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Sources Confident 'Joe Exotic' To Be Pardoned Tuesday

Sources Confident 'Joe Exotic' To Be Pardoned Tuesday

News 9 Joe Maldonado-Passage, best known as Joe Exotic, is confident he will be pardoned Tuesday by President Donald Trump, sources close to Maldonado-Passage told News 9.

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

Hunter McKee As the metro’s largest school district welcomes some of their students and teachers back to the classroom Tuesday, those with Oklahoma City Public Schools are hopeful their teachers can begin getting the vaccine next month. News 9's Hunter McKee has the story.

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Jennifer Pierce A Yukon man who attempted to take his own life in December after being accused of killing one man and shooting another was booked in the Canadian County jail on Monday. News 9's Jennifer Pierce has the story.

OSDH: Vaccine Doses Will Be Split Between 1st Time Recipients, 2nd Time Recipients

OSDH: Vaccine Doses Will Be Split Between 1st Time Recipients, 2nd Time Recipients

Jordan Dafnis OSDH Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed said this week, the state is in the process of receiving 81,125 doses of the vaccine. Reed said they expect to receive another 86, 875 doses next week.

Senate Meets, Heightened Security Measures Put In Place 1 Day Before Biden's Inauguration

Senate Meets, Heightened Security Measures Put In Place 1 Day Before Biden's Inauguration

Alex Cameron On the eve of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the nation's next president and vice president, security is at a level never before seen for such an event. Much of downtown Washington is inaccessible to all but those with the highest security clearance.

OKC Parks Approved To Use $1 Million To Clean Up Ice Storm Debris

OKC Parks Approved To Use $1 Million To Clean Up Ice Storm Debris

Karl Torp The fear of being injured or even killed remains at Oklahoma City parks thanks to October's historic ice storm.

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Oklahoma School Districts Notify Parents After Hiland Dairy Recalls Some Chocolate Milk Cartons

Oklahoma School Districts Notify Parents After Hiland Dairy Recalls Some Chocolate Milk Cartons

Hunter McKee A recall on chocolate milk went into effect after a local dairy company said they accidentally put a food sanitizing product inside. News 9's Hunter McKee has the story.

Friends In Disbelief After Yukon Nurse Dies Of COVID-19

Friends In Disbelief After Yukon Nurse Dies Of COVID-19

Clayton Cummins A Yukon family is mourning the loss of a nurse who fought on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. News 9's Clayton Cummins has the story.

Oklahoma Doctors Seeing More Cases Of Dangerous COVID-19 Side Effect In Kids

Oklahoma Doctors Seeing More Cases Of Dangerous COVID-19 Side Effect In Kids

Ashley Holden Doctors at OU Health said they are seeing more and more cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

Stillwater Man Arrested After Allegedly Living At Chicago Airport For Months

Stillwater Man Arrested After Allegedly Living At Chicago Airport For Months

CBS News A man was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for trespassing after allegedly living in the airport for three months.

TU Professor, Cherokee Nation Weigh In On Possibility Biden Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

TU Professor, Cherokee Nation Weigh In On Possibility Biden Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

Amy Slanchik President-elect Joe Biden is indicating he plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation report.

Edmond Police Officer's Stimulus Challenge Goes Viral

Edmond Police Officer's Stimulus Challenge Goes Viral

Karl Torp An Edmond Police officer is challenging people to think of others with their stimulus payments. News 9's Karl Torp has more on how the officer's act of kindness is inspiring others to do the same.

Sources Confident 'Joe Exotic' To Be Pardoned Tuesday

Sources Confident 'Joe Exotic' To Be Pardoned Tuesday

News 9 Joe Maldonado-Passage, best known as Joe Exotic, is confident he will be pardoned Tuesday by President Donald Trump, sources close to Maldonado-Passage told News 9.

