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Skiatook Woman Has WWII Journal, Author Is A Mystery

Amy Slanchik A Skiatook woman has a piece of history she wants people to know about. She has an old journal from WWII, but the author is a mystery.

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.

World War II Veterans Honored A Day Before D-Day Anniversary

Johnnie Jones, Civil Rights Lawyer And WWII Veteran, Dies

Associated Press Johnnie A. Jones Sr., a Louisiana civil rights attorney and World War II veteran who was wounded during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, has died. Jones was 102 years old. Jones’ goddaughter, Mada McDonald, told WAFB-TV that Jones died Saturday at the Louisiana War Veterans’ Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Johnnie Jones, Civil Rights Lawyer And WWII Veteran, Dies

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 Veteran Gets Ride In WWII-Era Plane At Jones Airport

Chinh Doan The soldier believed to be the first boots on Omaha Beach on D-Day was at the Jones Airport in Jenks on Sunday. 98-year-old World War Two veteran Bill Parker got a special ride on a T-6 Texan airplane.

World War II Veteran Gets Ride In WWII-Era Plane At Jones Airport

Veteran Salute: JM Westmooreland

News 9 On April 8, we are saluting Army veteran J.M. Westmooreland.

Veteran Salute: JM Westmooreland

News 9 On April 8, we are saluting Army veteran J.M. Westmooreland.

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Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

News 9 On March 16, we want to salute Army veteran JM Westmoreland.

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

News 9 On March 16, we want to salute Army veteran JM Westmoreland.

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

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 JM Westmoreland.

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

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 JM Westmoreland.

Jack Whitaker, Legendary CBS Sports Announcer, Has Died At 95

News 9 Jack Whitaker, legendary sportscaster and World War II veteran, died Sunday morning in his sleep in Devon, Pennsylvania, of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Whitaker was a CBS Sports announcer for 22 years, starting in the late 1950s. He covered every

Jack Whitaker, Legendary CBS Sports Announcer, Has Died At 95

Trump Tells D-Day Veterans They’re Among Greatest Americans

News On 6 President Donald Trump on Thursday lauded the heroism of American and Allied service members who participated in the D-Day invasion that changed the fortunes of World War II, saying they “are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live.”

Trump Tells D-Day Veterans They’re Among Greatest Americans

Red Dirt Diaries: Honoring A War Hero In McLoud

Karl Torp

Thomas Wilkins, of McLoud, owns books about the war but he doesn't need them to picture June 6, 1944 in Normandy, France.

Red Dirt Diaries: Honoring A War Hero In McLoud

Karl Torp

Thomas Wilkins, of McLoud, owns books about the war but he doesn't need them to picture June 6, 1944 in Normandy, France.

Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death At Normandy

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For decades, he was known only as Unknown X-9352 at a World War II American cemetery in Belgium where he was interred.

Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death At Normandy

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For decades, he was known only as Unknown X-9352 at a World War II American cemetery in Belgium where he was interred.

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Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Emory Bryan The new Tulsa 911 program diverts over 600 calls to mental health professionals, enhancing support for crisis situations.

Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Emory Bryan The new Tulsa 911 program diverts over 600 calls to mental health professionals, enhancing support for crisis situations.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

News On 6 A strong cold front has brought gusty winds and seasonal temperatures to northern Oklahoma, with minor midweek storm chances and cooler mornings. By Friday and through the weekend, a shift in the weather pattern will bring increasing storm activity and a risk of severe weather, with an active trend likely to continue into next week.

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

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Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Emory Bryan The new Tulsa 911 program diverts over 600 calls to mental health professionals, enhancing support for crisis situations.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

Chromebook catches fire at Mounds Middle School

Matt Kalish Students and staff at Mounds Middle School were evacuated Monday after the school district said a computer caught fire.

5 things to know about Fort Reno

Alex Cameron Fort Reno, in Oklahoma, has a long and storied history. It is currently home to the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grazinglands Research Laboratory. Fort Reno sits on land that once belonged to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, and Tribal leaders want it back. Language in the Farm Bill currently prevents its ownership from being transferred.

Man arrested in Tulsa after fatal shooting at apartment complex

Reagan Ledbetter Tulsa Police arrested a man for shooting into a group of people at a Tulsa apartment complex, killing one man.

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Skiatook Woman Has WWII Journal, Author Is A Mystery

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

Normandy Marks D-Day’s 79th Anniversary, Honors WWII Veterans

World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

Oklahoma World War II Veteran Turns 100

Tulsa WWII Veteran Honored With France's Highest Award

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

Crowds Honor WWII Veterans At Normandy D-Day Celebrations

World War II Veterans Honored A Day Before D-Day Anniversary

World War II Veterans Honored A Day Before D-Day Anniversary

Johnnie Jones, Civil Rights Lawyer And WWII Veteran, Dies

Johnnie Jones, Civil Rights Lawyer And WWII Veteran, Dies

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

Tulsa WWII Veteran Receives Belgian Honor

World War II Veteran Gets Ride In WWII-Era Plane At Jones Airport

World War II Veteran Gets Ride In WWII-Era Plane At Jones Airport

Veteran Salute: JM Westmooreland

Veteran Salute: JM Westmooreland

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

Veteran Salute: JM Westmoreland

Jack Whitaker, Legendary CBS Sports Announcer, Has Died At 95

Jack Whitaker, Legendary CBS Sports Announcer, Has Died At 95

Trump Tells D-Day Veterans They’re Among Greatest Americans

Trump Tells D-Day Veterans They’re Among Greatest Americans

Red Dirt Diaries: Honoring A War Hero In McLoud

Red Dirt Diaries: Honoring A War Hero In McLoud

Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death At Normandy

Twin Brothers Reunited 74 Years After WWII Death At Normandy

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Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

Top Headlines

Tulsa adds mental health clinicians to 911 center

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Tulsa Weather: A cold front brings gusty north winds and seasonal temperatures.

Chromebook catches fire at Mounds Middle School

5 things to know about Fort Reno

Man arrested in Tulsa after fatal shooting at apartment complex