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A day in Oklahoma history: 82 years ago, a devastating tornado killed 50 in Pryor
Communication lines were down for 15 miles. Wood, glass and brick from storefronts piled along the main street. Mangled, twisted vehicles were strewn or carried away. And frantic rescuers tried to save the badly injured, while also searching and digging to recover the dead, a count they expected to reach near 100.
Storm damage across Green Country after early morning storms
TULSA, Okla. — Storm damage reports are coming in from across Green Country after storms moved through the area early Friday morning. In McAlester there are trees and powerlines down. Crews are working to clear the streets. Pittsburg County Emergency Management reports five to seven homes with roof damage...
Positively Oklahoma: Northeastern Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
TULSA, Okla. — A high school English teacher from Claremore Public Schools is the 2024 Aeros Awards of Excellence Northeast Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Jill Andrews tells 2 News she was surprised when her name was revealed during a black-tie gala in Tulsa on April 25. Mrs. Andrews has been teaching for 26 years.
Wardogs advance to Final Four in national mascot competition
MIAMI, Okla.- After trouncing the Fordyce Redbugs netting almost 100% of the vote the Miami Wardogs are headed to the Final Four in the national best school mascot race. The 10-seeded Miami faces the Hutto Hippos out of Texas. The Wardogs had 58,307 votes or 99.67% while Fordyce’s had 93...
Cherokee Nation’s first-ever Watercress Fest embraces culture, conservation, community
ROSE – As spring blooms in the Cherokee Nation, a new event promoting natural resources and conservation blossoms as well. Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism hosted its first-ever Watercress Fest at the Saline Courthouse Museum on April 20, a one-day festival including cultural games, artist demonstrations, live music, food and water and land preservation presentations.
Woman injured after SUV became airborne in NW Mo. crash
HARRISON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30a.m. Monday in Harrison County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Cindy Thao, 54, Jay, Oklahoma, was southbound on Interstate 35 in Harrison County. The SUV traveled off the east side of the...
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