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Supt. Ryan Walters under investigation following allegations of inappropriate images in office; What to know

Haley Hetrick State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces investigation by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office following allegations of displaying explicit content during a board meeting. Bipartisan lawmakers respond, seeking clarity.

OMES refers Ryan Walters office incident to Oklahoma County Sheriff

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office confirmed OMES asked it to review allegations that explicit content appeared on a TV in Ryan Walters’ office during a State Board of Education meeting.

Gov. Stitt signs two bills into law to incentivize teachers in Oklahoma

Elizabeth Fitz Earlier this week, Governor Stitt signed two bills into law to incentivize educators to stay in the career or come back into the classroom.

Oklahoma lawmaker files joint resolution to disapprove proposed state social studies and science standards

Amanda Siew A Republican state senator filed a joint resolution Thursday to disapprove proposed updates to Oklahoma social studies and science standards, following concerns from newly-appointed State Board of Education members, Governor Kevin Stitt and some state lawmakers.

Debate Intensifies as Oklahoma Moves Toward Cell Phone-Free Schools

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers are moving forward with measures in both the House and Senate to remove cell phones from Oklahoma classrooms.

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Alex Cameron President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps toward closing the Department of Education, though congressional approval is required for full elimination.

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State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers are nearing their first legislative deadline, and are moving to approve dozens of bills. Any legislation that isn't heard in a committee in the chamber of origin by this Thursday, will not be moving forward this legislative session.

State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

Oklahoma lawmaker sues Gov. Stitt over order mandating state employees return to office

Bella Roddy State Rep. Andy Fugate (D-Del City) filed a lawsuit Friday challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order requiring all full-time state agency employees to return to in-office work by Feb. 1. The lawsuit, filed in Oklahoma County District Court, argues that the order exceeds the governor’s constitutional authority.

Oklahoma lawmaker sues Gov. Stitt over order mandating state employees return to office

Teacher pay raises, cell phone ban top Oklahoma Senate's education agenda

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Ban Or Restrict Cell Phone Use In Classrooms Amid Safety Concerns

News 9 State lawmakers filed a bill to ban or restrict cell phone use in Oklahoma classrooms. The proposed law is intended to boost academic performance and promote better mental health. However, the proposal has sparked concerns about student safety.

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Ban Or Restrict Cell Phone Use In Classrooms Amid Safety Concerns

State Lawmakers Have Plans To Move Forward With Phone-Free Classroom Initiatives

News 9 State Senators held a two-day interim study to learn about the pros and cons of eliminating or cutting down on cellphone usage in Oklahoma classrooms.

State Lawmakers Have Plans To Move Forward With Phone-Free Classroom Initiatives

News 9 State Senators held a two-day interim study to learn about the pros and cons of eliminating or cutting down on cellphone usage in Oklahoma classrooms.

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Establish Guidelines On Student Cell Phone Usage In Schools

Alexis Young Oklahoma lawmakers are proposing to restrict or ban student cell phone use in schools, with supporters citing academic benefits. However, critics say they are urging a more balanced approach to phones in schools.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Establish Guidelines On Student Cell Phone Usage In Schools

Your Vote Counts: Phones And Inhalers In Schools, VP Debate, Other Impacts On Election

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell talks with leader Cyndi Munson and Sen. Adam Pugh on the latest news for inhales and phones in schools, the VP Debate, and how Special Counsel Jack Smith and the developments in the Middle East can impact the election next month.

Your Vote Counts: Phones And Inhalers In Schools, VP Debate, Other Impacts On Election

Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy

Storme Jones Four Edmond state lawmakers are calling on Edmond Public Schools to reconsider its policy regarding United States flags on school grounds.

Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy

Storme Jones Four Edmond state lawmakers are calling on Edmond Public Schools to reconsider its policy regarding United States flags on school grounds.

Proposed Oklahoma Bill Prioritizes Divergent Career Pathways

News 9 A bill working through the Oklahoma House and Senate would modify graduation requirements for high school students in the state if passed and signed by the Governor.

Proposed Oklahoma Bill Prioritizes Divergent Career Pathways

News 9 A bill working through the Oklahoma House and Senate would modify graduation requirements for high school students in the state if passed and signed by the Governor.

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Haley Hetrick The House met for their last education appropriations and budget committee Tuesday morning. Lawmakers pushed through seven bills that will now advance to the House floor.

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Haley Hetrick The House met for their last education appropriations and budget committee Tuesday morning. Lawmakers pushed through seven bills that will now advance to the House floor.

