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Stitt signs $8.1 billion budget, state’s largest ever - May 24, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed the state's largest-ever appropriations bill, an $8.1 billion spending plan that funds pay raises for teachers and state workers and pumps ten...

Tornado Watch issued for Kay County until 10 p.m. Friday - May 24, 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Tornado Watch for Kay County until 10 p.m. Friday. Oklahoma counties included are: ALFALFA BECKHAM BLAINE CUSTER DEWEY ...

Flood warning issued for Kay, Osage Counties - May 24, 2019

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Warning for Kay and Osage Counties. The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma: The Arkansas River near Ponca Cit...

Residents notified at Rosedale and Bellflower; Webb’s Bar collapses - May 24, 2019

Ponca City Police are going door to door in the Ranchwood Manor housing addition at Rosedale, Bellflower and Kygar Road at this time to notify residents of the dangers of high water in the area. ...

Salvation Army representative to be available at 5 p.m. in flooded area - May 24, 2019

Anyone living on South 12th Street or South 13th Street who needs assistance with flooding may meet with a Salvation Army representative at 5 p.m. Friday. Salvation Army is trying to locate anyone ...

Lake Road closed at Webb’s - May 24, 2019

Ponca City Fire and Police officers have closed Lake Road at Webb's, in the 3200 block, because of high water and a sink hole that has developed in the road. All traffic is being blocked and driv...

Keystone Dam increases release of water to 254,943 CFS - May 24, 2019

TULSA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Tulsa is increasing the amount of water being released from a dam as flooding continues along the Arkansas River in Oklahoma and moves into western Arkansa...

FLOODING: Highway Conditions 5-24-19 as of 11 a.m. - May 24, 2019

EDITOR'S NOTE: With historic rainfall since winter 2018 through the spring, many roads are closed, including some construction projects due to rivers and creeks rising too high for some work to contin...

Sine Die 2019 - May 24, 2019

By Sen. Bill Coleman The 2019 Legislative Session has adjourned Sine Die. My first year in the Legislature has been an incredible experience and I want to thank you all once again for entrusting ...

US 77, SH 156 closed - May 24, 2019

The latest update from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation shows no road closings currently in Payne County, Pawnee County, Noble County or Osage County. However US 77 south of Tonkawa Salt Fo...