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Allegations of “gross negligence” inside Oklahoma DHS: The call for an investigation

Allegations of “gross negligence” inside Oklahoma DHS: The call for an investigation

Amanda Taylor Oklahoma Rep. Humphrey accuses DHS of failure in child protection, demands a grand jury investigation into alleged abuse. And he isn't the first person to ask the attorney general to investigate.

Protecting children against abuse: Proposed law to speed up criminal investigations

Protecting children against abuse: Proposed law to speed up criminal investigations

Amanda Taylor A bill progressing through Oklahoma’s legislature would require any calls of abuse coming into Oklahoma’s DHS hotline alleging child abuse to be immediately reported to law enforcement.

Oklahoma family speaks out after being targeted by former DHS trainee

Oklahoma family speaks out after being targeted by former DHS trainee

Tevis Hillis A second family has come forward about Xander Faison, a former DHS trainee accused of using fake documents to abduct a child.

Election systems feared to be vulnerable as Trump administration cuts workers tasked with security

Election systems feared to be vulnerable as Trump administration cuts workers tasked with security

CBS News The U.S. government is dismantling election security measures, raising concerns among lawmakers and officials about increased vulnerability to foreign interference.

Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state immigration enforcement

Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state immigration enforcement

Graham Dowers Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Friday that the state has finalized three agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under Operation Guardian, permitting state law enforcement officers to enforce federal law.

Former DHS trainee accused of taking child under false pretenses in Midwest City

Former DHS trainee accused of taking child under false pretenses in Midwest City

Tevis Hillis Authorities are investigating how a former DHS trainee used fraudulent documents to take a child from their mother in Midwest City.

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Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

News On 6 Oklahoma's Department of Human Services reduced the waitlist for disability services from 13 years to two years, benefiting over 2,000 families with new funding.

Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

News On 6 Oklahoma's Department of Human Services reduced the waitlist for disability services from 13 years to two years, benefiting over 2,000 families with new funding.

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

News 9 A Stillwater mother whose 15-year-old son fatally overdosed on fentanyl in 2023 was arrested. Throughout her son’s life police say the teen's mother failed to provide him with basic care, education, and affection—and instead provided him with drugs and alcohol.

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

Mother Arrested Following The 2023 Overdose Death Of A 15-Year-Old, Charged With Child Neglect

News 9 A Stillwater mother whose 15-year-old son fatally overdosed on fentanyl in 2023 was arrested. Throughout her son’s life police say the teen's mother failed to provide him with basic care, education, and affection—and instead provided him with drugs and alcohol.

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

News 9 The once 13-year waitlist for community-based disability services has been reduced to two years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

News 9 The once 13-year waitlist for community-based disability services has been reduced to two years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News 9 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

'Hundreds-Of-Thousands Of Children Affected:' Petition For Grand Jury Investigation Into DHS

News 9 An Oklahoma child advocacy group is pushing for an investigation into Oklahoma Human Services. The petition filed Monday in Oklahoma County is a request for a grand jury investigation.

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

News 9 Oklahoma County prosecutors have charged metro parents for not protecting their intellectually disabled daughter from sexual abuse. The Village Police Department’s investigation revealed the alleged abuser to be the victim's brother after she gave birth to his baby.

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

Metro Family Charged After Intellectually Disabled Teen Gives Birth To Brother's Baby

News 9 Oklahoma County prosecutors have charged metro parents for not protecting their intellectually disabled daughter from sexual abuse. The Village Police Department’s investigation revealed the alleged abuser to be the victim's brother after she gave birth to his baby.

Lawmakers, Childcare Providers Look At Solutions For Rising Childcare Costs

Lawmakers, Childcare Providers Look At Solutions For Rising Childcare Costs

News 9 State lawmakers and childcare providers are digging into solutions for rising childcare costs. This comes after the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposed funding cuts and eliminating subsidies for families.

Lawmakers, Childcare Providers Look At Solutions For Rising Childcare Costs

Lawmakers, Childcare Providers Look At Solutions For Rising Childcare Costs

News 9 State lawmakers and childcare providers are digging into solutions for rising childcare costs. This comes after the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposed funding cuts and eliminating subsidies for families.

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Child Abuse Allegations In DHS Care

Oklahoma Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Child Abuse Allegations In DHS Care

News 9 A group of Oklahoma lawmakers is urging a state investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse of children in the care of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee sent a letter to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) requesting a thorough probe to hold the state agency accountable if the allegations were ignored.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Child Abuse Allegations In DHS Care

Oklahoma Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into Child Abuse Allegations In DHS Care

News 9 A group of Oklahoma lawmakers is urging a state investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse of children in the care of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee sent a letter to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) requesting a thorough probe to hold the state agency accountable if the allegations were ignored.

