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Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against OK County Sheriff, Commissioners

Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against OK County Sheriff, Commissioners

The family of 36-year old Maurice Pendleton Jr. has filed a lawsuit after their loved one was murdered in July of 2017.

Acting Sheriff Pleads With Deer Creek Residents

Acting Sheriff Pleads With Deer Creek Residents

Acting Oklahoma County Sheriff P.D. Taylor met with dozens of concerned residents on Thursday night to talk about what will happen to patrols in their neighborhoods after budget cuts.

Brian Maughan to Chair Board Of County Commissioners

Brian Maughan to Chair Board Of County Commissioners

Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan, district two, was elected as the 2017 chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in the board's first meeting of the year on Tuesday.

OK County Commissioners Hold Off Until After Election In Sheriff Audit

OK County Commissioners Hold Off Until After Election In Sheriff Audit

Voting to do nothing Wednesday, the Oklahoma County Commissioners kicked a decision to either suspend or remove sheriff John Whetsel from office to next week.

Oklahoma Co. Commissioners Vote To Defer Suspension Motion For Sheriff Whetsel

Oklahoma Co. Commissioners Vote To Defer Suspension Motion For Sheriff Whetsel

Oklahoma County commissioners voted to defer a suspension motion for Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel at a meeting Wednesday morning.

Oklahoma County Judge Don Deason Dies Of A Stroke

Oklahoma County Judge Don Deason Dies Of A Stroke

Many in the law-enforcement community in Oklahoma County, are mourning the loss of District Judge Don Deason.

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Oklahoma Co. Could Face Federal Lawsuit Over Conditions At Jail

Oklahoma Co. Could Face Federal Lawsuit Over Conditions At Jail

not available not available The US Department of Justice is considering suing Oklahoma County over conditions at the county jail.

Oklahoma Co. Could Face Federal Lawsuit Over Conditions At Jail

Oklahoma Co. Could Face Federal Lawsuit Over Conditions At Jail

not available not available The US Department of Justice is considering suing Oklahoma County over conditions at the county jail.

Oklahoma County Jail Flooded Again

Oklahoma County Jail Flooded Again

News 9 Structural issues at the Oklahoma County Jail continue to be a major problem. Officials said the first floor office was flooded again on Friday, January 2.

Oklahoma County Jail Flooded Again

Oklahoma County Jail Flooded Again

News 9 Structural issues at the Oklahoma County Jail continue to be a major problem. Officials said the first floor office was flooded again on Friday, January 2.

Oklahoma County Jail Safety Concerns

Oklahoma County Jail Safety Concerns

News 9 There are new concerns about the safety of the Oklahoma County Jail. It's falling apart.

Oklahoma County Jail Safety Concerns

Oklahoma County Jail Safety Concerns

News 9 There are new concerns about the safety of the Oklahoma County Jail. It's falling apart.

Frustration Grows Over Failure To Repair Oklahoma, Canadian County Line Road

Frustration Grows Over Failure To Repair Oklahoma, Canadian County Line Road

News 9 The bad condition of the County Line Road that divides Oklahoma and Canadian County is getting attention.

Frustration Grows Over Failure To Repair Oklahoma, Canadian County Line Road

Frustration Grows Over Failure To Repair Oklahoma, Canadian County Line Road

News 9 The bad condition of the County Line Road that divides Oklahoma and Canadian County is getting attention.

Rain Causes Large Hole To Open On Edmond Road

Rain Causes Large Hole To Open On Edmond Road

News 9 A large hole opened Friday morning on N.W. 206th Street just east of N. Portland Avenue, closing the road while crews try to determine how to repair it.

Rain Causes Large Hole To Open On Edmond Road

Rain Causes Large Hole To Open On Edmond Road

News 9 A large hole opened Friday morning on N.W. 206th Street just east of N. Portland Avenue, closing the road while crews try to determine how to repair it.

Crews Recycle Beams From Old I-40 Crosstown Bridge

Crews Recycle Beams From Old I-40 Crosstown Bridge

News 9 As the old crosstown bridge come down, the beams are on the move. They're being recycled to help support county projects such as bridges.

Crews Recycle Beams From Old I-40 Crosstown Bridge

Crews Recycle Beams From Old I-40 Crosstown Bridge

News 9 As the old crosstown bridge come down, the beams are on the move. They're being recycled to help support county projects such as bridges.

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Prank Shuts Down Water To Juvenile Justice Center

Prank Shuts Down Water To Juvenile Justice Center

News 9 Juveniles at the Justice Center were scheduled to spend Friday night in the county jail because of a water problem. Now the problem seems to be a prankster.

Prank Shuts Down Water To Juvenile Justice Center

Prank Shuts Down Water To Juvenile Justice Center

News 9 Juveniles at the Justice Center were scheduled to spend Friday night in the county jail because of a water problem. Now the problem seems to be a prankster.

