Why Chicago had dust on cars Wednesday: Smoke from Oklahoma Ranger Road Fire in atmosphere, making for ‘dirty rain’ Wednesday

CHICAGO (WLS) — Did you wake up to a car completely covered in dust on Wednesday? ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The dust on the cars is partially because of what’s going on to the south and west, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said. Did you wake up to a … Read more

Ashland, Kansas fire: Evacuation ordered after blaze in Beaver County, Oklahoma; check map as scary videos emerge

Ashland in Kansas is being evacuated amid a raging vegetation fire. The blaze is reported to have begun in Beaver County, Oklahoma and also prompted an evacuation in Englewood, Kansas. It has been dubbed the Ranger Road Fire. Local fire departments, county resources and multiple state agencies are reportedly assisting to fight the Ashland blaze. … Read more

Chicago fire weather watch map: Check areas in Illinois under risk amid Oklahoma Panhandle wildfires

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of northern Illinois, including the Chicago Metropolitan area. The fire warning is in place for Wednesday, February 18. Dry and windy conditions are sweeping across the plains as Oklahoma wildfires rage on. The NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts … Read more

Oklahoma expected to hire college, NFL veteran as new running backs coach

Oklahoma is expected to hire Deland McCullough as its new running backs coach, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. McCullough replaces DeMarco Murray, who left last week after six seasons to take the running backs job with the Kansas City Chiefs. McCullough spent the 2025 season under Pete Carroll with the Las Vegas Raiders, but … Read more

Kansas and Oklahoma fires spread, smoke blankets Wichita: Maps, evacuation updates, and videos

A wildfire that has broken out in the vicinity of Woodward, Oklahoma, is spreading rapidly. Officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders for parts of the city, according to Fox Weather. Kansas and Oklahoma fires spread, smoke blankets Wichita: Maps, evacuation updates, and videos (Pexel – representational image) Evacuations have been ordered in Kansas too, as … Read more

IKEA announces first-ever Oklahoma store coming to Tulsa in 2026

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — IKEA is officially coming to Oklahoma. The home furnishings giant announced Tuesday that it plans to open a new store in Tulsa in 2026. The location will be the first IKEA store in the state. The Tulsa store is one of four newly announced U.S. locations set to open in 2026. … Read more