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Lawmakers Set To Study The 'Effectiveness Of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment'

News 9 An interim study has been approved to study the “effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.” The lawmaker behind the idea says he wants to ensure school districts in the state still have the option to use the discipline method if they choose to.

Cherokee Nation Enrolls Thousands Of Families Into Nutrition Card Program To Curb Child Hunger

Matt Rahn The Cherokee Nation is hoping to curb child hunger this summer by enrolling thousands of families in their nutrition card program.

Why Is Watermelon Oklahoma's State...Vegetable?

Katie Alexander It’s watermelon season, and many Oklahomans are enjoying them as a refreshing treat to beat the heat. Many would be shocked to hear, however, that the watermelon is Oklahoma’s state vegetable.

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Tulsa County Prosecutors Charge 2 People In Connection With Toddler's Death

Cal Day Tulsa County prosecutors have charged two people in connection to the death of a two-year-old. Investigators say the child died of a fentanyl overdose after getting into drugs left in a drawer by her mother’s bed.

Tulsa County Prosecutors Charge 2 People In Connection With Toddler's Death

The Hot Seat: Hungry Children In Oklahoma

News On 6 In this morning's Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Joe Dorman, an Oklahoma child advocacy expert, about the resources needed to fix hunger problems.

The Hot Seat: Hungry Children In Oklahoma

News On 6 In this morning's Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Joe Dorman, an Oklahoma child advocacy expert, about the resources needed to fix hunger problems.

Oklahoma Government Turns Down Federal Money To Supplement Summer Feeding Programs For Children

Emory Bryan The USDA is expanding the existing SNAP program by adding $120 per child to the benefit, but only in states that agree to take it. Thirty-two states, two of Oklahoma's tribes, and four territories accepted the offer.

Oklahoma Government Turns Down Federal Money To Supplement Summer Feeding Programs For Children

Child Advocates Address Issues Impacting State Custody Kids And Those In Need

News On 6 The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is fighting for children in tough situations every day.

Child Advocates Address Issues Impacting State Custody Kids And Those In Need

News On 6 The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is fighting for children in tough situations every day.

Child Advocacy Group After Verdigris Triple Murder-Suicide: 'Pay Attention And Speak Up'

Amy Slanchik Under Oklahoma state law, anyone suspecting a child is a victim of abuse or neglect is required to report it to law enforcement.

Child Advocacy Group After Verdigris Triple Murder-Suicide: 'Pay Attention And Speak Up'

Amy Slanchik Under Oklahoma state law, anyone suspecting a child is a victim of abuse or neglect is required to report it to law enforcement.

Child Abuse Is A Significant Problem In Oklahoma, Experts Say

Jordan Tidwell The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy says in 2020, 42 children were killed because of child abuse, with more than 14,000 confirmed cases of abuse. CEO Joe Dorman says it's imperative for people to speak up when they suspect any type of abuse involving a child

Child Abuse Is A Significant Problem In Oklahoma, Experts Say

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Watch: OICA Discusses Legislative Learning Labs

News On 6 Joe Dorman with the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy joined the 4 p.m. newscast to help more people understand how the State Capitol works.

Watch: OICA Discusses Legislative Learning Labs

News On 6 Joe Dorman with the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy joined the 4 p.m. newscast to help more people understand how the State Capitol works.

Progress & Hope: 1 Year After News On 6 Investigation Into Teen Runaway Deaths

Brian Dorman A lot has changed since News On 6 began investigating deaths involving runaways from the Tulsa Boys' Home. 14-year-old Cameron Dail and 13-year-old Rylan Harris ran off from the Tulsa Boys' Home nine months apart and died.

Progress & Hope: 1 Year After News On 6 Investigation Into Teen Runaway Deaths

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Plans Big Event To Highlights Children's Issues

News On 6 March 23 is Child Advocacy Day for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. It's a day when the organization hopes to make Oklahoma lawmakers more aware of issues facing children. Joe Dorman with OICA joined News On 6 at 4 to talk about the event and lay out the goal behind Child Advocacy Day.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Plans Big Event To Highlights Children's Issues

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Hosting Heroes Ball In Tulsa

Brian Dorman This weekend the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will honor those who make a difference in the lives of children during its Heroes Ball at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Hosting Heroes Ball In Tulsa

Brian Dorman This weekend the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will honor those who make a difference in the lives of children during its Heroes Ball at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.

Governor Hopeful Unveils Plan To Fix Oklahoma's Education Problems

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A governor hopeful makes a stop in Tulsa to unveil a plan he said will fix some of the state's education problems without costing tax payers any extra money.?

Governor Hopeful Unveils Plan To Fix Oklahoma's Education Problems

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A governor hopeful makes a stop in Tulsa to unveil a plan he said will fix some of the state's education problems without costing tax payers any extra money.?