New Oklahoma County Jail Contemplated

New Oklahoma County Jail Contemplated

News 9 Oklahoma County officials are considering several options for a new, multi-million dollar county jail. One could mean combining inmates from another county to form a regional jail.

New Oklahoma County Jail Contemplated

New Oklahoma County Jail Contemplated

News 9 Oklahoma County officials are considering several options for a new, multi-million dollar county jail. One could mean combining inmates from another county to form a regional jail.

Variety Of Factors Determine When Crews Will Repair Roads

Variety Of Factors Determine When Crews Will Repair Roads

News 9 A viewer asked News 9 to find out why Oklahoma County is rebuilding a short, dead end road in Harrah at the expense of other, more highly-traveled roads.

Variety Of Factors Determine When Crews Will Repair Roads

Variety Of Factors Determine When Crews Will Repair Roads

News 9 A viewer asked News 9 to find out why Oklahoma County is rebuilding a short, dead end road in Harrah at the expense of other, more highly-traveled roads.

OK Co. Commissioners Freeze Salaries Despite New Law Allowing Raise

OK Co. Commissioners Freeze Salaries Despite New Law Allowing Raise

News 9 Oklahoma County Commissioners will meet to institute a freeze on their current salaries. The freeze will take place despite a new law that allows for elected county officials to raise their salaries.

OK Co. Commissioners Freeze Salaries Despite New Law Allowing Raise

OK Co. Commissioners Freeze Salaries Despite New Law Allowing Raise

News 9 Oklahoma County Commissioners will meet to institute a freeze on their current salaries. The freeze will take place despite a new law that allows for elected county officials to raise their salaries.

Oklahoma County Officials Meet to Discuss Possible Jail Tax

Oklahoma County Officials Meet to Discuss Possible Jail Tax

News 9 Last year, the department of justice removed about 160 federal inmates after officials ruled conditions inside the Oklahoma County jail were substandard. However, jail officials are hoping to remedy the problem by looking for ways to pay for new or improved facility.

Oklahoma County Officials Meet to Discuss Possible Jail Tax

Oklahoma County Officials Meet to Discuss Possible Jail Tax

News 9 Last year, the department of justice removed about 160 federal inmates after officials ruled conditions inside the Oklahoma County jail were substandard. However, jail officials are hoping to remedy the problem by looking for ways to pay for new or improved facility.

Oklahoma County Jail's Fate Awaits Commissioners' Decision

Oklahoma County Jail's Fate Awaits Commissioners' Decision

News 9 The dilemma before Oklahoma County Commissioners is weather to build a new Oklahoma County Jail or remodel the old one. Either way they admit something must be done.

Oklahoma County Jail's Fate Awaits Commissioners' Decision

Oklahoma County Jail's Fate Awaits Commissioners' Decision

News 9 The dilemma before Oklahoma County Commissioners is weather to build a new Oklahoma County Jail or remodel the old one. Either way they admit something must be done.

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LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

Bella Roddy Conditions have ramped up dramatically, bringing some of the most extreme fire weather risks we’ve seen since 2005.

LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

Bella Roddy Conditions have ramped up dramatically, bringing some of the most extreme fire weather risks we’ve seen since 2005.

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Destini Pittman News 9's Matt McCabe is at the Emergency Operations Center, where officials are tracking fires and issuing evacuation orders.

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Destini Pittman News 9's Matt McCabe is at the Emergency Operations Center, where officials are tracking fires and issuing evacuation orders.

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

Lisa Monahan The Oklahoma Department of Transportation issued an road condition update after 4 p.m. discouraging unnecessary travel due to numerous road closures

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

Lisa Monahan The Oklahoma Department of Transportation issued an road condition update after 4 p.m. discouraging unnecessary travel due to numerous road closures

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LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

LIVE UPDATES: Wildfire outbreak in western and central Oklahoma

Bella Roddy Conditions have ramped up dramatically, bringing some of the most extreme fire weather risks we’ve seen since 2005.

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Destini Pittman News 9's Matt McCabe is at the Emergency Operations Center, where officials are tracking fires and issuing evacuation orders.

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

ODOT: Severe conditions force highway closures across Oklahoma

Lisa Monahan The Oklahoma Department of Transportation issued an road condition update after 4 p.m. discouraging unnecessary travel due to numerous road closures

Several semis blown over, traffic delays I-40 near Yukon

Several semis blown over, traffic delays I-40 near Yukon

Bella Roddy Strong winds caused major traffic delays Friday on Interstate 40 near Yukon, where several semi-trucks were blown over, officials said.

Heavy smoke reported McDonald's in Chandler on the Turner Turnpike

Heavy smoke reported McDonald's in Chandler on the Turner Turnpike

Destini Pittman The Chandler Police Department is reporting heavy smoke at the McDonald's in Chandler on the Turner Turnpike.

Camargo evacuations, at risk of losing homes

Camargo evacuations, at risk of losing homes

Bella Roddy Residents of Camargo, Oklahoma were requested to evacuate Friday afternoon due to a large wildfire.

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