PRYOR, Oklahoma — An Oklahoma family is mourning the loss of 59-year-old Lonnie Swift, a longtime oil and gas worker from Barnsdall, who died over the weekend in an explosion at a chemical plant in Pryor. Swift had just started a new job three days before the tragic accident that took his life, leaving loved…
EL RENO, Oklahoma — A Canadian County mother is locked in a tense court battle to regain custody of her teenage son after state officials took him away when she decided to end his chemotherapy and turn to natural treatments instead. The case has drawn national attention, reigniting debates over parental rights, state authority, and…
WICHITA, KS — For Shannon Reed, Halloween has never been the same. What was once a festive season became a painful reminder of loss after her sister, Brandi Prchal, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend on Halloween night in 2019 — a tragedy Shannon now hopes can spark change. A Tragic Call That Changed Everything Shannon…
NAPERVILLE, IL — A rooftop fire on a five-story condominium building in downtown Naperville caused over $20,000 in damage Saturday night, but firefighters say quick action prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures. Flames Reported On Roof Of South Washington Street Building According to the Naperville Fire Department, dispatchers received a call around 7:55…
OXBOW, ND — A horse died Sunday morning after being accidentally dragged for nearly two miles along Interstate 29, south of Fargo, when the rear door of its trailer came unlatched, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Rear Trailer Door Came Unlatched The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Sunday, October 5, near the Oxbow…
ENDERLIN, ND — Meteorologists have confirmed that the deadly tornado that struck southeastern North Dakota in June was an EF5 — the strongest tornado rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale — marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years. Winds Reached 210 MPH, First EF5 Since 2013 According to the National…
OTTAWA COUNTY, OK — A Texas truck driver is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge after allegedly watching television moments before a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike that killed an Oklahoma highway worker. Court Documents Reveal Distraction Behind Fatal Collision According to court records, David Carlson, 50, of Whitesboro, Texas, was charged in Ottawa…
LINCOLN, NE — The Nebraska Treasurer’s Office has returned more than $30 million in unclaimed property to residents over a 16-month period, reconnecting thousands of Nebraskans with money and assets they didn’t know they owned. $30 Million Returned, Thousands Of Claims Paid Between January 2024 and April 2025, the state processed 75,871 unclaimed property claims,…
MEMPHIS, TN — The National Weather Service in Memphis is warning residents across West Tennessee and the Mid-South to prepare for periods of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding beginning Monday morning and lasting through the evening hours. Level 2 Flash Flood Risk Issued According to the Weather Prediction Center, much of West Tennessee, Northeast…
ANCHORAGE, AK — Wildlife officials in Alaska are warning residents to stay alert after several bull moose were spotted with ropes, cords, and cables tangled in their antlers, a growing issue during the fall rutting season when males become more active and aggressive. Moose Found With Electrical Cords And Wires The Alaska Department of Fish…