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Only On 9: Gov. Kevin Stitt Discusses Abortion, Gun Control And Swadley's Investigation

News 9 In an exclusive interview with News 9, Gov. Kevin Stitt was live in studio to discuss many issues affecting the state of Oklahoma.

Only On 9: Gov. Kevin Stitt Discusses Abortion, Gun Control And Swadley's Investigation

News 9 In an exclusive interview with News 9, Gov. Kevin Stitt was live in studio to discuss many issues affecting the state of Oklahoma.

House, Senate Gridlocked On Inflation Relief Procedures

Augusta McDonnell Lawmakers met this week in a special session to address two main topics: inflation relief, and how to spend millions in COVID relief dollars.

House, Senate Gridlocked On Inflation Relief Procedures

Augusta McDonnell Lawmakers met this week in a special session to address two main topics: inflation relief, and how to spend millions in COVID relief dollars.

Oklahoma House Committee Questions Finance Agency Director On Swadley’s Contract

Barry Mangold An investigative committee probing the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s embattled contract with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen questioned Steven Harpe, the director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services on Monday.

Oklahoma House Committee Questions Finance Agency Director On Swadley’s Contract

Senate Advances 7 COVID Relief Funding Projects

Augusta McDonnell The Senate moved forward seven measures to fund projects with Oklahoma’s American Rescue Plan funding.

Senate Advances 7 COVID Relief Funding Projects

Augusta McDonnell The Senate moved forward seven measures to fund projects with Oklahoma’s American Rescue Plan funding.

Lawmakers Return To State Capitol For Tax Cuts, COVID Relief Special Sessions

Storme Jones Oklahoma lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol Monday for not one, but two special sessions.

Lawmakers Return To State Capitol For Tax Cuts, COVID Relief Special Sessions

Storme Jones Oklahoma lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol Monday for not one, but two special sessions.

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Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants To Rescind Governor’s Authority To Appoint Tourism Director

Barry Mangold A member of Republican leadership plans to push for a change in authority at the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants To Rescind Governor’s Authority To Appoint Tourism Director

Barry Mangold A member of Republican leadership plans to push for a change in authority at the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

District Attorney Investigating Stitt Campaign Ad After Lawmakers Complain Of Ethics Violations

Barry Mangold The Oklahoma County District Attorney said Tuesday he will honor the request of a bipartisan group of lawmakers to investigate a campaign advertisement by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

District Attorney Investigating Stitt Campaign Ad After Lawmakers Complain Of Ethics Violations

Barry Mangold The Oklahoma County District Attorney said Tuesday he will honor the request of a bipartisan group of lawmakers to investigate a campaign advertisement by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

$80 Million In COVID Relief Projects Approved For Hearing In Special Session

Augusta McDonnell Six projects worth a total of nearly $80 million passed out of the joint committee on pandemic relief funding Tuesday.

$80 Million In COVID Relief Projects Approved For Hearing In Special Session

Augusta McDonnell Six projects worth a total of nearly $80 million passed out of the joint committee on pandemic relief funding Tuesday.

Attorney General To Request Execution Dates For Nearly 30 Death Row Inmates This Week

Augusta McDonnell More than two-dozen inmates are up for execution after a federal judge "okayed" Oklahoma's lethal injection method.

Attorney General To Request Execution Dates For Nearly 30 Death Row Inmates This Week

Augusta McDonnell More than two-dozen inmates are up for execution after a federal judge "okayed" Oklahoma's lethal injection method.

Teacher Shortage Looms, Agencies And Lawmakers Respond

Augusta McDonnell Lawmakers and state officials are taking a variety of steps to strengthen the pipeline of teachers entering and staying in the workforce.

Teacher Shortage Looms, Agencies And Lawmakers Respond

Augusta McDonnell Lawmakers and state officials are taking a variety of steps to strengthen the pipeline of teachers entering and staying in the workforce.

Oklahoma Law Already Bans Half Of Bi-Partisan Gun Reform Being Discussed In Congress

Storme Jones As a bi-partisan group of lawmakers in Washington D.C. search for solutions to help curb mass shootings, one proposal gaining traction is already banned in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Law Already Bans Half Of Bi-Partisan Gun Reform Being Discussed In Congress

Storme Jones As a bi-partisan group of lawmakers in Washington D.C. search for solutions to help curb mass shootings, one proposal gaining traction is already banned in Oklahoma.

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Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

News On 6 There is currently a large police presence in the 2800 block of S Cincinnati Ave near Gathering Place.

Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

News On 6 There is currently a large police presence in the 2800 block of S Cincinnati Ave near Gathering Place.

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Matt Rahn With intense heat in the forecast, many Tulsans are looking for ways to stay cool.

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Matt Rahn With intense heat in the forecast, many Tulsans are looking for ways to stay cool.

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

Matt Rahn A Sand Springs couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage Tuesday. Eula and Clyde Emigh say you never know what day will change your life; for them, it was a summer day 75 years ago.

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

Matt Rahn A Sand Springs couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage Tuesday. Eula and Clyde Emigh say you never know what day will change your life; for them, it was a summer day 75 years ago.

