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Thunder-driven sports betting bill advances at Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger Oklahoma Senate passes Bill 585, opening a path for the OKC Thunder to receive a sports betting license. The proposal estimates $20 million in annual revenue for the state.

Halfway mark in Oklahoma legislative session: What's moving in the Senate and House?

Haley Weger Oklahoma legislative session midway mark approaches with late-night deliberations expected. Learn about the critical bills being reviewed and how they impact you.

Five key developments at the Oklahoma State Capitol this week

Haley Weger Capitol reporter Haley Weger breaks down five big things that happened at the State Capitol this week.

Breakdown of HB 2426: Bill to establish professional severe weather tracker license and guidelines

Haley Weger HB 2426 proposes the creation of a professional severe weather tracker license, outlining requirements, fees, special provisions during significant weather events, and the establishment of a fund for administrative costs.

Bill To Establish Black Wall Street Monument Closer To Becoming Law

Alex Cameron An effort that many Oklahomans say is long overdue could soon come to fruition: federal legislation making the site of the Tulsa Race Massacre a national monument is a step closer to becoming law.

The Hot Seat: Trump’s Influence On Oklahoma Education; Rumors Of Federal Role For Walters

News 9 News 9 Political Analyst Scott Mitchell is joined on The Hot Seat by Haley Weger to break down the intersection of education policy and political ideology in Oklahoma and rumors of State Superintendent Ryan Walters taking a federal role in DC.

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DOJ Agrees To Brief Congresswoman Bice After FBI Arrests Tied To Oklahoma Terror Plot

News 9 Congresswoman Stephanie Bice expressed disappointment over not being informed in advance about FBI arrests related to an alleged ISIS terror plot involving an Afghan refugee, prompting the Department of Justice to agree to a briefing on the matter.

DOJ Agrees To Brief Congresswoman Bice After FBI Arrests Tied To Oklahoma Terror Plot

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Undergoes Surgery For Main Artery Blockage

News 9 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt underwent a procedure to repair a "significant blockage" in a main artery on Friday.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Undergoes Surgery For Main Artery Blockage

News 9 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt underwent a procedure to repair a "significant blockage" in a main artery on Friday.

President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Alex Cameron It will be a busy and demanding week for President Biden: he’s hosting a 3-day NATO summit where he will be trying to convince U.S. allies to stay united behind Ukraine; on top of that, and perhaps more importantly, he’ll be trying to convince Democrats on Capitol Hill to stay united behind him.

President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

News 9 Two bills were signed into law that are focused on recruiting and retaining business in the state.

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

News 9 Two bills were signed into law that are focused on recruiting and retaining business in the state.

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

Alex Cameron Oklahoma City-area business leaders were in the nation's capital last week, meeting with the state's congressional delegation and looking for opportunities to capitalize on federal projects and programs.

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

Alex Cameron In a mostly party line vote, House Republicans Friday passed their version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The nearly $900 billion measure includes standard support for the military, but also some nods to conservative cultural positions that most Democrats wouldn’t support.

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

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Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million from elderly women in romance scams, officials say

CBS News A Pawnee woman faces charges for stealing $1.5 million through online romance scams, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million from elderly women in romance scams, officials say

CBS News A Pawnee woman faces charges for stealing $1.5 million through online romance scams, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

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Oklahoma City grocery store identified as site of reported measles case

Christian Hans The Oklahoma State Department of Health is investigating a possible case of measles linked to an Oklahoma City grocery store.

Measles exposure reported at one of Metro’s largest pediatric clinics

Destini Pittman Potential measles exposure at Northwest Pediatrics in Oklahoma City on April 4, 2025. OSDH is urging individuals who may have been exposed to respond.

Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million from elderly women in romance scams, officials say

CBS News A Pawnee woman faces charges for stealing $1.5 million through online romance scams, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

3 OKC elementary students hospitalized after ingesting THC edibile

Christian Hans Three Oklahoma City elementary students were hospitalized after mistakenly ingesting THC edibles believed to be candy, district leaders say.

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for Lawton 11-year-old

News 9 An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for 11-year-old Adrian Cooper from Lawton.

Choctaw-Nicoma Park teacher involved in misconduct investigation let go by district

Victor Pozadas A Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct is no longer with the district.

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Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

Haley Weger Stitt was one of 19 governors sending a letter to President Biden, laying out concerns with the administration's energy policies and calling for a list of changes.

Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

Haley Weger Stitt was one of 19 governors sending a letter to President Biden, laying out concerns with the administration's energy policies and calling for a list of changes.

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Haley Weger House Democrats filed House Resolution 1052 to form a bipartisan committee to investigate the State Superintendent. House Republicans will decide whether or not to put the resolution up for a vote on the House floor.

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Haley Weger Both the House and the Senate discussed dozens of bills that will fund specific agencies throughout the state. One big topic Tuesday was if state colleges are over funded.

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Haley Weger Both the House and the Senate discussed dozens of bills that will fund specific agencies throughout the state. One big topic Tuesday was if state colleges are over funded.

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

Haley Weger State lawmakers seemed moments away from a final budget Friday, however no progress has been made since then.

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

Haley Weger State lawmakers seemed moments away from a final budget Friday, however no progress has been made since then.

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

News 9 The Biden administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Oklahoma, calling a new immigration law unconstitutional.

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

News 9 The Biden administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Oklahoma, calling a new immigration law unconstitutional.

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

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