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System may forecast tornadoes weeks away

(AP) — Researchers say they've come up with a way to predict the likelihood of tornadoes two or three weeks in advance — a step toward better warnings of storms that kill an average of 80 Americans each year.

Help available for flooded pastures, croplands in LeFlore County

The Emergency Conservation Program to help repair major and extensive damage to croplands and pastures damaged by December flooding along the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers and tributaries has been approved for LeFlore County.

Primary voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today [March 1]

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today [March 1] for the Presidential Preferential Primary Election in Oklahoma.

Sheriff's K9s receive first aid kit donations

Officers with the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit can breath a little easier after they recently received first aid kits for their K-9 officers.

Bill cutting 111,000 Oklahoma residents' Medicaid advances

(AP) — A bill to cut 111,000 Oklahoma residents from Medicaid has advanced from a House committee despite a consensus that the measure would violate federal law.

AAA study: pothole damage costs drivers $3 billion annually

A new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, or about $3 billion annually.

Poteau Chamber of Commerce Banquet set Feb. 25

The 97th Annual Poteau Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Feb. 25 and this year's theme is "Celebrate Success" — going back to the '80s.

Attendees are encouraged to rummage through their wardrobe for their best '80s outfit.

Corporation Commission, OG&E warn of utilities consumer scam

(AP) — A consumer scam that targets utility customers is prompting warnings from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.

Oklahoma Forestry Services warns about high fire danger

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Forestry Services says outdoor burning should be avoided due to high fire danger across the state.

Polar Plunge on Feb. 13 in Poteau

Every Saturday in February and first Saturday in March, individuals are set to plunge into freezing waters at various locations across Oklahoma for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Oklahoma.