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Chillicothe man killed in accident on U.S. 283
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 06/20/23, 6:20 A.M. County: Wilbarger Location: U.S. Highway 283 (US 283) and Farm to Market Road 91 (FM 91) – (14 miles north of Vernon) Posted Speed Limit: 75 Vehicle 1: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, sports utility vehicle Vehicle 2: 2008…
Read MoreFatal accident north of Oklaunion
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number Injured: Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 06/19/23, 4:40 P.M. County: Wilbarger Location: County Road 117 (CR 117), 3.7 miles north of Oklaunion, Texas Posted Speed Limit: 60 Vehicle 1: 1990 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Driver Vehicle 1: Duncan, James Ray, 58 years of age, male of Oklaunion,…
Read More97th Air Mobility Wing celebrating 100th anniversary of air refueling
On June 27, 2023, the United States Air Force will celebrate the 100th anniversary of air refueling with global flyover events. The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be celebrating this historic milestone by conducting air refueling in several significant locations across Oklahoma and Texas. With 100 years of experience, today’s U.S. Air Force air refueling…
Read MoreERCOT, PUCT Call for Voluntary Power Conservation
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and forecasted record demand. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT today, Tuesday,…
Read MoreHeat advisory in effect — Heat index to 114 degrees forecast
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heat index values of 108 to 114 expected. real temperatures of 106 are forecast Monday Tuesday and 103 on Wednesday, and 105 on Saturday and Sunday.…
Read MorePedestrian killed on Business 287
An early morning fatality collision occurred Monday just east of Vernon on Business 287. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Danielle Marie Perkins. She was pronounced dead at the scene at about 5:50 a.m. According to DPS Sgt. Marc Couch, Perkins was traveling east, walking near the center stripe in the roadway when she…
Read MoreMulti-vehicle fatality crash on U.S.70
A three vehicle collision occurred at approximately 11:14 a.m., May 9, on U.S. Highway 287, four miles southeast of Vernon, that claimed the life of an Amrillo man and injured three others. Pronounced dead at the scene was Frankie Hernandez, 25, of Amarillo. Monte Ray Moe, 61, of Raymond, South Dakota, Jasmin Jarnal Athwal, 19,…
Read MoreRobotics team at Razorback Invitational
The Boys and Girls Club of Vernon’s First Lego League robotics team, Power Protectors, was recently invited to attend the exclusive Razorback Open Invitational, an international robotics competition to be held at the University of Arkansas from May 18-21. The event will include 80 teams, 70 teams from North America and 10 international teams. In…
Read MoreSanta Rosa Roundup begins Wednesday
The 77th annual Santa Rosa Roundup kicks off on Wednesday, May 17, with a parade through the streets of Vernon, a barbecue dinner and the first night of rodeo action at the Santa Rosa arena. The parade starts at 4 p.m., with floats, vehicles, bands and riding clubs. Immediately after the parade, the Vernon Lions…
Read MoreTwo Chillicothe residents killed in Wichita crash
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3 Number Injured: 3 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 05/14/23, 2:10 A.M.. County: Wichita Location: U.S. Highway 287, 0.5 miles west of Wichita Falls Posted Speed Limit: 75 mph Vehicle 1: 2007, Chevrolet Tahoe 4 door sports utility vehicle Vehicle 2: 2001, Chevrolet Suburban 4 door sports utility vehicle Vehicle…
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