Virtual Casting Call For 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Movie; Production Set To Begin In Spring

Virtual Casting Call For 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Movie; Production Set To Begin In Spring

Tess Maune An Oklahoma casting company is looking for extras to appear in the New movie "Killers of the Flower Moon." Filming was originally set to start last year, but it was bumped back because of the pandemic. Right now the production team is still looking for extras people of all ethnicities, ages 18 and older.

President Trump Expected To Issue Dozens Of Pardons Tuesday

President Trump Expected To Issue Dozens Of Pardons Tuesday

Shannon Rousseau President Donald Trump's last full day in office is Tuesday, and he is expected to pardon up to 100 sentences before his send-off. However, there's no word if he plans to pardon himself ahead of his second upcoming impeachment trial. We do know one recognizable Oklahoman is hoping his name is among those receiving a pardon: Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic. He is hoping to receive a pardon after being sentenced to 22 years in prison for animal abuse charges and a murder-for-h

‘Greatest Honor Of My Life’: First Lady Melania Trump Gives Farewell Speech

‘Greatest Honor Of My Life’: First Lady Melania Trump Gives Farewell Speech

News 9 First Lady Melania Trump delivered remarks from the White House Monday via video message regarding the past four years in office.

Many Health Care Workers Are Refusing To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine

Many Health Care Workers Are Refusing To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine

CBS News As many Americans scramble to arrange appointments for their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, some health care workers are declining to be inoculated.

Lawsuit Against City Of Valley Brook Alleges City Officials Run Modern-Day Debtors' Prison

Lawsuit Against City Of Valley Brook Alleges City Officials Run Modern-Day Debtors' Prison

Jennifer Pierce The City of Valley Brook is once again accused of illegal policing. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law claimed in a lawsuit filed in Oklahoma County last week the city has been maintaining a modern-day debtors’ prison. News 9's Jennifer Pierce has the story.

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Oklahoma School Districts Notify Parents After Hiland Dairy Recalls Some Chocolate Milk Cartons

Oklahoma School Districts Notify Parents After Hiland Dairy Recalls Some Chocolate Milk Cartons

Hunter McKee A recall on chocolate milk went into effect after a local dairy company said they accidentally put a food sanitizing product inside. News 9's Hunter McKee has the story.

Friends In Disbelief After Yukon Nurse Dies Of COVID-19

Friends In Disbelief After Yukon Nurse Dies Of COVID-19

Clayton Cummins A Yukon family is mourning the loss of a nurse who fought on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. News 9's Clayton Cummins has the story.

Oklahoma Doctors Seeing More Cases Of Dangerous COVID-19 Side Effect In Kids

Oklahoma Doctors Seeing More Cases Of Dangerous COVID-19 Side Effect In Kids

Ashley Holden Doctors at OU Health said they are seeing more and more cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

Stillwater Man Arrested After Allegedly Living At Chicago Airport For Months

Stillwater Man Arrested After Allegedly Living At Chicago Airport For Months

CBS News A man was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for trespassing after allegedly living in the airport for three months.

TU Professor, Cherokee Nation Weigh In On Possibility Biden Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

TU Professor, Cherokee Nation Weigh In On Possibility Biden Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

Amy Slanchik President-elect Joe Biden is indicating he plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation report.

Edmond Police Officer's Stimulus Challenge Goes Viral

Edmond Police Officer's Stimulus Challenge Goes Viral

Karl Torp An Edmond Police officer is challenging people to think of others with their stimulus payments. News 9's Karl Torp has more on how the officer's act of kindness is inspiring others to do the same.

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Tuesday Evening Forecast

Tuesday Evening Forecast

News 9 News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne has your Tuesday evening forecast.

Low Staffing, Escape Attempts & Over Crowding Plague Oklahoma County Jail

Low Staffing, Escape Attempts & Over Crowding Plague Oklahoma County Jail

Storme Jones The Oklahoma County Jail has been under a spotlight since it was first constructed in the early 1990s. Plagued by bedbugs, mold, staffing issues, escapes and overcrowding, jail leadership now faces potential legal fallout over recent detainee deaths. News 9's Storme Jones has the story.

