Accidents and Emergencies

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (309+ words) March 18, 2025 / 12:52 PM EDT / CBS News Wildfires in Oklahoma have left four people dead and at least 200 injured, state officials said Tuesday, and a red flag warning remains in effect. The fires were fueled by strong winds brought by a violent…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (313+ words) As Oklahoma communities face the continued threat of destructive wildfires, more federal funding is coming to the state to train, recruit and retain the volunteer firefighters who often serve on the front lines. The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association has been…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (455+ words) A dried-up pond in Edmond offers a stark picture of how severe Oklahoma's drought has become. During a legislative committee meeting on Sept. 22, 2026, officials said shrinking water sources, extended dry conditions, and two flash droughts have increased wildfire risk across…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (121+ words) OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Task Force 1 has deployed swiftwater rescue personnel from Tulsa and Oklahoma City to assist with flood response operations in New Mexico. The Tulsa Fire Department said OK-TF1... Oklahoma Task Force 1 assists with flood response in New Mexico OKLAHOMA…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (739+ words) By: Emma Murphy // Oklahoma Voice//September 23, 2026// – Up to $12 million could go toward Oklahoma drought relief projects. – $2 million is available now, with another $10 million pending legislative approval. – Half the state is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma officials on…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (675+ words) Oklahoma officials on Tuesday voted to potentially allocate up to $12 million to agricultural producers looking to complete drought relief projects on their properties. The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Committee unanimously voted to designate more funding and accept new applications from the…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (226+ words) A 17-year-old Oklahoma City girl has been missing for five days, and state troopers have issued an endangered missing advisory to help track her down. Rhylin Carter was last seen around 3 p.m. last Thursday in Oklahoma City, and authorities say they…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (413+ words) OG&E crews are inspecting poles, reinforcing equipment and using new technology to prepare for Oklahoma’s next storm and help restore power faster. When Oklahoma weather ramps up, keeping the power on can be challenging. OG&E crews work year-round…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (46+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Thousands of flights across the US were snarled on Monday, with incoming flights halted for hours at major East Coast airports, before the Federal Aviation... Billions of gallons from Canton Lake head to Lake Hefner amid low…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (350+ words) The Oklahoma State Fair opened Thursday, drawing crowds to State Fair Park as law enforcement agencies prepared for hundreds of thousands of visitors over the next two weeks. The fair is expected to attract more than 800,000 residents and visitors, according…...