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State lawmaker battling breast cancer works to help other women with early detection law: "I choose the silver lining"

State lawmaker battling breast cancer works to help other women with early detection law: "I choose the silver lining"

Haley Hetrick Battling a personal cancer diagnosis, Rep. Melissa Provenzano spearheads 'mammogram bill' for better insurance coverage in Oklahoma.

Lawmakers clash over DEI funding ban in Oklahoma higher education

Lawmakers clash over DEI funding ban in Oklahoma higher education

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers are divided over Senate Bill 796, which would ban the use of state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities, with supporters calling it a safeguard against ideological bias and opponents warning it will harm educational quality and student opportunity.

House lawmakers launch special committee to investigate Mental Health Department

House lawmakers launch special committee to investigate Mental Health Department

Matt McCabe The announcement becomes the fourth investigation launched into Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse and exactly how it has spent money across the past five years.

'This Is Their Choice:' Group Home Director Discusses Sub-Minimum Wage Battle

'This Is Their Choice:' Group Home Director Discusses Sub-Minimum Wage Battle

News 9 Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic of conversation in Oklahoma, while moves to eliminate sub-minimum wages are gaining traction across the nation. But this issue is a little more complex for some groups in the state.

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Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma officials call for an investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters following allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma officials call for an investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters following allegations of inappropriate conduct.

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

Graham Dowers The SBA is relocating its Stillwater Disaster Loan Center to the Red Cross to assist residents and businesses impacted by March’s wildfires and straight-line winds.

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

Graham Dowers The SBA is relocating its Stillwater Disaster Loan Center to the Red Cross to assist residents and businesses impacted by March’s wildfires and straight-line winds.

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Graham Dowers A fatal semi-truck crash on I-35 northbound near Purcell early Saturday morning shut down the interstate and damaged a deputy’s patrol unit during traffic control efforts, officials said.

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Graham Dowers A fatal semi-truck crash on I-35 northbound near Purcell early Saturday morning shut down the interstate and damaged a deputy’s patrol unit during traffic control efforts, officials said.

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Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Superintendent Ryan Walters' allegations lead to bipartisan calls for investigation

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma officials call for an investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters following allegations of inappropriate conduct.

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

SBA disaster loan center in Stillwater moves to new location

Graham Dowers The SBA is relocating its Stillwater Disaster Loan Center to the Red Cross to assist residents and businesses impacted by March’s wildfires and straight-line winds.

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Northbound I-35 shut down after fatal crash near Purcell; deputy vehicle struck during response

Graham Dowers A fatal semi-truck crash on I-35 northbound near Purcell early Saturday morning shut down the interstate and damaged a deputy’s patrol unit during traffic control efforts, officials said.

EMSA heat alert remains in effect for Oklahoma City

EMSA heat alert remains in effect for Oklahoma City

Graham Dowers EMSA’s heat alert remains active in Oklahoma City as dangerous temperatures continue, prompting officials to urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid leaving children or pets in cars, and watch for early signs of heat-related illness.

What do parents need to know about heat stroke risks for children?

What do parents need to know about heat stroke risks for children?

Graham Dowers Experts warn that extreme heat poses serious risks to children during summer activities, with heat stroke leading to long-term health issues and, in some cases, death.

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Scott Mitchell Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early after Democrats pushed for a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, exposing GOP divisions over the issue.

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