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Tornadoes launch debris 17,000 feet in the air
(KTEN) — Debris scattered across southern Oklahoma was thrown 25 to 60 miles from the path of the weekend tornadoes. Wind-blown debris is the leading cause of injuries from tornadoes. Objects were launched 17,000 feet in the air in Marietta, with winds that were clocked up to 170 miles...
Fatal tornado rips through Marietta destroying multiple buildings
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - One person was killed and multiple buildings were destroyed or damaged after a large tornado touched down Saturday night. A home and local grocery and dollar store were destroyed, and the hospital and nursing home suffered significant damage. Now, first responders and volunteers are working to help those impacted.
Local athletes compete at Madill regional track meet
MADILL, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Many local Oklahoma athletes competed at the Madill regional track meet on Monday. Marietta's Jaden McQueen won the 3A Girls 100 meter hurdles. Marietta's Austen McQueen took home first in the 3A Boys 110 meter hurdles. Atoka's Malachi Brooks won the 3A boys high jump. Sulphur's 4X100...
Teacher Feature: Turner’s Keatts brings music to Falcons’ ears
Twenty-one year veteran teacher Debbie Keatts is a graduate of Kingston High School and East Central University, which she attended on a piano scholarship. Her degree is in Business Education with a minor in Piano. For the past five years at Turner, she’s taught both music and computers in the...
Southern Oklahoma schools work to re-open after tornadoes
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Sulphur, Marietta, Ardmore, and Plainview Public Schools are working to get students back in the classroom after tornadoes hit the areas on Saturday night. The Oklahoma State Department of Education Superintendent, Ryan Walters, met with local school leaders on Monday and Tuesday to help. “We’re going to...
Silo claims first-ever slowpitch state title
OKLAHOMA City, Oklahoma (KTEN)- The Silo Lady Rebels claimed their first-ever state title on Tuesday night with a 14-4 mercy rule win over Dale. Silo scored ten runs in the final inning with Kostina Tubby delivering the walk-off hit. "It feels really good. It doesn't feel real," Silo senior pitcher...
Tornado causes severe damage to City of Marietta
At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, an as-yet unclassified tornado touched down in central Love County, leaving a swath of destruction stretching from southwest of the junction of Peanut and Indian Trails Roads and continuing to the northeast approximately six miles. The Dollar Tree warehouse at I-35 and Highway 32...
WHAT NOW? Red Cross tips on what to do after the disaster happens
As destruction from tornadoes and powerful storms ripped through Oklahoma and another round of weather lingering into the latest forecasts. Trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Sulphur, Ardmore, Marietta, and across Oklahoma to help and support people affected by these storms, according to the Red Cross.
Silo returns to state softball tournament
SILO, Okla. (KXII) - Silo will return to the state slow-pitch tournament on Tuesday as they look to break through with a title in the spring. Silo has won a pair of state championships in fast-pitch. This year, they would like to add a championship in slow-pitch.
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