Statewide Drought

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

News 9 Oklahoma's Emergency Drought Commission is redirecting all funds to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

News On 6 The Emergency Drought Commission has approved an additional $12 million in emergency funding for the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program.

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

News On 6 Tulsa County Commissioners have reinstated a burn ban that was lifted just a week ago.

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

News On 6 Oklahoma State University is offering farmers and ranchers a helping hand amid the ongoing drought. Dr. Amy Hagerman with the OSU extension office joined News On 6 to talk about how farmers and ranchers can test their water and feed at a reduced rate.

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

News On 6 We're finally seeing some rain in Green Country, but several counties are still extending their burn bans. Tulsa County and Wagoner Country extended their burn bans for at least another week.

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Feliz Romero More than half of the counties in Oklahoma are under a burn ban. One firefighter told News 9 this is one of the worst droughts they’ve seen in years.

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Feliz Romero More than half of the counties in Oklahoma are under a burn ban. One firefighter told News 9 this is one of the worst droughts they’ve seen in years.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

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Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Carrie Winchel News 9 Storm Tracker Val Castor confirms tornado near Sweetwater. Multiple warnings in place for Oklahoma—stay alert for overnight updates.

Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Carrie Winchel News 9 Storm Tracker Val Castor confirms tornado near Sweetwater. Multiple warnings in place for Oklahoma—stay alert for overnight updates.

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

Summer Miller An Ohio woman is charged with trying to exit a flight mid-air, forcing a landing in Oklahoma City.

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

Summer Miller An Ohio woman is charged with trying to exit a flight mid-air, forcing a landing in Oklahoma City.

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma City Police say a man died after having an medical emergency following an assault at The Collective in Midtown Saturday morning.

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma City Police say a man died after having an medical emergency following an assault at The Collective in Midtown Saturday morning.

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Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Carrie Winchel News 9 Storm Tracker Val Castor confirms tornado near Sweetwater. Multiple warnings in place for Oklahoma—stay alert for overnight updates.

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

Summer Miller An Ohio woman is charged with trying to exit a flight mid-air, forcing a landing in Oklahoma City.

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma City Police say a man died after having an medical emergency following an assault at The Collective in Midtown Saturday morning.

Heartland Flyer to end service by October 1, 2025

Tevis Hillis The Heartland Flyer, a passenger train connecting Oklahoma City and Fort Worth since 1999, will end service by October 1, 2025, due to a lack of funding from the Texas Legislature.

SkyNews 9 surveys damage in McAlester caused by overnight severe weather

Graham Dowers Crews are assessing storm damage in McAlester after severe weather moved through eastern Oklahoma Saturday morning. See SkyNews 9 footage of the damage.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections to take over privately run Lawton prison in July

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will take over the privately run Lawton Correctional Facility on July 25, aiming to improve safety and oversight.

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Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Ashlyn Brothers The cost to buy hay in Oklahoma is spiking as much as three times its usual price. The rising cost is not only affecting farmers and ranchers; it's also going to hit your wallet at the grocery store.

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Associated Press Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

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Statewide Drought

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

Some Counties Lift Burn Bans After Heavy Rains

Oklahoma Commission Expanding Funding For Drought Relief

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

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Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

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Tornadoes confirmed in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. Watch News 9 Storm Tracker video

Woman federally charged after mid-air flight disturbance forces diversion to OKC

One dead after medical emergency following assault at The Collective

Heartland Flyer to end service by October 1, 2025

SkyNews 9 surveys damage in McAlester caused by overnight severe weather

Oklahoma Department of Corrections to take over privately run Lawton prison in July

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On