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Links Mentioned On Jan. 19, 2021

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News 9 Mourns Loss Of Chief Photographer Greg Blackwood

News 9 Mourns Loss Of Chief Photographer Greg Blackwood

News 9 News 9 wants to share with you some sad news that we hoped against all odds would never come. We lost a News 9 family member and beloved friend: chief photographer Greg Blackwood.

WATCH: Thunder Insider Q&A With Dean, Steve & Karl

WATCH: Thunder Insider Q&A With Dean, Steve & Karl

News 9 Dean Blevins and Steve McGehee were joined by Karl Torp for a lively discussion about your Oklahoma City Thunder. How's the season going so far, and what's the team's outlook for the rest of the season?

News 9's 9:00 A.M. Newscast Starts Monday

News 9's 9:00 A.M. Newscast Starts Monday

News 9 Griffin Communications has announced the launch of a new, 9 a.m. hour-long local newscast on News 9 beginning Jan. 18.

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Tuesday Evening Forecast

Tuesday Evening Forecast

News 9 News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne has your Tuesday evening forecast.

Low Staffing, Escape Attempts & Over Crowding Plague Oklahoma County Jail

Low Staffing, Escape Attempts & Over Crowding Plague Oklahoma County Jail

Storme Jones The Oklahoma County Jail has been under a spotlight since it was first constructed in the early 1990s. Plagued by bedbugs, mold, staffing issues, escapes and overcrowding, jail leadership now faces potential legal fallout over recent detainee deaths. News 9's Storme Jones has the story.

Links Mentioned On Jan. 19, 2021

Links Mentioned On Jan. 19, 2021

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News 9 Mourns Loss Of Chief Photographer Greg Blackwood

News 9 Mourns Loss Of Chief Photographer Greg Blackwood

News 9 News 9 wants to share with you some sad news that we hoped against all odds would never come. We lost a News 9 family member and beloved friend: chief photographer Greg Blackwood.

WATCH: Thunder Insider Q&A With Dean, Steve & Karl

WATCH: Thunder Insider Q&A With Dean, Steve & Karl

News 9 Dean Blevins and Steve McGehee were joined by Karl Torp for a lively discussion about your Oklahoma City Thunder. How's the season going so far, and what's the team's outlook for the rest of the season?

News 9's 9:00 A.M. Newscast Starts Monday

News 9's 9:00 A.M. Newscast Starts Monday

News 9 Griffin Communications has announced the launch of a new, 9 a.m. hour-long local newscast on News 9 beginning Jan. 18.

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Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

CBS News MyPillow founder Mike Lindell — a vocal proponent of President Donald Trump's false claims that the presidential election was rigged — says retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's are dropping his products.

Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

CBS News MyPillow founder Mike Lindell — a vocal proponent of President Donald Trump's false claims that the presidential election was rigged — says retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's are dropping his products.

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

Associated Press A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after he spoke online about plots to blow up New York City’s 9/11 Memorial and other landmarks and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said.

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

Associated Press A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after he spoke online about plots to blow up New York City’s 9/11 Memorial and other landmarks and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said.

Doctors Locked Out From Houston Hospital, Treat Patients In Parking Lot

Doctors Locked Out From Houston Hospital, Treat Patients In Parking Lot

CBS News Doctors at a Houston hospital on Monday morning found themselves locked out with no way of treating their patients. At the Heights Hospital, medical workers ready to open the on-site clinic discovered a notice on the door saying the hospital owed more than $1 million in back rent and fees.

Baby Giraffe Dies 'Shortly After Birth After Mom Accidentally Steps On Its Neck

Baby Giraffe Dies 'Shortly After Birth After Mom Accidentally Steps On Its Neck

CBS News A baby giraffe at the Nashville Zoo died "shortly after birth" on Saturday after her mother, named Nasha, accidentally stepped on her, the zoo announced. A necropsy showed trauma to the newborn's neck, the zoo said in a press release, adding it will complete further testing to "determine if there were any underlying causes" for her death.

