Rare ‘backward-spinning’ tornado detected in Oklahoma twister outbreak

There have been dozens of tornadoes sighted across the Plains and Midwest over the past week in a relentless severe weather pattern, but one tornado in particular has the meteorology community buzzing.

Oklahoma towns begin cleanup after 4 killed in weekend tornadoes
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A massive cleanup operation is underway in Oklahoma after tornadoes tore through multiple cities over the weekend. At least four people were killed and many homes and building were destroyed.

Woman tells police stolen SUV was birthday tip from Waffle House customer

In Oklahoma, Angela Harrison was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after claiming a stolen SUV was a birthday tip from a Waffle House customer.

2024 total solar eclipse: Why some states have issued warnings ahead of celestial event

So far warnings were issued in Oklahoma, Ohio and Indiana, advising residents to stock up on essentials such as food, gas and prescriptions. Several more governments are on alert as well.

Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country

The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.

From Oak Lawn to Oklahoma, missing class ring returned to owner after 55 years

It all began with a high school class ring that vanished in 1968. Fifty-five years later, it found its way back to the original owner. It took the internet, a bit of luck, and the ring falling into the hands of a very special person in Oklahoma to make this reunion happen.

Wild Oklahoma dashcam video shows trooper thrown from side of highway crash

While Trooper Jesse Gregory was speaking to the driver, another vehicle crashed into the stopped vehicle, which struck the trooper and sent him flying.

Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood

When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.

Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in 2001 double killing

Phillip Hancock has long claimed he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed two people. Hancock’s execution went forward once Gov. Kevin Stitt declined to commute his sentence.

Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season

Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.

Teen wins car in raffle after attending stranger's funeral

A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.

Romeoville police provide update on family killed in home
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Romeoville police provide an update after a family of four and their three dogs were found murdered in their home.