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Oklahoma Healthcare Authority Votes To Privatize SoonerCare

Oklahoma Healthcare Authority Votes To Privatize SoonerCare

News On 6 SoonerCare is going private after a vote by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Medicaid is the state's second-largest expense behind education, costing around a billion dollars, adding in federal money, it is a $7 billion agency. Now, much of their work will be outsourced to a private company all without a vote from lawmakers. Oklahoma Representative Marcus McEntire said, "My legitimate prayer is that you and the governor will come to the house that you will work with us or not try to cram tho

Oklahoma's SoonerCare Starting Refund Program For Failed Medications

Oklahoma's SoonerCare Starting Refund Program For Failed Medications

As healthcare costs continue to rise Oklahoma will soon become the first state allowed to negotiate with drug-makers if their medicine doesn't work.

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Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Summer Miller The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported a total of 15 Measles cases in the state, with one in a vaccinated person.

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Summer Miller The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported a total of 15 Measles cases in the state, with one in a vaccinated person.

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Brooke Cox Inspyral Circus will present a free, family-friendly fire show featuring pyrotechnics, stunts, and live entertainment at Guthrie Green in Tulsa on April 19.

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Brooke Cox Inspyral Circus will present a free, family-friendly fire show featuring pyrotechnics, stunts, and live entertainment at Guthrie Green in Tulsa on April 19.

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

David Prock The Tulsa Zoo announced the death of a newborn chimpanzee shortly after birth, due to injuries from another troop member. Mother Zuri is recovering.

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

David Prock The Tulsa Zoo announced the death of a newborn chimpanzee shortly after birth, due to injuries from another troop member. Mother Zuri is recovering.

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Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 15 cases of Measles, including in vaccinated person

Summer Miller The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported a total of 15 Measles cases in the state, with one in a vaccinated person.

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Free fire circus show to light up Guthrie Green with pyrotechnic spectacle

Brooke Cox Inspyral Circus will present a free, family-friendly fire show featuring pyrotechnics, stunts, and live entertainment at Guthrie Green in Tulsa on April 19.

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

Tulsa Zoo mourns the death of newborn chimpanzee

David Prock The Tulsa Zoo announced the death of a newborn chimpanzee shortly after birth, due to injuries from another troop member. Mother Zuri is recovering.

Additional strong to severe storms remain possible today and tonight

Additional strong to severe storms remain possible today and tonight

Travis Meyer A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and severe thunderstorms across eastern Oklahoma, with threats of flooding, large hail, damaging winds, and a low tornado risk. Additional storms are expected through midweek before quieter, milder weather arrives heading into the weekend.

Severe storms sweep through Green Country, more threats possible

Severe storms sweep through Green Country, more threats possible

Brooke Cox Stay up to date with the latest severe weather alerts as storms move through Oklahoma.

Search for missing Durant girl swept away by floodwaters officially ends

Search for missing Durant girl swept away by floodwaters officially ends

Graham Dowers The search for 8-year-old Clara Robinson of Durant, Oklahoma, has ended after four months of searching. Robinson was swept away by floodwaters on Christmas Eve in Sherman, Texas.

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