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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Safety

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Increased Security At State Fair

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Increased Security At State Fair

News 9 Oklahoma City police are adding more security this year after a shooting injured one person in 2023.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Woman Convicted Of Enabling Child Abuse Asks State For Early Release From Prison

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Woman Convicted Of Enabling Child Abuse Asks State For Early Release From Prison

News On 6 A woman convicted of enabling child abuse in 2007 is looking to get out of jail early, but the family of the abused toddler is holding a protest in an attempt to make sure she serves her sentence.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Oklahoma County Jail

Del City Leaders Begin Circulating Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into County Commissioner

Del City Leaders Begin Circulating Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into County Commissioner

Storme Jones In the latest in the battle against a new Oklahoma County Jail, an Oklahoma County judge has approved a citizen petition for a grand jury investigation into Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson.

County Purchases Jail Land, Commissioner Faces Ethics Questions

County Purchases Jail Land, Commissioner Faces Ethics Questions

Storme Jones In a 2-1 split vote Monday, Oklahoma County Commissioners agreed to move forward with purchasing land near Del City being eyed for a new jail and mental health facility for $5 million.

Okla. County Commissioners Set To Hold Meeting Monday On Possible Jail Site

Okla. County Commissioners Set To Hold Meeting Monday On Possible Jail Site

Storme Jones Oklahoma County Commissioners are set to hold a meeting on Monday to decide whether to move forward with purchasing the proposed jail site near Del City. However, the purchase plans may not include building a jail -- at least for now.

Oklahoma County Commissioners Explore Options For Proposed Jail Site

Oklahoma County Commissioners Explore Options For Proposed Jail Site

News 9 Oklahoma County Commissioners are planning their next steps in building the new county jail. The board met in executive session with its legal counsel Wednesday morning following last week’s blow by the OKC City Council.

Del City Starts Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into Okla. County Commissioner

Del City Starts Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into Okla. County Commissioner

News 9 On the eve of OKC City Council’s expected vote on the new county jail site, the city of Del City is calling for a grand jury investigation. The city started a petition on Monday, requesting a probe against Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson.

County Commissioners Choose Property Near Del City To Build Okla. County Jail

County Commissioners Choose Property Near Del City To Build Okla. County Jail

News 9 After months of consideration, Oklahoma County Commissioners finally picked a site for the new Oklahoma County Detention Center. However, commissioners had several properties on the list to consider, with strong opposition from those who live on the city’s east side.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Business Development

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Norman City Council Approves TIF District For $1.1B Entertainment District Despite Opposition

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Norman City Council Approves TIF District For $1.1B Entertainment District Despite Opposition

News 9 Wednesday morning, City Councilors approved a Tax Increment Financing district to help pay for a $1 billion entertainment district in Norman — despite residents speaking against it in a meeting Tuesday.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma City Council And Planning Commission Decide Several Projects

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma City Council And Planning Commission Decide Several Projects

News 9 In a nearly 4-hour long city council meeting on Tuesday, a developer for a $56 million affordable housing project presented the latest renderings and plans for a 214-unit apartment complex at the corner of 4th Street and Gaylord Boulevard.

New Developments In OKC: Possible Arena Location, Airport Travel Grows

New Developments In OKC: Possible Arena Location, Airport Travel Grows

News 9 New details on our growing city: another possible home for the Thunder, and changes at WRWA.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: What's On The Horizon For OKC

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: What's On The Horizon For OKC

News 9 Oklahoma City could be seeing several new upgrades in the coming years. News 9's Matt McCabe breaks them down in Oklahoma's Own In Focus.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The 16 Projects Of MAPS 4

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The 16 Projects Of MAPS 4

News 9 That funding comes through a temporary penny sales tax. In total, MAPS 4 will fund 16 projects. Here are the 16 projects, and what we know about each one so far.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - State Government

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Edmond Man Faces Sentencing For Bringing Ammunition Into Turks And Caicos

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Edmond Man Faces Sentencing For Bringing Ammunition Into Turks And Caicos

Jordan Ryan Ryan Watson was arrested in April after authorities found ammunition left over from a hunting trip in his carry-on. On Friday, two months after being taken into custody, Watson will learn his punishment.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Bill Aiming To Pause Executions Moves To House Floor

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Bill Aiming To Pause Executions Moves To House Floor

Haley Weger Oklahoma has executed more people per capita than any other state. Now, some state lawmakers are asking for a pause on executions.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Emory Bryan Tax relief is coming at the grocery store, where about half of the current sales tax will no longer apply once the tax cut, signed Tuesday, takes effect.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Grocery Tax Cut

