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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...
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...
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...
Columbia University student from Ardmore speaks after campus protests rage on
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 17th at Columbia University and...
Ardmore community picking up the pieces after EF-2 tornado
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - An EF-2 tornado ripped through the City of Ardmore on Saturday night leading to widespread damage. The community is now working together to pick up the pieces. Ardmore Emergency Manager, Amber Wilson said the city has reported more than ten homes destroyed and about 20 others...
Locals open up space in downtown Ardmore for donations
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - After the series of tornadoes in Southern Oklahoma, communities are all hands on deck. An EF-2 tornado tore through Ardmore on Saturday night. Two locals, Amber Moss and Bayleigh McReynolds opened up a space downtown for donations: Venue 115. “Here at the open donation, we will...
State Superintendent Ryan Walters tours tornado damage that affected Sulphur Public Schools
SULPHUR, Okla. — State Superintendent Ryan Walters vowed to help those impacted by the deadly storms that hit Oklahoma over the weekend, touring the Sulphur damage on Monday. Walters met with Sulphur Public Schools Superintendent Matt Holder and first responders after the weekend tornado outbreak devastated the Murray County...
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...
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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