Live News of Oklahoma March 02, 2024

Border Crisis Escalates As Biden And Trump Visit

President Biden and former President Trump both visited the border this week amidst the escalating migrant crisis. Critics noted the contrast in their visits, with Biden going to a less trafficked area while Trump visitedRead More

Texas Panhandle Wildfire Devastates Communities, Urgent Call For Aid

Over the past few days, the Texas Panhandle has been ravaged by a massive wildfire, causing significant devastation to the region. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provided crucial insights into the current situatRead More

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Senator Addresses Challenges Of Deporting Individuals To Uncooperative Countries

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin expressed concerns regarding the challenges faced when attempting to deport individuals to countries that refuse to accept them back. The Senator highlighted a specific case involving a peRead More

Paramedic Sentenced To Prison Over Elijah Mcclain's Death

Paramedics are typically not charged if a patient they are treating passes away, but a recent case has resulted in a paramedic being sentenced to five years in prison. This incident involved the death of Elijah...Read More

Federal Investigation Opened Into Oklahoma School District After Student's Death

Federal officials have launched an investigation into an Oklahoma school district after the tragic death of a nonbinary 16-year-old high school student last month. The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter on Friday cRead More

Texas Faces Largest Wildfire In State History

A wildfire alert has been issued as firefighters work to contain the largest wildfire in Texas state history. The Smokehouse Creek fire has already scorched over 1 million acres of land, with Governor Abbott reporting poteRead More

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Centenarian Mary Lea Celebrates 25Th Birthday On Leap Year

Many people celebrate their birthdays in unique ways, but Mary Lea Forsythe's story is truly exceptional. Born on February 29, 1924, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Mary Lea is one of the fortunate individuals who get to...Read More

West Coast Winter Storm Brings Extreme Snowfall And Fire Danger

A powerful winter storm is currently wreaking havoc on parts of the West Coast, bringing with it flood-like conditions and extreme weather patterns. California is experiencing dangerous scenes due to the heavy rainfall inRead More

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President Biden Addresses Wildfires And Border Security In Texas

President Biden recently visited the Texas border to address the ongoing wildfires in the Texas panhandle and northwest Oklahoma. He emphasized the severity of the fires, calling it one of the biggest fire events in the...Read More

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Deadly Wildfires Ravage Northwest Texas, Largest In State History

Northwest Texas is currently facing a devastating situation as deadly wildfires have ravaged the region, leaving behind an ash-covered wasteland. The largest of the fires, the Smokehouse Creek fire, has now become the largRead More

Sylvester Stallone Stars In New Crime Drama 'Tulsa King'

The highly anticipated first season of Taylor Sheridan's "Tulsa King" is gearing up for its broadcast premiere this summer on CBS, ahead of the release of Season 2 on Paramount+. Paramount Global has successfully transitioRead More

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Texas And Oklahoma, Over A Million Acres

Multiple out-of-control wildfires have ravaged over a million acres of land in Texas and Oklahoma, resulting in at least one fatality. The Smokehouse Creek fire, now the second largest wildfire in Texas history, has scorchRead More

Texas Wildfires Ravage Land, Prompt Massive Evacuations

Hazardous smoke is blanketing the skies over nearly half of Texas as five wildfires continue to burn through parts of the Panhandle. The devastation caused by these fires is unprecedented, with nearly one million acres scoRead More

Massive Wildfire Ravages Texas Panhandle, No Injuries Reported

A massive wildfire, known as the Smokehouse Creek fire, is currently wreaking havoc in the Texas panhandle, marking the second-largest wildfire ever recorded in the state. The fire has rapidly grown in size, fueled by inteRead More

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Wildfire Update: Extreme Fire Behavior Continues In Oklahoma

Recent wildfires have spread across parts of Texas and Oklahoma, causing widespread destruction and posing significant challenges for residents, firefighters, and the agricultural industry. The fires, fueled by strong winRead More

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Multiple Wildfires Ravage Texas Panhandle, Forcing Evacuations

Multiple wildfires are currently raging in the Texas panhandle, forcing residents to flee as communities burn to the ground. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has become the fifth-largest fire in Texas state history, scorching oveRead More

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Texas And Oklahoma Facing Major Wildfires, Governor Declares Disaster

Today, a Fox wildfire alert has been issued due to six major wildfires raging through the Texas panhandle and western portions of Oklahoma. Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in 60 counties in Texas as...Read More

Professional Bull Riders Series Expands With New Teams

Professional Bull Riders series, which broke away from the established Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association 30 years ago, has introduced new teams to its league, including the Oklahoma Wildcatters owned by Talor Gooch. GRead More

Rising Support For School Cellphone Bans Across The US

Amid growing concerns about the impact of smartphones on students' learning, schools across the United States are contemplating banning cellphones in classrooms. Teachers report that students are increasingly using their pRead More

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Gloria Nevarez: Trailblazer In College Athletics Leadership And Diversity

Gloria Nevarez, the Mountain West Conference commissioner, has had a remarkable journey in the world of college athletics. Starting as a compliance director at San Jose State University, she took a significant pay cut to pRead More