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Execution date set for Oklahoma death row prisoner convicted of murder, kidnapping woman in Tulsa

Katie Alexander An execution date has been set for an Oklahoma prisoner who is convicted of killing a 77-year-old woman.

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Matt McCabe Following historic wildfires across Oklahoma, state lawmakers are paying closer attention to legislative effort to prevent future wildfires. But the department, which manages the state’s wildland wildfire efforts, is currently slotted to take a 40% budget cut for the next fiscal year.

Jenks Fire Department declares Gem Dirt Fire extinguished

Brooke Cox The Jenks Fire Department says the Gem Dirt Fire is now fully extinguished, but crews will continue monitoring for potential flare-ups.

City of Jenks declares state of emergency over mulch fire: 'Very unique, very challenging problem'

Jonathan Polasek Jenks Mayor Cory Box declares a state of emergency as the mulch fire near West 101st Street continues to burn. Crews from various states are working together to tackle this "very unique, very challenging problem."

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

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News 9 Steve McGehee is a Sports Mobile Journalist for KWTV Sports. A native of Wichita, Kansas, he graduated high school from Wichita Southeast and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Radio/TV at Kansas State University.

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DOGE publishes list of Social Security office closures, includes 1 in Oklahoma

Associated Press Oklahoma is among the states where Social Security offices are set to close this year. A Social Security Administration office in Lawton is set to close in April due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration’s effort to shrink the government.

DOGE publishes list of Social Security office closures, includes 1 in Oklahoma

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

CBS News San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and New York City's Brooklyn Bridge are two of the 68 bridges across the country the National Transportation Safety Board recommended be evaluated to determine their risk of collapse if involved in a watercraft collision.

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

Oklahoma executes man amid week of multiple U.S. executions

Haley Weger Oklahoma executed Wendell Grissom for a 2005 murder, marking the state's first execution of the year amid a week of multiple executions across the U.S.

Oklahoma executes man amid week of multiple U.S. executions

Haley Weger Oklahoma executed Wendell Grissom for a 2005 murder, marking the state's first execution of the year amid a week of multiple executions across the U.S.

International Delight coffee creamers recalled in several states including Oklahoma

Drake Johnson Over 75,000 bottles of International Delight creamer are being recalled in dozens of states including Oklahoma and Arkansas.

International Delight coffee creamers recalled in several states including Oklahoma

Drake Johnson Over 75,000 bottles of International Delight creamer are being recalled in dozens of states including Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Eminent domain power struggle

Convicted murderer transferred to Oklahoma to face death sentence

News 9 A man sentenced to death for the 1999 murder of a Tulsa woman has been returned to Oklahoma custody, where officials plan to move forward with his execution.

Convicted murderer transferred to Oklahoma to face death sentence

News 9 A man sentenced to death for the 1999 murder of a Tulsa woman has been returned to Oklahoma custody, where officials plan to move forward with his execution.

'Headed to the finish line:' Family seeks closure as convicted killer will return to Oklahoma for execution

Chloe Abbott 26 years after the crime, a convicted killer is being brought back to Oklahoma for execution.

'Headed to the finish line:' Family seeks closure as convicted killer will return to Oklahoma for execution

Chloe Abbott 26 years after the crime, a convicted killer is being brought back to Oklahoma for execution.

A.G. Bondi orders death row prisoner back to Oklahoma for execution

Katie Alexander New United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has granted a request to transfer a convicted murderer in federal custody to the state of Oklahoma for execution. John Hanson, who is currently serving a life sentence in federal prison for bank robbery, was convicted for his role in the 1999 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of 77-year-old Mary Bowles.

A.G. Bondi orders death row prisoner back to Oklahoma for execution

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote

CBS News The Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, solidifying his controversial appointment despite bipartisan concerns over his anti-vaccine stance and policy positions.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Associated Press In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

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Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Jordan Fremstad Parents at Deer Creek School District expressed concern after a student's verbal threat, despite Oklahoma County Sheriff's investigation finding no credible risk. Details on the case and school's response.

Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

News 9 Warm, dry, and windy week ahead in Oklahoma, with a chance for showers north of I-40. Stay tuned for updates on severe storm chances next week.

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

News 9 Warm, dry, and windy week ahead in Oklahoma, with a chance for showers north of I-40. Stay tuned for updates on severe storm chances next week.

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

Elizabeth Fitz The federal government revoked several student visas across Oklahoma universities, sparking concerns among students and experts.

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

Elizabeth Fitz The federal government revoked several student visas across Oklahoma universities, sparking concerns among students and experts.

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Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

News 9 Warm, dry, and windy week ahead in Oklahoma, with a chance for showers north of I-40. Stay tuned for updates on severe storm chances next week.

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

Elizabeth Fitz The federal government revoked several student visas across Oklahoma universities, sparking concerns among students and experts.

Inmate assaults four detention officers at Oklahoma County Jail, authorities say

Deanne Stein An inmate at the Oklahoma County Jail is facing new charges after allegedly assaulting four detention officers during a search for contraband last week.

Two OC Student Visas revoked, university confirms

Destini Pittman Oklahoma Christian University confirmed to News 9 that student visas for two of its international students have been revoked.

1 in hospital after being hit by train in SW OKC

Destini Pittman One person was injured after being hit by a train in southwest Oklahoma City.

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Execution date set for Oklahoma death row prisoner convicted of murder, kidnapping woman in Tulsa

Budget forecast for Oklahoma Forestry Services parent agency down, while lawmaker interest is on the rise

Jenks Fire Department declares Gem Dirt Fire extinguished

City of Jenks declares state of emergency over mulch fire: 'Very unique, very challenging problem'

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

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DOGE publishes list of Social Security office closures, includes 1 in Oklahoma

DOGE publishes list of Social Security office closures, includes 1 in Oklahoma

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

Oklahoma executes man amid week of multiple U.S. executions

Oklahoma executes man amid week of multiple U.S. executions

International Delight coffee creamers recalled in several states including Oklahoma

International Delight coffee creamers recalled in several states including Oklahoma

State leaders work to get aid to wildfire victims

State leaders work to get aid to wildfire victims

Protesters gather at Tulsa City Hall to support man facing deportation

Protesters gather at Tulsa City Hall to support man facing deportation

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Eminent domain power struggle

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Eminent domain power struggle

Convicted murderer transferred to Oklahoma to face death sentence

Convicted murderer transferred to Oklahoma to face death sentence

'Headed to the finish line:' Family seeks closure as convicted killer will return to Oklahoma for execution

'Headed to the finish line:' Family seeks closure as convicted killer will return to Oklahoma for execution

A.G. Bondi orders death row prisoner back to Oklahoma for execution

A.G. Bondi orders death row prisoner back to Oklahoma for execution

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

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Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

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Deer Creek parents frustrated over school district communication following ‘non-credible’ threat

Warm and dry Wednesday, cold front moves in

Federal government revokes multiple student visas in Oklahoma, leaving some in fear

Inmate assaults four detention officers at Oklahoma County Jail, authorities say

Two OC Student Visas revoked, university confirms

1 in hospital after being hit by train in SW OKC