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State of Oklahoma set to execute Death Row inmate John Hanson

Christian Hans Oklahoma Death Row inmate John Hanson is scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the 1999 kidnapping and killing of Mary Bowles.

Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame founder Selby Minner dies; Her brother is accused of killing her

David Prock Selby Minner, a pivotal figure in Oklahoma's blues scene and founder of the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame, was found dead Tuesday in Rentiesville, prompting an active investigation with one suspect in custody, authorities reported.

Police arrest 5 teens accused of pointing stolen guns at woman inside Tulsa home

Tyler Whitehead Tulsa Police arrest five teens accused of threatening a woman in her home with stolen guns. Ongoing investigation, more charges possible.

Court denies Death Row inmate's latest attempt at avoiding execution

Lisa Monahan Death row inmate John Hanson's latest attempt at avoiding execution has been denied by the Oklahoma State Court of Criminal Appeals.

Tecumseh man arrested, accused of 15 counts of child pornography possession

Drake Johnson A Tecumseh man is arrested and accused of 15 counts of child pornography possession.

Judge grants temporary stay of execution for Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson

Drake Johnson Hanson was set to be executed Thursday for a 1999 Tulsa murder, but a judge is putting his case on pause over concerns of due process.

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Tulsa Police arrest man accused of soliciting woman for sex, stabbing man who confronted him

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police arrested a man accused of soliciting a woman for sex, then stabbing a man who confronted him.

Tulsa Police arrest man accused of soliciting woman for sex, stabbing man who confronted him

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police arrested a man accused of soliciting a woman for sex, then stabbing a man who confronted him.

Tulsa Fire Chief discusses ambush shooting amid growing threats

Brooke Cox Fire Chief Michael Baker emphasizes the urgency for enhanced training and collaboration amid a troubling trend of attacks nationwide.

Tulsa Fire Chief discusses ambush shooting amid growing threats

Brooke Cox Fire Chief Michael Baker emphasizes the urgency for enhanced training and collaboration amid a troubling trend of attacks nationwide.

Tulsa County deputies arrest man accused of threatening girlfriend, hiding from law enforcement

Reagan Ledbetter Body camera and drone footage shows Gael Lopez tracked by K9 after nearly two-hour search.

Tulsa County deputies arrest man accused of threatening girlfriend, hiding from law enforcement

Reagan Ledbetter Body camera and drone footage shows Gael Lopez tracked by K9 after nearly two-hour search.

2 injured in shooting along L L Tisdale Parkway in Tulsa; Police investigating

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting along the L L Tisdale Parkway that left two people in a vehicle injured just before noon on Monday.

2 injured in shooting along L L Tisdale Parkway in Tulsa; Police investigating

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting along the L L Tisdale Parkway that left two people in a vehicle injured just before noon on Monday.

Broken Arrow man arrested, accused of child sexual abuse, possession of child pornography

David Prock A Broken Arrow man, Thomas Martin, was arrested Thursday on multiple charges of child sexual abuse and possession of over 900 child pornography images, following investigations spanning Broken Arrow and Pawnee County.

Broken Arrow man arrested, accused of child sexual abuse, possession of child pornography

Supreme Court tossed Richard Glossip’s conviction: What Comes Next?

Jayden Brannon Richard Glossip, once on death row for an alleged murder-for-hire crime, returns to court after the Supreme Court overturned his conviction due to withheld evidence.

Supreme Court tossed Richard Glossip’s conviction: What Comes Next?

Jayden Brannon Richard Glossip, once on death row for an alleged murder-for-hire crime, returns to court after the Supreme Court overturned his conviction due to withheld evidence.

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American Airlines passengers forced to take a bus after airplane wasn't allowed to land because it was too big

CBS News Passengers on an American Airlines flight from the United States to Italy were forced to take a bus to their final destination after their aircraft was forced to land 140 miles away because it was too big to land at the original destination.

