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'We Are Going To Take Oklahoma To The Next Level:' New Economic Development Push

'We Are Going To Take Oklahoma To The Next Level:' New Economic Development Push

News 9 Senator Kristen Thompson aims to revolutionize business in Oklahoma with new legislation for the state's Office of Economic Development.

“It's A Huge Loss Of Opportunity," Panasonic Strays Away From Oklahoma A Second Time

“It's A Huge Loss Of Opportunity," Panasonic Strays Away From Oklahoma A Second Time

Haley Weger Panasonic has turned down a second multi-million dollar deal to open a battery plant in Oklahoma. This marks the third company to stray away from the state, as lawmakers work to figure out why Oklahoma can’t land these large deals.

Panasonic Confirms It Will Not Open Facility In Oklahoma

Panasonic Confirms It Will Not Open Facility In Oklahoma

News On 6 An electric vehicle battery plant will not be built in Oklahoma, the company confirmed Tuesday.

'It's A Difficult Scenario:' Senate Committee Looks Into Michelin Plant Closure

'It's A Difficult Scenario:' Senate Committee Looks Into Michelin Plant Closure

News 9 Amid Michelin Tire Factory in Ardmore's announcement of closure, during a meeting with the Senate Select Committee, the reasoning behind the closure was discussed.

Lawmakers Comment On Ardmore Michelin Tire Manufacturing Plant Closing

Lawmakers Comment On Ardmore Michelin Tire Manufacturing Plant Closing

News 9 Michelin says they are gradually winding down production with the goal of completely closing by the end of 2025, or sooner. However, rubber-mixing operations are expected to continue at the Ardmore plant.

Oklahoma Legislators Work To Make The State More Appealing To Big Businesses

Oklahoma Legislators Work To Make The State More Appealing To Big Businesses

Haley Weger After Oklahoma missed out on some big economic opportunities, the legislature is taking steps to find the reasons why the state is being skipped over. Oklahoma legislators are still working out the deal with Panasonic to bring a battery plant here to Oklahoma.

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Canoo Ready To Open Battery Plant In Mayes County

Canoo Ready To Open Battery Plant In Mayes County

Emory Bryan Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo plans to open a small factory next month in Mayes County to assemble battery packs. The CEO said the company still plans to build the large car assembly plant it announced two years ago, but it's been delayed.

Canoo Ready To Open Battery Plant In Mayes County

Canoo Ready To Open Battery Plant In Mayes County

Emory Bryan Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo plans to open a small factory next month in Mayes County to assemble battery packs. The CEO said the company still plans to build the large car assembly plant it announced two years ago, but it's been delayed.

New Bipartisan Committee Launched In The State Senate To Investigate Economic Development Loss In Oklahoma

New Bipartisan Committee Launched In The State Senate To Investigate Economic Development Loss In Oklahoma

News On 6 After losing out on big economic investments, like Panasonic and Volkswagen, the state Senate is trying to figure out why these companies did not choose Oklahoma.

New Bipartisan Committee Launched In The State Senate To Investigate Economic Development Loss In Oklahoma

New Bipartisan Committee Launched In The State Senate To Investigate Economic Development Loss In Oklahoma

News On 6 After losing out on big economic investments, like Panasonic and Volkswagen, the state Senate is trying to figure out why these companies did not choose Oklahoma.

9 To Know: March 29, 2023

9 To Know: March 29, 2023

News 9 9 To Know is here with nine stories you need to know both here in Oklahoma and around the globe.

9 To Know: March 29, 2023

9 To Know: March 29, 2023

News 9 9 To Know is here with nine stories you need to know both here in Oklahoma and around the globe.

Oklahoma Passed Over For Volkswagen Deal, Lawmakers Wonder Why

Oklahoma Passed Over For Volkswagen Deal, Lawmakers Wonder Why

Haley Weger Oklahoma was once again passed up for a huge economic opportunity. Volkswagen announced they are building their new battery plant in Canada, a plant the state was trying to bring to Pryor as part of Project Connect.

Oklahoma Passed Over For Volkswagen Deal, Lawmakers Wonder Why

Oklahoma Passed Over For Volkswagen Deal, Lawmakers Wonder Why

Haley Weger Oklahoma was once again passed up for a huge economic opportunity. Volkswagen announced they are building their new battery plant in Canada, a plant the state was trying to bring to Pryor as part of Project Connect.

Japan Is Struggling To Quit Floppy Discs, Fax Machines

Japan Is Struggling To Quit Floppy Discs, Fax Machines

CBS News With its azure ocean views and terraced rice paddies, the city of Hamada, population 50,000, is far from Japan's major urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka. But Hamada is no digital slouch. Just like cities in other advanced nations, Hamada collects taxes, health insurance premiums and social security contributions from residents' bank accounts by sending invoice orders online to local financial institutions.

Japan Is Struggling To Quit Floppy Discs, Fax Machines

Japan Is Struggling To Quit Floppy Discs, Fax Machines

CBS News With its azure ocean views and terraced rice paddies, the city of Hamada, population 50,000, is far from Japan's major urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka. But Hamada is no digital slouch. Just like cities in other advanced nations, Hamada collects taxes, health insurance premiums and social security contributions from residents' bank accounts by sending invoice orders online to local financial institutions.

