 29, 2024) – Boater Levi Malone of Grove, Oklahoma, caught four bass weighing 14 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Fort Gibson Lake. The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Okie Division. Malone earned $3,889 for his victory.
Flood Warning extended to Saturday for Neosho River
COMMERCE, Okla. — The National Weather Service in Tulsa extended its flood warning for the Neosho River near Commerce until Saturday. At 7:30 a.m. waters were at 19 feet and is expected to continue slowly rising through Wednesday and is expected to crest at 20 feet early Thursday. Waters will fall below flood stage on […]
LIVE UPDATES: Multiple Tornados Confirmed Overnight, Tornado Watch Active Until 7 a.m.
Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer is live in the Bob Mills Weather Center on Saturday as severe storms move into Green Country. Just after 1 a.m. A tornado moved across McIntosh County and Eufaula moving east toward Duchess Landing and eventually Porum. A confirmed tornado touched down in the area of...
Win passes to the Born & Raised Music Festival in Pryor
Enter below for a chance to win a pair of weekend general admission passes to the Born & Raised Music Festival at Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, OK, Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, 2024. The contest ends at noon, Monday, May 6, 2024. You can buy...
Fairland High School Celebrates Slow Pitch Softball Team with Sendoff to State
FAIRLAND, OK – Fairland high school celebrated its slow pitch softball team with a sendoff to state on Tuesday. The team was escorted by police and fire vehicles as students lined the streets to cheer on the Lady Owls. Head coach Jeni Kline and her group walked around school grounds, where they would eventually board […]
OTA plans auction for 273 acres in seven Oklahoma counties
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will offer 273 acres of land in an auction this week. The 28 parcels for sale are in seven counties – Oklahoma, Pawnee, Creek, Tulsa, Wagoner, Grady ...
Pryor High School Girls Soccer Triumphs in First Round Playoff Game
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, the Pryor High School Girls Soccer team secured a decisive victory in their first-round playoff game against Tulsa Memorial. The game, which took place last night, ended with a remarkable score of 6-0 in favor of the Lady Tigers.
Storm Chances Return On Sunday Afternoon
There were several tornados and thunderstorms across the state of Oklahoma overnight, with storms lasting all day Saturday into Sunday. As Green Country recovers from a very stormy night, we still have another chance of storms and the threat of severe weather to monitor across portions of our viewing area for Sunday.
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