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Oklahoma Health Department Proposes Cutting Its Budget By $4.5 Million

Oklahoma Health Department Proposes Cutting Its Budget By $4.5 Million

Amy Slanchik The Oklahoma Health Department asking lawmakers to cut its budget for next year by more than $4.5 million.

34 People Hospitalized With Flu-Related Illness Including 10 In Tulsa County

34 People Hospitalized With Flu-Related Illness Including 10 In Tulsa County

News On 6 Seven more people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma this week because of the flu, according to the health department.

State Health Department Giving Free Flu Shots As Part Of Disaster Exercise

State Health Department Giving Free Flu Shots As Part Of Disaster Exercise

Robert McCarty The Oklahoma Health Department is performing a state-wide disaster exercise with county health departments, which will allow people to receive free flu shots.

National Vaping Concerns Hurt Coffeyville Business

National Vaping Concerns Hurt Coffeyville Business

Amelia Mugavero Go Natural Vapor City in South Coffeyville was once a booming business, but is now bringing in only a handful of customers a day.

Tulsa Health Department Leaders Using Measles Case To Inform Citizens

Tulsa Health Department Leaders Using Measles Case To Inform Citizens

News On 6 The State Health Department is investigating a measles case in Okmulgee County but Tulsa health leaders say they are still hoping to use this situation to educate the community of Tulsa County as well.

Nurse Practitioners Urge Oklahoma Lawmakers To Increase Health Care Access

Nurse Practitioners Urge Oklahoma Lawmakers To Increase Health Care Access

Tess Maune The Oklahoma Health Department says 76 of Oklahoma's 77 counties have declared a primary care shortage. That means Oklahomans are waiting longer and driving farther for health care.

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AIDS Memorial Quilt Leaves Tulsa

AIDS Memorial Quilt Leaves Tulsa

Brian Dorman The latest numbers from the Oklahoma Health Department show nearly 6,000 people in Oklahoma are living with HIV/AIDS. Since 1982 nearly 5,000 Oklahomans have lost their lives to the virus. Many of them are memorialized by quilts on display at Oklahomans F

AIDS Memorial Quilt Leaves Tulsa

AIDS Memorial Quilt Leaves Tulsa

Brian Dorman The latest numbers from the Oklahoma Health Department show nearly 6,000 people in Oklahoma are living with HIV/AIDS. Since 1982 nearly 5,000 Oklahomans have lost their lives to the virus. Many of them are memorialized by quilts on display at Oklahomans F

Twelve Named To State Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board

Twelve Named To State Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board

The Oklahoma Health Department has appointed 12 members to the Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board. The group is now tasked to recommend standards for processing and handling medical marijuana.

Twelve Named To State Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board

Twelve Named To State Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board

The Oklahoma Health Department has appointed 12 members to the Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board. The group is now tasked to recommend standards for processing and handling medical marijuana.

Deadline This Week To Apply For Director Of Medical Marijuana Authority Position

Deadline This Week To Apply For Director Of Medical Marijuana Authority Position

Oklahoma Department of Health is looking for someone to lead the state authority in charge of medical marijuana. The job was officially opened the day after the primary, but time is running out to apply.

Deadline This Week To Apply For Director Of Medical Marijuana Authority Position

Deadline This Week To Apply For Director Of Medical Marijuana Authority Position

Oklahoma Department of Health is looking for someone to lead the state authority in charge of medical marijuana. The job was officially opened the day after the primary, but time is running out to apply.

Claremore Indian Hospital Declared 'Baby-Friendly'

Claremore Indian Hospital Declared 'Baby-Friendly'

News On 6 The Claremore Indian Hospital recently got some good news from the Oklahoma Health Department: it's the first in the state to be designated a "Baby-Friendly" hospital.

Claremore Indian Hospital Declared 'Baby-Friendly'

Claremore Indian Hospital Declared 'Baby-Friendly'

News On 6 The Claremore Indian Hospital recently got some good news from the Oklahoma Health Department: it's the first in the state to be designated a "Baby-Friendly" hospital.

State Health Dept. Confirms Meningitis In Pawnee County Infant's Death

State Health Dept. Confirms Meningitis In Pawnee County Infant's Death

News On 6 The Oklahoma Health Department officially confirmed the Pawnee County infant who died Sunday had meningitis.

State Health Dept. Confirms Meningitis In Pawnee County Infant's Death

State Health Dept. Confirms Meningitis In Pawnee County Infant's Death

News On 6 The Oklahoma Health Department officially confirmed the Pawnee County infant who died Sunday had meningitis.

High Rate Of Teen Births

High Rate Of Teen Births

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A new study says Oklahoma has the 12th-highest percentage in the United States for repeat births to teenage mothers. The study by the nonpartisan organization Child Trends was based

High Rate Of Teen Births

High Rate Of Teen Births

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A new study says Oklahoma has the 12th-highest percentage in the United States for repeat births to teenage mothers. The study by the nonpartisan organization Child Trends was based

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School Working To Expel Bats

School Working To Expel Bats

News On 6 CHEROKEE, Okla. (AP) -- State health officials say an infestation of bats in parts of a northwestern Oklahoma school poses little health risks to students and staff.