'Smelled So Bad, Officer Was Retching:' Couple Arrested, Children Found Covered In Feces

'Smelled So Bad, Officer Was Retching:' Couple Arrested, Children Found Covered In Feces

News 9 A metro couple is behind bars after the welfare of their children drew concern from a neighbor. Oklahoma City Police entered the apartment in northwest Oklahoma City where they say officers found two naked children, ages three, and four, covered from head to toe in feces.

'Smelled So Bad, Officer Was Retching:' Couple Arrested, Children Found Covered In Feces

'Smelled So Bad, Officer Was Retching:' Couple Arrested, Children Found Covered In Feces

News 9 A metro couple is behind bars after the welfare of their children drew concern from a neighbor. Oklahoma City Police entered the apartment in northwest Oklahoma City where they say officers found two naked children, ages three, and four, covered from head to toe in feces.

'Paid Professional Parent:' DHS In Need Of Specialized Foster Parents

'Paid Professional Parent:' DHS In Need Of Specialized Foster Parents

News 9 The Department of Human Services is trying to recruit more people to become specialized foster parents. These foster parents would work with individuals in the foster care system ages three and up with developmental disabilities who receive Developmental Disabilities Services (or DDS) waivers.

'Paid Professional Parent:' DHS In Need Of Specialized Foster Parents

'Paid Professional Parent:' DHS In Need Of Specialized Foster Parents

News 9 The Department of Human Services is trying to recruit more people to become specialized foster parents. These foster parents would work with individuals in the foster care system ages three and up with developmental disabilities who receive Developmental Disabilities Services (or DDS) waivers.

Forensic Audit Reveals Former District Attorney Failed To Maintain Financial Records

Forensic Audit Reveals Former District Attorney Failed To Maintain Financial Records

News 9 Yet another twist has occurred in a turbulent, two-year probe into a former District Attorney's practice. Former District Attorney of Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties Allan Grubb stepped down in 2022 following a grand jury investigation. The forensic audit just revealed Grubb failed to maintain proper financial records.

Forensic Audit Reveals Former District Attorney Failed To Maintain Financial Records

Forensic Audit Reveals Former District Attorney Failed To Maintain Financial Records

News 9 Yet another twist has occurred in a turbulent, two-year probe into a former District Attorney's practice. Former District Attorney of Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties Allan Grubb stepped down in 2022 following a grand jury investigation. The forensic audit just revealed Grubb failed to maintain proper financial records.

State Auditor Completes Forensic Audit Of Former District Attorney’s Finances

State Auditor Completes Forensic Audit Of Former District Attorney’s Finances

News 9 The state auditor's forensic audit has been completed after an investigation of former District Attorney Allan Grubb's finances. Grubb resigned in 2022 after the state's multicounty grand jury accused him of habitual neglect of duty, oppression in office, and corruption.

State Auditor Completes Forensic Audit Of Former District Attorney’s Finances

State Auditor Completes Forensic Audit Of Former District Attorney’s Finances

News 9 The state auditor's forensic audit has been completed after an investigation of former District Attorney Allan Grubb's finances. Grubb resigned in 2022 after the state's multicounty grand jury accused him of habitual neglect of duty, oppression in office, and corruption.

DHS In Need Of Foster Parents For Children With Special Needs

DHS In Need Of Foster Parents For Children With Special Needs

News 9 The State Department of Human Services says it needs specialized foster parents for children in state custody with special needs.

DHS In Need Of Foster Parents For Children With Special Needs

DHS In Need Of Foster Parents For Children With Special Needs

News 9 The State Department of Human Services says it needs specialized foster parents for children in state custody with special needs.

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Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

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Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Destini Pittman Viewers in Piedmont witnessed a striking 'string of pearls' phenomenon from Starlink satellites.

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

Elizabeth Fitz An Oklahoma City woman is writing a film called “Whales in the Sky” after being diagnosed later in life with autism spectrum disorder, she told News 9 on Thursday.

CHECK IT OUT: Curbside Apparel releases new Thunder collection ahead of playoffs

CHECK IT OUT: Curbside Apparel releases new Thunder collection ahead of playoffs

Destini Pittman Curbside Apparel launches a new Oklahoma City Thunder collection to support local homelessness initiatives ahead of the playoffs.

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