Multiday severe weather outbreak forecast for the Plains
Science news, night sky events and beautiful photos, all in one place. Click here to subscribe to EarthSky’s free daily newsletter. Meteorologists are calling for a powerful storm system to move across the Great Plains and Midwest of the U.S. this weekend, creating a multiday threat for severe weather on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Strong low-level winds, warm air and a strong cold...
One dead, firefighter injured in SE Oklahoma City fire
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – One person has died and a firefighter has been injured in a fire in Southeast Oklahoma City. Officials say a fire broke out at a church near SE 59th St. and Eastern Ave. at around 1 a.m. It is unclear how the fire started and the identity of the victim has […]
Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri Severe Weather Outbreak Sunday as Wichita, Tulsa and Oklahoma City...
WICHITA, Kansas — A severe weather outbreak is expected across the Central Plains this Sunday, April 26, and Wichita, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City are sitting inside the highest-risk red zone on the outlook map. A potent trough and a highly primed atmosphere are in place across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri — capable of producing tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds. The only remaining question...
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office ends inmate transport contract with jail trust
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office is ending its $800,000 contract to transport inmates from the Oklahoma County Detention Center to their court dates. Sheriff Tommie Johnson III announced the change in an April 13 meeting of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the jail trust. Sheriff Johnson is also a member of the trust.
Yukon Plots $73.6 Million Sports And Hotel Hub Next To High School
Yukon officials are floating a big idea and they want residents to weigh in. City leaders are asking the public for input on a plan to use a tax‑increment financing district to help bankroll a $73.6 million mixed‑use development just east of Yukon High School. The proposal calls for a youth sports complex, medical offices, a hotel and several restaurants, and city...
NFCA Reveals College Softball Top 25 Finalists for 2026 Freshman of the Year
This year’s finalists come from 22 different programs and represent 11 conferences across the nation.
Students surprise their favorite teacher with Pay It 4Ward award
You may remember your favorite teacher for the positive impact they made on your life. Two young siblings in Edmond say their favorite teacher is more than deserving of a Pay It 4Ward award for what he does inside and outside of the classroom.
Forget Texas, This World-Champion BBQ Powerhouse In Oklahoma Serves The Best Barbecue In the...
Texas, we love you, but step aside for a minute. There is a world-champion powerhouse in Oklahoma that is confidently serving up the best barbecue in the entire country, and the trophies lining the walls prove it. This isn’t your average roadside shack; it’s a high-energy BBQ destination built on...
12:45pm Today’s Tornado Forecast
The yellow are has an enhanced risk of tornadoes and, if one forms, it could be strong. The yellow area forecast is unchanged since earlier this morning. The brown area has a significant chance of tornadoes and, in the hatched area, the tornadoes could be strong. In Iowa, it has been extended north and, in Oklahoma, it has been extended south and east to...
Police pursuit leads to search for motorcyclist in NE OKC
Authorities alongside OKCPD's Air-1 is on the scene in Northeast Oklahoma City searching for a suspect that led police on a pursuit and took off on foot in the area.

















