Statewide Drought

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

News 9 Oklahoma's Emergency Drought Commission is redirecting all funds to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

News On 6 The Emergency Drought Commission has approved an additional $12 million in emergency funding for the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program.

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

News On 6 Tulsa County Commissioners have reinstated a burn ban that was lifted just a week ago.

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

News On 6 Oklahoma State University is offering farmers and ranchers a helping hand amid the ongoing drought. Dr. Amy Hagerman with the OSU extension office joined News On 6 to talk about how farmers and ranchers can test their water and feed at a reduced rate.

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

News On 6 We're finally seeing some rain in Green Country, but several counties are still extending their burn bans. Tulsa County and Wagoner Country extended their burn bans for at least another week.

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Feliz Romero More than half of the counties in Oklahoma are under a burn ban. One firefighter told News 9 this is one of the worst droughts they’ve seen in years.

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Feliz Romero More than half of the counties in Oklahoma are under a burn ban. One firefighter told News 9 this is one of the worst droughts they’ve seen in years.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Kristen Weaver The drought is having a terrible impact on farmers and ranchers across the state. It's even worse with the higher costs of everything else like fuel and feed.

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Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

News 9 A neighbor was stabbed while trying to intervene in a fight between a father and son in southeast Oklahoma City.

Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

News 9 A neighbor was stabbed while trying to intervene in a fight between a father and son in southeast Oklahoma City.

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are filing bills for the 2025 session, focusing on tax cuts, education reforms, housing credits, and criminal justice, with a deadline of January 16th.

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are filing bills for the 2025 session, focusing on tax cuts, education reforms, housing credits, and criminal justice, with a deadline of January 16th.

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are reintroducing a bill to limit virtual learning, citing poor educational outcomes and the need for in-person instruction.

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are reintroducing a bill to limit virtual learning, citing poor educational outcomes and the need for in-person instruction.

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Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

News 9 A neighbor was stabbed while trying to intervene in a fight between a father and son in southeast Oklahoma City.

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are filing bills for the 2025 session, focusing on tax cuts, education reforms, housing credits, and criminal justice, with a deadline of January 16th.

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are reintroducing a bill to limit virtual learning, citing poor educational outcomes and the need for in-person instruction.

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Associated Press American Airlines flights were temporarily grounded nationwide early Tuesday due to a systemwide technical issue but were cleared to resume shortly after, affecting travelers during the busy holiday season.

Car Flips And Catches Fire In SW OKC

News 9 A car flipped over and caught fire early Wednesday morning near Southwest 37th Street and Independence Avenue under Interstate 44, police said.

Judge Denies Oklahoma Country Music Star Garth Brooks Request To Dismiss Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

News 9 A federal judge in California has denied Garth Brooks’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by Jane Roe, a former makeup artist, but has stayed the case pending the outcome of a related lawsuit in Mississippi.

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Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Ashlyn Brothers The cost to buy hay in Oklahoma is spiking as much as three times its usual price. The rising cost is not only affecting farmers and ranchers; it's also going to hit your wallet at the grocery store.

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Associated Press Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

News On 6 Tulsa firefighters want people to stop burning outside because of the drought causing such dry conditions.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

Colby Thelen Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law setting aside $20 million for the state’s Emergency Drought Relief Fund.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Associated Press The past three years have been California’s driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.

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Statewide Drought

Oklahoma Drought Commission Redirecting Funding To Conservation

Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional Funding For Emergency Cost-Share Program

Tulsa County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Continue

OSU Extensions Offering Help To Farmers, Ranchers As Drought Conditions Continues

Some Counties Lift Burn Bans After Heavy Rains

Oklahoma Commission Expanding Funding For Drought Relief

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Rural Fire Departments Say Drought Conditions Are Making Fires Worse

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Oklahoma Burn Bans Extended Amid Drought

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Wagoner Dairy Farm Battles Mother Nature As Drought Impacts Oklahoma

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

Several Counties Under Burn Ban Despite Scattered Showers

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

With Counties Under Burn Bans, Firefighters Talk About How You Can Help

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

Drought Taking A Large Toll On Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

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Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

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Neighbor Stabbed While Trying To Intervene In Father-Son Fight In Southeast OKC

State Lawmakers Introduce Dozens Of Bills Ahead Of 2025 Legislative Session

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Car Flips And Catches Fire In SW OKC

Judge Denies Oklahoma Country Music Star Garth Brooks Request To Dismiss Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers Say Cost Of Hay Is Increasing Dramatically

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely, Study Says

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

Tulsa Fire Dept. Urges People Heed Burn Ban As Drought Conditions Worsen

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

New State Law Boosts Funding For Drought Relief

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On