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Anti-Texting Bill Could Lead to $1,000 Fine for Drivers

Anti-Texting Bill Could Lead to $1,000 Fine for Drivers

News 9 Anti-texting legislation passed a House committee Wednesday and will now head to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Poll: Is $1,000 too much or too little to penalize drivers who text while driving?

Lawmakers Discuss Dangers of Texting While Driving

Lawmakers Discuss Dangers of Texting While Driving

News 9 Lawmakers spent Thursday discussing texting and cell phone use while driving during an interim study at the State Capitol.

National Efforts Push Lawmakers to Ban Texting While Driving

National Efforts Push Lawmakers to Ban Texting While Driving

News 9 A national effort is pushing for lawmakers to change the rules and regulation on the nation's roads by banning one of the deadliest driving distractions, texting.

Driving While InTEXTicated: Technology to Keep Drivers Safe

Driving While InTEXTicated: Technology to Keep Drivers Safe

News 9 Thousands of Americans deal with what seems to be a cell phone addiction, but now there is technology to help break that habit.

Driving While InTEXTicated: Turning Tragedy into Prevention

Driving While InTEXTicated: Turning Tragedy into Prevention

News 9 A man distracted by his cell phone crashed into another vehicle killing the other driver. Although he served no jail time, he now lives with a heavy burden for the rest of his life.

Driving While InTEXTicated: 'Death By Cell Phone'

Driving While InTEXTicated: 'Death By Cell Phone'

News 9 Polls show Oklahoma drivers want a law to ban texting while driving, but it may take a Texas woman to persuade Oklahoma lawmakers.

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Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Associated Press Death toll rises as devastating earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand—latest updates on aid efforts.

Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Associated Press Death toll rises as devastating earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand—latest updates on aid efforts.

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Graham Dowers A tree toppled onto a camper due to storms early Sunday morning, causing one fatality.

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Graham Dowers A tree toppled onto a camper due to storms early Sunday morning, causing one fatality.

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Graham Dowers Saturday night and into Sunday morning, a series of storms caused widespread damage.

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Graham Dowers Saturday night and into Sunday morning, a series of storms caused widespread damage.

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Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises to at least 1,662 as officials continue to assess damage

Associated Press Death toll rises as devastating earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand—latest updates on aid efforts.

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Graham Dowers A tree toppled onto a camper due to storms early Sunday morning, causing one fatality.

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Graham Dowers Saturday night and into Sunday morning, a series of storms caused widespread damage.

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

Graham Dowers A recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. Here's what to do when you receive one, how to spot the scams, and how to protect yourself.

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller’s recent firing has ignited widespread debate and mixed reactions from firefighters, state officials, and citizens.

Lawmakers and state leaders react to 'alarming' report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma

Lawmakers and state leaders react to 'alarming' report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma

Eden Jones A new report is raising concerns about Oklahoma’s marijuana industry. The study focuses on a range of areas affected by the legalization of marijuana.

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