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Widespread Damage As Tornado Moves Through Mississippi
Associated Press
A tornado tore through a rural area of the Mississippi Delta Friday night, causing injuries, widespread damage and downing power lines as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.
Oklahoman Featured In Netflix’s ‘The Innocent Man’ Released From Prison
Karl Torp
A man who spent 35 years in prison in a murder case featured in the book and television series “The Innocent Man” was released Thursday morning from an Oklahoma prison.
Governor Stitt Pushes For Cellphone Jammers, Locators To Curb Contraband Problem
Aaron Brilbeck
Governor Kevin Stitt signs an executive order requiring the Department of Corrections to come up with solutions after carefully coordinated prison fights two weeks ago forced a statewide lockdown. Inmates were able to do it with illegally smuggled in cell
Governor Stitt Orders DOC To Prevent Cellphone Access In Prisons
News On 6
Governor Kevin Stitt is ordering specific state agencies to figure out a plan to stop contraband cellphone issues in prisons.
Okla. Prisons Remain On Lockdown Due To Gang Related Fights
Erick Payne
Prisons across Oklahoma are still on lockdown after gang fights sent dozens of prisoners to the hospital last weekend. 27-year-old Chad Burns, a prisoner with convictions out of Tulsa County, died. The Department of Corrections said the prisons will be lo
ODOC Releases List Of Injured Inmates, Believes Gang Disputes To Blame For Several Fights Across State
Erica Rankin
Officials believe that gang disputes, between multiple gangs, are to blame for violent fights at half a dozen correctional facilities across the state. Investigators have been working to try and piece together what went down at the facilities over the wee
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Officials Say DOC Psychologist Shortage Caused By Low Salaries
News 9
The Department of Corrections said it desperately needs more psychologists. According to the DOC, right now they only have nine psychologists on staff, but they need 22. Those nine psychologists are responsible for evaluating more than 26,000 inmates, see
Officials Say DOC Psychologist Shortage Caused By Low Salaries
News 9
The Department of Corrections said it desperately needs more psychologists. According to the DOC, right now they only have nine psychologists on staff, but they need 22. Those nine psychologists are responsible for evaluating more than 26,000 inmates, see
ODOC: Multiple Inmates Injured In Prison Fight At Correctional Center In Sayre
Brieon Sumlin
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections confirmed to News 9 that several inmates were injured Sunday in a prison fight at the North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre, Oklahoma. According to DOC spokesperson Matt Elliott, a fight between an unknown number o
ODOC: Multiple Inmates Injured In Prison Fight At Correctional Center In Sayre
Brieon Sumlin
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections confirmed to News 9 that several inmates were injured Sunday in a prison fight at the North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre, Oklahoma. According to DOC spokesperson Matt Elliott, a fight between an unknown number o
Oklahoma Dept. Of Corrections Facing Large Shortage Of Officers
Tess Maune
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is trying to fill hundreds of empty positions for corrections officers and hopes that the recent pay raise will help bring in more officers.
Oklahoma Dept. Of Corrections Facing Large Shortage Of Officers
Tess Maune
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is trying to fill hundreds of empty positions for corrections officers and hopes that the recent pay raise will help bring in more officers.
ODOC Facing Correctional Officer Shortage
News 9
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections said it needs 600 cadets, and that doesn't include current corrections officers. The DOC said the number of empty officers' positions is actually much higher. it's vital for the DOC to get more corrections officers h
ODOC Facing Correctional Officer Shortage
News 9
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections said it needs 600 cadets, and that doesn't include current corrections officers. The DOC said the number of empty officers' positions is actually much higher. it's vital for the DOC to get more corrections officers h
Escaped Inmate Found Dead On Vinita Prison Grounds
News On 6
Authorities in northeastern Oklahoma say an inmate they thought had walked away from a minimum-security prison has been found dead on the grounds of the prison.
Escaped Inmate Found Dead On Vinita Prison Grounds
News On 6
Authorities in northeastern Oklahoma say an inmate they thought had walked away from a minimum-security prison has been found dead on the grounds of the prison.
