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Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Brittany Toolis A proposed resolution would make passing a ballot question much more difficult.

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

Brittany Toolis Oklahomans will take to the polls on Tuesday to decide the next governor of the state. We broke down their positions on a couple of key issues.

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

Anjelicia Bruton A new law, which went into effect this month, is designed to provide more protections to potential victims of human trafficking.

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Barry Mangold An audit commissioned by Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen found the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department owes the company nearly $6 million following its contract to renovate and operate state park restaurants.

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Brittany Toolis The leaders of Oklahoma’s five largest tribes have thrown their weight behind Joy Hofmeister for governor.

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Brittany Toolis The leaders of Oklahoma’s five largest tribes have thrown their weight behind Joy Hofmeister for governor.

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

News On 6 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremoniously signed House Bill 4369 Wednesday morning.

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

News On 6 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremoniously signed House Bill 4369 Wednesday morning.

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Feliz Romero Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that prohibits gender affirming care at OU Children’s Hospital. Critics of the Governor said it could cause irreparable damage.

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Feliz Romero Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that prohibits gender affirming care at OU Children’s Hospital. Critics of the Governor said it could cause irreparable damage.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

News On 6 Governor Kevin Stitt put pen to paper Tuesday on a bill that, in part, bans gender-affirming health care at OU Children’s Hospital.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

News On 6 Governor Kevin Stitt put pen to paper Tuesday on a bill that, in part, bans gender-affirming health care at OU Children’s Hospital.

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David's Wednesday Forecast

News 9 News 9's David Payne has your Wednesday forecast from the Bob Mills Weather Center.

David's Wednesday Forecast

News 9 News 9's David Payne has your Wednesday forecast from the Bob Mills Weather Center.

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

News 9 OG&E said they have hundreds of restoration personnel on hand if power is lost during Wednesday’s winter weather.

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

News 9 OG&E said they have hundreds of restoration personnel on hand if power is lost during Wednesday’s winter weather.

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

News On 6 OU is offering free admission for fans who are willing to brave the winter weather to attend Wednesday's basketball game against Oklahoma State.

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

News On 6 OU is offering free admission for fans who are willing to brave the winter weather to attend Wednesday's basketball game against Oklahoma State.

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David's Wednesday Forecast

News 9 News 9's David Payne has your Wednesday forecast from the Bob Mills Weather Center.

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

News 9 OG&E said they have hundreds of restoration personnel on hand if power is lost during Wednesday’s winter weather.

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

News On 6 OU is offering free admission for fans who are willing to brave the winter weather to attend Wednesday's basketball game against Oklahoma State.

Group In Favor of State Question 820 Works To Mobilize Voters Ahead Of Election

Feliz Romero In just over a month, Oklahomans will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana. The Yes on 820 initiative was given a special election in March after missing the November ballot deadline.

Oklahoma AG Dismisses Lawsuit Against ClassWallet, Wants Accountability For Misused Education Money

Jordan Fremstad The Oklahoma Attorney General said an online vendor is being wrongfully blamed for millions of misused taxpayer money.

Local Church Opens Doors During Cold Weather For People Experiencing Homelessness

Anjelicia Bruton A historic church is opening its doors to help folks looking to escape the cold temperatures.

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Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Augusta McDonnell During this week’s special session, the state legislature approved dozens of infrastructure projects and allocated over $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Augusta McDonnell During this week’s special session, the state legislature approved dozens of infrastructure projects and allocated over $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Brittany Toolis Advocates fought against a hospital bill that will give hospitals millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The bill passed out of the Senate Thursday and would give hospitals owned by the University Hospitals Authority or University Hospital Trust $108.5 million, but they would have to agree to stop providing gender-affirming care for minors.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Barry Mangold Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to lower the state’s income tax and eliminate the grocery sales tax, and immediately met resistance from Senate leadership who say such cuts would not be the “right way” to provide financial relief.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

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Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

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Covering the Capitol

Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Hundreds Of New Laws Now In Effect Statewide

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Priorities

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

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David's Wednesday Forecast

David's Wednesday Forecast

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

Top Headlines

David's Wednesday Forecast

OG&E Preparing For Power Outages Wednesday

OU Offers Free Fan Admission For Bedlam Basketball Game

Group In Favor of State Question 820 Works To Mobilize Voters Ahead Of Election

Oklahoma AG Dismisses Lawsuit Against ClassWallet, Wants Accountability For Misused Education Money

Local Church Opens Doors During Cold Weather For People Experiencing Homelessness

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma