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Vinita Students Back In Class After Threats To School; Campus Police To Continue Investigation

Vinita Students Back In Class After Threats To School; Campus Police To Continue Investigation

News On 6 Students at Vinita Public Schools are back in class after threats to the high school and downtown caused the school and businesses to be locked down.

Tulsa County Deputies Identify Body Of Woman Found At Chandler Park

Tulsa County Deputies Identify Body Of Woman Found At Chandler Park

News On 6 The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office says they have now identified a woman who was found dead at Chandler Park using fingerprints.

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

News On 6 The mother of two Tulsa toddlers who went missing in May and later drowned, has entered a guilty plea in Tulsa.

1,571 New COVID-19 Cases, 30 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported In State, Health Officials Say

1,571 New COVID-19 Cases, 30 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported In State, Health Officials Say

LeighAnne Manwarren Thirty more virus-related deaths and 1,571 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Monday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Tulsa Police: Hit and Run Suspect Leaves Children At Crash Scene, Leads Officers On Chase

Tulsa Police: Hit and Run Suspect Leaves Children At Crash Scene, Leads Officers On Chase

Tess Maune Tulsa police arrested a man on Monday accused of crashing a car with children inside, leaving the children at the scene, then leading officers on a chase. Brian Hardy is in the Tulsa County jail facing child endangerment, eluding, hit and run and DUI charges.

Alabama Tornado Kills At Least 1, Injures Dozens, Leaves Path Of Destruction

Alabama Tornado Kills At Least 1, Injures Dozens, Leaves Path Of Destruction

CBS News One person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham Monday night, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. Fultondale Fire Chief Justin McKenzie confirmed the death to CBS News, adding that 17 others were brought to hospitals and 11 more were treated at the scene. Police Chief D.P. Smith said a young man trapped in the basement of his home was the person who lost his life. Smith said he was pronounced dead at the sc

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Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Working To Identify Woman Found Dead At Chandler Park

Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Working To Identify Woman Found Dead At Chandler Park

Reagan Ledbetter The Tulsa County Sheriff's office needs help identifying a woman who was found dead at Chandler Park, just west of Downtown. Deputies said they are investigating it as a homicide.

Salina Mother Pleads For Prayers As 15-Year-Old Daughter Battles COVID-19

Salina Mother Pleads For Prayers As 15-Year-Old Daughter Battles COVID-19

Jordan Tidwell A 9th grade girl from Salina High School is in the hospital battling COVID-19. Her family said she is getting stronger but is sedated and on a ventilator.

Tulsa Police: Girl Called 911 After Someone Shot Her Mother

Tulsa Police: Girl Called 911 After Someone Shot Her Mother

News On 6 A woman is in the hospital after officers said someone shot her in her garage and then ran away.

Tulsa Homeowner Catches Porch Pirate On Camera

Tulsa Homeowner Catches Porch Pirate On Camera

Cal Day A Tulsa homeowner who was waiting on a package was shocked to watch it had been stolen right off of her front porch. Sue Garrett lives near 21st and Sheridan and had been waiting on her Amazon package to be delivered. She checked for it after the delivery time had passed.

Muscogee Creek Nation Issues Response To Gov. Stitt's Call For Negotiations

Muscogee Creek Nation Issues Response To Gov. Stitt's Call For Negotiations

News On 6 The Muscogee Creek Nation issued a response to Governor Kevin Stitt's release calling on the state's tribes to enter into formal negotiations with the state regarding the McGirt Supreme Court ruling with a release of its own. The release said in part, "We have also clearly stated that we are open to discussions, but first and foremost the Governor must respect our authority as a Sovereign Nation."

