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Gov. Stitt launches Wildland Fire Response Working Group to overhaul Oklahoma's wildfire preparedness

Graham Dowers Governor Kevin Stitt has announced the creation of a new Wildland Fire Response Working Group in response to the deadly wildfires that swept through Oklahoma in mid-March

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.

Push to get healthy, local food in Oklahoma schools

Haley Weger State lawmakers and the State Department of Agriculture and Forestry are working to partner local food producers with Oklahoma schools to expand the program “Local Food for Schools.”

Run To Remember: Woman Remembers Mother Lost In Murrah Building Bombing

News 9 "She was an incredible lady. She was a veterinarian, worked for the USDA," Arthur said. "I have two sisters, and we could not have asked for a better mother. Very enthusiastic. Very funny. Very hard working and pushed us. Sometimes I think when I'm running and I get tired, I think she would say, 'Keep running, keep running, Get it done.'"

'The Law Is Already Clear' Gov. Stitt Vetoes Bills Allowing Agency Directors To Serve Cabinet Positions

News9 Senate Bill 1196 would have allowed exemptions for two agency directors to also serve on the governor's cabinet at the same time. The bill came after an opinion by the Attorney General last month that said dual-office-holding is unconstitutional. Gov. Stitt vetoed the bill, saying that it duplicated existing law.

Gov. Stitt Approves Request To Activate Oklahoma Air National Guard To Assist In Wildfires

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt has approved the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur’s request to activate the Oklahoma Air National Guard to assist with suppressing wildfires.

Gov. Stitt Approves Request To Activate Oklahoma Air National Guard To Assist In Wildfires

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt has approved the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur’s request to activate the Oklahoma Air National Guard to assist with suppressing wildfires.

Amazing Oklahoman: Blayne Arthur

News 9 News 9’s Amazing Oklahoman is the state Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur.

Amazing Oklahoman: Blayne Arthur

News 9 News 9’s Amazing Oklahoman is the state Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur.

Oklahoma Beef Industry Still Feeling Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic

News 9 We're getting a better look at how hard the Covid-19 pandemic has hit Oklahoma beef producers.

Oklahoma Beef Industry Still Feeling Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic

News 9 We're getting a better look at how hard the Covid-19 pandemic has hit Oklahoma beef producers.

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OKC National Memorial & Museum Focused On Healing For 26th Anniversary

News 9 Monday we will remember those lost 26 years ago on April 19th. Blayne Arthur, Chair of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Conscience Committee, joined News 9 to talk about what the focus should be this year as many look back.

OKC National Memorial & Museum Focused On Healing For 26th Anniversary

Fallin's Secretary Of Agriculture Steps Down

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin's Secretary of Agriculture is stepping down two weeks before the inauguration of the state's next governor Kevin Stitt.

Fallin's Secretary Of Agriculture Steps Down

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin's Secretary of Agriculture is stepping down two weeks before the inauguration of the state's next governor Kevin Stitt.

Stitt Nominates First Female Secretary Of Agriculture

Aaron Brilbeck For the first time in the state’s history, a woman is nominated to serve as Secretary of Agriculture.

Stitt Nominates First Female Secretary Of Agriculture

Aaron Brilbeck For the first time in the state’s history, a woman is nominated to serve as Secretary of Agriculture.

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Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

Beau Smith Jason Lowe was publicly sworn-in on Monday as the new Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 1.

Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

Beau Smith Jason Lowe was publicly sworn-in on Monday as the new Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 1.

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

Cameron Joiner The District Attorney for Payne and Logan counties is launching a first-of-its-kind program to help repeat non-violent women offenders turn their lives around. The 3-year program begins with a 1 year residential treatment program where the women live together and receive intensive therapy on site.

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

Sylvia Corkill A heartbroken community continues to mourn the loss of a Moore mother and child who were killed in dangerous floodwaters.

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

Sylvia Corkill A heartbroken community continues to mourn the loss of a Moore mother and child who were killed in dangerous floodwaters.

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Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

Beau Smith Jason Lowe was publicly sworn-in on Monday as the new Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 1.

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

Sylvia Corkill A heartbroken community continues to mourn the loss of a Moore mother and child who were killed in dangerous floodwaters.

Lightning strike silences tornado siren before deadly storm in Spaulding

Deanne Stein The tornado siren didn't sound during Saturday night's deadly storm in Spaulding, according to Hughes County Emergency Manager Mike Dockery.

Harvard sues Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions in freezing funding

CBS News Harvard University on Monday said it has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that it unlawfully froze billions in federal funding.

1 dead, multiple injured in Woodward County crash

Graham Dowers A head-on collision in Woodward County left one man dead and several others injured Saturday evening, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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Gov. Stitt launches Wildland Fire Response Working Group to overhaul Oklahoma's wildfire preparedness

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

Push to get healthy, local food in Oklahoma schools

Run To Remember: Woman Remembers Mother Lost In Murrah Building Bombing

'The Law Is Already Clear' Gov. Stitt Vetoes Bills Allowing Agency Directors To Serve Cabinet Positions

'We Need Clarity Across The Board:' Gov. Stitt Speaks On Lawsuit Against AG

Gov. Stitt Files Lawsuit Against AG Gentner Drummond

Gov. Stitt Files Lawsuit Against AG Gentner Drummond

Gov. Stitt Challenges Secretaries to 'Give-A-Ham' By Christmas

Gov. Stitt Challenges Secretaries to 'Give-A-Ham' By Christmas

More Than 19,000 Acres Burned In Mooreland Fire

More Than 19,000 Acres Burned In Mooreland Fire

Gov. Stitt Approves Request To Activate Oklahoma Air National Guard To Assist In Wildfires

Gov. Stitt Approves Request To Activate Oklahoma Air National Guard To Assist In Wildfires

Amazing Oklahoman: Blayne Arthur

Amazing Oklahoman: Blayne Arthur

Oklahoma Beef Industry Still Feeling Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic

Oklahoma Beef Industry Still Feeling Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic

OKC National Memorial & Museum Focused On Healing For 26th Anniversary

OKC National Memorial & Museum Focused On Healing For 26th Anniversary

Fallin's Secretary Of Agriculture Steps Down

Fallin's Secretary Of Agriculture Steps Down

Stitt Nominates First Female Secretary Of Agriculture

Stitt Nominates First Female Secretary Of Agriculture

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Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

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Jason Lowe publicly sworn-in as Oklahoma Co. District 1 Commissioner

District Attorney launches residential rehabilitation program for nonviolent women offenders in Stillwater

Moore community mourns the loss of mother and child killed in floodwaters

Lightning strike silences tornado siren before deadly storm in Spaulding

Harvard sues Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions in freezing funding

1 dead, multiple injured in Woodward County crash