Your Vote Counts: Behavioral Health Funding, Panasonic Manufacturing Plants & More

Your Vote Counts: Behavioral Health Funding, Panasonic Manufacturing Plants & More

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined by Rep. Jon Echols (R) and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Jason Dunnington on Sunday

Your Vote Counts: Behavioral Health Funding, Panasonic Manufacturing Plants & More

Your Vote Counts: Behavioral Health Funding, Panasonic Manufacturing Plants & More

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined by Rep. Jon Echols (R) and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Jason Dunnington on Sunday

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Your Vote Counts: Project Ocean, Worst States Poll And More

Your Vote Counts: Project Ocean, Worst States Poll And More

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined by state Rep. Jon Echols and former state Rep. Jason Dunnington to discuss Project Ocean which didn’t happen because Panasonic chose to build their new electric vehicle battery plant in Kansas instead.

Your Vote Counts: Project Ocean, Worst States Poll And More

Your Vote Counts: Project Ocean, Worst States Poll And More

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined by state Rep. Jon Echols and former state Rep. Jason Dunnington to discuss Project Ocean which didn’t happen because Panasonic chose to build their new electric vehicle battery plant in Kansas instead.

Panasonic Picks Kansas Over Oklahoma For North America's Second Largest Manufacturing Plant

Panasonic Picks Kansas Over Oklahoma For North America's Second Largest Manufacturing Plant

Storme Jones Panasonic selected Kansas over Oklahoma to build North America’s second largest manufacturing plant.

Panasonic Picks Kansas Over Oklahoma For North America's Second Largest Manufacturing Plant

Panasonic Picks Kansas Over Oklahoma For North America's Second Largest Manufacturing Plant

Storme Jones Panasonic selected Kansas over Oklahoma to build North America’s second largest manufacturing plant.

Report: Panasonic Picks Kansas, Not Oklahoma

Report: Panasonic Picks Kansas, Not Oklahoma

News 9 A report from Nikkei Asia indicates that a Panasonic electric vehicle battery factory will be built in Kansas, not in Oklahoma.

Report: Panasonic Picks Kansas, Not Oklahoma

Report: Panasonic Picks Kansas, Not Oklahoma

News 9 A report from Nikkei Asia indicates that a Panasonic electric vehicle battery factory will be built in Kansas, not in Oklahoma.

Governor Stitt Signs $700 Million LEAD Act

Governor Stitt Signs $700 Million LEAD Act

Augusta McDonnell Communications staff confirmed to News 9 that Governor Kevin Stitt signed the LEAD Act on Monday.

Governor Stitt Signs $700 Million LEAD Act

Governor Stitt Signs $700 Million LEAD Act

Augusta McDonnell Communications staff confirmed to News 9 that Governor Kevin Stitt signed the LEAD Act on Monday.

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act In Hopes Of Attracting Large Corporations

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act In Hopes Of Attracting Large Corporations

Jordan Ryan The governor is expected to sign the LEAD act into law on Monday.

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act In Hopes Of Attracting Large Corporations

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act In Hopes Of Attracting Large Corporations

Jordan Ryan The governor is expected to sign the LEAD act into law on Monday.

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act Into Law

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act Into Law

Jordan Ryan A bill putting millions of dollars in taxpayer money toward incentives for large companies to come to Oklahoma will likely be signed by the governor next week.

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act Into Law

Gov. Stitt Expected To Sign LEAD Act Into Law

Jordan Ryan A bill putting millions of dollars in taxpayer money toward incentives for large companies to come to Oklahoma will likely be signed by the governor next week.

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What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

News 9 A curious turkey, a bobcat and a Sooner Takeover are catching the News 9 team's eyes.

What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

News 9 A curious turkey, a bobcat and a Sooner Takeover are catching the News 9 team's eyes.

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

News 9 After Enid Police responded to a reported sexual offense at Enid High School, district leaders say a teacher is on paid leave.

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

News 9 After Enid Police responded to a reported sexual offense at Enid High School, district leaders say a teacher is on paid leave.

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

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What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

What Caught My Eye: April 18, 2024

News 9 A curious turkey, a bobcat and a Sooner Takeover are catching the News 9 team's eyes.

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

Enid High School Teacher On Paid Leave Amid Ongoing Investigation, District Announces

News 9 After Enid Police responded to a reported sexual offense at Enid High School, district leaders say a teacher is on paid leave.

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

Cold-Front Arrives Thursday, Storm Chances Later In SE Oklahoma

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

State Lawmaker Says Oklahoma Prisons On Verge Of Riot Due To Living Conditions

State Lawmaker Says Oklahoma Prisons On Verge Of Riot Due To Living Conditions

News 9 Republican Representative Justin Humphrey is feuding with prison officials by sounding alarms over the treatment of inmates in Oklahoma prisons, which they say is false information.

1 Injured In Crash Involving Semi-Truck On Hefner Road

1 Injured In Crash Involving Semi-Truck On Hefner Road

News 9 One person is injured, and there is a traffic backup after a wreck involving a vehicle and a semi-truck, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Senate Rejects Mayorkas Impeachment Charges At Trial

Senate Rejects Mayorkas Impeachment Charges At Trial

CBS News The Senate quickly dispensed with the two impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, convening a short-lived trial Wednesday.

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