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Three years after a storm one Yukon woman says a contractor who took her money is finally getting what he deserves.

"Christian" Contractor Accused Of Ripping Off OKC Residents

News 9 A metro construction company is accused of using its religious affiliation to scam victims. One woman says "Blessed and Favored Construction" took off with $10,000.

Complaints Show Problems With Oklahoma Roofers

News 9 Roger and Maricarol Wilson took three bids to replace the roof of their storm-damaged Edmond rent home. Chad O'Laughlin, the man who was supposed to repair their roof, cashed their check and disappeared.

Consumer Watch Uncovers Deceptive Roofing Ads

News 9 Brian Krafton is no stranger to News 9. We met customers he's accused of ripping off in 2010 that resulted in several embezzlement charges in Cleveland County. I found similar charges against him in Oklahoma City and across the state.

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Consumer Watch Team Busts Roofers Breaking The Law

News 9 Recent storm damage is keeping roofing businesses busy. But beware, hundreds of roofing businesses are not registered with the state.

Consumer Watch Team Busts Roofers Breaking The Law

News 9 Recent storm damage is keeping roofing businesses busy. But beware, hundreds of roofing businesses are not registered with the state.

Consumer Watch: New Roofer Registration Law Protects Consumers

News 9 A new state law protects consumers if they need to get their roof repaired or replaced.

Consumer Watch: New Roofer Registration Law Protects Consumers

News 9 A new state law protects consumers if they need to get their roof repaired or replaced.

Roofing Bill Passes, Heading to Governor's Desk

News 9 The state's crackdown on unscrupulous roofers has started. A bill that would require roofers to register with the state has overwhelmingly passed both the Senate and House and is now on the way to the governor's desk.

Roofing Bill Passes, Heading to Governor's Desk

Check Your Electrician's License

News 9 If a worker is handling electrical wires, they're more than likely required to have an electrical license. You can check the Construction Industries Board database yourself by clicking here. And if you

Check Your Electrician's License

Check Out Your AC/Heat Repairman!

News 9 Before you hire a heating and air contractor, do a quick check with the Construction Industries Board. Their website has an active list of licensed contractors. This will ensure that they have the right

Check Out Your AC/Heat Repairman!

Check Out Your Plumber.. and Twitter!

News 9 It's official - I'm on "Twitter"! You may wonder what that has to do with hiring a plumber. Well I asked those who are on twitter (a new social networking site) "what advice do you have when it comes

Check Out Your Plumber.. and Twitter!

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Attorney General's top 10 consumer complaints

News 9 Attorney General Edmondson released the top ten list of consumer complaints received by his office's Consumer Protection Unit in 2007.

Attorney General's top 10 consumer complaints

News 9 Attorney General Edmondson released the top ten list of consumer complaints received by his office's Consumer Protection Unit in 2007.

Family claims contractor wasted their money

News 9 A metro family claims their personal budget's been shot thanks to a local contractor.

Family claims contractor wasted their money

News 9 A metro family claims their personal budget's been shot thanks to a local contractor.

Avoid hiring unlicensed electricians

News 9 Electricians are in high demand right now but you need to avoid hiring anyone unlicensed. When the trees came down, so did Eli Franco's meter box. "It's a hazard," Franco said.

Avoid hiring unlicensed electricians

News 9 Electricians are in high demand right now but you need to avoid hiring anyone unlicensed. When the trees came down, so did Eli Franco's meter box. "It's a hazard," Franco said.

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Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Jordan Fremstad OKC Mayor David Holt emphasizes critical city maintenance in his State of the City address, seeking voter support for a $2.7 billion bond for infrastructure.

Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Jordan Fremstad OKC Mayor David Holt emphasizes critical city maintenance in his State of the City address, seeking voter support for a $2.7 billion bond for infrastructure.

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

News 9 Storms possible overnight into Thursday. The severe threat and chances here. Also, the latest on the heat building.

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

News 9 Storms possible overnight into Thursday. The severe threat and chances here. Also, the latest on the heat building.

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Graham Dowers Police are responding to a standoff in northwest Oklahoma City after reports of gunfire; no injuries have been reported.

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Graham Dowers Police are responding to a standoff in northwest Oklahoma City after reports of gunfire; no injuries have been reported.

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Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Jordan Fremstad OKC Mayor David Holt emphasizes critical city maintenance in his State of the City address, seeking voter support for a $2.7 billion bond for infrastructure.

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

News 9 Storms possible overnight into Thursday. The severe threat and chances here. Also, the latest on the heat building.

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Graham Dowers Police are responding to a standoff in northwest Oklahoma City after reports of gunfire; no injuries have been reported.

Former OKC pediatrician is extradited to Florida for 4-year-old daughter’s murder

Amanda Siew Former Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta was extradited Wednesday for the alleged smothering death of her daughter, Oklahoma County Detention Center officials confirmed.

Architect David Manica breaks down the design of Oklahoma City’s new Thunder arena

Graham Dowers Architect David Manica explains how Oklahoma City's history, community values, and iconic landscapes inspired the design of the new Thunder arena.

Oklahomans lend support to New Mexico's flood and wildfire fight

Sylvia Corkill A team of Oklahomans are in New Mexico with flood and fire recovery efforts.

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OKC Metro Family Loses Thousands After Home Contractor Files Bankruptcy

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Metro Contractor Facing Embezzlement Charges

"Christian" Contractor Accused Of Ripping Off OKC Residents

Complaints Show Problems With Oklahoma Roofers

Consumer Watch Uncovers Deceptive Roofing Ads

Consumer Watch Team Busts Roofers Breaking The Law

Consumer Watch Team Busts Roofers Breaking The Law

Consumer Watch: New Roofer Registration Law Protects Consumers

Consumer Watch: New Roofer Registration Law Protects Consumers

Roofing Bill Passes, Heading to Governor's Desk

Roofing Bill Passes, Heading to Governor's Desk

Check Your Electrician's License

Check Your Electrician's License

Check Out Your AC/Heat Repairman!

Check Out Your AC/Heat Repairman!

Check Out Your Plumber.. and Twitter!

Check Out Your Plumber.. and Twitter!

Attorney General's top 10 consumer complaints

Attorney General's top 10 consumer complaints

Family claims contractor wasted their money

Family claims contractor wasted their money

Avoid hiring unlicensed electricians

Avoid hiring unlicensed electricians

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Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Top Headlines

Mayor Holt urges voters to invest in OKC infrastructure through bond vote

Storms possible overnight and Thursday morning. The heat cranks up in the afternoon, and more storms could develop.

Police standoff underway near NW 10th and Meridian in Oklahoma City

Former OKC pediatrician is extradited to Florida for 4-year-old daughter’s murder

Architect David Manica breaks down the design of Oklahoma City’s new Thunder arena

Oklahomans lend support to New Mexico's flood and wildfire fight