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79 Years Later: Oklahoma Veteran Who Survived 1st Wave On D-Day Reflects On Invasion

Lex Rodriguez More than 9,000 Allied troops were killed within the first 24 hours of D-Day when the invasion of Nazi-occupied France happened during World War II. The last known living survivor from the first wave, Bill Parker, is from Oklahoma.

Ruben Rivers: Oklahoma’s Own American Hero

Craig Day Ruben Rivers is Oklahoma's only Black Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, but it would take half a century after his death on the battlefield to get the honor. News On 6's Craig Day had more on the Oklahoman's story of heroism in battle.

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Beluga Whale Lifted From French River Dies During Rescue

CBS News A beluga whale stranded in the Seine river in northern France for more than a week was removed from the water early Wednesday in a risky rescue operation, but officials said the animal died as it was driven in a refrigerated truck back toward the coast.

Beluga Whale Lifted From French River Dies During Rescue

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

Associated Press When D-Day veterans set foot on the Normandy beaches and other World War II sites, they express a mix of joy and sadness.

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

Associated Press When D-Day veterans set foot on the Normandy beaches and other World War II sites, they express a mix of joy and sadness.

Purple Heart Of World War II Veteran Returned To Family

News On 6 A Purple Heart belonging to a World War 2 soldier is back with his family after a lucky find. Private First Class Gaylord Coil died in Normandy in 1944.

Purple Heart Of World War II Veteran Returned To Family

News On 6 A Purple Heart belonging to a World War 2 soldier is back with his family after a lucky find. Private First Class Gaylord Coil died in Normandy in 1944.

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

Mallory Thomas A Tulsa World War II veteran is sharing his experience after being honored for his service during a recent trip to Belgium. News On 6’s Mallory Thomas spoke with the man about his story.

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

World War II Memorial Exhibit Dedicated At Sherwin Miller Museum Of Jewish Art

Jordan Tidwell A new exhibit is now open at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa.

World War II Memorial Exhibit Dedicated At Sherwin Miller Museum Of Jewish Art

Jordan Tidwell A new exhibit is now open at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa.

Veteran Salute: Earl Geis

News On 6 News On 6 is recognizing veterans across Green Country who are making a difference in their communities. Today, we honor Sergeant Earl Geis.

Veteran Salute: Earl Geis

News On 6 News On 6 is recognizing veterans across Green Country who are making a difference in their communities. Today, we honor Sergeant Earl Geis.

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Veteran Salute: Charles Bray

News On 6 News On 6 is continuing to recognize veterans across Green Country who are making a difference in their community. Today, we recognize Charles Bray.

Veteran Salute: Charles Bray

News On 6 News On 6 is continuing to recognize veterans across Green Country who are making a difference in their community. Today, we recognize Charles Bray.

Claremore D-Day Survivor Passes Away

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Dudley Hornback was a private with the 29th Infantry when he landed on Omaha beach on June 6th, 1944.

Claremore D-Day Survivor Passes Away

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Dudley Hornback was a private with the 29th Infantry when he landed on Omaha beach on June 6th, 1944.

Restored World War II Era Plane Returns To Oklahoma Sky

News On 6 A World War II era plane returned to the skies over Oklahoma. The C-47 aircraft took off from Bristow's airport Tuesday morning bound for California.

Restored World War II Era Plane Returns To Oklahoma Sky

News On 6 A World War II era plane returned to the skies over Oklahoma. The C-47 aircraft took off from Bristow's airport Tuesday morning bound for California.

Muskogee D-Day Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart

News On 6 An Oklahoma D-Day veteran is finally awarded for his heroism nearly 65 years later.

Muskogee D-Day Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart

News On 6 An Oklahoma D-Day veteran is finally awarded for his heroism nearly 65 years later.

Tulsa Police arrest suspect following a weekend police chase

News On 6 A Tulsa teenager faces charges following a police chase this weekend. Officers tried to stop a small SUV near the Normandy apartments, but the driver took off.

He wrecked and tried to runaway

Tulsa Police arrest suspect following a weekend police chase

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Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

News On 6 A fast-moving storm system will bring showers and the potential for severe weather to parts of Oklahoma early Friday morning, followed by drier and cooler conditions into the weekend. Another round of storms is possible by mid-to-late next week as active weather returns.

Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

MaKayla Glenn Tulsa police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred on Thursday on the LL Tisdale Expressway near Apache. A woman in her 60s died after her small SUV collided with the back of a City of Tulsa utility truck that was parked while filling potholes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the city workers. Captain Andrew Mackenzie noted that this area doesn't typically see many crashes and emphasized the importance of driver awareness near road crews.

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

Chloe Abbott The UKB is taking the first steps to get back into operating a casino.

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

Chloe Abbott The UKB is taking the first steps to get back into operating a casino.

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Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

Chloe Abbott The UKB is taking the first steps to get back into operating a casino.

State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

Haley Hetrick New Oklahoma bill, HB 1217, seeks to criminalize obscene adult performances on public property. Critics call it an attempt to target drag shows.

Skiatook floods leave teenagers stranded for 30 hours

Sam Carrico A family is reunited in Skiatook after flooding stranded two boys inside their home for more than thirty hours. News On 6's Sam Carrico spoke to the boys and their parents about the experience.

Hominy remains without water as crews work to repair damaged line

Cal Day People in Hominy are without running water after the city says a line connecting the lake to the water treatment plant was damaged.

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Historic WWII Aircraft On Display At Tulsa Air And Space Museum This Weekend

OK Veteran Honors State's Veterans And Preserves Their Stories

Veterans, Allies Gather In Normandy To Mark 80 Years Since D-Day

Oklahoma Pays Respect To D-Day Survivor Bill Parker

79 Years Later: Oklahoma Veteran Who Survived 1st Wave On D-Day Reflects On Invasion

Ruben Rivers: Oklahoma’s Own American Hero

Beluga Whale Lifted From French River Dies During Rescue

Beluga Whale Lifted From French River Dies During Rescue

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

Purple Heart Of World War II Veteran Returned To Family

Purple Heart Of World War II Veteran Returned To Family

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

World War II Memorial Exhibit Dedicated At Sherwin Miller Museum Of Jewish Art

World War II Memorial Exhibit Dedicated At Sherwin Miller Museum Of Jewish Art

Veteran Salute: Earl Geis

Veteran Salute: Earl Geis

Veteran Salute: Charles Bray

Veteran Salute: Charles Bray

Claremore D-Day Survivor Passes Away

Claremore D-Day Survivor Passes Away

Restored World War II Era Plane Returns To Oklahoma Sky

Restored World War II Era Plane Returns To Oklahoma Sky

Muskogee D-Day Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart

Muskogee D-Day Veteran Finally Receives Purple Heart

Tulsa Police arrest suspect following a weekend police chase

Tulsa Police arrest suspect following a weekend police chase

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Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

Top Headlines

Storms to return overnight in eastern Oklahoma

Tulsa police investigating deadly crash on LL Tisdale Expressway

'We've seen the success': United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians taking steps to operate casino again

State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

Skiatook floods leave teenagers stranded for 30 hours

Hominy remains without water as crews work to repair damaged line