On Sunday, powerful winds caused significant damage across central Oklahoma, triggering a 50-acre wildfire near Edmond and damaging power infrastructure along Interstate 35 in Norman.
Wildfire Near Edmond
Fire crews from nearly a dozen departments responded to a wildfire near NE 234th and North Henney around 11:30 a.m. Edmond Fire officials estimate that about 50 acres were burned. The fierce winds hindered firefighters’ ability to use drones, forcing them to rely on ground resources with support from the state forestry department.
Power Pole Damage Along I-35 in Norman
The same strong winds caused several power poles to snap in half, downing power lines across Interstate 35 in Norman. Drivers were diverted at Main Street as utility crews worked to repair the damage. Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-35 were reopened just after midnight once repairs were completed.
Oklahoma AG Urges Clemency Denial for Tulsa Death Row Inmate
Oklahoma Attorney General calls for justice for victims in Tulsa double murder case
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has urged the state Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency to Raymond Johnson, who was convicted in the 2007 murders of Brooke Whitaker and her infant daughter, Kya, in Tulsa.
Clemency Hearing and Execution Date…