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.
Kaley Patterson
Did Oklahoma Really See the Most Powerful Tornado Ever?
Meteorologists and storm chasers from all over the nation are perplexed by a tornado that recently touched down in Oklahoma. On Tuesday, April 30, five tornadoes touched down in southwest Oklahoma, taking residents and meteorologists by surprise. But there was one tornado that left them speechless.
Southwest Oklahoma Surprised by Multiple Damaging Tornadoes
Southwest Oklahoma was struck by an estimated five tornadoes Tuesday evening. During coverage, local meteorologists continued to say, "we did not expect these tornadoes today."
The Most Deadliest 10 Tornadoes In Oklahoma
Most of Oklahoma's deadliest tornadoes were some of the worsts the state has ever seen. And some Oklahomans today will remember them.
America’s Favorite Burger Is the Oklahoma Onion Burger
Oklahoma may be known for its football and weather, but Oklahoma's true signature is the onion burger. The onion burger has recently spiked in popularity, mostly because of how delicious it is.
Oklahoma Family Adopted An Octopus and Gained 50 More
An octopus is not a common household pet in Oklahoma. But a family recently went viral on TikTok for documenting their journey of raising an octopus. And if having an octopus in Oklahoma wasn't enticing enough, the octopus had a bigger surprise.
‘Twisters’ Cast and Director Reveal New Footage, Talk About Filming in Oklahoma
At CinemaCon, "Twisters" cast and director screened new footage from the film and talked about what it was like filming in Oklahoma, and reportedly blew people away.
How Two Young Boys Traveled From Oklahoma To New York Alone
Louis "Bud" Abernathy and Temple "Temp" Abernathy were two boys from Frederick, Oklahoma, and were known to take many adventures across the country with just the two of them.
Where To Find Over the Counter Birth Control in Oklahoma and Texas
The first over-the-counter birth control pill is starting to hit shelves in Oklahoma and Texas. It has been available online but now it can be found on the shelves of most major retailers.
Worst Places To Be During A Texas Tornado
There are obvious worst places to be during a tornado - in a mobile home, driving - but there are other not-so-great places to be during a tornado. Some of them are humorous, but it can happen.
Where To Get Free Solar Eclipse Glasses in Texas
A total solar eclipse will cross through Texas on Monday, April 8! And if you're planning on catching site of this rare event, you'll want to be wearing the proper eyewear. Luckily, there are plenty of places in Texas where you can get free solar eclipse glasses.
Highly Contagious Norovirus Cases Are Rising Across Oklahoma and Texas
The CDC expects the south, which includes Oklahoma and Texas, could be the next hardest hit region.
Experts Predict An Extra-Active Tornado Season for Oklahoma and Texas
Peak tornado season is coming up for Oklahoma and Texas, and experts are expecting an extra-active season.