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Grocery Tax Cut

News 9 The law is set to go into effect in August, eliminating the state’s 4.5% sales tax on groceries.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway

News 9 The Choice Neighborhood Initiative is helping revitalize one of the metro's oldest housing complexes.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: OKC's Efforts Toward Ending Homelessness

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: OKC's Efforts Toward Ending Homelessness

News 9 Since April of last year, the Key To Home Partnership has helped house dozens of people. News 9's Jordan Fremstad met one person impacted by these programs.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Tribal News

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tribal Compacts, Task Forces, And Tags

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tribal Compacts, Task Forces, And Tags

News 9 There have been ongoing disputes with tribes since the time Governor Sitt took office. Just this week, the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma said they’re not joining the governor's task force looking into the McGirt decision.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - School Safety

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: School Safety After Gun Recovered On Campus

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: School Safety After Gun Recovered On Campus

News 9 After a gun was fired on a metro campus, News 9 looks into school safety and response to threats.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Education

4 Oklahoma Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Recognition

4 Oklahoma Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Recognition

News 9 Four Oklahoma schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools this year, the highest honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. One of the honored schools is Schwartz Elementary, where Principal Rondall Jones emphasizes the school's dedication to doing what is best for its students.

State Board Of Education Discusses $4.1 Billion Budget, Edmond Public Schools, Bible In Classrooms

State Board Of Education Discusses $4.1 Billion Budget, Edmond Public Schools, Bible In Classrooms

News 9 September's State Board of Education meeting had another packed agenda, where members discussed teaching certifications, the education budget, and Bibles in public schools.

OKCPS Gears Up For School Year With Staffing Needs & Focus On Safety

OKCPS Gears Up For School Year With Staffing Needs & Focus On Safety

News 9 Oklahoma City Public Schools' new superintendent emphasized student safety and literacy initiatives as the district seeks to fill critical staffing positions before the start of the new school year.

'That Quality Teacher:' EPS Looks To Invest In Teachers For 2024-2025 School Year

'That Quality Teacher:' EPS Looks To Invest In Teachers For 2024-2025 School Year

News 9 Edmond Public Schools are focusing on supporting and equipping teachers for the upcoming school year, with an emphasis on improving student outcomes through quality education, starting.

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

News 9 Following a directive from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to require a bible in schools, News 9 checked in with the 20 largest districts in the state to see what their plans are for the upcoming school year.

Metro Teachers Share Classroom Wish Lists Ahead of Back-To-School

Metro Teachers Share Classroom Wish Lists Ahead of Back-To-School

News 9 Back-to-school is right around the corner and teachers are prepping for the new year. For many, this means stocking their classrooms out of their own pocket, but some teachers say Amazon is helping relieve some of this burden.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - The Richard Glossip Case

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The Richard Glossip Case

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The Richard Glossip Case

News 9 The US Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal for the case of Richard Glossip, who has been on death row since his conviction in 1997.

Oklahoma Attorney General Looks To Supreme Court To Review Death Row Case

Oklahoma Attorney General Looks To Supreme Court To Review Death Row Case

News On 6 Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond asked the US Supreme Court to review the case of death row prisoner Richard Glossip

Family Of Murder Victim Fights To Keep Oklahoma Man On Death Row

Family Of Murder Victim Fights To Keep Oklahoma Man On Death Row

News 9 The family of murder victim Barry Van Treese asks the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a petition to remove convicted killer Richard Glossip from death row.

Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip's Execution Remains On Hold After Supreme Court Decision

Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip's Execution Remains On Hold After Supreme Court Decision

News On 6 Death Row inmate Richard Glossip will not be executed on Thursday as originally scheduled.

Rally Held In Support Of Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip At Oklahoma Capitol

Rally Held In Support Of Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip At Oklahoma Capitol

News On 6 Supporters rallied Tuesday morning at the Oklahoma Capitol, calling for Death Row inmate Richard Glossip’s life to be spared.

Death Row Inmate Execution Blocked By US Supreme Court

Death Row Inmate Execution Blocked By US Supreme Court

not available not available Friday, the US Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Richard Glossip until they can consider two appeals filed by his attorneys.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Border Security

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Border Security Latest

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Border Security Latest

News 9 Oklahoma could decide to do more with the ongoing border crisis. This month, more than 16,000 migrants have crossed the border and Governor Kevin Stitt is debating deploying guardmen back to the border.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Lexington Investigations

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Lexington Investigations

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Lexington Investigations

News 9 Lexington, Oklahoma has been involved in multiple investigations, including a confrontation between an officer and a Cleveland County deputy and the local animal shelter.

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