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Pawnee County woman trying to rebuild one month after wildfire: ‘I don’t see me ever getting over it’

Pawnee County woman trying to rebuild one month after wildfire: ‘I don’t see me ever getting over it’

Cal Day People are still trying to recover from last month's wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes. A Pawnee County woman says she's trying to figure out how to rebuild after losing almost everything but the clothes she was wearing.

Cleveland Area Food Bank distributes emergency food to wildfire victims with help from Church of Jesus Christ

Cleveland Area Food Bank distributes emergency food to wildfire victims with help from Church of Jesus Christ

Brian Smallwood The Cleveland Area Food Bank is distributing emergency food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to wildfire victims, offering vital support to anyone in need as families work to recover from devastating losses.

‘Difference of opinion’ continues over Oklahoma wildfire fallout

‘Difference of opinion’ continues over Oklahoma wildfire fallout

Matt McCabe Oklahoma’s governor and state lawmakers are split in opposite directions over the same issue. Each side interprets new data about the state’s response to March wildfires differently, with high-level firings and confusion circulating among the state’s leaders.

Gov. Stitt forms wildfire strategy team after leadership shakeup in forestry department

Gov. Stitt forms wildfire strategy team after leadership shakeup in forestry department

Jonathan Polasek Governor Kevin Stitt initiated the Wildland Fire Response Working Group to revamp Oklahoma's wildfire strategies after the March outbreak and recent personnel shakeup in the Forestry Department.

Data, numbers swirl around contentious claims against Oklahoma Forestry Service

Data, numbers swirl around contentious claims against Oklahoma Forestry Service

Matt McCabe Governor Stitt has maintained the state’s forestry service failed to deploy half its resources. But, what is half? Newly released data offers some insights to other comments he made during an interview with News 9 This Morning.

Oklahoma wildfire aftermath: Key issues surrounding the firing of Forestry Service director

Oklahoma wildfire aftermath: Key issues surrounding the firing of Forestry Service director

Graham Dowers In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that tore through Oklahoma on March 14, 2025, Governor Kevin Stitt's decision to fire Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) Director Mark Goeller has spurred controversy across the state.

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TFD’s Andy Little shares safety tips for Oklahoma wildfires and tornadoes

TFD’s Andy Little shares safety tips for Oklahoma wildfires and tornadoes

Brooke Cox Tulsa Fire Department’s Andy Little offers essential safety tips for Oklahoma residents facing the dual threats of wildfires and tornadoes this spring.

TFD’s Andy Little shares safety tips for Oklahoma wildfires and tornadoes

TFD’s Andy Little shares safety tips for Oklahoma wildfires and tornadoes

Brooke Cox Tulsa Fire Department’s Andy Little offers essential safety tips for Oklahoma residents facing the dual threats of wildfires and tornadoes this spring.

Lincoln Co. fire chiefs pen letter in support of ousted Oklahoma Forestry Services head

Lincoln Co. fire chiefs pen letter in support of ousted Oklahoma Forestry Services head

Christian Hans In a letter penned to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, several Lincoln County fire chiefs asked the governor to reconsider the firing of Oklahoma Forestry Services Director Mark Goeller.

Lincoln Co. fire chiefs pen letter in support of ousted Oklahoma Forestry Services head

Lincoln Co. fire chiefs pen letter in support of ousted Oklahoma Forestry Services head

Christian Hans In a letter penned to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, several Lincoln County fire chiefs asked the governor to reconsider the firing of Oklahoma Forestry Services Director Mark Goeller.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

'This cat wanted to live:' Terlton cat survives wildfires

'This cat wanted to live:' Terlton cat survives wildfires

Sam Carrico Following the Terlton wildfires, Ziggy the cat, who was found injured, is now on the road to recovery at a Jenks animal hospital and will be put up for adoption once fully healed.

'This cat wanted to live:' Terlton cat survives wildfires

'This cat wanted to live:' Terlton cat survives wildfires

Sam Carrico Following the Terlton wildfires, Ziggy the cat, who was found injured, is now on the road to recovery at a Jenks animal hospital and will be put up for adoption once fully healed.

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Matt McCabe Following historic wildfires across Oklahoma, state lawmakers are paying closer attention to legislative effort to prevent future wildfires. But the department, which manages the state’s wildland wildfire efforts, is currently slotted to take a 40% budget cut for the next fiscal year.

