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Four years since deadly tornado hit Marshall County
MADILL, Okla. (KTEN) — Four years ago Monday, an EF-2 tornado struck Madill, Oklahoma. Two lives were lost in the storm on April 22, 2020. Winds reached up to 135 miles per hour. The twister tore a more than four-mile path of destruction through the town.
A+ Athlete: Carson Culbreath, Caddo
CADDO, Okla. (KXII) - This week’s A+ Athlete is Carson Culbreath from Caddo High School. Carson starts his work in the classroom, where he holds a perfect 4.0 GPA and the top ranking in his class for the Bruins. He’s a member of the National Honor Society and assists in Caddo elementary basketball camps every year. All while also taking concurrent college courses through Murray State.
Durant man injured in suspected DUI crash, OHP says
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A Durant man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Bryan County Tuesday night. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the 65-year-old unidentified man was driving the wrong way down the southbound lanes of US-69 when he ran off the road and hit a concrete barricade.
Remembering founder of Durant non-profit ‘Feeding Hope’
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - “He wants to do a soup kitchen, and I’m like, I don’t cook and you don’t cook, and he was like, we’ll figure it out,” said wife of Brian Burkhalter, Leticia Burkhalter. One day in 2004, Brian Burkhalter left his...
Chickasaw Nation meal program taking applications
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - The Chickasaw Nation is accepting applications for its supplemental nutrition program. Packed Promise was created to make sure Chickasaw Nation kids are getting enough food, and high-quality food. It’s for kids from 4-18 years old who are members of and live in the Chickasaw Nation, and...
Two Silo Rebels race on to collegiate level
SILO, Oklahoma (KTEN)- In Silo, two Rebels are racing on to the collegiate level. Ashton Davis is heading to Northwestern Oklahoma State for cross country and track. He said he's hoping to run longer events like the 800 meters and the mile. Shawn Weaver will making the short trek to...
Surviving the Storm: How to shelter in place
(KTEN) — We know that seeking shelter is the right thing to do during severe weather, but it's what you do before, during, and after the storm hits that can be the difference between life… or death. "My husband said, 'It's here! Get down!'" recalled Buncombe Creek tornado...
Using drones to keep Texoma's power flowing
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — In 2022, the People's Electric Co-op in Ada started using remote control drones to monitor company substations. Now, these drones are used for much more, improving workplace efficiency and safety." "We're saving the members money, and ultimately, the co-op money." The drones have thermal capabilities,...
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