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Residents of two more towns urged to evacuate - May 22, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Residents of two more Oklahoma towns are being encouraged to leave their homes ahead of expected flooding that has also prompted flooding concerns in Missouri and Kansas. Resid...
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River Spirit Casino to close as Arkansas River approaches moderate flood stage - May 22, 2019
TULSA -- River Spirit Casino plans to close at 2 p.m. Wednesday as the Arkansas River approaches moderate flood stage with more rain in the forecast. The closure req...
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Former Pushmataha County detention officer convicted of second-degree rape - May 22, 2019
ANTLERS, OK -- A Pushmataha County jury convicted a former Pushmataha County detention officer of rape in the second degree after a two-day trial. On May 15, 2018, the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s...
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Flood warnings issued for local rivers - May 22, 2019
The National Weather Service Norman has issued a flood warning until Thursday afternoon for the Chikaskia River near Blackwell until Thursday afternoon or until the warning is cancelled. At 10:30 a...
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Stitt says more expected rain a big concern - May 22, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says more rain in the forecast is a big concern with parts of the state already flooded following severe weather that's blamed for at least three deaths ...
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Avoid floodwater to prevent injury and illness - May 22, 2019
Many communities across the state are dealing with flooded areas after the recent storms. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds the public that floodwater and standing water can be dangerous...
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Statewide road closings as of 5 a.m. Wednesday - May 22, 2019
Flooding conditions continue to change rapidly. Be alert to any water over driving lanes and don't drive around barricades. The following highways are closed until further notice due to flooding: A...
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Kay County Health Department holding additional tetanus clinic Thursday - May 22, 2019
Due to ongoing need, the Kay County Health Department will offer an additional tetanus immunization clinic for Kay County residents. A special clinic will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 10...
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Woman dies after driving around barricade near Perkins - May 22, 2019
PERKINS (AP) -- A woman died Tuesday afternoon just outside Perkins in Payne County when she drove around a high water sign. Her car wouond up in water that was across the road; the water carried t...
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Roads closed; more closures possible - May 22, 2019
There are numerous county roads that are flooded or washed out across Payne, Pawnee, Noble, Kay, and Osage Counties. These are the current highway closures: Kay County I35 near MM 211 near Ton...
