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How House Bill 2162 targets Red Cedar Trees to reduce wildfires in Oklahoma

Deanne Stein A bill aimed at reducing wildfires in Oklahoma by controlling the red cedar population is moving through the state legislature.

Oklahoma House passes bill to reduce wildfire risk by controlling Red Cedars

Deanne Stein A bill aimed at reducing wildfires in Oklahoma by controlling the red cedar population is moving through the state legislature.

4th Garfield County Fire Tax Extension Approval Will Support 12 Rural Fire Departments

News 9 Voters approved an extension for Garfield County's sales tax. This will help aid the county's 12 rural fire departments through the end of 2034.

Fighting Fire With Fire: Oklahoma Begins Pilot Program To Control Red Cedar Trees, Wildfires

Jordan Fremstad Eastern Red Cedar trees cost the state economy half a billion dollars per year according to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The tree also poses a fire hazard.

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

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

Officials: More Funding Needed To Ensure Safer Dams In OK

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Oklahoma dams aren’t being maintained or rehabilitated like they should because of state budget cuts. That’s the word from the State Conservation Commission executive director.

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Stimulus Dollars Protect Oklahomans from Floods

News 9 More than 2,000 flood control dams protect Oklahomans during heavy storms, and half of them need rehabilitation over the next 10 years. However, the stimulus will only give a small number of them a facelift.

Click here to see which dams will receive stimulus money.

Stimulus Dollars Protect Oklahomans from Floods

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'67 Bombs to Enid' wins best documentary at deadCenter film festival

Brooke Cox "67 Bombs to Enid" tells the story of Marshallese survivors of U.S. nuclear testing and their growing community in Oklahoma.

Thunder Drummers help fuel energy during historic NBA Finals run

Christian Hans As the Thunder chase their first title, the Thunder Drummers are keeping spirits high at home for Loud City Live during Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Second EMSA heat alert issued for Oklahoma City

Summer Miller A second EMSA heat alert has been issued for Oklahoma City.

Today is hot and muggy... but beautiful! Your Thursday forecast here.

News 9 A slight chance for a few storms, but most Oklahomans stay dry, hot and muggy today! Your Thursday forecast here.

NBA Finals Game 6: What you need to know as Thunder hope to make history

Christian Hans All eyes are on Indianapolis as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to make history. With a win on Thursday, the team will claim its first NBA title. Here's how Thunder fans can get involved.

Thunder’s Jalen Williams gets street named after him at Arizona alma mater

Hannah Sedgwick Perry High in Arizona renamed a street for Thunder’s Jalen Williams as he leads OKC within one win of an NBA title

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