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Oklahoma Seeks Specialized Foster Care Parents For Children With Developmental Disabilities

Jonathan Polasek Oklahoma seeks specialized foster care parents for children with developmental disabilities. A free informational webinar is available.

Actions Addressing Greer Center Abuse Allegations Unveiled By Oklahoma Human Services

Chris Yu On Wednesday, Dr. Deb Shropshire, director of Oklahoma Human Services, held a news conference to update the media on what has been done so far in light of the reported abuse at the facility in Enid, which provides residential treatment for adults with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses and/or severe behavioral challenges.

New Information On Investigation Into Abuse Allegations At Enid Care Facility

News 9 The Greer Center is a treatment facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. The center is under investigation for allegations of systematic client abuse facilitated by Greer Center employees.

Oklahoma Human Services Clears Nearly Half Of Waitlist For Developmental Disabilities Services

News On 6 Developmental Disabilities Services is celebrating a big milestone. DDS Division Director Beth Scrutchins joined News On 6 to talk about how they're clearing a waitlist of nearly 5,000 applicants representing 13 years in just two years.

DHS Looking To Reduce Waitlist For Developmental Disabilities Services

Tevis Hillis There's a new plan to cut down on the waitlist for Developmental Disabilities Services in Oklahoma by holding meetings throughout the month of December.

No OKDHS Program Cuts On Dec. 1, Solutions Still Needed

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The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) will not have to reduce or eliminate service programs for seniors and people with disabilities on Dec. 1 and Jan. 1 as previously planned, the agency announced on Tuesday.

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Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma early Wednesday morning

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma early Wednesday morning

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Oklahoma's Own in Focus: Bus driver shortages affecting routes, workers still enjoying job

MaKayla Glenn School districts across Oklahoma are struggling to keep bus routes running as fewer bus drivers sign on for the job. Heather Paris, a school bus driver with nearly 11 years of experience, finds joy in interacting with students and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Oklahoma's Own in Focus: Bus driver shortages affecting routes, workers still enjoying job

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

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Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma early Wednesday morning

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Oklahoma's Own in Focus: Bus driver shortages affecting routes, workers still enjoying job

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

Oklahoma measles update: 10 measles cases in the state, with 8 confirmed, 2 probable

Drake Johnson As of Tuesday, April 1, there are 10 cases in Oklahoma, with eight confirmed and two more deemed "probable" among unvaccinated people in northeastern Oklahoma.

Election results: Key races in Green Country

Katie Alexander Tuesday, Apr. 1, was election day for many school and city elections across Oklahoma, and election results are coming in for more than 100 races and propositions across Green Country.

Bixby names new superintendent

Matt Kalish The Bixby Public Schools Board of Education picks Lydia Wilson to lead the district once outgoing superintendent Rob Miller retires this summer.

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