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Updates: Texoma facing highest Tornado threat level
Updates: Texoma facing highest Tornado threat level

The KTEN Weather team is updating the latest information as potentially dangerous storms producing hail and high wind move into Oklahoma.

The Storm Prediction Center said parts of Oklahoma outlined in pink are at the highest known risk for tornadoes on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl
Ada man sentenced for 2019 murder of 17-year-old girl

Tanner Washington, left, was charged with first degree murder in the 2019 death of Faith Lindsey.

Sarah Beth Owen elected as Whitewright mayor

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Sarah Beth Owen elected as Whitewright mayor

"We need to get our financials together and work on a comprehensive plan to move the city forward," said Sarah Beth Owen.

Paris police officer arrested on assault charge

Paris police officer Hunter Armstrong faces a felony assault charge.

Paris police officer arrested on assault charge

Hunter Armstrong was identified as the assailant in an incident early Sunday morning at the Sunset Lounge.

The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early

Witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to resume.

Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if Congress fails to act

Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if Congress fails to act

The combined Social Security trust funds – which help support monthly payments to the elderly, survivors and people with disabilities – are expected to be exhausted in 11 years.

Sulphur Public Schools remain closed

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Sulphur Public Schools remain closed

Sulphur Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 6.

Incoming council members ready to mold Denison's future

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Incoming council members ready to mold Denison's future

New Denison Mayor Robert Crawley and Place 6 council member Teresa Adams agree that preparing for growth is the city's top priority.

Child dies after being swept away by Texas flooding

A motorist who ignored warnings was stuck in Houston floodwaters.

Child dies after being swept away by Texas flooding

Storms in Texas brought additional rain Sunday to the already saturated Houston area where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads.

Grayson County Unofficial Election Results - May 4th

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Grayson County Unofficial Election Results - May 4th

Unofficial Election Results for May 4th Election.

Illegal immigration bill becomes law in Oklahoma

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Illegal immigration bill becomes law in Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt has signed off on House Bill 4156, legislation aimed at illegal immigration in Oklahoma.

Sulphur newspaper narrowly escapes deadly tornado

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Sulphur newspaper narrowly escapes deadly tornado

The building was around 50 yards from the center of downtown, where much of the worst damage was.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area closed indefinitely

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area closed indefinitely

The Chickasaw National Recreation Area is closed indefinitely as the park's busiest season looms.

Man arrested in connection to 2016 homicide

Man arrested in connection to 2016 homicide

EDMOND, Okla. (KTEN) - A 28 year old man arrested for first degree homicide Thursday in connection to the 2016 death of a 19 year old woman. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper responded to a welfare check call where they found Joseph Tyler Beck sitting on

SafetyNet tracking available to Carter County

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SafetyNet tracking available to Carter County

The SafetyNet Tracking System can be used to keep track of anyone with cognitive disorders, who may wander away from home.

Sulphur out of public storm shelters

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Sulphur out of public storm shelters

The city announced that the only public storm shelter in town was closed until further notice.

Tioga ISD Bond waiting for voters on Election Day

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Tioga ISD Bond waiting for voters on Election Day

The fate of a bond worth $26,306,000 at Tioga ISD will be decided this Election day.

Durant man sentenced for child sexual exploitation

Durant man sentenced for child sexual exploitation

Law enforcement found nude photos of a child on Micheal Shane Burch's phone; investigators said he admitted to taking the pictures. 

New weather technology legislation passes U.S. House

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New weather technology legislation passes U.S. House

"It's important to modernize our capabilities," said University of Oklahoma Professor of Meteorology Dr. Fred Carr.

Election Day voter checklist

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Election Day voter checklist

Grayson County election administrator Julie Phillips advises voters to be prepared before heading to the polls on Saturday.

Carter County family looks to future after EF-4 tornado

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Carter County family looks to future after EF-4 tornado

The home of Chris and Miranda Litton was destroyed in Saturday's violent storm.

Former Durant school employee convicted on child sex charges

Ryan Capps was arrested on child sex charges.

Former Durant school employee convicted on child sex charges

Federal prosecutors alleged that Ryan Capps, 25, had been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

Southern Oklahoma on alert for flooding

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Southern Oklahoma on alert for flooding

Some parts of the region have received three months' worth of precipitation over the last seven days... and more rain is on the way.

Ranchers work to keep livestock safe from high water

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Ranchers work to keep livestock safe from high water

Cattle are on the move to steer clear of potential floodwaters in Atoka County.

Three month's worth of rain in a week causing flooding

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Three month's worth of rain in a week causing flooding

More rain is on the way over the next week.

Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call

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Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call

A visibly irritated Trump leaned forward at the defense table as prosecutors played a recording of Michael Cohen briefing his celebrity client on a plan to buy Karen McDougal's story of an extramarital relationship.

Four children among six wounded in drive-by shooting in Fort Worth

Fort Worth detectives investigate an apartment complex where six people were shot on May 1, 2024.

Four children among six wounded in drive-by shooting in Fort Worth

No arrests have been announced, but the shooting was called “stupid” by Police Chief Neil Noakes, who said he is sickened by the violence.