OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla_ Oklahoma could set up
an emergency fund to deal with this ongoing drought.
That's what's on
tap Wednesday for a House panel to consider. The House Appropriations and
Budget Committee met Wednesday to look at a bill that would put the fund on the
books.
The bill calls
for at least $10M to be available in the event of a drought disaster. The
proposal follows the worst drought in decades and several declarations of drought
disasters across the Midwest region.
Exceptional Drought persists in the nation's midsection, and
climatologists say it could continue at least through the spring.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:10:19 GMT
The jury is still deliberating whether convicted murderer Mica Martinez lives or dies. They've been deliberating since around 10:30 AM. The defense told jurors to consider witness testimony as to why
A jury has sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the double murder of Carl and Martha Miller in 2009.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:52:49 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
If any storms do develop tonight they would be south of the Red River and out in the Texas panhandle.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:09:27 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ The potholes, bumps and cracks need to be fixed, but the repairs are sure causing headaches for drivers. If you've traveled Lawton's roads recently your regular 15-minute trip might've taken
The potholes, bumps and cracks need to be fixed, but the repairs are sure causing headaches for drivers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:38:55 GMT
ALTUS, Okla_ Altus police say you need to lock your car doors, because they're seeing a huge increase in the number of burglaries from cars. Chief Tim Murphy said they've seen at least 52 so far this
Altus police say they are seeing a huge increase in car burglaries this year. In April alone, they handled 24 reports, which boosted the total for the year to 52.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:57:18 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month. Insurance Commissioner
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month.
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