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Matt McCabe Following historic wildfires across Oklahoma, state lawmakers are paying closer attention to legislative effort to prevent future wildfires. But the department, which manages the state’s wildland wildfire efforts, is currently slotted to take a 40% budget cut for the next fiscal year.

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.

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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What wildfire smoke could be doing to your lungs

What wildfire smoke could be doing to your lungs

Brooke Cox Dr. Jad Kebbe, a pulmonologist at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, discusses the risks of inhaling wildfire smoke, including short- and long-term lung damage, and offers tips for protecting respiratory health.

What wildfire smoke could be doing to your lungs

What wildfire smoke could be doing to your lungs

Brooke Cox Dr. Jad Kebbe, a pulmonologist at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, discusses the risks of inhaling wildfire smoke, including short- and long-term lung damage, and offers tips for protecting respiratory health.

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.

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.

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Matt McCabe Displaced by Oklahoma wildfires? Learn about short-term housing options like assistance grants and disaster response from AirBnB.org.

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Short-term housing options available for families impacted by wildfires

Matt McCabe Displaced by Oklahoma wildfires? Learn about short-term housing options like assistance grants and disaster response from AirBnB.org.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

Mannford Public Schools set to reopen Thursday after Oklahoma wildfires

Mannford Public Schools set to reopen Thursday after Oklahoma wildfires

Drake Johnson Mannford Public Schools says it is on track to return to class on Thursday, March 27.

Mannford Public Schools set to reopen Thursday after Oklahoma wildfires

Mannford Public Schools set to reopen Thursday after Oklahoma wildfires

Drake Johnson Mannford Public Schools says it is on track to return to class on Thursday, March 27.

Stillwater Officials Evaluate Scope, Long-Term Impact of Wildfires on the City

Stillwater Officials Evaluate Scope, Long-Term Impact of Wildfires on the City

Katie Eastman Stillwater officials assess wildfire damage, with 180 homes lost and ongoing recovery efforts after significant destruction.

Stillwater Officials Evaluate Scope, Long-Term Impact of Wildfires on the City

Stillwater Officials Evaluate Scope, Long-Term Impact of Wildfires on the City

Katie Eastman Stillwater officials assess wildfire damage, with 180 homes lost and ongoing recovery efforts after significant destruction.

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Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Nick McCauley Bryan Baker hauls invasive species from Grand Lake, topping his 2023 mark.

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Nick McCauley Bryan Baker hauls invasive species from Grand Lake, topping his 2023 mark.

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Seth Becker Arkansas man, Derick Turner, dies in fiery I-40 crash near Muldrow, OK. Semi-truck falls 50 feet from highway median onto Highway 64.

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Seth Becker Arkansas man, Derick Turner, dies in fiery I-40 crash near Muldrow, OK. Semi-truck falls 50 feet from highway median onto Highway 64.

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

Drake Johnson Osage SkyNews 6 pilot Dustin Stone was overhead parts of Collinsville and Owasso on April 29, 2025, after strong winds and a likely brief tornado caused damage in the morning around 7 a.m.

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

Drake Johnson Osage SkyNews 6 pilot Dustin Stone was overhead parts of Collinsville and Owasso on April 29, 2025, after strong winds and a likely brief tornado caused damage in the morning around 7 a.m.

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Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Nick McCauley Bryan Baker hauls invasive species from Grand Lake, topping his 2023 mark.

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Arkansas man killed after truck falls 50 feet off of I-40 near Muldrow

Seth Becker Arkansas man, Derick Turner, dies in fiery I-40 crash near Muldrow, OK. Semi-truck falls 50 feet from highway median onto Highway 64.

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

EF-1 tornado, strong winds cause damage in Collinsville and Owasso: Osage SkyNews 6 surveys the impact

Drake Johnson Osage SkyNews 6 pilot Dustin Stone was overhead parts of Collinsville and Owasso on April 29, 2025, after strong winds and a likely brief tornado caused damage in the morning around 7 a.m.

3 arrested, accused of first-degree murder for deadly Tulsa shooting near 56th and Peoria

3 arrested, accused of first-degree murder for deadly Tulsa shooting near 56th and Peoria

Drake Johnson Authorities arrested three people in connection with a deadly shooting over the weekend near 56th Street North and Peoria. More suspects may be outstanding.

Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

Drake Johnson A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.

Cherokee Nation steps in as Oklahoma passes on Summer EBT

Cherokee Nation steps in as Oklahoma passes on Summer EBT

Kris Crawford Cherokee Nation steps in to feed thousands of Oklahoma children through its Summer EBT program, after the state declines for the third year.

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