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Lawmakers still have no answers on budget shortfall within ODMHSAS

Lawmakers still have no answers on budget shortfall within ODMHSAS

News 9 State lawmakers held a select committee hearing reviewing mental health finances, but leave the meeting saying they remain frustrated, and still have more questions than answers at this point. With less than a month left before legislators must finalize a budget, they are running out of time.

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house 'America's most ruthless and violent offenders'

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house 'America's most ruthless and violent offenders'

CBS News President Trump said Sunday he is directing his administration to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on an island off San Francisco, California.

City holds third 'Community Conversation' event at Tulsa Dream Center West Campus

City holds third 'Community Conversation' event at Tulsa Dream Center West Campus

Drake Johnson The City of Tulsa is holding its third event in its series of community conversations as part of Mayor Nichols’ efforts to bring local government directly into Tulsa neighborhoods.

Former State Senator Jack Merrick enters 2026 Oklahoma Governor's race

Former State Senator Jack Merrick enters 2026 Oklahoma Governor's race

Graham Dowers Former Republican state senator Jake Merrick has officially announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor in the 2026 election.

Trump: "I don't know" if everyone is entitled to due process

Trump: "I don't know" if everyone is entitled to due process

CBS News President Trump questioned over due process rights in the context of controversial deportation case involving El Salvadoran native, Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Lawmakers tackle charter school case, veteran support, and space investment amid budget deadline

Lawmakers tackle charter school case, veteran support, and space investment amid budget deadline

Graham Dowers Oklahoma lawmakers are facing critical choices that could reshape education, military support, space development, and the state budget.

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Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Oklahoma religious charter school

Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Oklahoma religious charter school

Graham Dowers The U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing a landmark case involving St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which could become the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school.

Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Oklahoma religious charter school

Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Oklahoma religious charter school

Graham Dowers The U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing a landmark case involving St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which could become the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school.

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma's Senate Bill 364, prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students, awaits Governor's signature. The policy change could profoundly impact discipline methods in one quarter of Oklahoman school districts.

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Bill prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students heads to Gov. desk

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma's Senate Bill 364, prohibiting corporal punishment for special needs students, awaits Governor's signature. The policy change could profoundly impact discipline methods in one quarter of Oklahoman school districts.

UPDATE: OK Department of Mental Health says they will be making payroll as scheduled after budgeting controversies

UPDATE: OK Department of Mental Health says they will be making payroll as scheduled after budgeting controversies

Haley Hetrick Following ongoing questions about a budget shortfall at the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the agency now says they cannot cover basic payroll for Wednesday, May 7th and are short as much as $23 million for the remainder of FY'25, which ends on June 30th.

UPDATE: OK Department of Mental Health says they will be making payroll as scheduled after budgeting controversies

UPDATE: OK Department of Mental Health says they will be making payroll as scheduled after budgeting controversies

Haley Hetrick Following ongoing questions about a budget shortfall at the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the agency now says they cannot cover basic payroll for Wednesday, May 7th and are short as much as $23 million for the remainder of FY'25, which ends on June 30th.

The Hot Seat: Mental Health budget in flux

The Hot Seat: Mental Health budget in flux

Scott Mitchell In this edition of The Hot Seat, Scott Mitchell is joined by Sen. Paul Rosino, Health and Human Services Chair, to talk about the recent Department of Mental Health budgeting issues that have plagued the agency in these recent months.

The Hot Seat: Mental Health budget in flux

The Hot Seat: Mental Health budget in flux

Scott Mitchell In this edition of The Hot Seat, Scott Mitchell is joined by Sen. Paul Rosino, Health and Human Services Chair, to talk about the recent Department of Mental Health budgeting issues that have plagued the agency in these recent months.

Supreme Court hears case on Oklahoma's religious charter school: Here's what's at stake

Supreme Court hears case on Oklahoma's religious charter school: Here's what's at stake

News On 6 CBS News correspondent Scott McFarlane joined us from Washington to explain what’s at stake.

Supreme Court hears case on Oklahoma's religious charter school: Here's what's at stake

Supreme Court hears case on Oklahoma's religious charter school: Here's what's at stake

News On 6 CBS News correspondent Scott McFarlane joined us from Washington to explain what’s at stake.

Oklahoma Ethics Commission reaches settlement with State Superintendent Ryan Walters

Oklahoma Ethics Commission reaches settlement with State Superintendent Ryan Walters

Christian Hans State Superintendent Ryan Walters settles with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, agreeing to pay $18,000 over alleged campaign finance rule violations.

Oklahoma Ethics Commission reaches settlement with State Superintendent Ryan Walters

Oklahoma Ethics Commission reaches settlement with State Superintendent Ryan Walters

Christian Hans State Superintendent Ryan Walters settles with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, agreeing to pay $18,000 over alleged campaign finance rule violations.