Cherokee Nation Reopens COVID-19 Assistance Program With Additional $7M

Cherokee Nation Reopens COVID-19 Assistance Program With Additional $7M

Erick Payne The Cherokee Nation reopened its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance program Monday to help families who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

Oklahoma Congressman Hern Introduces Bill Package Aimed At Changing Rules In Congress

Oklahoma Congressman Hern Introduces Bill Package Aimed At Changing Rules In Congress

News On 6 Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern is introducing a new package aimed at substantially changing rules in Congress. Representative Hern has introduced the "Roadmap to Congressional Reform" bill package. The package includes legislation for term limits, withholding congressional salaries and canceling recess if the budget is not approved. There is also legislation requiring bills to be published in full on a chamber website at least one week before a vote to allow time to read the bill. The package w

Oklahoma Native Jim Bridenstine Joins Private Sector Days After Resigning As NASA Administrator

Oklahoma Native Jim Bridenstine Joins Private Sector Days After Resigning As NASA Administrator

Tess Maune Former NASA Administrator and Oklahoma congressman Jim Bridenstine has landed a new job in the private sector less than a week after stepping down with NASA. Bridenstine is joining an Oklahoma City-based private equity firm that invests in aerospace, defense and intelligence. Acorn Growth Companies said Bridenstine will work there as a full-time senior advisor. Bridenstine calls it “a new chapter of service to the United States.”

Vinita High School Students Released As Police Investigate Threats

Vinita High School Students Released As Police Investigate Threats

Lori Fullbright Law enforcement in Vinita have detained one person and are searching for others in connection with a threat that prompted a lockdown at Vinita High School and the evacuation of some buildings in the town.

Some Oklahomans Express Frustration Over Unemployment Benefits System

Some Oklahomans Express Frustration Over Unemployment Benefits System

Matt Rahn New numbers from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission show Oklahomans have received nearly $4 billion in unemployment benefits since the pandemic began last March. But many are still waiting to get help.

Tulsa Health Department Says It Can't Keep Up With Vaccine Demand

Tulsa Health Department Says It Can't Keep Up With Vaccine Demand

Jonathan Cooper The Tulsa Health Department says it is expecting to get about 7,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week but like other areas of the country, there is more demand than supply.

Tulsa Police: Hit and Run Suspect Leaves Children At Crash Scene, Leads Officers On Chase

Tulsa Police: Hit and Run Suspect Leaves Children At Crash Scene, Leads Officers On Chase

Tess Maune Tulsa police arrested a man on Monday accused of crashing a car with children inside, leaving the children at the scene, then leading officers on a chase. Brian Hardy is in the Tulsa County jail facing child endangerment, eluding, hit and run and DUI charges.

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Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Working To Identify Woman Found Dead At Chandler Park

Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Working To Identify Woman Found Dead At Chandler Park

Reagan Ledbetter The Tulsa County Sheriff's office needs help identifying a woman who was found dead at Chandler Park, just west of Downtown. Deputies said they are investigating it as a homicide.

Salina Mother Pleads For Prayers As 15-Year-Old Daughter Battles COVID-19

Salina Mother Pleads For Prayers As 15-Year-Old Daughter Battles COVID-19

Jordan Tidwell A 9th grade girl from Salina High School is in the hospital battling COVID-19. Her family said she is getting stronger but is sedated and on a ventilator.

Tulsa Police: Girl Called 911 After Someone Shot Her Mother

Tulsa Police: Girl Called 911 After Someone Shot Her Mother

News On 6 A woman is in the hospital after officers said someone shot her in her garage and then ran away.

Tulsa Homeowner Catches Porch Pirate On Camera

Tulsa Homeowner Catches Porch Pirate On Camera

Cal Day A Tulsa homeowner who was waiting on a package was shocked to watch it had been stolen right off of her front porch. Sue Garrett lives near 21st and Sheridan and had been waiting on her Amazon package to be delivered. She checked for it after the delivery time had passed.

Muscogee Creek Nation Issues Response To Gov. Stitt's Call For Negotiations

Muscogee Creek Nation Issues Response To Gov. Stitt's Call For Negotiations

News On 6 The Muscogee Creek Nation issued a response to Governor Kevin Stitt's release calling on the state's tribes to enter into formal negotiations with the state regarding the McGirt Supreme Court ruling with a release of its own. The release said in part, "We have also clearly stated that we are open to discussions, but first and foremost the Governor must respect our authority as a Sovereign Nation."

Cherokee Nation Reopens COVID-19 Assistance Program With Additional $7M

Cherokee Nation Reopens COVID-19 Assistance Program With Additional $7M

Erick Payne The Cherokee Nation reopened its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance program Monday to help families who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

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Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz

Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz

News On 6 Stephen Nehrenz has your afternoon forecast update from the Bob Mills Weather Center.