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Jennifer Pierce A Yukon man who attempted to take his own life in December after being accused of killing one man and shooting another was booked in the Canadian County jail on Monday. News 9's Jennifer Pierce has the story.

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

Hunter McKee As the metro’s largest school district welcomes some of their students and teachers back to the classroom Tuesday, those with Oklahoma City Public Schools are hopeful their teachers can begin getting the vaccine next month. News 9's Hunter McKee has the story.

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Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

Retailers Drop MyPillow Products As CEO Promotes False Election Claims

CBS News MyPillow founder Mike Lindell — a vocal proponent of President Donald Trump's false claims that the presidential election was rigged — says retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's are dropping his products.

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

US Soldier Arrested In Plot To Blow Up NYC 9/11 Memorial

Associated Press A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after he spoke online about plots to blow up New York City’s 9/11 Memorial and other landmarks and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said.

Doctors Locked Out From Houston Hospital, Treat Patients In Parking Lot

Doctors Locked Out From Houston Hospital, Treat Patients In Parking Lot

CBS News Doctors at a Houston hospital on Monday morning found themselves locked out with no way of treating their patients. At the Heights Hospital, medical workers ready to open the on-site clinic discovered a notice on the door saying the hospital owed more than $1 million in back rent and fees.

Baby Giraffe Dies 'Shortly After Birth After Mom Accidentally Steps On Its Neck

Baby Giraffe Dies 'Shortly After Birth After Mom Accidentally Steps On Its Neck

CBS News A baby giraffe at the Nashville Zoo died "shortly after birth" on Saturday after her mother, named Nasha, accidentally stepped on her, the zoo announced. A necropsy showed trauma to the newborn's neck, the zoo said in a press release, adding it will complete further testing to "determine if there were any underlying causes" for her death.

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Yukon Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Roommates, Killing 1 Now In Canadian County Jail

Jennifer Pierce A Yukon man who attempted to take his own life in December after being accused of killing one man and shooting another was booked in the Canadian County jail on Monday. News 9's Jennifer Pierce has the story.

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

OKCPS Says Teachers Could Receive COVID Vaccine Next Month

Hunter McKee As the metro’s largest school district welcomes some of their students and teachers back to the classroom Tuesday, those with Oklahoma City Public Schools are hopeful their teachers can begin getting the vaccine next month. News 9's Hunter McKee has the story.

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‘A Regular Joe’: Delaware Town Expects Tourism Boost As President-elect’s Place To Relax

‘A Regular Joe’: Delaware Town Expects Tourism Boost As President-elect’s Place To Relax

Alex Cameron Rehoboth's proximity to Washington has long made it a place where politicians might run for a weekend getaway, but never before has it had a sitting U.S. president as a resident.

OSDH: Vaccine Doses Will Be Split Between 1st Time Recipients, 2nd Time Recipients

OSDH: Vaccine Doses Will Be Split Between 1st Time Recipients, 2nd Time Recipients

Jordan Dafnis OSDH Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed said this week, the state is in the process of receiving 81,125 doses of the vaccine. Reed said they expect to receive another 86, 875 doses next week.

Senate Meets, Heightened Security Measures Put In Place 1 Day Before Biden's Inauguration

Senate Meets, Heightened Security Measures Put In Place 1 Day Before Biden's Inauguration

Alex Cameron On the eve of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the nation's next president and vice president, security is at a level never before seen for such an event. Much of downtown Washington is inaccessible to all but those with the highest security clearance.

OKC Parks Approved To Use $1 Million To Clean Up Ice Storm Debris

OKC Parks Approved To Use $1 Million To Clean Up Ice Storm Debris

Karl Torp The fear of being injured or even killed remains at Oklahoma City parks thanks to October's historic ice storm.

New Program Offers Loans To Small Businesses In OKC

New Program Offers Loans To Small Businesses In OKC

Erica Rankin More help has arrived for struggling small businesses in Oklahoma City. There is a new way businesses can apply for lending that isn’t through the federal government.

