Kaley Patterson

Kaley Patterson is a writer and content creator from Southwest Oklahoma. She possesses a degree in journalism from Cameron University, and received honorable mentions for her writing at The Cameron University Collegian. She has written professionally for The Lawton Constitution, 580 Monthly, Oklahoma Cowman and the Oklahoma Gazette. She was recognized in the media category from Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 in 20216, and received a Silver ADDY Award in 2015.

See Dazzling Images Of The Northern Lights In Oklahoma

A solar storm stuck Earth the evening of Oct. 10, which resulted in a multicolored cast of auroras visible as far as northern Oklahoma. Several Oklahomans were able to capture dazzling images of the Northern Lights beaming over the Sooner State and the results are mesmerizing.

Friday Is The Last Day To Register To Vote In Oklahoma

For those in Oklahoma planning on voting in the Nov. 5 General Election, they will want to make sure they're registered to vote by Friday. The deadline in Oklahoma to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election is set for Friday, Oct. 11.

Oklahoma To Have One More Week of Hot Temperatures Before Fall Cold Front

Second summer is in full swing in Oklahoma. And another hot week is expected before a strong fall cold front on Sunday, which could finally bring fall into Oklahoma for good. But the heat will persist at least through this week and into the weekend.

Oklahomans Stocked Up On The Wrong Supplies As Port Strike Pauses

Earlier this week, a port strike began on the East Coast, and as shortage fears loomed, Oklahomans took it upon themselves to stock up on supplies. But as pictures of local stores in Oklahoma began making the rounds on social media, those familiar with the strike began to question people's choices.

Sample Ballots Now Available In Oklahoma for Nov. 5 Election

Oklahomans who are already registered to vote are now able to view sample ballots for the Nov. 5 election. Oklahomans 18 and older that are not registered to vote still have time to register. Oklahoma's registration deadline to vote in the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 11.

These Items Could Disappear From Shelves In Oklahoma Due to Port Strike

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, dockworkers from Maine to Texas began striking due to unfair wages, and although Oklahoma doesn't have its own port, this strike could affect Oklahomans at the grocery store and other areas. If the strike lasts more than a few weeks, it could raise costs and cause shortages of goods.

Will We See ‘Twisters’ Halloween Costumes In Oklahoma?

"Twisters" was the blockbuster hit this past summer, and Oklahoma was beyond proud of the film. So will people in Oklahoma be dressing up as "Twisters" characters this Halloween?

This Is Oklahoma’s Halloween Forecast For 2024

Oklahoma could be bone-dry by the time Halloween arrives.

Warmer Temperatures Will Return To Oklahoma

The cooler fall weather was nice while it lasted, this time, in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures will return to Oklahoma this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s by next week.

Extreme Drought Present in Oklahoma Despite Rainfall

The last cold front brought several inches of rain to Oklahoma, but not enough to where it's needed the most. Multiple areas of Oklahoma are still experiencing an extreme drought, and there isn't much rain expected in the state's extended forecast.

Oklahoma’s Second Active Severe Weather Season Kicks Off

Experts have been urging Oklahomans to prepare for a second active severe weather season this fall, and it may have just kicked off this week in central Oklahoma. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, several areas of central Oklahoma were rocked by high winds, rain and huge hail...

Hurricane Helene Could Impact Oklahoma With Significant Rainfall

Tropical Storm Helene is strengthening rapidly in the Gulf Coast and is expected to ramp up to a hurricane by the time it reaches Florida. Once Helene makes landfall, one of its possible paths could send it towards Oklahoma, significantly impacting the state with bouts of rain. ...