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Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

News On 6 There is currently a large police presence in the 2800 block of S Cincinnati Ave near Gathering Place.

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Matt Rahn With intense heat in the forecast, many Tulsans are looking for ways to stay cool.

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

Matt Rahn A Sand Springs couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage Tuesday. Eula and Clyde Emigh say you never know what day will change your life; for them, it was a summer day 75 years ago.

Oklahoma Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Actions During Vietnam War

Alex Cameron President Biden gave nation's highest military recognition -- the Medal of Honor -- Tuesday to four U.S. Army soldiers, including one from Oklahoma, who demonstrated conspicuous 'gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives' during the Vietnam War.

Standing Bear Tomahawk Returned To Ponca Tribe

Jonathan Cooper More than a year after Brett Chapman first set out to get a Native American artifact returned to the Ponca tribe, the Tulsa attorney says his goal is complete.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Reports Large Increase In Independence Day Fires

Ashlyn Brothers It was a busy weekend for first responders fighting 4th of July mishaps. The Tulsa Fire Department says it saw a 150% increase in house fires from last year and a 780% increase in grass fires this Independence Day; keeping in mind that fireworks are illegal within Tulsa city limits.

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Budget Backlash Creates Political Tension Surrounding Special Session

Anjelicia Bruton Tensions reach a boiling point at the Capitol. House Speaker Charles McCall fired back at the Governor saying his demands on inflation relief are dishonest and disrespectful.

Budget Backlash Creates Political Tension Surrounding Special Session

Anjelicia Bruton Tensions reach a boiling point at the Capitol. House Speaker Charles McCall fired back at the Governor saying his demands on inflation relief are dishonest and disrespectful.

Gov. Stitt Asks Lawmakers To End Grocery Tax, Reduce Income Tax In Special Session

Storme Jones Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking lawmakers to eliminate the state’s 4.5% sales tax on grocery products and reduce the personal income tax in a special legislative session.

Gov. Stitt Asks Lawmakers To End Grocery Tax, Reduce Income Tax In Special Session

Storme Jones Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking lawmakers to eliminate the state’s 4.5% sales tax on grocery products and reduce the personal income tax in a special legislative session.

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference To Discuss End Of 2022 Legislative Session

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session.

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference To Discuss End Of 2022 Legislative Session

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Banning Abortion From The Point Of Fertilization

Johnny Resendiz It is now illegal to get or provide nearly any abortion in Oklahoma.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Banning Abortion From The Point Of Fertilization

Johnny Resendiz It is now illegal to get or provide nearly any abortion in Oklahoma.

Gov. Stitt Signs Transgender Bathroom Ban Into Law

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt has signed SB 615 into law. The bill requires students to use the restroom that aligns with their biological sex assigned at birth.

Gov. Stitt Signs Transgender Bathroom Ban Into Law

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt has signed SB 615 into law. The bill requires students to use the restroom that aligns with their biological sex assigned at birth.

Oklahoma Democrats Urge Reform Following School Shooting, Republicans Decry Politicizing Tragedy

Storme Jones Democrats at the state capitol argue gun laws need to be strengthened while Republicans point to mental health. It's a conversation that has been had before.

Oklahoma Democrats Urge Reform Following School Shooting, Republicans Decry Politicizing Tragedy

Storme Jones Democrats at the state capitol argue gun laws need to be strengthened while Republicans point to mental health. It's a conversation that has been had before.

Historic Funding For Disability Services Leaves Advocates Cautiously Optimistic

Augusta McDonnell The waiting list for community-based support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is currently 13 years.

Historic Funding For Disability Services Leaves Advocates Cautiously Optimistic

Augusta McDonnell The waiting list for community-based support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is currently 13 years.

Report: Oklahoma Lawmakers Eating Well On Lobbyist’s Dime

Storme Jones A nonpartisan political group is calling out lawmakers for eating thousands of dollars of free meals with lobbyists footing the bill.

Report: Oklahoma Lawmakers Eating Well On Lobbyist’s Dime

Storme Jones A nonpartisan political group is calling out lawmakers for eating thousands of dollars of free meals with lobbyists footing the bill.

State Budget, School Bathroom And Abortion Bills Head To Gov. Stitt’s Desk

Storme Jones The bills are beginning to stack up on Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk as the regular legislative session winds down.

State Budget, School Bathroom And Abortion Bills Head To Gov. Stitt’s Desk

Storme Jones The bills are beginning to stack up on Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk as the regular legislative session winds down.

Oklahoma House Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Bill

News 9 The bill bans transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity versus their biological sex.

Oklahoma House Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Bill

News 9 The bill bans transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity versus their biological sex.

Oklahoma Children’s Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Care About Born Children As Much As The Unborn

Brittany Toolis HB 4327 bans abortions at fertilization. It would also allow private citizens to sue those who perform one for up to $10,000.

Oklahoma Children’s Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Care About Born Children As Much As The Unborn

Brittany Toolis HB 4327 bans abortions at fertilization. It would also allow private citizens to sue those who perform one for up to $10,000.