Hosts Tige, Daniel & Amber Talk About The New Tige & Daniel Show

Hosts Tige, Daniel & Amber Talk About The New Tige & Daniel Show

News On 6 Big changes are coming to 98.5 KVOO on Monday. Starting at 12 p.m. the station will be known as The Bull. The station will also be launching a new morning show, the "Tige and Daniel Show." The hosts of the new morning show joined the News On 6 team virtually to talk about the new show. You can catch the new Tige and Daniel show every week day morning on 98.5 The Bull.

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Federal Prosecutors Move To Oklahoma To Help With Supreme Court Caseload

Federal Prosecutors Move To Oklahoma To Help With Supreme Court Caseload

Amy Slanchik Federal prosecutors and support staff from every corner of the country are in Oklahoma helping U.S. Attorneys' offices that are so overwhelmed with case work because of the Supreme Court's McGirt ruling.

WATCH: Science Of The Vaccine

WATCH: Science Of The Vaccine

News 9 Oklahoma health experts answer questions from News 9's Amanda Taylor about the COVID-19 vaccine. Brought to you by Science Museum Oklahoma.

Teen Suicide In Oklahoma: A Mother’s Story

Teen Suicide In Oklahoma: A Mother’s Story

Brian Dorman Officials said the need to address mental health concerns is even greater now, nearly one year into the pandemic. Broken Arrow mother Shannon Schwarz lost her son to suicide three years ago.

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Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz

Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz

News On 6 Stephen Nehrenz has your afternoon forecast update from the Bob Mills Weather Center.

Hosts Tige, Daniel & Amber Talk About The New Tige & Daniel Show

Hosts Tige, Daniel & Amber Talk About The New Tige & Daniel Show

News On 6 Big changes are coming to 98.5 KVOO on Monday. Starting at 12 p.m. the station will be known as The Bull. The station will also be launching a new morning show, the "Tige and Daniel Show." The hosts of the new morning show joined the News On 6 team virtually to talk about the new show. You can catch the new Tige and Daniel show every week day morning on 98.5 The Bull.

Links Mentioned On Jan. 26, 2021

Links Mentioned On Jan. 26, 2021

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Federal Prosecutors Move To Oklahoma To Help With Supreme Court Caseload

Federal Prosecutors Move To Oklahoma To Help With Supreme Court Caseload

Amy Slanchik Federal prosecutors and support staff from every corner of the country are in Oklahoma helping U.S. Attorneys' offices that are so overwhelmed with case work because of the Supreme Court's McGirt ruling.

WATCH: Science Of The Vaccine

WATCH: Science Of The Vaccine

News 9 Oklahoma health experts answer questions from News 9's Amanda Taylor about the COVID-19 vaccine. Brought to you by Science Museum Oklahoma.

Teen Suicide In Oklahoma: A Mother’s Story

Teen Suicide In Oklahoma: A Mother’s Story

Brian Dorman Officials said the need to address mental health concerns is even greater now, nearly one year into the pandemic. Broken Arrow mother Shannon Schwarz lost her son to suicide three years ago.

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Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Jonathan Cooper Excitement is building at Southern Hills after the PGA of America announced the course will host the 2022 PGA Championship.

Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Jonathan Cooper Excitement is building at Southern Hills after the PGA of America announced the course will host the 2022 PGA Championship.

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

News On 6 Tulsa Police arrested two people accused of leading officers on a chase in a stolen mustang.

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

News On 6 Tulsa Police arrested two people accused of leading officers on a chase in a stolen mustang.

Catoosa Man Arrested, Investigators Recover Thousands Of Dollars’ Worth Of Stolen Property

Catoosa Man Arrested, Investigators Recover Thousands Of Dollars’ Worth Of Stolen Property

Reagan Ledbetter Rogers County investigators recovered stolen property from different counties and arrested a Catoosa business owner.

Downtown Vinita Businesses Back To Work After Evacuating Due To Threats

Downtown Vinita Businesses Back To Work After Evacuating Due To Threats

Amy Slanchik Employees of some downtown Vinita businesses are back to work Tuesday, after some were forced to evacuate during Monday’s threats to downtown and the high school.

