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Woman charged with second-degree murder after man dies from fentanyl overdose in 2022

Drake Johnson A Sequoyah County jury found a woman guilty of murder after a man died from taking a fentanyl pill she gave him.

The growing danger of fentanyl mixed with xylazine

MaKayla Glenn Wagoner County is experiencing a surge in drug overdoses as fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a tranquilizer that Narcan cannot reverse, poses increased risks to users.

'Needs To Pay:' Muskogee Woman Wants Justice For Teen Accused Of Raping Her

Chloe Abbott A 20-year-old Muskogee woman and her family are seeking justice as they push for charges against a 17-year-old accused of raping her, who escaped from juvenile custody before being rearrested, with the Cherokee County District Attorney considering whether to charge him as an adult.

New Law Helps Officers Arrest Suspects Of Domestic Assault And Battery Who Might Be Hiding Out

Kaitlyn Deggs Police say a new law will help them arrest domestic violence offenders even when they try to hide in someone's house, like a friend or relative. Police can now serve a search warrant on the suspect even if they're at a home that's theirs and not related to the crime.

Investigation Into The Death Of Elijah Woolley

Reagan Ledbetter News On 6 is looking into the investigation in the 2018 death of 14-month-old Elijah Woolley in Wagoner County.

Oklahoma District Attorney's Claim Loopholes In Senate Bill 1470 Could Give Criminal's Lighter Sentences

Emory Bryan The state senate has voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto of legislation that some lawmakers say protects victims.

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Governor Tribal Task Force Meets For Third Time To Discuss Tribal, State, Federal Jurisdiction

Kaitlyn Deggs Gov. Kevin Stitt's task force on law enforcement and tribal jurisdiction has now met three times. The task force was created after a Lighthorse police officer took a non-tribal citizen to the Okmulgee County jail, and the jailer refused to accept the person, saying the tribal officer didn't have jurisdiction to make the arrest.

Governor Tribal Task Force Meets For Third Time To Discuss Tribal, State, Federal Jurisdiction

Prisoner Accused Of Stabbing, Beating Another Prisoner To Death In Cleveland County

Kaitlyn Deggs Investigators say Paul Newberry told them he planned to kill every person in the pod but settled for killing one person—a man he had never spoken to before.

Prisoner Accused Of Stabbing, Beating Another Prisoner To Death In Cleveland County

Kaitlyn Deggs Investigators say Paul Newberry told them he planned to kill every person in the pod but settled for killing one person—a man he had never spoken to before.

Oklahoma's District 27 DA Announces Efforts To Address Fentanyl Overdoses

Amy Slanchik Jack Thorp announced Monday his office is teaming up with a nonprofit organization to get help for people addicted to drugs. The goal is to ramp up the rehabilitation efforts, to try to save lives.

Oklahoma's District 27 DA Announces Efforts To Address Fentanyl Overdoses

Oklahoma DA Vows To Get Answers For Families With Missing Loved Ones

Lori Fullbright Jack Thorp is the District Attorney for Wagoner, Adair, Cherokee and Sequoyah counties. He prosecutes missing persons cases when the person is found and turns out to be a homicide victim.

Oklahoma DA Vows To Get Answers For Families With Missing Loved Ones

Authorities Still Investigating Cherokee County Cold Cases

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The Cherokee County District Attorney is pushing for new information in the county's cold cases. A recent tip just led to charges in a ten year old cold case. Now, investigators want to keep up the momentum.

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Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

Brian Smallwood A Tulsa man is in custody, accused of fatally shooting a Catholic priest outside a rectory in Seneca, Kansas.

Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

Brian Smallwood A Tulsa man is in custody, accused of fatally shooting a Catholic priest outside a rectory in Seneca, Kansas.

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

Lori Fullbright Greg Mashburn is a former DA in central Oklahoma and says the first thing he told his new employees is that the agency will be a no-drama zone. He says their sole focus will be on the mission of solving cases and getting justice for victims.

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

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Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

Brian Smallwood A Tulsa man is in custody, accused of fatally shooting a Catholic priest outside a rectory in Seneca, Kansas.

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Sam Carrico The YWCA says it's looking at cutting programs after losing $6.5 million because of cuts to federally funded refugee programs. The YWCA in Tulsa says that those cuts could result in 4,000 people losing services in the next year.

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

Alex Cameron Members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Port Operators Association were in Washington, DC, this week meeting with key members of Congress about what they say is critically needed funding for maintenance of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

OSBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near Porter, Oklahoma

Matt Kalish Law enforcement shot a man after he pointed a rifle at his father and refused to surrender during a standoff near Porter. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is now handling the case.

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Woman charged with second-degree murder after man dies from fentanyl overdose in 2022

The growing danger of fentanyl mixed with xylazine

'Needs To Pay:' Muskogee Woman Wants Justice For Teen Accused Of Raping Her

New Law Helps Officers Arrest Suspects Of Domestic Assault And Battery Who Might Be Hiding Out

Investigation Into The Death Of Elijah Woolley

Oklahoma District Attorney's Claim Loopholes In Senate Bill 1470 Could Give Criminal's Lighter Sentences

Governor Tribal Task Force Meets For Third Time To Discuss Tribal, State, Federal Jurisdiction

Governor Tribal Task Force Meets For Third Time To Discuss Tribal, State, Federal Jurisdiction

Prisoner Accused Of Stabbing, Beating Another Prisoner To Death In Cleveland County

Prisoner Accused Of Stabbing, Beating Another Prisoner To Death In Cleveland County

Oklahoma's District 27 DA Announces Efforts To Address Fentanyl Overdoses

Oklahoma's District 27 DA Announces Efforts To Address Fentanyl Overdoses

Oklahoma DA Vows To Get Answers For Families With Missing Loved Ones

Oklahoma DA Vows To Get Answers For Families With Missing Loved Ones

Authorities Still Investigating Cherokee County Cold Cases

Authorities Still Investigating Cherokee County Cold Cases

Oklahoma Firefighter Charged With More Than 50 Counts Of Arson

Oklahoma Firefighter Charged With More Than 50 Counts Of Arson

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Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

Top Headlines

Tulsa man arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas priest

30 days in: New OSBI director Greg Mashburn brings focus on justice for victims

2 rounds of severe weather for Friday

'This puts their future and our shared future at risk:' YWCA reacts to cuts to refugee programs

Oklahoma and Arkansas Port Operators Group Lobbies for MKARNS Funding

OSBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near Porter, Oklahoma