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Brandi Dees

Brandi Dees

Bitterness and anger could have consumed Brandi Dees’ life. She had a right to be angry. Her husband, Trooper Nicholas Dees, was killed by someone who was texting while driving.

Texting And Driving Law Takes Effect In Oklahoma

Texting And Driving Law Takes Effect In Oklahoma

News 9 You text, you drive, you pay. Texting while driving in Oklahoma is officially banned. The new law went into effect Sunday.

OK Trooper's Widow Speaks About Driver Who Hit, Killed Husband

OK Trooper's Widow Speaks About Driver Who Hit, Killed Husband

News 9 Brandi Dees is now left to raise two little girls on her own, which she said physically she can do. Emotionally, it's tough because Nick Dees’ only dreams were to be a father and a state trooper.

Trooper's Widow Wins Fight To Ban Texting And Driving In Oklahoma

Trooper's Widow Wins Fight To Ban Texting And Driving In Oklahoma

Trooper Nicholas Dees is a name unknown to most Oklahomans until an accident took his life in January. Now, his name lives on as an example of texting and driving dangers.

Texting And Driving Soon To Be Illegal In Oklahoma

Texting And Driving Soon To Be Illegal In Oklahoma

not available not available After years of debate, texting and driving will become illegal in Oklahoma. Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the bill making texting and driving a primary offense; meaning police officers can pull you over if they catch you.

Mourners Gather To Honor Fallen Oklahoma Trooper Nicholas Dees

Mourners Gather To Honor Fallen Oklahoma Trooper Nicholas Dees

News 9 Hundreds of Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers joined family and friends to say goodbye to one of their own Saturday.

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Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

News On 6 Cloudy and cool today, but big changes are coming. Severe storms possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with hail, strong winds, and an isolated tornado risk. More rounds of rain and storms expected through the weekend.

Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

News On 6 Cloudy and cool today, but big changes are coming. Severe storms possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with hail, strong winds, and an isolated tornado risk. More rounds of rain and storms expected through the weekend.

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Erin Conrad An elementary school student was hit by a car while walking to Spring Creek Elementary in Broken Arrow. The child was in a crosswalk on Third Street between the middle and elementary schools. The driver was cited.

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Erin Conrad An elementary school student was hit by a car while walking to Spring Creek Elementary in Broken Arrow. The child was in a crosswalk on Third Street between the middle and elementary schools. The driver was cited.

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

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Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

Tulsa weather: Cool on Monday, but severe storms loom this week

News On 6 Cloudy and cool today, but big changes are coming. Severe storms possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with hail, strong winds, and an isolated tornado risk. More rounds of rain and storms expected through the weekend.

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Broken Arrow elementary student hit by car in school crosswalk

Erin Conrad An elementary school student was hit by a car while walking to Spring Creek Elementary in Broken Arrow. The child was in a crosswalk on Third Street between the middle and elementary schools. The driver was cited.

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

Q&A: Tulsa woman starts The Cookie Ministry to support people in recovery

Q&A: Tulsa woman starts The Cookie Ministry to support people in recovery

Ryan Gillin The Cookie Jar Ministry was founded by Brittany Greenwood. Every Sunday, volunteers bake hundreds of cookies, which are then delivered by Greenwood and her husband on Mondays to people in the Hope is Alive Sober Living Program.

Oklahoma religious charter school receives support from Gov. Stitt, dozens more

Oklahoma religious charter school receives support from Gov. Stitt, dozens more

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and more than 50 others filed briefs supporting what could be the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school, ahead of the case going before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Tulsa city, county leaders react to looming cuts to mental health programs

Tulsa city, county leaders react to looming cuts to mental health programs

Amy Slanchik Family and Children Services said it is losing about $2.5 million in state funding for two of its programs that help people during a mental health crisis. The state said similar services can be found through other programs.

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