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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Woman Convicted Of Enabling Child Abuse Asks State For Early Release From Prison

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Woman Convicted Of Enabling Child Abuse Asks State For Early Release From Prison

News On 6 A woman convicted of enabling child abuse in 2007 is looking to get out of jail early, but the family of the abused toddler is holding a protest in an attempt to make sure she serves her sentence.

Kelsey's Father Gets Deferred Sentence In Assault Case

Kelsey's Father Gets Deferred Sentence In Assault Case

News On 6 SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) -- The biological father of child abuse victim Kelsey Smith-Briggs is being given probation after pleading no contest to an unrelated misdemeanor assault and battery charge.

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Father Of Slain Meeker Girl Arrested On Abuse Count

Father Of Slain Meeker Girl Arrested On Abuse Count

News On 6 SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) -- The father of a 2-year-old Meeker girl who authorities say was killed by her stepfather has been arrested for domestic abuse.

Lance Briggs was arrested Wednesday night in

Father Of Slain Toddler Sues DHS

Father Of Slain Toddler Sues DHS

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The father of a slain Meeker toddler is suing the Department of Human Services over his daughter's death.

Attorneys for Lance Briggs filed the lawsuit Thursday in Oklahoma

Father of slain Meeker girl sues state for $15 million

Father of slain Meeker girl sues state for $15 million

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A Meeker man whose 2-year-old daughter died while her care was being monitored by child welfare workers is suing the state for $15-million.

In a tort claim filed against

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Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

News On 6 Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma will see warmer, mostly dry weather early this week with highs climbing into the 80s and 90s by midweek. Heat index values could approach 95°F on Wednesday, followed by increasing thunderstorm chances late in the week and into the weekend. Some weekend storms may be strong to severe.

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

News On 6 Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma will see warmer, mostly dry weather early this week with highs climbing into the 80s and 90s by midweek. Heat index values could approach 95°F on Wednesday, followed by increasing thunderstorm chances late in the week and into the weekend. Some weekend storms may be strong to severe.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

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Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

A warming trend arrives this week bringing storm chances this weekend

News On 6 Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma will see warmer, mostly dry weather early this week with highs climbing into the 80s and 90s by midweek. Heat index values could approach 95°F on Wednesday, followed by increasing thunderstorm chances late in the week and into the weekend. Some weekend storms may be strong to severe.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

Postponed until 2026: Cherokee Nation cancels annual Will Rogers Fly-In

Postponed until 2026: Cherokee Nation cancels annual Will Rogers Fly-In

Sam Modde The Cherokee Nation is postponing the 2025 Will Rogers Fly-In due to renovations at the historic Oologah ranch. A remembrance ceremony is still planned for August 15th.

'That happening was my sign': Nursing student going to job interview jumps into creek to save driver in rollover crash

'That happening was my sign': Nursing student going to job interview jumps into creek to save driver in rollover crash

Chloe Abbott A driver in a rollover crash in Okmulgee was saved by a nursing student on her way to a job interview.

Affected by the 2024 drought? Here's the help available now

Affected by the 2024 drought? Here's the help available now

Matt Kalish The Small Business Administration said applications are still open for Oklahoma small businesses and nonprofits that were impacted by the drought that started in October of 2024.

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