At The Oklahoma State Capitol: A Push To Boost Reading Scores In The State

News 9 Legislators are looking at the actual science of how kids learn how to read and applying that to state law. Senate Bill 1906 by Senator Adam Pugh creates the Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

At The Oklahoma State Capitol: A Push To Boost Reading Scores In The State

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Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Michael Johnston Norman firefighters work to put out a semi fire on I-35.

Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Michael Johnston Norman firefighters work to put out a semi fire on I-35.

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Sylvia Corkill Increasing urgency for road safety in Oklahoma as work-zone crashes claim two lives in recent weeks.

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Sylvia Corkill Increasing urgency for road safety in Oklahoma as work-zone crashes claim two lives in recent weeks.

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

News 9 "Not as hot front" moves through with highs slightly cooler. Also under watch—potential pattern shift introducing Canadian air and late August cold front.

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

News 9 "Not as hot front" moves through with highs slightly cooler. Also under watch—potential pattern shift introducing Canadian air and late August cold front.

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Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Michael Johnston Norman firefighters work to put out a semi fire on I-35.

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Sylvia Corkill Increasing urgency for road safety in Oklahoma as work-zone crashes claim two lives in recent weeks.

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

News 9 "Not as hot front" moves through with highs slightly cooler. Also under watch—potential pattern shift introducing Canadian air and late August cold front.

Q&A with Senator James Lankford: President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine

Alex Cameron In-depth with Senator Lankford: Assessing President Trump's intensified efforts to arbitrate peace in Ukraine and the potential impact on U.S. policy.

Child sex abuse survivor faces former Choctaw-Nicoma Park choir teacher in courtroom

Elizabeth Fitz A child sexual abuse survivor faced her perpetrator, a former Choctaw-Nicoma Park choir teacher, in court on Tuesday afternoon.

EB I-40 reopened near Shawnee due to a crash

Destini Pittman EB I-40 is reopened west of Shawnee, near SH-102, following a crash.

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Supt. Ryan Walters under investigation following allegations of inappropriate images in office; What to know

OMES refers Ryan Walters office incident to Oklahoma County Sheriff

Gov. Stitt signs two bills into law to incentivize teachers in Oklahoma

Oklahoma lawmaker files joint resolution to disapprove proposed state social studies and science standards

Debate Intensifies as Oklahoma Moves Toward Cell Phone-Free Schools

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

State lawmakers advance dozens of bills, and block dozens more ahead of legislative deadline

Oklahoma lawmaker sues Gov. Stitt over order mandating state employees return to office

Oklahoma lawmaker sues Gov. Stitt over order mandating state employees return to office

Several education bills advance from state Senate

Several education bills advance from state Senate

Teacher pay raises, cell phone ban top Oklahoma Senate's education agenda

Teacher pay raises, cell phone ban top Oklahoma Senate's education agenda

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Ban Or Restrict Cell Phone Use In Classrooms Amid Safety Concerns

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Bill To Ban Or Restrict Cell Phone Use In Classrooms Amid Safety Concerns

State Lawmakers Have Plans To Move Forward With Phone-Free Classroom Initiatives

State Lawmakers Have Plans To Move Forward With Phone-Free Classroom Initiatives

Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Establish Guidelines On Student Cell Phone Usage In Schools

Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Establish Guidelines On Student Cell Phone Usage In Schools

Your Vote Counts: Phones And Inhalers In Schools, VP Debate, Other Impacts On Election

Your Vote Counts: Phones And Inhalers In Schools, VP Debate, Other Impacts On Election

Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy

Edmond State Lawmakers Call On District To Reconsider Flag Policy

Proposed Oklahoma Bill Prioritizes Divergent Career Pathways

Proposed Oklahoma Bill Prioritizes Divergent Career Pathways

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

Lawmakers Push Last Bills Through Committee, Now Head For Debate On The House Floor

At The Oklahoma State Capitol: A Push To Boost Reading Scores In The State

At The Oklahoma State Capitol: A Push To Boost Reading Scores In The State

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Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

Top Headlines

Norman Fire Crews Battle Semi Fire Overnight on I-35

Road safety experts urge caution after deadly work-zone crashes

Temps cool down a bit, still forecasting 70 and 80° highs next week

Q&A with Senator James Lankford: President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine

Child sex abuse survivor faces former Choctaw-Nicoma Park choir teacher in courtroom

EB I-40 reopened near Shawnee due to a crash