News On 6 Wrapped: Oklahoma’s Own Top Stories For 2023

Tens of millions of people visited the News On 6 website this year, spending countless hours reading our stories, watching our videos, and staying informed with us.

Here are the top 10 most-viewed stories from NewsOn6.com in 2023.

#1: Storms With 100 MPH Winds Leave Behind Damage In Tulsa Area

A storm system with significant winds triggered Tornado Warnings, uprooted trees, and damaged homes across Green Country On Father's Day of 2023. Wind gusts reached almost 100 miles per hour and left tens of thousands of people without power for days during the summer heat.

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#2: 7 Victims, Including Missing Girls From Okmulgee County, Found On Henryetta Property

Search teams in Okmulgee County said seven bodies were found on a property in Henryetta, including those of two missing teenage girls.

Related: Victim's Family Speaks Out After OSBI Takes Over Investigation On Henryetta Property

#3: Deer Hunters Encouraged By Officials To Shoot More Doe; Butcher Shops Ask To Donate Unwanted Meat

With so many deer killed by cars during the Mating Season, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife says they're encouraging hunters to kill does too, not just bucks. Hunting is an effective tool for population control, but if you shoot one and don't want it, some butcher shops will take it off your hands.

#4: Friends Support Mother After Daughter Fatally Stabs Younger Brother

In February of this year, the friends and family of a nine-year-old boy were shaken after police said he was stabbed to death by his 12-year-old sister. Friends said the kids were living in a happy and safe home and there were no warning signs this could happen.

Related: 12-Year-Old Girl Accused Of Killing Little Brother; Tulsa Child Crisis Unit Takes Over Investigation

#5: Oklahoma Company Excluded From Tulsa State Fair Sets Up Shop Across The Street

Back in October during the Tulsa State State Fair, there were a lot of vendors competing for a spot. Outback Labs said that when Fair organizers chose to sign an exclusive contract with another vendor, they had to get creative.

#6: Rogers County Deputies Find $2.5M Worth Of Drugs During Traffic Stop

In March, deputies in Rogers County said they found 115 pounds of meth and more than two pounds of fentanyl in the trunk of a woman's car, which they believe came straight from the cartel. Sergeant Ron Walker said this is the largest crystal meth bust he's had in his 30 years in law enforcement.

#7: Billion Dollar Theme Park And Resort 'American Heartland' Planned For Vinita Along Route 66

Development for a $2 billion theme park and resort to be built in northeast Oklahoma was announced in June by state leaders and developers in Vinita. The entertainment destination would be just west of Grand Lake on Route 66. Developers say The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will be a 1,000-acre site with a 125-acre theme park "comparable to the size" of Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Related: American Heartland Theme Park Groundbreaking Begins With RV Park

#8: Man Accused Of Killing Dog During Grooming Appointment In Tulsa

In September, officials with Tulsa Animal Welfare said surveillance video from Doggie Doodle Grooming showed a groomer attacking a dog and not lowering the support bar enough, which led to the dog choking to death.

Related: Doggy Doodles Owner Appears In Court Following Death Of Dog Inside Grooming Business

#9: Alsuma: The Ghost Town Inside Tulsa

Oklahoma has dozens of ghost towns and one of them is located between Tulsa and Broken Arrow. In April, News On 6 took a look into the long-forgotten town of Alsuma with was consumed by the growth of communities around it.

The strongest remnants of the town are found in the memories of those who used to call it home.

#10: 1 Lucky Oklahoman Wins Big With Almost Perfect Mega Millions Ticket

Oklahoma sold one of the nine tickets worth $1 million but no one hit the jackpot. The ticket matched all five numbers but didn't have the mega ball correct.