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Integris NICU families reunite with medical staff at annual reunion
OKLAHOMA CITY — Integris Health Children held a sweet gathering on Wednesday with its annual NICU reunion. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The reunion is an event that brings back families whose children began their lives in Integris' NICU. Families get to see their doctors, nurses and staff who helped during that critical time.
Mayor David Holt calls for action from OKC residents to encourage future growth
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt delivered the annual state of the city address on Tuesday, addressing a variety of topics from calls to raise the hotel tax to hosting duties for the 2028 Olympics. On Thursday, Holt joined KOCO 5 in studio to talk about the...
Sharing Stories Of Forgotten Communities: An Arts & Culture Project On The Porch
A new arts and culture project started over the summer sharing the forgotten stories of Oklahoma City's black communities. Leondre Lattimore joined Storme Jones on the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to share more about that project. The project is called Oklahoma City's forgotten black communities. This project started...
Thursday Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz
Stephen Nehrenz is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with a forecast for Thursday and a look at the coming heatwave. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!
Mussatto: Imagine an All-Bedlam Team USA softball roster for 2028 Summer Olympics
Breakdancing, skateboarding and sport climbing are among the events at the 2024 Paris Games, but notably absent is a sport near and dear to our hearts: softball. Neither softball nor baseball will be played in these Summer Olympics, but the countdown is already on for 2028, when Oklahoma City will host Olympic softball...
Conn's HomePlus, Nationwide Home Goods Seller, Files Bankruptcy; Several Locations Set To Close
Conn's HomePlus, a home goods seller with locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy this week, with several stores set to close. There are four locations in Oklahoma, two in Oklahoma City and two more in Tulsa. Following the company's bankruptcy filing, all four stores will now close. Here...
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark Welcomes New Hires, Forms Executive Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark (OKANA) announces the hiring of nine new leadership team members for the $400 million project along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City. These new leadership team hires will join OKANA’s Managing Director, Ken Leone, on the resort’s newly created executive committee.
Oklahoma high school football: Putnam City defensive back Mykel Ford commits to Nevada
Putnam City senior defensive back Mykel Ford announced his commitment to Nevada on Wednesday. He chose the Wolf Pack after receiving Division I offers from Kent State and South Dakota. Ford, a 6-foot, 160-pound senior, is a recent addition to Putnam City after moving from Putnam City West over the summer. He joins a Pirates defense that already hosts talent defensively, with defensive back Elijah Asberry and recent Tulsa commit Brayden Knox. ...
Will the Saharan Dust impact the chance of rain in Oklahoma this summer?
It's about to get really hot in Oklahoma again, and many are wondering, watching and hoping for rain. Experts, however, say we may be out of luck with one specific factor. Heading into August, one of Oklahoma's tickets to rain comes in the form of tropical systems that ride into the Gulf of Mexico and roll up through Texas and into the Sooner State. One thing the last couple of weeks and looking ahead, however, may get in the way of this ticket to rainfall: the Saharan Dust.
Oklahoma City Ties Series With Return Blowout
After the Rainiers cruised to a 10-4 win in the series opener on Tuesday night, Oklahoma City turned the tables on Tacoma by roasting the Rainiers on Wednesday, 10-1. We are two games into the series, and the teams have exchanged blowouts. There wasn’t really any drama at all last...
Dr. Ralphe discusses the impact of surprise medical bills on patients
This segment is sponsored by American Heart Association. 6 in 10 patients say they worry about incurring debt when they receive medical care. Fortunately, the No Surprises Act has protected millions across the country from unexpected medical bills that can amount to hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars.
Only slight rain chances before temps soar
As of Thursday, we have had a nice 8 day stretch of below average temperatures, but that is about to change. OKC was 91 Wednesday, and temperatures are already running a bit warmer Thursday. Expect low 90s for the end of the work week. Only very small isolated shower chances continue Friday.
Registration Is Open For 2024 Komen Race For The Cure
The 2024 Komen Race for the Cure is just about 2 months away registration is open for teams. Komen OK Executive Director Shari Holdman and Race Chair Monica Davis joined News On 6 at 9 to talk about this year's event and what participants need to know.
Oklahoma City restaurants set to vie for your vote in Vegan Chef Challenge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several restaurants are set to take part in the second annual Oklahoma City Vegan Chef Challenge. >> Related Video Above: Air Fryer Tofu Is A Great Way To Go Meatless For Dinner. During the monthlong event that kicks off on Aug. 1, chefs from across the...
Oklahoma City enacts 180-day moratorium on new Airbnbs
The Oklahoma City Council voted overwhelmingly for an emergency moratorium on new applications for short-term home-sharing, like Airbnbs, last week. Only Ward 4 Council Member Todd Stone voted against the measure. Ward 2 Council Member James Cooper supported the moratorium. He said residents in his ward complain home-sharing leads to...
Chat With The Chief: Summer Speeders
With an increase in traffic in an ever-growing city, the Oklahoma City Police Department is changing how they approach traffic safety. News 9 spoke with OCPD Chief Wade Gourley about how his department is keeping the roads safe this summer.
"Something that we're dealing with each & everyday": Road rage incidents surge in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma has been ranked one of the worst states in the nation for road rage incidents according to a recent Forbes study. Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III said deputies respond to road rage calls in Oklahoma regularly, even earlier this month an Oklahoma City couple was shot during a road rage incident while their 1-year-old son was in the back seat.
Woman says she paid $20k for walk-in tub that has never worked, company won’t fix
An Oklahoma City woman she feels like a bath remodeling company took advantage of her after she paid them $20k to install a walk-in-tub in her house two years ago, only for the tub never function properly.
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