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Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Man Arrested After Gunshots Reported In SW Oklahoma City
One man was arrested after Oklahoma City Police officers surrounded a home Wednesday morning in the southwestern part of the city. News 9 was originally brought to a hospital near Southwest 42nd Street and South Western Avenue, after a victim with a gunshot wound from a separate incident arrived at the hospital.
Some Norman Parents Stand With NPS Superintendent’s Disproval Of Bible Mandate
Some parents of Norman Public Schools students thanked the district superintendent for taking a stand against the Bible mandate. State Superintendent Ryan Waters issued it last month, requiring teachers to use it in the curriculum and to have it in classrooms. Last week News 9 also learned from lawmakers Walters...
Inspiring a love for reading in Oklahoma City students
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation is dedicating efforts to the development and enhancement of classroom resources to benefit the district, its teachers and its students. One of the Foundation’s most influential resources provided to OKCPS students is the ReadOKC program, with the ultimate vision ensuring young students practice reading...
OKC leaders approve 6 months moratorium on new short-term rental homes
OKLAHOMA CITY — For at least the next six months, Oklahoma City is not allowing newly bought homes to turn into short-term rentals. Some Oklahoma City leaders are worried that too many homes are being bought up to be used for home sharing through websites like Airbnb and Vrbo. So, on Tuesday, they did something about it.
Tinker Air Force Base increased security measures after a driver breached a gate
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tinker Air Force Base was on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a driver breached a gate. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. At around 2:10 p.m., a driver went through Hruskocy Gate at the base. As officials searched for the driver, additional security measures went into place at all open gates.
RELOCATED: Neighbors have fox moved from Tulsa to Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — When a family of foxes moved into a quiet suburban neighborhood near 51st and Sheridan in the spring, their human neighbors didn't like it. They feared the foxes might pose a danger to people and pets, so Darryl Johnson called the City of Tulsa to ask it to catch and relocate the animals.
A bulked up Adepoju Adebawore could be a nightmare for SEC offenses
Day 2 of SEC media days featured Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. Venables, quarterback Jackson Arnold, linebacker Danny Stutsman, and safety Billy Bowman had plenty to say about this year’s team while on the mic. However, one note from the head coach before OU’s time at the podium was eye-opening. Venables shared with the media in attendance that true sophomore defensive end Adepoju Adebawore is over 260 pounds entering fall camp. The former five-star prospect in the 2023 Recruiting Class weighed 240 pounds exiting high school, according to Rivals. That means that the speedy pass-rusher has gained over twenty pounds since arriving...
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
Oklahoma weather experts help 'Twisters' film come to life
OKLAHOMA CITY — A red-carpet premiere of the new "Twisters" movie was held in downtown Oklahoma City on Monday night. Cast members and the director made appearances ahead of the film's debut, along with weather experts and scientists. "In Arkansas, where I grew up, we watched 'Twister' quite a...
'It wasn't a given': How the film industry's growth allowed Oklahoma to land 'Twisters'
Oklahoma City's Film Incentive Program is off to a whirlwind start, thanks to the summer event movie "Twisters." After spending months in Oklahoma making the movie last year, "Twisters" stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos took the Sooner State by storm again at a special invitation-only screening and red-carpet event Monday...
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