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Oklahoma Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over License Plate Reading Cameras

Oklahoma Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over License Plate Reading Cameras

News On 6 Oklahoma Rep. Tom Gann has raised concerns about license plate reading cameras, focusing on data privacy and the need for updated laws to protect Fourth Amendment rights.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pryor Police Chief Defends License Plate Cameras As ODOT Requests Their Removal

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pryor Police Chief Defends License Plate Cameras As ODOT Requests Their Removal

News On 6 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking the Pryor Police to remove license plate reading cameras, citing placement issues, despite their role in enhancing public safety.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Hackers Targeting SNAP Benefits, Leaving Families in Financial Bind. Here's How To Protect Your Info

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Hackers Targeting SNAP Benefits, Leaving Families in Financial Bind. Here's How To Protect Your Info

Erin Conrad Jessica Shaw, a Tulsa mom, relies on SNAP to feed her two daughters. But when her benefits card was hacked, she was left with nothing—just weeks before Christmas. SNAP theft is affecting families across Oklahoma and the U.S., costing taxpayers millions and leaving families scrambling for help. Here's how you can protect your benefits:

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Sentence For Man Convicted Of Child Sexual Abuse Outrages Victims

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Sentence For Man Convicted Of Child Sexual Abuse Outrages Victims

Reagan Ledbetter In an Oklahoma's Own In Focus, News On 6 is digging into the growing outrage over the sentence handed down to a man convicted of sexually abusing two young girls he knew. A Tulsa County Jury found Shawn Canady guilty of two counts of child sexual abuse in September and the jury recommended he be sentenced to 20 years for each count, but judge Sharon Holmes sentenced him to 20 years’ probation instead.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Flock Cameras Help Police Catch Criminals In Green Country

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Flock Cameras Help Police Catch Criminals In Green Country

Kaitlyn Deggs Sand Springs Police say the cameras read license plates and if any agency in the nation has entered a wanted person and their license plate, Sand Springs would get a hit if that vehicle is in their jurisdiction.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Explain Investigation Into Missing Woman Found Dead

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Explain Investigation Into Missing Woman Found Dead

Reagan Ledbetter Investigators say there were so many red flags when Cassidy Ritchie was reported missing, and the evidence made them believe she was already dead and had been murdered. They say this wasn't a rescue mission, so they had to do everything by the book.

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Amy Slanchik One of the first things experts say to do if you're mailing a check is to use a gel pen because that can't be washed if the check gets in the wrong hands. The postal service says it is working to make blue collection boxes more secure.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Amy Slanchik One of the first things experts say to do if you're mailing a check is to use a gel pen because that can't be washed if the check gets in the wrong hands. The postal service says it is working to make blue collection boxes more secure.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Chloe Abbott Investigators say a teen was playing with the gun when it went off, hitting Seely Rudolph in the head and killing him. Police say his death was a tragic accident but a preventable one.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Chloe Abbott Investigators say a teen was playing with the gun when it went off, hitting Seely Rudolph in the head and killing him. Police say his death was a tragic accident but a preventable one.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

News On 6 No matter the degree of the sex crime, Lieutenant Darin Ehrenrich with the Special Victims Unit says to file a police report. He says indecent exposure or Peeping Tom crimes have the potential to escalate to something worse.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

News On 6 No matter the degree of the sex crime, Lieutenant Darin Ehrenrich with the Special Victims Unit says to file a police report. He says indecent exposure or Peeping Tom crimes have the potential to escalate to something worse.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Driving Instructor Provides Tips For Dealing With Road Rage

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Driving Instructor Provides Tips For Dealing With Road Rage

Matt Rahn Driving Instructor Robert Cole says a lot of road rage stems from letting things get under your skin.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Driving Instructor Provides Tips For Dealing With Road Rage

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Driving Instructor Provides Tips For Dealing With Road Rage

Matt Rahn Driving Instructor Robert Cole says a lot of road rage stems from letting things get under your skin.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Jordan Tidwell Muskogee Police says it's protocol to get checked out by doctors if one of their officers was exposed to fentanyl because it's better to be safe than sorry.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Jordan Tidwell Muskogee Police says it's protocol to get checked out by doctors if one of their officers was exposed to fentanyl because it's better to be safe than sorry.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Matt Rahn Rashaun Parker has a long list of driving violations and convictions in several counties, and she's currently facing charges of recklessly using a gun. Police say, unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see suspects in cases like these with a history of offenses.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Matt Rahn Rashaun Parker has a long list of driving violations and convictions in several counties, and she's currently facing charges of recklessly using a gun. Police say, unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see suspects in cases like these with a history of offenses.

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Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

David Prock The Oklahoma State Board of Education suspended former Sperry principal Richard Akin's teaching certificate amid an investigation that accused three students of rape by instrumentation.

Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

David Prock The Oklahoma State Board of Education suspended former Sperry principal Richard Akin's teaching certificate amid an investigation that accused three students of rape by instrumentation.

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Brooke Cox Emergency crews are responding to a rolled-over semi carrying hazardous materials near Verdigris.

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Brooke Cox Emergency crews are responding to a rolled-over semi carrying hazardous materials near Verdigris.

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Drake Johnson A Creek County man pleads guilty and admits to killing his five-year-old daughter and burning her body.

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Drake Johnson A Creek County man pleads guilty and admits to killing his five-year-old daughter and burning her body.

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Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

Oklahoma School Board suspends teaching certificates of Sperry principal, 2 coaches

David Prock The Oklahoma State Board of Education suspended former Sperry principal Richard Akin's teaching certificate amid an investigation that accused three students of rape by instrumentation.

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Emergency crews respond to rollover involving hazardous materials near Verdigris

Brooke Cox Emergency crews are responding to a rolled-over semi carrying hazardous materials near Verdigris.

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Creek County man pleads guilty to killing his daughter in Aug. 2020

Drake Johnson A Creek County man pleads guilty and admits to killing his five-year-old daughter and burning her body.

Sen. Goodwin enters plea for stop sign violation

Sen. Goodwin enters plea for stop sign violation

News On 6 Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin entered a nolo contendere plea in traffic court on Sunday and was convicted of failing to stop at a stop sign in downtown Tulsa.

Sapulpa couple sentenced for abusing 3-week-old baby

Sapulpa couple sentenced for abusing 3-week-old baby

News On 6 A federal judge sentenced a Sapulpa couple for abusing their 3-week-old baby.

Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government

Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government

Associated Press The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.

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