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Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Lawmakers Clash Over Senate Bill 1027 and New Rules for Petition Signature Collections

Sam Modde Lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 1027 as it makes its way through the state Capitol.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Federal government opinion says UKB & Cherokee Nation share a reservation, tribes react

Erin Conrad The Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) remain locked in a longstanding dispute over jurisdiction, land-in-trust rights, and the recent Department of Interior opinion allowing the UKB to offer gaming.

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed every Oklahoma superintendent, saying he's requiring all Oklahoma schools to play a roughly 90-second video to all enrolled children and send it to their parents. District leaders said there was a recall notification sent after the first email, followed by a third email with the same video and mandate.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Oklahoma Ensures Election Integrity Amid Voter Skepticism

News On 6 Election officials in Oklahoma are emphasizing the state’s strong security measures and bipartisan oversight to address voter concerns about election integrity.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Craig County Zoning Proposition Aims To Restrict Wind Turbine Construction

Erin Conrad Craig County voters will decide on a zoning proposition aimed at limiting wind farm expansions near homes, amid concerns from residents about health, safety, and property rights.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State's Water Quality After Judge Rules In Favor Of Coalition In Environmental Lawsuit

News On 6 The ruling mandates better environmental impact processes and neighbor notifications for large-scale poultry facility permits. Here is our Oklahoma's Own In-Focus look at the state's water quality.

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Chloe Abbott The Oklahoma election board shows the Republican party has grown by around 400,000 registered voters in the last eight years. The Democratic party has lost registered voters, and the number of Independents registered has increased some.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Emory Bryan Tax relief is coming at the grocery store, where about half of the current sales tax will no longer apply once the tax cut, signed Tuesday, takes effect.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Emory Bryan Tax relief is coming at the grocery store, where about half of the current sales tax will no longer apply once the tax cut, signed Tuesday, takes effect.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

Lex Rodriguez A bill filed at the state capitol by Edmond Republican State Representative Nicole Miller would allow people who are autistic to get a marker on their driver's license so law enforcement would know.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

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‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Tiffany Lane Meet Cowboy Bob: The new addition to Tulsa's Route 66 inspired by local culture, set to enhance the charm of Oklahoma's Mother Road this summer.

‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Tiffany Lane Meet Cowboy Bob: The new addition to Tulsa's Route 66 inspired by local culture, set to enhance the charm of Oklahoma's Mother Road this summer.

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

Tyler Whitehead Tulsa Police arrest five teens accused of threatening a woman in her home with stolen guns. Ongoing investigation, more charges possible.

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

Tyler Whitehead Tulsa Police arrest five teens accused of threatening a woman in her home with stolen guns. Ongoing investigation, more charges possible.

GRDA: Search for 32-year-old man in Illinois River ongoing

Drake Johnson Authorities said Jordan McConnell, 32, jumped into the river and never resurfaced on Tuesday.

GRDA: Search for 32-year-old man in Illinois River ongoing

Drake Johnson Authorities said Jordan McConnell, 32, jumped into the river and never resurfaced on Tuesday.

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‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Tiffany Lane Meet Cowboy Bob: The new addition to Tulsa's Route 66 inspired by local culture, set to enhance the charm of Oklahoma's Mother Road this summer.

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

Tyler Whitehead Tulsa Police arrest five teens accused of threatening a woman in her home with stolen guns. Ongoing investigation, more charges possible.

Studio Star Extended Stay closing in Tulsa, tenants told to vacate by end of week

Sam Carrico The Studio Star Extended Stay near Yale and I-44 in Tulsa is closing. Now the people who call it home are looking for a place to stay. Management told tenants they'd need to be out by Saturday.

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KO In Focus State Politics

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Lawmakers Clash Over Senate Bill 1027 and New Rules for Petition Signature Collections

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Federal government opinion says UKB & Cherokee Nation share a reservation, tribes react

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Oklahoma Ensures Election Integrity Amid Voter Skepticism

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Craig County Zoning Proposition Aims To Restrict Wind Turbine Construction

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State's Water Quality After Judge Rules In Favor Of Coalition In Environmental Lawsuit

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

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‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

GRDA: Search for 32-year-old man in Illinois River ongoing

GRDA: Search for 32-year-old man in Illinois River ongoing

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‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

GRDA: Search for 32-year-old man in Illinois River ongoing

McAlester Public Schools mourns loss of student

Motorcycle rider, 24, killed in high-speed crash along BA Expressway in Tulsa

Studio Star Extended Stay closing in Tulsa, tenants told to vacate by end of week