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NWS classifies storms as Derecho, but what does that mean?
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After a line of severe storms brought strong winds, rain, and possible tornadoes to Oklahoma, the National Weather Service worked to classify them.
On Monday morning, the National Weather Service said it has preliminarily classified the line of storms as a Derecho.
According to the... Read More.
How to report storm damage in Oklahoma
Oklahomans whose homes, businesses or property are damaged during severe weather are encouraged to report that damage through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management’s online damage assessment survey.
The survey allows residents and business owners to submit information about storm-related damage, including impacts from tornadoes, straight-line winds, flooding, hail, wildfires... Read More.
New declassified documents renew debate over Fauci, COVID origins, raises legal questions
Newly declassified documents released by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are fueling renewed debate over the origins of COVID-19, gain-of-function research, and whether former federal officials could face legal scrutiny for actions taken during and after the pandemic.
Gabbard has argued that the documents reveal efforts by... Read More.
ODOT UPDATE-FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 6-22-26 as of 11 a.m.
The following highways or interstates are impacted by high water:
GRANT COUNTY
SH-11 between I-35 and Medford is now OPEN
KAY COUNTY
US-177 between Blackwell and Braman
I-35 ramp to Braman Rd.
OTTAWA COUNTY
SH-69A between SH-10 and Veterans Rd. is now OPEN
NOTE: Additional advisories will be sent from this office as... Read More.
Important Summer Feeding Update
Due to heavy overnight rains, our cafeteria dining room and kitchen areas experienced flooding. Our team is working hard alongside maintenance crews to remove the water and assess any damage.
Summer School students will continue to receive both breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served from the gym, and students... Read More.
Summer solstice June 21 marks official start of summer
Oklahomans can expect extended daylight hours as summer officially began June 21.
Get ready for the longest day and shortest night of the year. The summer solstice arrives June 21, officially kicking off summer in the Northern Hemisphere and giving Oklahomans more daylight than any other day in 2026.
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Second federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional strip search by Stillwater police, jail staff
STILLWATER, Okla. -
A Utah woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Stillwater, several police officers and detention officers, alleging she was assaulted, wrongfully arrested, denied medical care and subjected to an unconstitutional strip search while in custody.
The lawsuit, filed April 10 in the U.S.... Read More.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households.
The share of “cost secure” Americans — those who could afford access to quality care... Read More.
As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
Associated Press
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland. -High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran took offense at comments by President Donald Trump, who threatened to attack and told Iran’s president to watch what he says.
The... Read More.
Ponca City Juneteenth Community Celebration
Come join in the citywide Juneteenth Celebration June 19-20, 2026 at the Attucks Center & Park, 1013 S 12th.
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Juneteenth in Oklahoma: Events across Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA -Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Across Oklahoma, communities are honoring this significant day with festivals, runs, music, and cultural events.
From Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District to events in Oklahoma City, Norman and communities across the state, celebrations will feature festivals, music, educational... Read More.
