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Governor's Absence Doesn't Leave State Leaderless

$976-million approved for colleges, universities

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma Senate approves a bill appropriating an extra $87-million for colleges and universities.

Senators voted 37-to-10 for the measure, with some lawmakers questioning

$976-million approved for colleges, universities

Still no agreement on special session

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Governor Henry and legislative leaders reach no agreement on whether a special session is needed.

Henry and Senate Pro Tem Mike Morgan, a fellow Democrat, say a special session

Still no agreement on special session

State Senate agrees on Medicaid funding measure

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma Senate votes unanimously on a measure supporters say will save rural hospitals across the state.

The Senate voted Tuesday to instruct conference committee members

State Senate agrees on Medicaid funding measure

Bond proposal for colleges clears state Senate committee

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A $500-million bond proposal for state colleges and universities is now heading to the state Senate for a vote.

The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee

Bond proposal for colleges clears state Senate committee

Cal Hobson makes college bond plan top issue

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson says passing a $500-million bond programs for colleges and universities will be his top priority this legislative session.

The Lexington

Cal Hobson makes college bond plan top issue

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State legislative leaders expect smooth process

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Although Republicans took over the Oklahoma House while Democrats still control the Senate, legislative leaders from both parties say they expect a smooth process during the upcoming

State legislative leaders expect smooth process

Oklahoma setting up fund to move some Tar Creek families

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- The state would pay up to $5-million to relocate some families out of the Tar Creek Superfund site under legislation headed to the Oklahoma House.

Governor Brad Henry has

Oklahoma setting up fund to move some Tar Creek families

Pay hike for county election board secretaries postponed

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- A measure approved by the state Senate means postponement of pay raises for county election board secretaries.

The raises would have ranged from $800 to more than $9,300.

Pay hike for county election board secretaries postponed

Career and Technology audit results expected Tuesday

News On 6 (Stillwater-AP) -- State officials say an audit of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system is unfair and a waste of time.

Governor Keating ordered two separate audits

Career and Technology audit results expected Tuesday

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The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

News On 6 The threat for severe weather has ended. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend.

The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

News On 6 The threat for severe weather has ended. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend.

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Carrie Winchel Severe overnight storms in Oklahoma lead to tornadoes, strong winds, rain, and hail. Key damage seen in McAlester's downtown — see more about the impact.

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Carrie Winchel Severe overnight storms in Oklahoma lead to tornadoes, strong winds, rain, and hail. Key damage seen in McAlester's downtown — see more about the impact.

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Graham Dowers Flooding and storm cleanup have forced highway closures across Oklahoma, with multiple state and U.S. routes shut down due to high water and debris.

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Graham Dowers Flooding and storm cleanup have forced highway closures across Oklahoma, with multiple state and U.S. routes shut down due to high water and debris.

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The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

News On 6 The threat for severe weather has ended. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend.

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Carrie Winchel Severe overnight storms in Oklahoma lead to tornadoes, strong winds, rain, and hail. Key damage seen in McAlester's downtown — see more about the impact.

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Graham Dowers Flooding and storm cleanup have forced highway closures across Oklahoma, with multiple state and U.S. routes shut down due to high water and debris.

Tornado touches down near Horseshoe Bend; Early morning storms cause some damage around Oklahoma

Katie Alexander Our News On 6 meteorologists are in the Bob Mills Weather Center tracking storms as they move through Oklahoma overnight into Saturday.

Oklahoma Democratic leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

Scott Mitchell 2025 legislative session wrap-up: Democratic leaders discuss victories and struggles.

Gabrielle Platt helps make history in Tulsa Tough’s first para-cycling race

Ethan Wright Para-cyclists debut at Tulsa Tough's 19th event. Gabrielle Platt, survivor and Paralympic hopeful, leads the charge.

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Businessman Admits To Hundreds Of Felonies

Divided Senate Leads To Funding Hike

At Least Five State Senate Seats To Be Open Next Year

Tied membership creates culture shock in state Senate

Power-Sharing Agreement Leads To New State Senate Costs

State Senate Leaders Reach Power-Sharing Agreement

Governor's Absence Doesn't Leave State Leaderless

Governor's Absence Doesn't Leave State Leaderless

$976-million approved for colleges, universities

$976-million approved for colleges, universities

Still no agreement on special session

Still no agreement on special session

State Senate agrees on Medicaid funding measure

State Senate agrees on Medicaid funding measure

Bond proposal for colleges clears state Senate committee

Bond proposal for colleges clears state Senate committee

Cal Hobson makes college bond plan top issue

Cal Hobson makes college bond plan top issue

State legislative leaders expect smooth process

State legislative leaders expect smooth process

Oklahoma setting up fund to move some Tar Creek families

Oklahoma setting up fund to move some Tar Creek families

Pay hike for county election board secretaries postponed

Pay hike for county election board secretaries postponed

Career and Technology audit results expected Tuesday

Career and Technology audit results expected Tuesday

Top Headlines

The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Top Headlines

The threat of severe weather has ended this morning. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible later this weekend

Storm damage in old downtown McAlester, see video and pictures

Flooding and storm cleanup force highway closures across northeast Oklahoma

Tornado touches down near Horseshoe Bend; Early morning storms cause some damage around Oklahoma

Oklahoma Democratic leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

Gabrielle Platt helps make history in Tulsa Tough’s first para-cycling race