Tulsa County Sees Decrease In Number Of First Responders Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Tulsa County Sees Decrease In Number Of First Responders Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Mallory Thomas The Tulsa Police Department said it's seeing a decrease in the number of officers currently in quarantine for COVID-19. News On 6's Mallory Thomas has the story on how many people the department said are under observation.

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

News On 6 The mother of two Tulsa toddlers who went missing in May and later drowned, has entered a guilty plea in Tulsa.

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Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Excitement Building For Southern Hills To Host 2022 PGA Championship

Jonathan Cooper Excitement is building at Southern Hills after the PGA of America announced the course will host the 2022 PGA Championship.

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

2 Accused Of Leading Tulsa Officers On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

News On 6 Tulsa Police arrested two people accused of leading officers on a chase in a stolen mustang.

Catoosa Man Arrested, Investigators Recover Thousands Of Dollars’ Worth Of Stolen Property

Catoosa Man Arrested, Investigators Recover Thousands Of Dollars’ Worth Of Stolen Property

Reagan Ledbetter Rogers County investigators recovered stolen property from different counties and arrested a Catoosa business owner.

Downtown Vinita Businesses Back To Work After Evacuating Due To Threats

Downtown Vinita Businesses Back To Work After Evacuating Due To Threats

Amy Slanchik Employees of some downtown Vinita businesses are back to work Tuesday, after some were forced to evacuate during Monday’s threats to downtown and the high school.

Tulsa County Sees Decrease In Number Of First Responders Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Tulsa County Sees Decrease In Number Of First Responders Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Mallory Thomas The Tulsa Police Department said it's seeing a decrease in the number of officers currently in quarantine for COVID-19. News On 6's Mallory Thomas has the story on how many people the department said are under observation.

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

Mother Of Missing Toddlers Who Drowned Enters Guilty Plea

News On 6 The mother of two Tulsa toddlers who went missing in May and later drowned, has entered a guilty plea in Tulsa.

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Baseball Gathers Behind Home Plate To Honor Hammerin’ Hank Aaron

Baseball Gathers Behind Home Plate To Honor Hammerin’ Hank Aaron

Associated Press Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron’s affection for those who didn’t possess his unparalleled talent on the baseball field.

Hospital Staff Helps Couple Get Married In The COVID Ward

Hospital Staff Helps Couple Get Married In The COVID Ward

CBS News The coronavirus has destroyed plenty of people's lives and plans for the future, but a couple battling the virus at a hospital in the U.K. watched their wish come true with the help of nurses.

Vinita Students Back In Class After Threats To School; Campus Police To Continue Investigation

Vinita Students Back In Class After Threats To School; Campus Police To Continue Investigation

News On 6 Students at Vinita Public Schools are back in class after threats to the high school and downtown caused the school and businesses to be locked down.

All International Travelers Will Need Negative COVID-19 Test Before Flying To U.S.

All International Travelers Will Need Negative COVID-19 Test Before Flying To U.S.

News On 6 All incoming international travelers will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Files Bill That Includes Mask Mandate

Oklahoma Lawmaker Files Bill That Includes Mask Mandate

Associated Press Oklahomans would be required to wear masks in public and face up to $1,000 fines for failing to do so under a bill filed by Democratic state Rep. Jason Lowe.

State Supreme Court Declares Two More Gaming Compacts Invalid

State Supreme Court Declares Two More Gaming Compacts Invalid

News 9 The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declared in favor of Senate Pro Temp Greg Treat and House Speaker Charles McCall that Governor Stitt overstepped his authority by bypassing the legislature.

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Oklahoma St. Beats No. 6 Kansas 75-70

Oklahoma St. Beats No. 6 Kansas 75-70

Associated Press Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. 6 Kansas 75-70 on Tuesday night.

Harmon Scores 22 Points; Oklahoma Cruises Past TCU 82-46

Harmon Scores 22 Points; Oklahoma Cruises Past TCU 82-46

Associated Press De’Vion Harmon made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-46 rout over TCU on Tuesday night.

3 Thunder Takeaways: Thunder Come Up Empty At Home, Lose To Spurs

3 Thunder Takeaways: Thunder Come Up Empty At Home, Lose To Spurs

Nate Kotisso Without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio, like Oklahoma City on Sunday, finished its five-game road trip in the win column. The Spurs beat the Thunder 112-102 on Tuesday night.