American Airlines passengers forced to take a bus after airplane wasn't allowed to land because it was too big

Full moon June 2025: When you can see the rare low-hanging strawberry moon

CBS News The start of summer is bringing a full moon along with it. Astronomy fans can look up and see the Strawberry Moon from June 10 through June 11. Astronomers say we won't see this phenomenon again until 2043!

Full moon June 2025: When you can see the rare low-hanging strawberry moon

Former OSU President Kayse Shrum to join Chickasaw Nation in newest leadership role

Aniysa Mapp Former Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum joins the Chickasaw Nation as the next chief health strategy officer.

Former OSU President Kayse Shrum to join Chickasaw Nation in newest leadership role

Aniysa Mapp Former Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum joins the Chickasaw Nation as the next chief health strategy officer.

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American Airlines passengers forced to take a bus after airplane wasn't allowed to land because it was too big

Full moon June 2025: When you can see the rare low-hanging strawberry moon

Former OSU President Kayse Shrum to join Chickasaw Nation in newest leadership role

Aniysa Mapp Former Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum joins the Chickasaw Nation as the next chief health strategy officer.

Warr Acres grandmother charged after locking kids in dog cage, drugging them, police say

Sylvia Corkill A metro grandmother accused of drugging and locking her two grandchildren in a dog cage was charged with child abuse and neglect.

Court denies Death Row inmate's latest attempt at avoiding execution

Lisa Monahan Death row inmate John Hanson's latest attempt at avoiding execution has been denied by the Oklahoma State Court of Criminal Appeals.

The voice they trusted: Gary England's life-saving warnings recalled in 25th Anniversary Special

Bella Roddy Viewers featured in News 9’s 1997 special credited Gary England’s clear warnings and steady voice with saving their lives during Oklahoma’s most dangerous storms.

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New Oklahoma law targets Bitcoin ATM scams — here’s what you need to know

MaKayla Glenn A new Oklahoma law aims to stop scammers who use cryptocurrency ATMs to steal money, especially from older adults. The law, which takes effect in November, limits first-time users to $2,000 over 72 hours, requires kiosks to be licensed and tracked, and allows scam victims to seek refunds if reported within 14 days. Lawmakers and AARP Oklahoma say the law is a step toward protecting vulnerable Oklahomans from growing digital fraud.

New Oklahoma law targets Bitcoin ATM scams — here’s what you need to know

Fatal Shooting in Tulsa: Police Question Witnesses After Fight Turns Violent

David Prock Tulsa Police are on the scene of a potentially fatal shooting near 816 South Atlanta Ave. This is a developing story.

Fatal Shooting in Tulsa: Police Question Witnesses After Fight Turns Violent

David Prock Tulsa Police are on the scene of a potentially fatal shooting near 816 South Atlanta Ave. This is a developing story.

Osage County Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old Barnsdall Boy

David Prock Weston Lowe, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI crash that claimed the life of 15-year-old Tyson Townley and severely injured his own daughter, following a plea deal accepted in April 2025.

Osage County Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old Barnsdall Boy

'You've been violated:' Dewey woman says $50,000 of priceless jewelry burglarized from home

Kaitlyn Deggs Dewey woman faces $50,000 jewelry theft while away. Washington County Sheriff's Office says it has people of interest.

'You've been violated:' Dewey woman says $50,000 of priceless jewelry burglarized from home

Kaitlyn Deggs Dewey woman faces $50,000 jewelry theft while away. Washington County Sheriff's Office says it has people of interest.

Convicted felon arrested, accused of having stolen gun in his pants during Tulsa foot chase

Tyler Whitehead A convicted felon is arrested after he was accused of leading police on a foot chase with a stolen gun in his pants.

Convicted felon arrested, accused of having stolen gun in his pants during Tulsa foot chase

Tyler Whitehead A convicted felon is arrested after he was accused of leading police on a foot chase with a stolen gun in his pants.

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