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Jack Quirk sits down with OSU Baseball player Ian Daugherty as they talk about what led Ian down this path and what the plan for his future is.

Jack Quirk sits down and visits with his longtime friend Chris Lee, KOCO Channel 5's lead storm chaser, a legend in Television News storm coverage. This was more than just a fun day of catching up; it was a look back at the history of storm chasing and the evolution of broadcast technology in Oklahoma.

Chris Lee started at Channel 5 in 1977, just as storm chasing was beginning to intersect with television news. Inspired by scientific chasers from the Severe Storms Lab in Norman, TV crews began adapting their methods to bring real-time storm footage to the public. Lee vividly remembers the deadly tornado outbreak of April 10, 1979, that devastated Lawton and Wichita Falls, killing 50 people. It was one of his first major storm coverage experiences.

Early storm chasing was raw and risky. Station wagons outfitted with hail catchers, two-way radios, and even aircraft radar mounted on cars were questionable.

Before the internet and cellphones, live coverage meant finding a hilltop within 70 miles of a microwave tower or waiting hours to reach a satellite truck to broadcast video back to the station. Still photos were transmitted using modems, and one image could take over five minutes to send.

Lee was part of a pioneering team that constantly improvised to stay ahead. Their general manager supported risky tech upgrades, investing in $3,000 GPS units that only displayed coordinates. One of their engineers, Jerry Hart, even developed the first system to auto-overlay weather warnings on maps—something viewers now take for granted.

The first attempts at live video from the field were rough, using Windows Media Encoder and modems to stream grainy footage at 15 frames per second. But it was a breakthrough. Eventually, cell bonding with multiple SIM cards allowed clean, real-time HD video from moving vehicles, a far cry from the analog delays of the past.

Lee recalled the dangers of storm chasing, especially at night, with delayed radar data and poor communication. He shared stories of dodging hail to protect delicate satellite trucks.

From digging trenches to leading a tech revolution, Blake Callaham’s journey with Pioneer is all about vision, grit, and what’s next for rural Oklahoma.

What started as a joke between Sadye and her husband turned into RedLevé Dance Studio. Hennessey’s unexpected hotspot for pirouettes and performance. Four seasons in, it’s now a full-on dance powerhouse with recreational dance and competitive teams and big dreams that leap way beyond small-town limits.

Shauna Rupp, Executive Director of the Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce, stopped by to talk to us about the upcoming Red, White, and Boom Fest on July 4th. Shauna also shared how the Chamber goes beyond events to connect businesses and the community.

From the spotlight to the anchor desk, Emily Faith's journey proves that talent, grit, and heart can take you anywhere. Emily sits down with us to talk about her journey and what she's up to now.

Ever wondered what it’s like to run a small-town movie theater? We sat down with Jaren Buseman, new owner of 89er Movie Theater, to talk movie magic, popcorn perks, and why the 89er Theater still means so much to Kingfisher.

David Blair, President of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation, talks to us about how much the duck race has grown, what it's all about, and how you can get your ducks!

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Kingfisher County District 2 Commissioner Mike Sparks stops by to talk to us about his vision, what's upcoming, and how he plans to do it.

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