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AG Drummond Criticizes Governor's Ouster of Forestry Director Over Wildfire Response

AG Drummond Criticizes Governor's Ouster of Forestry Director Over Wildfire Response

Cal Day Ousting of Oklahoma Forestry Services Director Goeller draws criticism from AG Drummond, acknowledging the heroism of firefighters during the devastating March wildfires.

Officials release 'alarming' marijuana study findings in Oklahoma

Officials release 'alarming' marijuana study findings in Oklahoma

Anna Denison A press conference was held Friday afternoon at the OBN Headquarters, where officials discussed "alarming" data from a comprehensive study on marijuana in Oklahoma.

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Deadline Day at the Capitol: What did and didn't pass

Haley Weger Thursday marked the deadline at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here are some of the legislation that passed.

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Anna Denison Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced on Thursday that $10 billion has been secured to provide economic assistance to farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and producers in Oklahoma.

Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan

Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan

Associated Press The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.

Gov. Stitt Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Gov. Stitt Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Wildfire Recovery Efforts

David Prock Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has requested federal disaster aid for areas affected by recent wildfires.

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Anti-hunger advocates to gather at Oklahoma State Capitol

Anti-hunger advocates to gather at Oklahoma State Capitol

Christian Hans Thursday is Anti-Hunger Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol, and state lawmakers will spend the day connecting with food security advocates to work toward eliminating hunger.

Anti-hunger advocates to gather at Oklahoma State Capitol

Anti-hunger advocates to gather at Oklahoma State Capitol

Christian Hans Thursday is Anti-Hunger Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol, and state lawmakers will spend the day connecting with food security advocates to work toward eliminating hunger.

Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Alyssa Miller Early voting begins Thursday in Oklahoma for the April 1 election, with voters deciding on state and local races, school bond proposals, and a sales tax increase in Claremore.

Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Alyssa Miller Early voting begins Thursday in Oklahoma for the April 1 election, with voters deciding on state and local races, school bond proposals, and a sales tax increase in Claremore.

Rep. Josh Brecheen talks reconciliation bill

Rep. Josh Brecheen talks reconciliation bill

Alex Cameron On Wednesday, Griffin Media's Alex Cameron spoke with Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK2), a member of the House Budget Committee, about the status of efforts to complete work on a joint budget resolution and move the process forward.

Rep. Josh Brecheen talks reconciliation bill

Rep. Josh Brecheen talks reconciliation bill

Alex Cameron On Wednesday, Griffin Media's Alex Cameron spoke with Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK2), a member of the House Budget Committee, about the status of efforts to complete work on a joint budget resolution and move the process forward.

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

News On 6 Oklahoma Senate passes Bill 585, opening a path for the OKC Thunder to receive a sports betting license. The proposal estimates $20 million in annual revenue for the state.

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

News On 6 Oklahoma Senate passes Bill 585, opening a path for the OKC Thunder to receive a sports betting license. The proposal estimates $20 million in annual revenue for the state.

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

Associated Press The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas.

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

Associated Press The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

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Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Alex Cameron Leaked text thread to Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, from the Trump administration prompts a security breach debate among senators from both sides of the aisle including Oklahoma's own, Senator James Lankford.

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Alex Cameron Leaked text thread to Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, from the Trump administration prompts a security breach debate among senators from both sides of the aisle including Oklahoma's own, Senator James Lankford.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

Associated Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation Monday after nearly five years of leading the U.S. Postal Service.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

Associated Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation Monday after nearly five years of leading the U.S. Postal Service.

Top intelligence leaders to testify about global threats amid questions over Yemen strike report

Top intelligence leaders to testify about global threats amid questions over Yemen strike report

CBS News Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to testify about global security threats a day after it was revealed that top Trump officials inadvertently included a journalist in a group chat about the United States plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.

Top intelligence leaders to testify about global threats amid questions over Yemen strike report

Top intelligence leaders to testify about global threats amid questions over Yemen strike report

CBS News Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to testify about global security threats a day after it was revealed that top Trump officials inadvertently included a journalist in a group chat about the United States plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.

US Sen. Markwayne Mullin holds over-the-phone town hall

US Sen. Markwayne Mullin holds over-the-phone town hall

Christian Hans Amid a wave of town halls held by Washington leaders across the country, US Sen. Markwayne Mullin held a town hall over the phone on Monday.

US Sen. Markwayne Mullin holds over-the-phone town hall

US Sen. Markwayne Mullin holds over-the-phone town hall

Christian Hans Amid a wave of town halls held by Washington leaders across the country, US Sen. Markwayne Mullin held a town hall over the phone on Monday.

Top Trump officials included The Atlantic editor in group chat about plans to bomb Yemen

Top Trump officials included The Atlantic editor in group chat about plans to bomb Yemen

CBS News Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

Top Trump officials included The Atlantic editor in group chat about plans to bomb Yemen

Top Trump officials included The Atlantic editor in group chat about plans to bomb Yemen

CBS News Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Associated Press The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Associated Press The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.

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Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

David Prock A woman was stabbed in the stomach at a Tulsa QuickTrip on Thursday.

Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

David Prock A woman was stabbed in the stomach at a Tulsa QuickTrip on Thursday.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Destini Pittman Oklahoma's Forestry Service Director, Mark Goeller, was fired amidst criticism of wildfire response—Gov. Kevin Stitt announces.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Destini Pittman Oklahoma's Forestry Service Director, Mark Goeller, was fired amidst criticism of wildfire response—Gov. Kevin Stitt announces.

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Brooke Cox Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa, where no one was inside at the time of the blaze.

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Brooke Cox Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa, where no one was inside at the time of the blaze.

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Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

Woman Stabbed in the Stomach at Tulsa QuikTrip; Suspect in Custody

David Prock A woman was stabbed in the stomach at a Tulsa QuickTrip on Thursday.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Oklahoma Forestry Service Director fired over wildfire response

Destini Pittman Oklahoma's Forestry Service Director, Mark Goeller, was fired amidst criticism of wildfire response—Gov. Kevin Stitt announces.

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Firefighters investigating cause of fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa

Brooke Cox Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire at Central U.S. Golf Carts in Sapulpa, where no one was inside at the time of the blaze.

3-year-old drowns in Okmulgee Lake

3-year-old drowns in Okmulgee Lake

News On 6 Okmulgee police say a 3-year-old child drowned in Okmulgee Lake on Tuesday.

Union Public Schools faces bus driver shortage, parents express outrage

Union Public Schools faces bus driver shortage, parents express outrage

MaKayla Glenn Union Public Schools has announced that starting Monday, several bus routes will be suspended due to a severe shortage of bus drivers. The district says it has tried multiple solutions, including having staff drive buses, but is now unable to provide full transportation service. Parents are upset about the short notice, with many now scrambling to find alternative ways to get their children to school. The shortage is part of a larger issue affecting schools across Oklahoma and the country.

Tulsa firefighter speaks out on firing of Oklahoma Forestry Director

Tulsa firefighter speaks out on firing of Oklahoma Forestry Director

Jonathan Polasek A Tulsa firefighter is speaking out against Governor Kevin Stitt’s decision to remove State Forester Mark Goeller, praising his leadership and contributions to Oklahoma’s fire service.

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