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Oklahoma SAFE Task Force Meets As Newly Formed Board

Oklahoma SAFE Task Force Meets As Newly Formed Board

News 9 Oklahoma's Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Task Force, now a permanent board under the Attorney General's office, met for the first time with a renewed focus on reducing the backlog of sexual assault kits and supporting survivors in the criminal justice process.

Oklahoma Receives $2.4 Million Federal Grant To Test Rape Kits

Oklahoma Receives $2.4 Million Federal Grant To Test Rape Kits

not available not available The state of Oklahoma has received a $2.4 million federal grant to help pay for the testing of thousands of rape kits.

AG Mike Hunter Orders 2 At-Home Rape Kit Companies To Cease And Desist

AG Mike Hunter Orders 2 At-Home Rape Kit Companies To Cease And Desist

Bonnie Campo The Oklahoma Attorney General and the state's Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Task Force announced their decision to take on two national companies at a press conference. Attorney General Mike Hunter reports that he has issued a consumer report and cease

'Great Day For Survivors': Governor Stitt Signs Rape Kit Legislation

'Great Day For Survivors': Governor Stitt Signs Rape Kit Legislation

Clayton Cummins Governor Kevin Stitt signed three separate bills Tuesday, July 30, 2019 surrounding rape kit protocol. Sexual assault survivor and advocate Danielle Tudor called it a great day for survivors. "These three bills are really going to change the landscape in

Capitol Week In Review: Legislative Leaders Strike Deal For Massive Spending Plan

Capitol Week In Review: Legislative Leaders Strike Deal For Massive Spending Plan

Aaron Brilbeck After a few weeks of Republican infighting, legislative leaders struck a deal for a massive $8.3 billion spending plan. Friday, the State House of Representatives passed a record $8.3 billion spending plan along party lines with Democrats angry about the

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill To Test Thousands Of Untested Rape Kits

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill To Test Thousands Of Untested Rape Kits

Aaron Brilbeck The governor signed a bill to test the thousands of untested rape kits in the state. Now, he's proposing a way help pay for it.

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$1.5M Grant To Help TPD With Untested Rape Kits

$1.5M Grant To Help TPD With Untested Rape Kits

The Tulsa Police Department received a $1.5 million grant to test untested rape kits.

$1.5M Grant To Help TPD With Untested Rape Kits

$1.5M Grant To Help TPD With Untested Rape Kits

The Tulsa Police Department received a $1.5 million grant to test untested rape kits.

Copy-Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

Copy-Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

A discussion about untested rape kits in Oklahoma takes an unexpected and ugly political twist.

Copy-Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

Copy-Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

A discussion about untested rape kits in Oklahoma takes an unexpected and ugly political twist.

Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

A discussion about untested rape kits in Oklahoma takes an unexpected and ugly political twist.

Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

Political Sparks Fly After Rape Kit Discussion In Oklahoma City

A discussion about untested rape kits in Oklahoma takes an unexpected and ugly political twist.

Police Not Complying With Executive Order To Audit Rape Kits

Police Not Complying With Executive Order To Audit Rape Kits

Governor Mary Fallin says only about half of the police departments in the state have complied with her executive order to do an inventory of their rape kits. That means potentially thousands of rapists could be walking around free.

Police Not Complying With Executive Order To Audit Rape Kits

Police Not Complying With Executive Order To Audit Rape Kits

Governor Mary Fallin says only about half of the police departments in the state have complied with her executive order to do an inventory of their rape kits. That means potentially thousands of rapists could be walking around free.

Gov. Fallin Sets Up Task Force To Look Into Untested Rape Kits

Gov. Fallin Sets Up Task Force To Look Into Untested Rape Kits

Gov. Mary Fallin signed an executive order forming a task force to look into untested rape kits around the state.

Gov. Fallin Sets Up Task Force To Look Into Untested Rape Kits

Gov. Fallin Sets Up Task Force To Look Into Untested Rape Kits

Gov. Mary Fallin signed an executive order forming a task force to look into untested rape kits around the state.

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

Gov. Mary Fallin announced on Monday the formation of the Oklahoma Task Force on Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence to address the backlog of sexual assault forensic evidence kits, commonly known as rape kits, in the criminal justice system in Oklahoma.

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

Gov. Fallin Announces Task Force On Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

Gov. Mary Fallin announced on Monday the formation of the Oklahoma Task Force on Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence to address the backlog of sexual assault forensic evidence kits, commonly known as rape kits, in the criminal justice system in Oklahoma.

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Rape Survivor Pushes Changes In Oklahoma Law

Rape Survivor Pushes Changes In Oklahoma Law

A survivor of a high profile serial rape case is trying to change laws in Oklahoma.

Rape Survivor Pushes Changes In Oklahoma Law

Rape Survivor Pushes Changes In Oklahoma Law

A survivor of a high profile serial rape case is trying to change laws in Oklahoma.

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Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Carrie Winchel An evacuation order is in place for people along and east of 108th St. to 132nd St. and north of Post Oak Road to Highway 9 in Norman.

Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Carrie Winchel An evacuation order is in place for people along and east of 108th St. to 132nd St. and north of Post Oak Road to Highway 9 in Norman.

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.

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Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Wildfire evacuation order for Norman, shelters open

Carrie Winchel An evacuation order is in place for people along and east of 108th St. to 132nd St. and north of Post Oak Road to Highway 9 in Norman.

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.

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