Environmentalists have been fighting to cut the use of plastic straws, utensils and bags for years but recently they have been turning their focus to balloons because of the threat they pose to wildlife. 

On May 21st, Charlene Hughes went to check her mailbox. It’s located across the street from her rural Norman home. 

One man is in custody after a nearly 17-hour standoff with law enforcement ended Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency officials in Tennessee say a wildfire has set 30 structures ablaze in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel, and is at the edge of the Dollywood theme park. 

Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for the 15 counties affected by Sunday and Monday's tornadoes and severe storms.