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'We have made mistakes': Oklahoma state lawmakers getting answers about ODMHSAS finances

'We have made mistakes': Oklahoma state lawmakers getting answers about ODMHSAS finances

Chloe Abbott The commissioner of the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse answered questions about its finances to lawmakers.

Oklahoma House launches special investigation into Mental Health Department finances

Oklahoma House launches special investigation into Mental Health Department finances

Matt McCabe The announcement becomes the fourth investigation launched into Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse and exactly how it has spent money across the past five years.

New Oklahoma House committee to investigate mental health department finances

New Oklahoma House committee to investigate mental health department finances

Sam Modde Lawmakers launch a special probe after agency requests $6.2M in emergency funds.

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Oklahoma Mental Health Department seeks emergency funds as governor orders new investigation

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma Mental Health Department, facing budget crisis, requests an additional $6.2M as independent audit looms.

Tulsa leaders say termination notices sent to mental health providers were a 'mistake' amid funding concerns

Tulsa leaders say termination notices sent to mental health providers were a 'mistake' amid funding concerns

David Prock Tulsa County mental health providers received termination notices for state contracts, threatening services for thousands. Local leaders called the termination letters a mistake amid funding concerns.

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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Settlement Reached In Jail Mental Health Competency Lawsuit

Settlement Reached In Jail Mental Health Competency Lawsuit

Kaitlyn Deggs A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, addressing delays in mental health treatment for inmates at Tulsa County Jail and promising systemic improvements.

Settlement Reached In Jail Mental Health Competency Lawsuit

Settlement Reached In Jail Mental Health Competency Lawsuit

Kaitlyn Deggs A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, addressing delays in mental health treatment for inmates at Tulsa County Jail and promising systemic improvements.

State Mental Health Agency Terminates AG Drummond In Lawsuit

State Mental Health Agency Terminates AG Drummond In Lawsuit

News On 6 The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has terminated Attorney General Drummond's services in the consent decree lawsuit.

State Mental Health Agency Terminates AG Drummond In Lawsuit

State Mental Health Agency Terminates AG Drummond In Lawsuit

News On 6 The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has terminated Attorney General Drummond's services in the consent decree lawsuit.

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Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

News On 6 Unsettled weather will continue across Oklahoma and North Texas with multiple rounds of showers, thunderstorms, and severe weather threats. A brief break in the pattern is expected this weekend before another storm system develops early next week, bringing renewed rain and storm chances.

Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

News On 6 Unsettled weather will continue across Oklahoma and North Texas with multiple rounds of showers, thunderstorms, and severe weather threats. A brief break in the pattern is expected this weekend before another storm system develops early next week, bringing renewed rain and storm chances.

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

Chloe Abbott We're learning new information about the investigation into the murders of six people in Henryetta. Sex offender Jesse McFadden killed himself, his wife, her three children, and two other teenage girls two years ago this week. The father of one of the victims is sharing a recorded conversation between family members and an OSBI agent.

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

Chloe Abbott We're learning new information about the investigation into the murders of six people in Henryetta. Sex offender Jesse McFadden killed himself, his wife, her three children, and two other teenage girls two years ago this week. The father of one of the victims is sharing a recorded conversation between family members and an OSBI agent.

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

Alex Cameron Trump's second term's first 100 days: over 140 executive orders signed, according to the American Presidency Project. PolitiFact tracks fulfillment of 75 campaign promises.

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

Alex Cameron Trump's second term's first 100 days: over 140 executive orders signed, according to the American Presidency Project. PolitiFact tracks fulfillment of 75 campaign promises.

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Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

Storms chances remain: Severe Threats South

News On 6 Unsettled weather will continue across Oklahoma and North Texas with multiple rounds of showers, thunderstorms, and severe weather threats. A brief break in the pattern is expected this weekend before another storm system develops early next week, bringing renewed rain and storm chances.

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

‘Parents need to know how these monsters work’: New information on Henryetta murders released by victim’s family

Chloe Abbott We're learning new information about the investigation into the murders of six people in Henryetta. Sex offender Jesse McFadden killed himself, his wife, her three children, and two other teenage girls two years ago this week. The father of one of the victims is sharing a recorded conversation between family members and an OSBI agent.

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

Alex Cameron Trump's second term's first 100 days: over 140 executive orders signed, according to the American Presidency Project. PolitiFact tracks fulfillment of 75 campaign promises.

Morris High School Academic Team wins national title — honors late teammate in emotional journey

Morris High School Academic Team wins national title — honors late teammate in emotional journey

MaKayla Glenn The Morris High School Academic Team made history by winning a national academic competition in Chicago — the first team from Oklahoma to ever do so. But behind the victory is a moving story of perseverance, dedication, and honoring a lost teammate.

'I can't let him bleed out:' Warner man saves stabbing victim

'I can't let him bleed out:' Warner man saves stabbing victim

Sam Carrico A good Samaritan helped a stabbing victim last week in Warner and tells News On 6 what those moments were like. News On 6's Sam Carrico tells us the good Samaritan was the victim's neighbor.

Man arrested after firing projectiles at police during standoff

Man arrested after firing projectiles at police during standoff

Destini Pittman A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly firing spheres that resemble Pepperballs at police officers during a nearly four-hour standoff at an apartment complex near South Braden Avenue and East Skelly Drive.

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