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Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill allowing kidnapping charges for DHS workers

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Rep. Gabe Woolley proposed a bill allowing kidnapping charges against DHS workers if children aren't returned per court orders, citing accountability despite opposition regarding implications for DHS employees.

'Hold Them As Close As You Can:' Child Reunited With Parents After Being Found Alone At Catoosa Apartment Complex

News On 6 A Catoosa toddler is safe after slipping out of his aunt and uncle's apartment unnoticed and wandering nearly 100 yards in the early morning before being found by a neighbor who called police.

Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

News On 6 Oklahoma's Department of Human Services reduced the waitlist for disability services from 13 years to two years, benefiting over 2,000 families with new funding.

Sisters Speak Out Against Abuse Allegations In Defense Of Their Foster Mom

Reagan Ledbetter Two sisters defend their adoptive mother, Kimberly Haley, charged with child abuse, claiming they never experienced mistreatment and suggesting trauma may have influenced foster children's allegations.

What Do We Know About Mystery Drones Flying Over New Jersey, New York And Pennsylvania?

CBS News Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and other East Coast states have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the flying objects, some of which have been spotted near military installations.

Oklahoma Nonprofit Partners With DHS To Provide Holiday Gifts For Foster Kids

Craig Day The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is seeking donations to help provide $150 gift cards for foster parents to buy holiday gifts for children in state custody before the Dec. 22 deadline.

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

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

News 9 A Stillwater mother whose 15-year-old son fatally overdosed on fentanyl in 2023 was arrested. Throughout her son’s life police say the teen's mother failed to provide him with basic care, education, and affection—and instead provided him with drugs and alcohol.

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

Oklahoma Faces Foster Care Shortage As 6,000 Kids Await Homes For The Holidays

Chinh Doan Oklahoma reports 6,000 children in foster care this holiday season and the pressing need for more foster families. Initiatives like Holiday Hope and Fostering Connections aim to support these families and improve children's lives.

Oklahoma Faces Foster Care Shortage As 6,000 Kids Await Homes For The Holidays

Sand Springs Woman Providing 'Therapeutic' Services Arrested, Accused Of Child Abuse

News On 6 A 60-year-old Sand Springs woman has been arrested and accused with four counts of child abuse stemming from a Department of Human Services investigation.

Sand Springs Woman Providing 'Therapeutic' Services Arrested, Accused Of Child Abuse

News On 6 A 60-year-old Sand Springs woman has been arrested and accused with four counts of child abuse stemming from a Department of Human Services investigation.

Tulsa Judge Approves Petition To Request A Grand Jury Investigation Into Oklahoma Human Services

News On 6 A Tulsa judge approved a petition seeking a grand jury investigation into allegations of misconduct by Oklahoma Human Services, including fraud and failure to protect children, with advocates working to gather 5,000 signatures by Dec. 23 to move forward.

Tulsa Judge Approves Petition To Request A Grand Jury Investigation Into Oklahoma Human Services

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

News 9 The once 13-year waitlist for community-based disability services has been reduced to two years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

News 9 The once 13-year waitlist for community-based disability services has been reduced to two years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

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'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News On 6 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News On 6 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News 9 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News 9 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

Bags Of Hope: Tulsa Church Aims To Support Oklahoma's Foster Kids

Ryan Gillin More than 7,000 kids are in the foster care system in Oklahoma, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tara Summers and other members of the West Tulsa Church are gathering items to help.

Bags Of Hope: Tulsa Church Aims To Support Oklahoma's Foster Kids

Tulsa County Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Molesting 15-Year-Old Girl

News On 6 Tulsa County deputies arrest a man accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl.

Tulsa County Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Molesting 15-Year-Old Girl

News On 6 Tulsa County deputies arrest a man accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl.

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

News 9 Oklahoma County prosecutors have charged metro parents for not protecting their intellectually disabled daughter from sexual abuse. The Village Police Department’s investigation revealed the alleged abuser to be the victim's brother after she gave birth to his baby.

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

‘It’s Been Really Hectic’: Family Of Nine-Year-Old Checotah Girl Frustrated Trying To Get Her Birth Certificate

Kaitlyn Deggs The family of a nine-year-old Checotah girl is frustrated because they’ve been trying to get her a birth certificate since she was born. They say they’ve tried every legal avenue they can, but everything they try leads to a dead end.

‘It’s Been Really Hectic’: Family Of Nine-Year-Old Checotah Girl Frustrated Trying To Get Her Birth Certificate

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Relief from deep-freeze approaches as rest of week warms up

News On 6 Oklahoma has been in the grip of an Arctic blast, with record-breaking low temperatures and extended freezing conditions. However, we have started to warm up.

Relief from deep-freeze approaches as rest of week warms up

News On 6 Oklahoma has been in the grip of an Arctic blast, with record-breaking low temperatures and extended freezing conditions. However, we have started to warm up.

Southeast Elementary teachers create archery stand for fourth grader with Spina Bifida

Ryan Gillin A fourth grader with Spina Bifida at Southeast Elementary does not let anything stop her from reaching her goals. That includes hitting the target during her archery unit in gym class.

Southeast Elementary teachers create archery stand for fourth grader with Spina Bifida

Ryan Gillin A fourth grader with Spina Bifida at Southeast Elementary does not let anything stop her from reaching her goals. That includes hitting the target during her archery unit in gym class.

Price Tower owners in Bartlesville declare bankruptcy

Drake Johnson Green Copper Holdings and Copper Tree Inc. told a bankruptcy judge they've got a combined $216 in the bank.

Price Tower owners in Bartlesville declare bankruptcy

Drake Johnson Green Copper Holdings and Copper Tree Inc. told a bankruptcy judge they've got a combined $216 in the bank.

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Relief from deep-freeze approaches as rest of week warms up

News On 6 Oklahoma has been in the grip of an Arctic blast, with record-breaking low temperatures and extended freezing conditions. However, we have started to warm up.

Southeast Elementary teachers create archery stand for fourth grader with Spina Bifida

Ryan Gillin A fourth grader with Spina Bifida at Southeast Elementary does not let anything stop her from reaching her goals. That includes hitting the target during her archery unit in gym class.

Price Tower owners in Bartlesville declare bankruptcy

Drake Johnson Green Copper Holdings and Copper Tree Inc. told a bankruptcy judge they've got a combined $216 in the bank.

Sooners lead the way with most active players in NFL conference championship games

Jeremie Poplin Oklahoma has most players in AFC/NFC Championship games for 3rd time in 4 years.

$1.2B lithium refinery breaks ground in Muskogee, construction begins soon

Emory Bryan Stardust Power broke ground on a $1.2 billion lithium refinery in Muskogee on Wednesday, promising 300 jobs and a major boost to Oklahoma's economy.

Texas Police officer arrested in Tulsa sex crimes case involving teenager

Reagan Ledbetter Daniel Verduzco is a Corpus Christi Police officer and is now charged in federal court with having sexual conversations with the girl over Snapchat.

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