Oklahoma meteorologists catch a lot of flack when they get their forecasts wrong, but it seems like the state has a new team to rely on for the most accurate information. Last week, Greg Howell of Oklahoma City’s Parks & Recreation department posted a Facebook video in which he gave a live weather report with […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Funky town
In our younger and more vulnerable years, Chicken Fried News’ father gave us some advice that we have been turning over in our minds ever since: “Whoever smelt it,” he said, “dealt it.” Following flooding in the Tulsa area, however, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) reportedly offered residents a somewhat different suggestion. “If something […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Skeeter season
Heavy rain and flooding in Oklahoma has stirred up more than our meteorologists. News outlets are warning people to watch out for snakes, snapping turtles and large numbers of mosquitoes as floodwaters recede. The flooding displaced countless snakes and turtles around the state, which are now forced to find a new habitat. Many people, particularly […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Laverne, squirrelly
After a powerful tornado bypassed the Oklahoma panhandle town of Laverne on May 23, KFOR chief meteorologist Mike Morgan used strikingly unscientific language to describe the event. “Truly a miracle,” Morgan said. “Our prayers are answered for Laverne.” KFOR reported that the same storm destroyed at least three other houses in nearby communities. We hate […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Sutton warning
Oklahoma’s weather the past few weeks has been pretty crazy. Well, it is always kind of crazy, but it has been the kind of crazy that makes meteorologists pant through potential tornado reports on live TV. Thankfully, many of the state’s meteorologists have been in Oklahoma long enough to learn from past mistakes and know […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Youth movement
Oklahoma City was recently named the top destination for millennials by ApartmentList.com.
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Chicken-Fried News: Summer numbers
They have put away those stuffy coats and stocked up on sunblock because it is time to plan that dream vacation getaway.
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Fight winter weight gain with fresh spices and this Mantel Wine Bar & Bistro recipe
“Getting whole spices lets us toast them on our own and either use them whole or get the right grind,” he said.
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“They’re supposed to do an evacuation on a periodic basis,” he said. “In order to facilitate filling the place to somewhat of a capacity, 1,000 or so [people],” a safety festival seemed appropriate.