Happy Birthday! Dolly Parton Celebrates 75th Birthday

Happy Birthday! Dolly Parton Celebrates 75th Birthday

Entertainment Tonight Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! The legendary queen of country turned 75 on Tuesday and received plenty of love from her fans, friends and a number of celebrities on social media.

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Harmon, Harkless Lead Oklahoma To 76-50 Win Over K-State

Harmon, Harkless Lead Oklahoma To 76-50 Win Over K-State

Associated Press De’Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their fifth-straight loss.

Thunder Take On The Denver Nuggets On The Road

Thunder Take On The Denver Nuggets On The Road

News 9 At the beginning of 2021, the Thunder went East for games. This time, they're making their way to the West Coast.

Tulsa's BOK Center To Host Big 12 Wrestling Championship

Tulsa's BOK Center To Host Big 12 Wrestling Championship

News On 6 The BOK Center is set to host the Big 12 Wrestling Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

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Harmon, Harkless Lead Oklahoma To 76-50 Win Over K-State

Harmon, Harkless Lead Oklahoma To 76-50 Win Over K-State

Associated Press De’Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their fifth-straight loss.

Thunder Take On The Denver Nuggets On The Road

Thunder Take On The Denver Nuggets On The Road

News 9 At the beginning of 2021, the Thunder went East for games. This time, they're making their way to the West Coast.

Tulsa's BOK Center To Host Big 12 Wrestling Championship

Tulsa's BOK Center To Host Big 12 Wrestling Championship

News On 6 The BOK Center is set to host the Big 12 Wrestling Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

Oklahoma State Player Surprised With Scholarship While Working His Shift At Walmart

Oklahoma State Player Surprised With Scholarship While Working His Shift At Walmart

CBS News In the fall of 2018, Dee Mitchell confidently strolled into Mike Boynton's office and pitched himself as someone worthy of wearing an Oklahoma State basketball uniform as a walk-on.

Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: January 17

Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: January 17

News 9 News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins and News on 6 sports anchor Jonathan Huskey recap the week in Oklahoma sports on the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz.

Former OU Running Back Trey Sermon Declares For NFL Draft

Former OU Running Back Trey Sermon Declares For NFL Draft

News 9 Trey Sermon, the former Oklahoma Sooner turned Ohio State Buckeye, declared for the NFL Draft on Sunday afternoon.

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Chili Verde Sauce

Chili Verde Sauce

News 9 This week News 9’s Sassy Mama shows us how to make Chili Verde Sauce.

Chili Verde Sauce

Chili Verde Sauce

News 9 This week News 9’s Sassy Mama shows us how to make Chili Verde Sauce.

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

News 9 David Brooks with the Made in Oklahoma Coalition joined News 9 on Sunday with another great recipe.

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

News 9 David Brooks with the Made in Oklahoma Coalition joined News 9 on Sunday with another great recipe.

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mediterranean Farro Salad

News 9 Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mushroom & Lentil Soup

Mushroom & Lentil Soup

News 9 Mushroom & Lentil Soup

Mushrooms 101

News 9 News 9’s Sassy Mama talks mushrooms.

Italian Wedding Soup Lite

Italian Wedding Soup Lite

News 9 Italian Wedding Soup Lite

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Chili Verde Sauce

Chili Verde Sauce

News 9 This week News 9’s Sassy Mama shows us how to make Chili Verde Sauce.

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

Made In Oklahoma: John’s Famous Pork Tenderloin

News 9 David Brooks with the Made in Oklahoma Coalition joined News 9 on Sunday with another great recipe.

Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mediterranean Farro Salad

News 9 Mediterranean Farro Salad

Mushroom & Lentil Soup

Mushroom & Lentil Soup

News 9 Mushroom & Lentil Soup

Mushrooms 101

News 9 News 9’s Sassy Mama talks mushrooms.

Italian Wedding Soup Lite

Italian Wedding Soup Lite

News 9 Italian Wedding Soup Lite

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