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Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairwoman Pledges Support For Kamala Harris

News 9 Democratic leaders have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden's decision to withdrawal from the presidential race.

Oklahoma Lawmakers, Leaders Respond To Stitt’s State Of The State Address

News 9 Oklahoma’s leaders and lawmakers have voiced opinions on the many things he addressed.

Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Haley Weger A bill working to add a civil rights curriculum to Oklahoma schools passed through the House and will now head over to the Senate for consideration. It was highly debated on the House floor today as members raised many concerns, including possible 1775 violations.

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Haley Weger A bill dealing with who decides on punishment for police officers was highly debated on the House floor. This bill would require at least ⅔ of the group that investigates law enforcement misconduct to be made up of officers from the same agency as whoever is being investigated.

Oklahoma House Member Receives Threats After House Censure Vote

Jordan Fremstad An Oklahoma House representative received threatening messages after they were censured on the House floor on Tuesday.

‘Disservice to Students,’ Inter-Tribal Council Slams HB 1775; Repeal Efforts Expected

Augusta McDonnell The Inter-Tribal Council signed a resolution Friday asking the Oklahoma legislature to repeal HB 1775, the bill that passed last year banning some curriculum in K-12 schools that teaches about race and gender.

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The Hot Seat: Response To Shootings

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined in The Hot Seat by the Vice Chair of the Democrat Caucus, Monroe Nichols, to discuss what state Democrats and the house are attempting to get done in response to the recent shootings in the state.

The Hot Seat: Response To Shootings

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Feliz Romero The Democratic lawmakers started out their press conference extending thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Feliz Romero The Democratic lawmakers started out their press conference extending thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in Tulsa.

A House committee met Tuesday to discuss the state’s backlog of over 7,000 untested rape kits.

House Committee Discusses State's Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits

Aaron Brilbeck

A House committee met Tuesday to discuss the state’s backlog of over 7,000 untested rape kits.

State House Of Representatives Pass Bill For Teacher Pay Raises

Aaron Brilbeck

The state House Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would give teachers pay raises over the next three years, but with no way to fund the raises and no guarantee that the raises will remain in place after this year.

State House Of Representatives Pass Bill For Teacher Pay Raises

Aaron Brilbeck

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NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

Taylor Jorgensen Shawnee Public Schools welcomes new Superintendent, Dr. Jason James, succeeding Dr. Aaron Espolt amid sexual misconduct investigation. James asserts commitment to academic and personal excellence.

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

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NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

CBS News NASA is releasing stunning photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Check them out below.

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Tiffany Lane A new national report reveals encouraging progress in cancer survival—especially for lung and breast cancers—even as diagnoses increase among women and adults under 50.

Oklahoma State Board of Education set to meet for first time since February

Addie Crawford The Oklahoma State Board of Education will discuss the possible revocation of a dozen teaching licences and a request from Ada Public Schools to lower the number of school hours for the district in Thursday's meeting.

Warm and breezy afternoon with more storms possible. Waves of storms into the weekend.

News 9 Oklahoma weather update: Morning rain gives way to highs in the upper 70s. Severe threat this afternoon east of I-35, with golf ball size hail and winds up to 70 mph expected

Lightning strike causes fire in Purcell

Christian Hans Firefighters responded to the scene of a fire caused by a lightning strike Thursday morning in Purcell.

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Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairwoman Pledges Support For Kamala Harris

Oklahoma Lawmakers, Leaders Respond To Stitt’s State Of The State Address

Bill Passes Through Okla. House That Would Create State Curriculum On Civil Rights

Okla. House Debates Police Officer Punishment, Who Should Sit On The Citizen Advisory Board

Oklahoma House Member Receives Threats After House Censure Vote

‘Disservice to Students,’ Inter-Tribal Council Slams HB 1775; Repeal Efforts Expected

The Hot Seat: Response To Shootings

The Hot Seat: Response To Shootings

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Oklahoma Democrats Call For Gun Reform, Safety-Measures Amid Rising Gun Violence

Bill Removing Non-Binary Birth Certificate Designation Clears The House

Bill Removing Non-Binary Birth Certificate Designation Clears The House

The Hot Seat: Closing The Gap

The Hot Seat: Closing The Gap

The Hot Seat: Juneteenth & Presidential Rally

The Hot Seat: Juneteenth & Presidential Rally

Oklahoma Lawmakers To Consider Pay To Play For College Athletes

Oklahoma Lawmakers To Consider Pay To Play For College Athletes

House Committee Discusses State's Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits

House Committee Discusses State's Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits

State House Of Representatives Pass Bill For Teacher Pay Raises

State House Of Representatives Pass Bill For Teacher Pay Raises

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NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Top Headlines

NASA releases stunning photos of planets, far-flung galaxies to mark Hubble anniversary

Shawnee welcomes new superintendent after misconduct scandal

By the Numbers: Cancer deaths falling, but diagnoses rising among women, younger adults

Oklahoma State Board of Education set to meet for first time since February

Warm and breezy afternoon with more storms possible. Waves of storms into the weekend.

Lightning strike causes fire in Purcell