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School cell phone ban passes Oklahoma House, Senate

School cell phone ban passes Oklahoma House, Senate

Haley Weger State lawmakers are moving forward with measures in both the House and Senate to remove cell phones from Oklahoma classrooms.

Senate Democrats Roll Out Legislative Priorities For 2025, Focusing On 4 Main Topics

Senate Democrats Roll Out Legislative Priorities For 2025, Focusing On 4 Main Topics

News 9 Senate Democrats are rolling out their plans for the 2025 legislative session. They say they have four main priorities for the year: a great education for everyone, prosperity for all, longer and healthier lives, and open and fair government.

Elections Results: Oklahoma Voters Go To The Polls

Elections Results: Oklahoma Voters Go To The Polls

News 9 Oklahoma voters went to the polls on Tuesday to vote on school bonds, city propositions and to elect city councilmembers.

Tulsa Church Not Shaken By Fire That Damaged Building

Tulsa Church Not Shaken By Fire That Damaged Building

Jordan Tidwell The Nueva Esperanza United Methodist Church caught fire on Tuesday, with damage to the outside bricks and windows, but members say they aren't going to let them stop them from serving the people and community this holiday season.

Reports: OKCPS Superintendent To Announce Mask Mandate

Reports: OKCPS Superintendent To Announce Mask Mandate

News 9 According to reports, Oklahoma City Public Schools intend to defy a state law banning school boards from instituting mask mandates.

OKCPS Releases Data Used In Decision To Close Schools

OKCPS Releases Data Used In Decision To Close Schools

not available not available Oklahoma City Public Schools will need to close some schools, the district's superintendent said.

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OKCPS Acting Superintendent Threatens To Resign At Recent Meeting

OKCPS Acting Superintendent Threatens To Resign At Recent Meeting

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Sparks were flying during a recent Oklahoma City Public Schools Board meeting and Acting Superintendent Rebecca Kay threatened to resign.

OKCPS Acting Superintendent Threatens To Resign At Recent Meeting

OKCPS Acting Superintendent Threatens To Resign At Recent Meeting

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Sparks were flying during a recent Oklahoma City Public Schools Board meeting and Acting Superintendent Rebecca Kay threatened to resign.

Educating Oklahoma: Lottery And Other Funding Ideas

Educating Oklahoma: Lottery And Other Funding Ideas

Ideas like district consolidation and split classrooms are just some of the ideas being considered to help the Oklahoma education system out of its funding crisis.

Educating Oklahoma: Lottery And Other Funding Ideas

Educating Oklahoma: Lottery And Other Funding Ideas

Ideas like district consolidation and split classrooms are just some of the ideas being considered to help the Oklahoma education system out of its funding crisis.

OKC Parents Concerned About Split Classroom Proposal

OKC Parents Concerned About Split Classroom Proposal

When it was time to think about school for her son, Amber Knapp wanted him to go to Cleveland Elementary because of the options for enrichment that were offered.

OKC Parents Concerned About Split Classroom Proposal

OKC Parents Concerned About Split Classroom Proposal

When it was time to think about school for her son, Amber Knapp wanted him to go to Cleveland Elementary because of the options for enrichment that were offered.

Oklahoma City Charity Scotch Tasting Benefits Rainbow Fleet

Oklahoma City Charity Scotch Tasting Benefits Rainbow Fleet

News 9 Fans of Scotch whiskey are invited to sample a dram at a charity Scotch tasting event featuring whiskey, food, cigars and traditional Scottish music.

Oklahoma City Charity Scotch Tasting Benefits Rainbow Fleet

Oklahoma City Charity Scotch Tasting Benefits Rainbow Fleet

News 9 Fans of Scotch whiskey are invited to sample a dram at a charity Scotch tasting event featuring whiskey, food, cigars and traditional Scottish music.

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A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

Associated Press China is retaliating in a determined and at times highly detailed manner to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, led by a retaliatory 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week.

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

Associated Press China is retaliating in a determined and at times highly detailed manner to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, led by a retaliatory 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week.

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

Graham Dowers President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, creating uncertainty in U.S. as well as global markets and spurring concerns over the price of goods.

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

Graham Dowers President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, creating uncertainty in U.S. as well as global markets and spurring concerns over the price of goods.

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

Graham Dowers A high-speed chase early Saturday morning in Kingfisher County ended with the arrest of a suspect after a dramatic pursuit that reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

Graham Dowers A high-speed chase early Saturday morning in Kingfisher County ended with the arrest of a suspect after a dramatic pursuit that reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.

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A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term

Associated Press China is retaliating in a determined and at times highly detailed manner to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, led by a retaliatory 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week.

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

From timber to tech: How the new tariffs could hit your wallet

Graham Dowers President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, creating uncertainty in U.S. as well as global markets and spurring concerns over the price of goods.

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

High-speed pursuit in Kingfisher County ends with arrest

Graham Dowers A high-speed chase early Saturday morning in Kingfisher County ended with the arrest of a suspect after a dramatic pursuit that reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.

TIMELINE: When and where to expect snow in the OKC metro this weekend

TIMELINE: When and where to expect snow in the OKC metro this weekend

News 9 Snowfall is expected in the metro early Sunday morning.

Stock market losses cause strain on Oklahoma businesses

Stock market losses cause strain on Oklahoma businesses

Graham Dowers Local businesses, particularly those in Oklahoma's oil and energy sectors, have felt the strain from the recent stock market fall.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare temporarily only accepts sick, injured, or aggressive animals

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare temporarily only accepts sick, injured, or aggressive animals

Graham Dowers Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is temporarily only accepting sick, injured, or aggressive animals due to overcrowding.

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