Lawmakers Send Post-Fertilization Abortion Ban To Governor Stitt’s Desk

Storme Jones State lawmakers have officially sent a bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt banning abortion beginning at fertilization.

Lawmakers Send Post-Fertilization Abortion Ban To Governor Stitt’s Desk

Storme Jones State lawmakers have officially sent a bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt banning abortion beginning at fertilization.

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Oklahoma Lawmaker Says More Must Be Done To Stop Catalytic Converter Thefts

Senatorial Candidates Mullin, Shannon Agree To August 2 Debate

Fertility Doctor Watching Reproductive Rights “Closely” Following Roe

Gov. Stitt Signs Executive Order Aimed At Enhancing School Security

Inflation Relief Measures Stall In State Senate

Only On 9: Gov. Stitt Talks Endorsements, Father's Day Weekend

Only On 9: Gov. Stitt Talks Oklahoma Gas Prices, Special Session

Only On 9: Gov. Stitt Talks Oklahoma Gas Prices, Special Session

Only On 9: Gov. Kevin Stitt Discusses Abortion, Gun Control And Swadley's Investigation

Only On 9: Gov. Kevin Stitt Discusses Abortion, Gun Control And Swadley's Investigation

House, Senate Gridlocked On Inflation Relief Procedures

House, Senate Gridlocked On Inflation Relief Procedures

Oklahoma House Committee Questions Finance Agency Director On Swadley’s Contract

Oklahoma House Committee Questions Finance Agency Director On Swadley’s Contract

Senate Advances 7 COVID Relief Funding Projects

Senate Advances 7 COVID Relief Funding Projects

Lawmakers Return To State Capitol For Tax Cuts, COVID Relief Special Sessions

Lawmakers Return To State Capitol For Tax Cuts, COVID Relief Special Sessions

Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants To Rescind Governor’s Authority To Appoint Tourism Director

Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants To Rescind Governor’s Authority To Appoint Tourism Director

District Attorney Investigating Stitt Campaign Ad After Lawmakers Complain Of Ethics Violations

District Attorney Investigating Stitt Campaign Ad After Lawmakers Complain Of Ethics Violations

$80 Million In COVID Relief Projects Approved For Hearing In Special Session

$80 Million In COVID Relief Projects Approved For Hearing In Special Session

Attorney General To Request Execution Dates For Nearly 30 Death Row Inmates This Week

Attorney General To Request Execution Dates For Nearly 30 Death Row Inmates This Week

Teacher Shortage Looms, Agencies And Lawmakers Respond

Teacher Shortage Looms, Agencies And Lawmakers Respond

Oklahoma Law Already Bans Half Of Bi-Partisan Gun Reform Being Discussed In Congress

Oklahoma Law Already Bans Half Of Bi-Partisan Gun Reform Being Discussed In Congress

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Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

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Large Police Presence Near Gathering Place

Tulsans Seek Indoor Family Activities With Heat Surging Into Triple Digits

Sand Springs Couple Celebrates 75th Wedding Anniversary

Oklahoma Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Actions During Vietnam War

Standing Bear Tomahawk Returned To Ponca Tribe

Tulsa Fire Dept. Reports Large Increase In Independence Day Fires

Budget Backlash Creates Political Tension Surrounding Special Session

Budget Backlash Creates Political Tension Surrounding Special Session

Gov. Stitt Asks Lawmakers To End Grocery Tax, Reduce Income Tax In Special Session

Gov. Stitt Asks Lawmakers To End Grocery Tax, Reduce Income Tax In Special Session

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference To Discuss End Of 2022 Legislative Session

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference To Discuss End Of 2022 Legislative Session

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Banning Abortion From The Point Of Fertilization

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Banning Abortion From The Point Of Fertilization

Gov. Stitt Signs Transgender Bathroom Ban Into Law

Gov. Stitt Signs Transgender Bathroom Ban Into Law

Oklahoma Democrats Urge Reform Following School Shooting, Republicans Decry Politicizing Tragedy

Oklahoma Democrats Urge Reform Following School Shooting, Republicans Decry Politicizing Tragedy

Historic Funding For Disability Services Leaves Advocates Cautiously Optimistic

Historic Funding For Disability Services Leaves Advocates Cautiously Optimistic

Report: Oklahoma Lawmakers Eating Well On Lobbyist’s Dime

Report: Oklahoma Lawmakers Eating Well On Lobbyist’s Dime

State Budget, School Bathroom And Abortion Bills Head To Gov. Stitt’s Desk

State Budget, School Bathroom And Abortion Bills Head To Gov. Stitt’s Desk

Oklahoma House Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Bill

Oklahoma House Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Bill

Oklahoma Children’s Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Care About Born Children As Much As The Unborn

Oklahoma Children’s Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Care About Born Children As Much As The Unborn

Lawmakers Send Post-Fertilization Abortion Ban To Governor Stitt’s Desk

Lawmakers Send Post-Fertilization Abortion Ban To Governor Stitt’s Desk