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‘It brings a smile to my face’: Mother celebrates Noah Presgrove’s 20th birthday with balloon release
COMANCHE, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche teen Noah Presgrove was 19 when he was found dead along Highway 81 in Jefferson County back in September 2023. He would have turned 20 on May 14. While his mother, Kasey Elliot, would have rather been spending time with her son, she’s come up...
Man allegedly steals trailer in Jefferson Co., vehicle used in theft found burned
JEFFERSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A Marietta man is accused of stealing a trailer out of Jefferson County. Cody Evans is charged with one count of Grand Larceny. Investigators say that in late April, Evans stole a utility trailer from a home in Ringling. He was reportedly seen on video cutting the chain on the trailer, then hitching it to his vehicle and driving off.
New law to fund stronger rooftops across Oklahoma
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Families who live in Plainview Estates in Ardmore are still coping with the impact of the April 27 tornado that tore through the neighborhood. A recurring theme in the damage is roofs blown off by the powerful winds. "There's really no words to explain how...
Weather slows Ardmore street project
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Construction is progressing nicely in Ardmore as the Kiowa Street Project is well underway. However, keeping on track has been difficult for crews due to large amounts of rain in the past few weeks." Crews are currently working on phase 1 parts A and B...
Pair accused of breaking into Ringling man’s home, eating his food
JEFFERSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A pair are charged in Jefferson County for a crime that sounds a lot like the children’s book “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” after they allegedly broke into a man’s home and ate his food. Clayton Fox of Ardmore and Elisha...
Marietta cleanup day scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, May 18, all able-bodied volunteers are asked to come and Keep Marietta Oklahoma Beautiful, an event sponsored by the Marietta Main Street Committee. Committee members will begin distributing supplies at 7:30 a.m., and the cleanup is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cleanup base...
Ardmore track trio become rivals at Southeastern, ECU
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - It was a triple signing day at Ardmore High School for three standout track and field athletes. Ayanna Liggens will run track at Southeastern after a tremendous career at Ardmore. Her teammate, Delilah Roberts will join her in Durant, as she also signs with the Savage...
May is Foster Care Awareness Month
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, local author Susan TeBos, adoptive mom, discusses the topic and an event at Schuler Books specifically addressing the topic. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
Tribe Mobilizes Resources After Devastating Tornado
The Chickasaw Nation is pooling its many resources to aid the cities of Sulphur and Marietta, Oklahoma, in the aftermath of the fatal April 27 storm system that ravaged these communities. Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police, along with other first responders from the tribe, have been on-site assisting with search and ...
Marietta clinic to resume some services after tornado
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - Mercy Health Love County announced the clinic will have a limited return of its services starting May 28th. The Love County Health Center campus was closed after it was struck by the EF-4 tornado that hit Marietta in April. The clinic phone will be answered Monday...
Turner Falls Park reeling from storm damage
DAVIS, Okla. (KTEN) — Following the severe storms of April 27, Turner Falls Park received more than six inches of rain, resulting in severe flooding. "We were closed for over a week," said park manager Timothy Thompson. The water has since receded, but a lot of damage remains, including...
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