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Report: Pinnell Approved Payment To Swadley’s Without Invoice; Lawmakers Plan Tourism Investigation

Barry Mangold A new report shows Lt. Governor and Tourism Secretary Matt Pinnell signed off on a $1.5 million payment to Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen without seeing an invoice.

House Committee Plans To Meet With Several Groups In Swadley's Investigation

News 9 More details are being discovered about the multi-million dollar contract involving the State Tourism Department and Swadley's Foggy Bottom Kitchen.

‘No Rhyme Or Reason’: Swadley’s Documents Examined At Special Committee’s First Meeting

Barry Mangold State representatives on a newly formed special investigative committee met for the first time Thursday. They questioned the director of a legislative spending watchdog group that found several troubling aspects to a contract between Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen and The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

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Capitol Week In Review: Abortion Ban, Marijuana Petition And Swadley’s Investigation Subpoenas

Storme Jones It was a wild weather week across the Sooner State, but that doesn’t mean work stopped at the state capitol.

Capitol Week In Review: Abortion Ban, Marijuana Petition And Swadley’s Investigation Subpoenas

Storme Jones It was a wild weather week across the Sooner State, but that doesn’t mean work stopped at the state capitol.

State House Committee Serves First Subpoenas In Swadley's Investigation

Nate Kotisso The state's House Special Investigative Committee is continuing its inquiry into a controversial state parks contract by issuing two subpoenas Thursday.

State House Committee Serves First Subpoenas In Swadley's Investigation

Nate Kotisso The state's House Special Investigative Committee is continuing its inquiry into a controversial state parks contract by issuing two subpoenas Thursday.

The Hot Seat: LOFT Directors On Teacher Salaries

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined in The Hot Seat Saturday by LOFT executive director Mike Jackson and deputy director Regina Burcham to discuss their report on teacher salaries released this week.

The Hot Seat: LOFT Directors On Teacher Salaries

The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

News9.com The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

News9.com The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

Man Arrested After Pointing Laser At OCPD's Helicopter

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Oklahoma City police recently arrested a man for violating the Laser Safety Act.

Man Arrested After Pointing Laser At OCPD's Helicopter

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Oklahoma City police recently arrested a man for violating the Laser Safety Act.

State Chamber Of Commerce To Hold State Question Forums

Emory Bryan

The race for Governor gets much of the attention in the upcoming election, but voters will also decide five state questions.

State Chamber Of Commerce To Hold State Question Forums

Emory Bryan

The race for Governor gets much of the attention in the upcoming election, but voters will also decide five state questions.

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Oklahoma City Teen Arrested For Shining Laser At Police Helicopter

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Oklahoma City police arrested a 19-year-old for pointing a laser at their helicopter last night while they were on patrol.

Oklahoma City Teen Arrested For Shining Laser At Police Helicopter

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Oklahoma City police arrested a 19-year-old for pointing a laser at their helicopter last night while they were on patrol.

Task Force Could Be In Charge Of Overseeing OCC If Legislation Passes

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In the past couple years, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has placed limits oil company disposal wells and denied a large OG&E rate increase, but now those same industries could be on a task force to look into the commission.

Task Force Could Be In Charge Of Overseeing OCC If Legislation Passes

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OKC Taking Final Steps In Approving Downtown 'Quiet Zone'

Karl Torp Oklahoma City is taking its final steps in approving its downtown quiet zone. Train conductors would lay off their whistles for nearly 40 blocks from NE 16th and SE 23rd. But some property owners fear it will doom their businesses and property values.

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Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

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CBS News The Trump administration on Tuesday evening released tens of thousands of pages of government documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy Jr., weeks after President Trump ordered government agencies to unveil their JFK files to the public.

Pawnee County woman wonders what to do next after wildfire destroys home

Cal Day A woman living near Cleveland is still trying to figure out what to do next after wildfires destroyed her home and most belongings. Tara Upton says she can’t eat or sleep after losing almost everything she has.

Paragon Industries in court mandated receivership amid financial issues

Erin Conrad Embattled Paragon Industries in Sapulpa is now in a court-ordered receivership after the company defaulted on an $18 million loan from Byline Bank. Paragon and its CEO have been in the middle of more than $200 million dollars in lawsuits filed since September of 2024. The company laid off employees in December and has been accused of not paying some remaining workers.

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Swadley's BBQ Investigation: The Full Timeline

WATCH: Hot Seat Extra with Scott Mitchell & Mike Jackson

Hot Seat: Director LOFT Mike Jackson

Report: Pinnell Approved Payment To Swadley’s Without Invoice; Lawmakers Plan Tourism Investigation

House Committee Plans To Meet With Several Groups In Swadley's Investigation

‘No Rhyme Or Reason’: Swadley’s Documents Examined At Special Committee’s First Meeting

Capitol Week In Review: Abortion Ban, Marijuana Petition And Swadley’s Investigation Subpoenas

Capitol Week In Review: Abortion Ban, Marijuana Petition And Swadley’s Investigation Subpoenas

State House Committee Serves First Subpoenas In Swadley's Investigation

State House Committee Serves First Subpoenas In Swadley's Investigation

The Hot Seat: LOFT Directors On Teacher Salaries

The Hot Seat: LOFT Directors On Teacher Salaries

The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

The Hot Seat: Fiscal Transparency In Oklahoma

Man Arrested After Pointing Laser At OCPD's Helicopter

Man Arrested After Pointing Laser At OCPD's Helicopter

State Chamber Of Commerce To Hold State Question Forums

State Chamber Of Commerce To Hold State Question Forums

Oklahoma City Teen Arrested For Shining Laser At Police Helicopter

Oklahoma City Teen Arrested For Shining Laser At Police Helicopter

Task Force Could Be In Charge Of Overseeing OCC If Legislation Passes

Task Force Could Be In Charge Of Overseeing OCC If Legislation Passes

OKC Taking Final Steps In Approving Downtown 'Quiet Zone'

OKC Taking Final Steps In Approving Downtown 'Quiet Zone'

Oklahoma House Elects Hickman As Speaker Of The House

Oklahoma House Elects Hickman As Speaker Of The House

Longtime Friends Face Off In OK Speaker Race

Longtime Friends Face Off In OK Speaker Race

Political Tuesday: Dorman Enters Governor's Race, Shannon Steps Down

Political Tuesday: Dorman Enters Governor's Race, Shannon Steps Down

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Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Mannford family trying to rebuild after wildfire destroys home

Mannford family trying to rebuild after wildfire destroys home

Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

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Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Mannford family trying to rebuild after wildfire destroys home

Strong winds maintain fire risk in Oklahoma; Cold front expected Wednesday

JFK files released by Trump administration related to assassination

Pawnee County woman wonders what to do next after wildfire destroys home

Paragon Industries in court mandated receivership amid financial issues