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3 weeks ago | 
ktul.com | Hadley Waldren
The City of McAlester and Pittsburg County Emergency Management released a statement following the overnight severe weather that damages the area. According to the City of McAlester, approximately 4,000 Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) customers and 300 Kiamichi Electric Cooperative customers are without power. Restoration of power has been estimated to be complete between 12 and 24 hours. Residents are urged to report any storm-related damage online here.
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3 weeks ago | 
okcfox.com | Hadley Waldren
Severe weather caused power outages and damage across Oklahoma from Thursday into Saturday morning. OG&E provided a storm damage update as of 9:30 a.m. today, June 7. According to OG&E, the areas hit the hardest overnight were Alva, Enid, and Poteau. The damage in these areas includes downed power lines, broken power poles, and damage to crossarms and other equipment attached to poles. 56 percent of OG&E customers experiencing outages have had their service restored.
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3 weeks ago | 
okcfox.com | Hadley Waldren
By Hadley Waldren Due to inclement weather, events this weekend at Scissortail Park have been affected. The Wind and Kite Festival scheduled for today, June 7, has been cancelled. The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park will open one hour later, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. today. For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here.
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3 weeks ago | 
ktul.com | Hadley Waldren
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced road closures due to severe weather. According to ODOT, highways across the state have been impacted by high water or storm cleanup. The following list of road closures is updated as of 8:00 a.m. today, June 7. • SH-131 is closed between US-69 near Wardville and US-75 near Coalgate due to flooding.
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3 weeks ago | 
okcfox.com | Hadley Waldren
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3 weeks ago | 
ktul.com | Hadley Waldren
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announced that visitation is cancelled at two facilities due to storm damage. The Oklahoma State Penitentiary and the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester will be closed to visitors today, June 7. SIGN UP FOR THE CHANNEL 8 NEWSLETTER
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3 weeks ago | 
okcfox.com | Hadley Waldren
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Ardmore Police Department (APD) arrested two suspects for the exploitation of an 8-year-old and sex trafficking. According to OBN, an investigation by APD found Antron Monroe to be involved in Child Sexual Abuse Material. Following Monroe's arrest, detectives discovered he had been communicating with a female in custody, identified as Ashleigh Blanton (a.k.a. Ashleigh Ramsey), to negotiate the exploitation of another child.
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3 weeks ago | 
ktul.com | Hadley Waldren
The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) responded to a a fatal shooting in midtown this afternoon, June 6. According to TPD, the incident occurred near Atlanta Street. The suspect, a man in his 40’s, was invited to the residence with the victim, who is also a man in his 40's. The pair engaged in some sort of altercation that led to the shooting. The victim was pronounced deceased and the shooter was taken into custody to provide a statement.
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3 weeks ago | 
okcfox.com | Hadley Waldren
A Del City man was sentenced to five year sin federal prison for arson after setting fire to a restaurant. According to public record, the Del City Fire Department (DCFD) responded to a report of a fire at a local restaurant on July 27, 2024. Upon arrival, crews extinguished the fire and noticed the smell of gasoline. Surveillance footage from the restaurant showed a suspect approach the door where the fire was set and bend over and place something on the ground just before the fire ignited.
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3 weeks ago | 
ktul.com | Hadley Waldren
The Rose Lawn Cemetery in Vian sustained damage during severe weather. This morning, June 6, downed trees, debris, and damaged tombstones were reported. SIGN UP FOR THE CHANNEL 8 NEWSLETTER