A wildlife removal expert

School Working To Expel Bats

School Working To Expel Bats

News On 6 CHEROKEE, Okla. (AP) -- State health officials say an infestation of bats in parts of a northwestern Oklahoma school poses little health risks to students and staff.

A wildlife removal expert

Former State Worker Sentenced

Former State Worker Sentenced

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A former worker at the Oklahoma Health Department received a five-year deferred sentence in Oklahoma County District Court Tuesday after pleading guilty to 18 counts of embezzlement.

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Former State Worker Sentenced

Former State Worker Sentenced

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A former worker at the Oklahoma Health Department received a five-year deferred sentence in Oklahoma County District Court Tuesday after pleading guilty to 18 counts of embezzlement.

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CDC Confirms Salmonella In Peanut Butter

CDC Confirms Salmonella In Peanut Butter

News On 6 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) There's now confirmation that salmonella was in peanut butter that made hundreds of Americans sick â€“ including several in Oklahoma.

The Centers for Disease Control ran tests

CDC Confirms Salmonella In Peanut Butter

CDC Confirms Salmonella In Peanut Butter

News On 6 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) There's now confirmation that salmonella was in peanut butter that made hundreds of Americans sick â€“ including several in Oklahoma.

The Centers for Disease Control ran tests

No Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Spinach Reported In Oklahoma

No Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Spinach Reported In Oklahoma

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- No E. coli cases linked to a national outbreak involving bagged spinach have been discovered in Oklahoma, health officials said Friday.

One person died and dozens of others

No Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Spinach Reported In Oklahoma

No Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Spinach Reported In Oklahoma

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- No E. coli cases linked to a national outbreak involving bagged spinach have been discovered in Oklahoma, health officials said Friday.

One person died and dozens of others

Oklahoma City nursing home employee arrested on rape complaint

Oklahoma City nursing home employee arrested on rape complaint

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A nursing home employee has been arrested after a co-worker told police she observed him performing a sexual act with a 79-year-old male resident.

An Oklahoma City police

Oklahoma City nursing home employee arrested on rape complaint

Oklahoma City nursing home employee arrested on rape complaint

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A nursing home employee has been arrested after a co-worker told police she observed him performing a sexual act with a 79-year-old male resident.

An Oklahoma City police

Oklahoma program targets bullying in schools

Oklahoma program targets bullying in schools

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- More Oklahoma public school students are being bullied.

From 2000 to 2003, reports of bullying sent to the state Department of Education increased more than 37%.

State

Oklahoma program targets bullying in schools

Oklahoma program targets bullying in schools

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- More Oklahoma public school students are being bullied.

From 2000 to 2003, reports of bullying sent to the state Department of Education increased more than 37%.

State

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Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

News On 6 A weak front and increasing storm chances are expected into the weekend. Isolated severe storms are possible late in the weekend and early next week as a strong system approaches.

Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

News On 6 A weak front and increasing storm chances are expected into the weekend. Isolated severe storms are possible late in the weekend and early next week as a strong system approaches.

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

MaKayla Glenn The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally is set to begin on Thursday in the historic Greenwood District. This multi-day event draws thousands of bikers and visitors from across the country, all coming together to celebrate the legacy of Black Wall Street while connecting through culture, music, and motorcycles.

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

MaKayla Glenn The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally is set to begin on Thursday in the historic Greenwood District. This multi-day event draws thousands of bikers and visitors from across the country, all coming together to celebrate the legacy of Black Wall Street while connecting through culture, music, and motorcycles.

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Katie Alexander Tulsa police say that an officer was taken to the hospital after being injured during an arrest on Wednesday night.

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Katie Alexander Tulsa police say that an officer was taken to the hospital after being injured during an arrest on Wednesday night.

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Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

Weak front bring limited rain chances Thursday

News On 6 A weak front and increasing storm chances are expected into the weekend. Isolated severe storms are possible late in the weekend and early next week as a strong system approaches.

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

Fourth annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally kicks off Thursday

MaKayla Glenn The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Black Wall Street Biker Rally is set to begin on Thursday in the historic Greenwood District. This multi-day event draws thousands of bikers and visitors from across the country, all coming together to celebrate the legacy of Black Wall Street while connecting through culture, music, and motorcycles.

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Tulsa police officer injured during arrest

Katie Alexander Tulsa police say that an officer was taken to the hospital after being injured during an arrest on Wednesday night.

‘It broke the rules:’ Tulsa woman fighting to be among leaders of the DNC

‘It broke the rules:’ Tulsa woman fighting to be among leaders of the DNC

Chloe Abbott The Democratic National Committee could vote to hold a new election to fill vice-chair seats, and then an Oklahoman would have a chance to win.

Republican legislators announce state budget deal, democrats respond

Republican legislators announce state budget deal, democrats respond

Elizabeth Fitz In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Republican legislators announced a state budget of $12.59 billion for Fiscal Year 2026, a 0.5% increase from the 2025 budget.

Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation reflects on Trump's second term

Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation reflects on Trump's second term

Graham Dowers In a rare joint interview, all seven members of Oklahoma's all-Republican congressional delegation sat down to discuss the current political landscape.

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