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Balancing books and babies: Bill for extended maternity leave for educators on Senate agenda

Balancing books and babies: Bill for extended maternity leave for educators on Senate agenda

Kris Crawford House Bill 1601, offering Oklahoma teachers up to 12 weeks of maternity leave by linking to accrued sick days, heads to full Senate.

Raising The Dropout Age

Raising The Dropout Age

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) High school students will have to be 18 to drop out of school under a bill heading to the state Senate.

The Senate Education Committee Monday passed the bill to raise the

State Senate committee approves $3,000 raises for teachers

State Senate committee approves $3,000 raises for teachers

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A state Senate committee approved a bill Monday that would raise teacher pay by $3,000 a year.

The measure, by Senators Susan Paddack and Stratton Taylor, also would double

Oklahoma Senate committee passes 'Fit Kids' bill

Oklahoma Senate committee passes 'Fit Kids' bill

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- The second time is the charm for a bill to ban vending machine sales that sell soft drinks in elementary and middle schools.

The Senate Education Committee passed the bill

Vending machine bill hits snag in state Senate

Vending machine bill hits snag in state Senate

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- A bill to prohibit soft drink vending machines in elementary and middle schools hit a snag in a state Senate committee Monday morning.

The Senate Education Committee vote on

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Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

News On 6 Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with a more active weather pattern developing later this week into the weekend. Increasing severe weather threats are expected by early next week as a stronger upper-level system moves into the Southern Plains.

Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

News On 6 Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with a more active weather pattern developing later this week into the weekend. Increasing severe weather threats are expected by early next week as a stronger upper-level system moves into the Southern Plains.

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Chloe Abbott A now-former Tulsa Public Schools coach is out on bond after school district police say he punched a student in the face at a track meet.

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Chloe Abbott A now-former Tulsa Public Schools coach is out on bond after school district police say he punched a student in the face at a track meet.

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

MaKayla Glenn The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 18-year-old Marquaveon Da'Shawn Goff, the second suspect in the April 12 shooting at the Osage Casino Hotel that left two people seriously injured. One suspect, Malik Nakai Sampson, is already in custody and faces multiple felony charges. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from an unplanned encounter between two groups. High-quality casino surveillance footage played a key role in identifying the suspects.

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

MaKayla Glenn The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 18-year-old Marquaveon Da'Shawn Goff, the second suspect in the April 12 shooting at the Osage Casino Hotel that left two people seriously injured. One suspect, Malik Nakai Sampson, is already in custody and faces multiple felony charges. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from an unplanned encounter between two groups. High-quality casino surveillance footage played a key role in identifying the suspects.

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Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

Scattered showers and storms possible with increasing chances later this week

News On 6 Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with a more active weather pattern developing later this week into the weekend. Increasing severe weather threats are expected by early next week as a stronger upper-level system moves into the Southern Plains.

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Tulsa Public Schools adjunct coach arrested, accused of punching student during track meet

Chloe Abbott A now-former Tulsa Public Schools coach is out on bond after school district police say he punched a student in the face at a track meet.

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

Osage Casino Hotel shooting: 1 suspect in custody, another still wanted

MaKayla Glenn The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 18-year-old Marquaveon Da'Shawn Goff, the second suspect in the April 12 shooting at the Osage Casino Hotel that left two people seriously injured. One suspect, Malik Nakai Sampson, is already in custody and faces multiple felony charges. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from an unplanned encounter between two groups. High-quality casino surveillance footage played a key role in identifying the suspects.

Grove woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for strangling neighbor to death in meth-fueled attack

Grove woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for strangling neighbor to death in meth-fueled attack

Sam Modde Grove woman, 57, sentenced to 15 years for killing neighbor while high on meth. Details on the voluntary manslaughter case.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsans react to report on Oklahoma roads, saying 'it's real bad'

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsans react to report on Oklahoma roads, saying 'it's real bad'

Sam Carrico Many Tulsans say a recent report by TRIP showing poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion each year is not surprising. They say roads have been rough for years.

Blown tires and busted belts: How bad roads in Tulsa are damaging your car

Blown tires and busted belts: How bad roads in Tulsa are damaging your car

Matt Kalish Rising car repair costs in Tulsa tie in with poor road conditions; a mechanic shares common issues and advice on how to respond effectively.

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