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Oklahoma St. Beats No. 6 Kansas 75-70

Oklahoma St. Beats No. 6 Kansas 75-70

Associated Press Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. 6 Kansas 75-70 on Tuesday night.

Harmon Scores 22 Points; Oklahoma Cruises Past TCU 82-46

Harmon Scores 22 Points; Oklahoma Cruises Past TCU 82-46

Associated Press De’Vion Harmon made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-46 rout over TCU on Tuesday night.

3 Thunder Takeaways: Thunder Come Up Empty At Home, Lose To Spurs

3 Thunder Takeaways: Thunder Come Up Empty At Home, Lose To Spurs

Nate Kotisso Without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio, like Oklahoma City on Sunday, finished its five-game road trip in the win column. The Spurs beat the Thunder 112-102 on Tuesday night.

Despite Late-Game Jayhawk Surge, Cowboys Hold On For Key Home Victory

Despite Late-Game Jayhawk Surge, Cowboys Hold On For Key Home Victory

John Holcomb Despite the run by KU that challenged the Cowboys’ lead, OSU held on and snagged a key home victory in the Big 12.

Tulsa Metro Umpires Association Looking For High School Baseball Umpires

Tulsa Metro Umpires Association Looking For High School Baseball Umpires

News On 6 The Tulsa Metro Umpires Association is actively seeking umpires for high school baseball.

Thunder Play At Home Against The Spurs

Thunder Play At Home Against The Spurs

News 9 The Oklahoma City Thunder are back at the 'Peake after a lengthy road trip which took them to five different cities.

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Game Day Cookie

Game Day Cookie

News On 6 If you're rooting for Kansas City this year, then Amber Glaze with 98.5 The Bull has a spirited cookie for your game-day spread.

Game Day Cookie

Game Day Cookie

News On 6 If you're rooting for Kansas City this year, then Amber Glaze with 98.5 The Bull has a spirited cookie for your game-day spread.

Strawberry Chia Jam

Strawberry Chia Jam

News On 6 Daisi Owens with My Stir Crazy Kitchen has a recipe to make your own strawberry jam at home.

Strawberry Chia Jam

Strawberry Chia Jam

News On 6 Daisi Owens with My Stir Crazy Kitchen has a recipe to make your own strawberry jam at home.

Thai Broiled Salmon With Sweet Chili Sauce

Thai Broiled Salmon With Sweet Chili Sauce

News On 6 Heather Berryhill is back with a healthy recipe that the whole family can enjoy. In today's Cooking Corner, she shows us how to make a Thai broiled salmon with sweet chili sauce.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

News On 6 Our friend Amber with 98.5 The Bull joined us from her home kitchen this afternoon. She's making black bean and sweet potato chili.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

News On 6 Amber Glaze with 98.5 The Bull shows us her take on the classic chocolate chip cookie

Orange Couscous Salad

Orange Couscous Salad

News On 6 Montereau Sous Chef Roxanne Fincke shares a tasty recipe for orange couscous salad.

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Recipes

Game Day Cookie

Game Day Cookie

News On 6 If you're rooting for Kansas City this year, then Amber Glaze with 98.5 The Bull has a spirited cookie for your game-day spread.

Strawberry Chia Jam

Strawberry Chia Jam

News On 6 Daisi Owens with My Stir Crazy Kitchen has a recipe to make your own strawberry jam at home.

Thai Broiled Salmon With Sweet Chili Sauce

Thai Broiled Salmon With Sweet Chili Sauce

News On 6 Heather Berryhill is back with a healthy recipe that the whole family can enjoy. In today's Cooking Corner, she shows us how to make a Thai broiled salmon with sweet chili sauce.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

News On 6 Our friend Amber with 98.5 The Bull joined us from her home kitchen this afternoon. She's making black bean and sweet potato chili.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

News On 6 Amber Glaze with 98.5 The Bull shows us her take on the classic chocolate chip cookie

Orange Couscous Salad

Orange Couscous Salad

News On 6 Montereau Sous Chef Roxanne Fincke shares a tasty recipe for orange couscous salad.

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