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Oklahoma fishing report for 1-21-2026

January 22, 2026 by Craig Hall

Oklahoma fishing report for this week. NORTHEAST Grand: January 17. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 47°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, and main lake. Paddlefish good snagging around main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Kaw: January 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 36°F and stained. … Read more

Winter weather preparation guide

January 22, 2026 by Craig Hall

Silhouette of a woman in winter clothing walking through a snowy car park with an umbrella.

Winter storms can bring heavy snow, ice, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures to LeFlore County, Oklahoma, making preparation essential for residents in areas like Poteau, Talihina, Heavener, and the Ouachita Mountains. While LeFlore County averages only about 3 inches of snow per year, historical events—including significant snowfalls up to 8-18 inches in past storms … Read more

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch

January 22, 2026 by Craig Hall

National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a winter storm watch from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. There is also an extreme cold alert. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between five inches and 10 inches are expected with locally heavier amounts up to 1 inches and ice accumulations between a … Read more

LCT semifinals start Thursday

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Craig Hall

LCT semifinals for girls’ basketball will be held Thursday, right after the consolation championships are concluded. Boys bracket Girls bracket CORRECTIONl Heavener boys beat Whitesboro 65-55I n the semifinals at Spiro, Spiro plays Panama at 6 p,m. with top-seeded Howe meeting Talihina at 7:30 p.m, The girls’ consolation championship is at 3 p.m. with LeFlore … Read more