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Storms kill 2 in northeast Oklahoma, 23 injured
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA – Two Mayes County residents were reportedly killed after heavy storms ripped through northeast Oklahoma overnight. The Mayes County Emergency Management Agency said the two deaths were in the small community of Osage Hills just west of Pryor. In Salina, a rural community just miles from the...
Storm's path of destruction crosses multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma
The National Weather Service has sent survey teams to investigate the path of Saturday night’s storms. NWS Tulsa meteorologist Joe Sellers said the office could confirm through video evidence that a tornado touched down in Claremore but could not confirm how much of the extended damage — ranging all the way to western Arkansas — was from tornadoes or straight-line winds.
Cherokee Nation Ambassadors program open to girls ages 4 to 22
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA — The Cherokee Nation youth leadership program is accepting applications for the tribe’s ambassadors. The top ambassador, Miss Cherokee, promotes the tribe’s government, history, language and culture in state and national events. The Little Cherokee Ambassadors Competition will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, on Aug. 16 followed by the Miss Cherokee Leadership […]
Destructive Tornado Strikes from Claremore to Salina, Claims Two Lives in Mayes County
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ On Saturday night, a powerful tornado carved a destructive path from Claremore to Salina, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Mayes County Sheriff Mike Reed confirmed that the storm resulted in two fatalities, underscoring the severity of the event. Among those affected was Donny Baldridge,...
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