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State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

Haley Hetrick New Oklahoma bill, HB 1217, seeks to criminalize obscene adult performances on public property. Critics call it an attempt to target drag shows.

State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

State lawmakers pass legislation to prohibit 'obscene material' for minors

Haley Hetrick New Oklahoma bill, HB 1217, seeks to criminalize obscene adult performances on public property. Critics call it an attempt to target drag shows.

The 'More Paid Leave for More Americans Act' — What's in it?

The 'More Paid Leave for More Americans Act' — What's in it?

Alex Cameron The U.S. is one of a handful of countries in the world without a national paid family leave policy. Rep. Stephanie Bice and her colleagues on the bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group introduced legislation this week that could change that. Here's what's in the bill.

The 'More Paid Leave for More Americans Act' — What's in it?

The 'More Paid Leave for More Americans Act' — What's in it?

Alex Cameron The U.S. is one of a handful of countries in the world without a national paid family leave policy. Rep. Stephanie Bice and her colleagues on the bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group introduced legislation this week that could change that. Here's what's in the bill.

Tulsa mayor proposes new $1.117 billion budget

Tulsa mayor proposes new $1.117 billion budget

Emory Bryan Tulsa Mayor proposes a $1.117 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

Tulsa mayor proposes new $1.117 billion budget

Tulsa mayor proposes new $1.117 billion budget

Emory Bryan Tulsa Mayor proposes a $1.117 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

Supreme Court hears potential landmark religious charter school case: What it could mean for Oklahoma

Supreme Court hears potential landmark religious charter school case: What it could mean for Oklahoma

David Prock St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School seeks to be the nation's first religious charter school, funded by taxpayers. Decision to be made by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court hears potential landmark religious charter school case: What it could mean for Oklahoma

Supreme Court hears potential landmark religious charter school case: What it could mean for Oklahoma

David Prock St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School seeks to be the nation's first religious charter school, funded by taxpayers. Decision to be made by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Stitt, Drummond react after U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in religious charter school case

Stitt, Drummond react after U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in religious charter school case

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond weighed in Wednesday following oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding religious charter schools in Oklahoma.

Stitt, Drummond react after U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in religious charter school case

Stitt, Drummond react after U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in religious charter school case

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond weighed in Wednesday following oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding religious charter schools in Oklahoma.

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

Alex Cameron Trump's second term's first 100 days: over 140 executive orders signed, according to the American Presidency Project. PolitiFact tracks fulfillment of 75 campaign promises.

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

In-depth look: Trump's promises made, promises kept in first 100 days

Alex Cameron Trump's second term's first 100 days: over 140 executive orders signed, according to the American Presidency Project. PolitiFact tracks fulfillment of 75 campaign promises.

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Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

News On 6 Police say Miashah Moses died after being stabbed during a confrontation that began with a road rage incident near Admiral and Garnett.

Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

News On 6 Police say Miashah Moses died after being stabbed during a confrontation that began with a road rage incident near Admiral and Garnett.

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Ashley Jones From free nachos to $5 margaritas, here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without breaking the bank.

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Ashley Jones From free nachos to $5 margaritas, here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without breaking the bank.

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Hannah Sedgwick Inola’s Cooper Thompson hits 30 straight free throws to win the 2025 Elks Hoop Shoot national title and Hall of Fame spot.

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Hannah Sedgwick Inola’s Cooper Thompson hits 30 straight free throws to win the 2025 Elks Hoop Shoot national title and Hall of Fame spot.

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Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

Woman killed in Tulsa road rage stabbing incident identified, man claims self-defense

News On 6 Police say Miashah Moses died after being stabbed during a confrontation that began with a road rage incident near Admiral and Garnett.

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Cinco de Mayo deals: free queso, cheap margaritas and food specials

Ashley Jones From free nachos to $5 margaritas, here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without breaking the bank.

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Inola teen sinks 30 straight shots to win national title

Hannah Sedgwick Inola’s Cooper Thompson hits 30 straight free throws to win the 2025 Elks Hoop Shoot national title and Hall of Fame spot.

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Oklahoma fishing guide breaks his own world record with 118-pound bighead carp

Nick McCauley Bryan Baker hauls invasive species from Grand Lake, topping his 2023 mark.

Tulsa schools mourn students and staff after fatal crash in Kansas on Sunday

Tulsa schools mourn students and staff after fatal crash in Kansas on Sunday

Brooke Cox Four people from Tulsa and Union Public Schools — including two students and a staff member, and a former coach — died in a crash over the weekend in Kansas, according to school officials.

Why ‘Stay to Play’ hotel rules are costing youth sports families hundreds

Why ‘Stay to Play’ hotel rules are costing youth sports families hundreds

Dave Davis An Oklahoma Watch investigation reveals how “stay to play” hotel rules at youth sports tournaments are inflating travel costs for families.

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