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Recent storms and showers have significantly eased western Oklahoma’s drought conditions. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Soaking Rains Knock Western OK Drought Down a Peg

WATONGA – Recent storms and showers have significantly eased western Oklahoma’s drought conditions, ending an abnormally dry spring and bringing much-needed moisture to the region. Watonga has...

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U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma visited Watonga last week. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Lankford Makes Campaign Stop in Watonga

WATONGA – U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma visited Watonga last week during a campaign tour of the Sooner State as he prepares for primary elections later this month.

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A former Hydro assistant police chief was sentenced last week after his 2021 arrest for possessing child pornography. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Former Hydro Police Officer Sentenced in Child Pornography Case

HYDRO – A former Hydro assistant police chief was sentenced last week after his 2021 arrest for possessing child pornography. Tyler Davis, 37, ultimately pled no contest to four counts of possession...

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Court documents filed last week show that Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty owes more than $40,000 in unpaid personal income taxes, interest, penalties and fees. thewatongarepublican.com/new…
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NWS Norman
@NWSNorman7 Jun 2022
A pleasant, albeit humid evening is in store for the area. But thunderstorms will move toward Oklahoma overnight, most likely moving in after midnight. Severe weather and heavy rainfall will be possible with these storms, and some areas may receive multiple rounds of storms.
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NWS Severe Tstorm
@NWSSevereTstorm7 Jun 2022
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Oklahoma and Texas until 5 AM CDT – at Oklahoma, USA
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 318 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 5:00 AM CDT. The watch includes parts of Oklahoma and Texas. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 80 mph possible. There are 132,917 people in the watch along with 128 schools and 16 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 318 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 5:00 AM CDT. The watch includes parts of Oklahoma and Texas. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 80 mph possible. There are 132,917 people in the watch along with 128 schools and 16 hospitals.

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Many Watongans have taken notice in recent weeks as the expanding range of a warm-weather bird has brought many to Blaine County for the season. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Duck Tales: Fair-Weather Fowl Finds Watonga

WATONGA – Many Watongans have taken notice in recent weeks as the expanding range of a warm-weather bird has brought many to Blaine County for the season. The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is easily...

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The Oklahoma Legislature passed more than 430 bills this year. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Oklahoma Lawmakers Adjourn After Busy Session

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature used all the time it could in 2022, adjourning on Friday, May 27, minutes before the constitutionally mandated deadline, after passing more than 430 bills....

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Two men are in the Blaine County Jail this week after officials say they discovered methamphetamine in their vehicle during an early-morning traffic stop. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Men Accused of Trafficking Meth, Making Liquor

WATONGA – Two men are in the Blaine County Jail this week after officials say they discovered methamphetamine in their vehicle during an early-morning traffic stop. Tracy Hornsby and Clifford Walls...

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It’s a three-man race this year in the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 3rd congressional district, with two challengers hoping to unseat one of the longest-serving members of the House. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

2 Vie to Unseat Long-Serving Lucas in 3rd District

WASHINGTON – It’s a three-man race this year in the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 3rd congressional district, with two challengers hoping to unseat one of the longest-serving members of the House.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Weatherford OK, Clinton OK and Thomas OK until 6:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail! – at Oklahoma, USA
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Weatherford OK, Clinton OK and Thomas OK. This warning is for Southeastern Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma, Custer County in western Oklahoma, Southwestern Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma, Southeastern Dewey County in northwestern Oklahoma and Northeastern Beckham County in western Oklahoma. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail. There are 23,566 people in the warning along with 19 schools and 2 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Weatherford OK, Clinton OK and Thomas OK. This warning is for Southeastern Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma, Custer County in western Oklahoma, Southwestern Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma, Southeastern Dewey County in northwestern Oklahoma and Northeastern Beckham County in western Oklahoma. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail. There are 23,566 people in the warning along with 19 schools and 2 hospitals.

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Watonga Republican retweeted
NWS Norman
@NWSNorman31 May 2022
230pm - Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm. We expect storms to develop across northwest Oklahoma between now and 330pm. Stay alert and be ready to act quickly if severe storms are in your area. #okwx #texomawx
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Watonga Republican retweeted
NWS Norman
@NWSNorman31 May 2022
Severe weather is expected later this afternoon into the overnight hours along a cold front that is expected to stall in northwest Oklahoma. Large hail up to baseballs and damaging winds up to 80 mph are possible. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. #okwx #txwx
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Watonga Republican retweeted
NWS Norman
@NWSNorman31 May 2022
A cold front will move south into northern & western Oklahoma today. Thunderstorms are expected to form on this boundary this afternoon. Severe weather is likely with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall will also likely occur. #okwx #texomawx
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Watonga Republican retweeted
NWS Norman
@NWSNorman30 May 2022
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon and evening, with more widespread severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure your NOAA weather Radios and other means of receiving watches and warnings are ready.
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Today and every day, we honor and remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. #MemorialDay
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A long-awaited meeting of the Watonga Planning and Zoning Committee had an unexpected ending Monday. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

New Business Withdraws Rezone Request

WATONGA – A longawaited meeting of the Watonga Planning and Zoning Committee had an unexpected ending Monday when the business involved formally withdrew its rezoning request, ending the meeting...

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The American Legion will host a Memorial Day service at the IOOF Cemetery on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

American Legion to Host Memorial Day Service at IOOF Cemetery

WATONGA – The American Legion will host a Memorial Day service at the IOOF Cemetery on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. Doug Parker, adjutant of American Legion Post 125, said the event will feature...

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Sign up today for the Kiwanis Summer Youth Program! thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Press Release: Kiwanis Summer Youth Program

This is the 72nd year that the Watonga Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Summer Youth Program. This year’s program will continue to feature swimming at Roman Nose State Park on Wednesday, Thursday, &...

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The stoplight at the intersection of Clarence Nash and Russworm will revert to a flashing red light this June during the wheat harvest. thewatongarepublican.com/new…

Busy Intersection Will Go Back to Flashing Light During Harvest

WATONGA – The stoplight at the intersection of Clarence Nash and Russworm, one of the busiest in northwest Oklahoma, will revert to a flashing red light this June during the wheat harvest. The...

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