DOC: OKC Man Wanted After Ankle Monitor Stops Tracking Location
News 9
Authorities are actively searching for an Oklahoma Department of Corrections fugitive who has been on the run since May. Corrections officials said Jermaine Raines, 33, did not escape a DOC facility but was on GPS monitoring and lives in the metro. Matt E
DOC: OKC Man Wanted After Ankle Monitor Stops Tracking Location
News 9
Authorities are actively searching for an Oklahoma Department of Corrections fugitive who has been on the run since May. Corrections officials said Jermaine Raines, 33, did not escape a DOC facility but was on GPS monitoring and lives in the metro. Matt E
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Department Of Corrections Takes Action After 2 Incidents Involving OKC Halfway House
Bonnie Campo
Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said they have moved 15 inmates to higher security facilities following an incident at the Carver Transitional Center. The center serves as a halfway house for inmates preparing to transition out of pr
Department Of Corrections Takes Action After 2 Incidents Involving OKC Halfway House
Bonnie Campo
Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said they have moved 15 inmates to higher security facilities following an incident at the Carver Transitional Center. The center serves as a halfway house for inmates preparing to transition out of pr
Jess Dunn Employee Worried About Losing Job Over Letter He Wrote
News On 6
An employee at Jess Dunn Correctional Center in Taft tells News On 6 a letter he anonymously wrote to state lawmakers got the former chief of security fired.
Jess Dunn Employee Worried About Losing Job Over Letter He Wrote
News On 6
An employee at Jess Dunn Correctional Center in Taft tells News On 6 a letter he anonymously wrote to state lawmakers got the former chief of security fired.
Investigation Continues Into Anthony Palma Death
Caleigh Bourgeois
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is continuing to investigate the inmate death of Anthony Palma. One step in the investigation is figuring out how a prison killing happened in a maximum security facility.
Investigation Continues Into Anthony Palma Death
Caleigh Bourgeois
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is continuing to investigate the inmate death of Anthony Palma. One step in the investigation is figuring out how a prison killing happened in a maximum security facility.
Woman Arrested After Marijuana Found In Diaper Bag At Jess Dunn Prison
Amy Slanchik
The Department of Corrections said a woman brought marijuana into the Jess Dun Correctional Center on Saturday.
Woman Arrested After Marijuana Found In Diaper Bag At Jess Dunn Prison
Amy Slanchik
The Department of Corrections said a woman brought marijuana into the Jess Dun Correctional Center on Saturday.
Payne Co. Escapee Threatened Cellmate's Family To Steal I.D. For Escape
Bonnie Campo
A manhunt is underway across the state for a man convicted of first-degree murder. Patrick Walker, 34, was convicted by a jury in 2003 for the killing of 19-year-old Brandon Harlan in Oklahoma City. Walker has been in the Oklahoma Department of Correction
Payne Co. Escapee Threatened Cellmate's Family To Steal I.D. For Escape
Bonnie Campo
A manhunt is underway across the state for a man convicted of first-degree murder. Patrick Walker, 34, was convicted by a jury in 2003 for the killing of 19-year-old Brandon Harlan in Oklahoma City. Walker has been in the Oklahoma Department of Correction
Authorities Still Searching For Escaped Killer
Caleigh Bourgeois
A convicted killer is still on the run days after he walked out of the Payne County Jail.
Authorities Still Searching For Escaped Killer
Caleigh Bourgeois
A convicted killer is still on the run days after he walked out of the Payne County Jail.
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Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'
Chris Williams
From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.
Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'
Chris Williams
From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.
How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system
Jordan Fremstad
Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.
How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system
Jordan Fremstad
Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.
Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms
News 9
Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.
Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms
News 9
Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.
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Top Headlines
Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'
Chris Williams
From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.
How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system
Jordan Fremstad
Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.
Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms
News 9
Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.
Geary H.S. burns in fire, community steps up to fundraise
Elizabeth Fitz
Former Geary H.S. teacher returns as a firefighter, mourns loss of historic band room. Discover the fundraiser seeking to restore memories and repair the damage.
Garfield County group calls for grand jury investigation, alleging state officials allowed abuse
Carrie Winchel
The Grand Jury Justice petitions for a grand jury in Garfield County, OK, targeting alleged negligence in the Department of Human Services, with a focus on alleged abuse at the Robert M. Greer Center.
OK County Judge Receives Supreme Court Reprimand
Sylvia Corkill
Allegations against Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo of improper treatment of Sheriff Tommie Johnson's deputies and alleged plans for his arrest. Documents obtained by News 9 shed light on a formal complaint and subsequent reprimand.
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