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Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Lawmakers Clash Over Senate Bill 1027 and New Rules for Petition Signature Collections

Sam Modde Lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 1027 as it makes its way through the state Capitol.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Federal government opinion says UKB & Cherokee Nation share a reservation, tribes react

Erin Conrad The Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) remain locked in a longstanding dispute over jurisdiction, land-in-trust rights, and the recent Department of Interior opinion allowing the UKB to offer gaming.

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed every Oklahoma superintendent, saying he's requiring all Oklahoma schools to play a roughly 90-second video to all enrolled children and send it to their parents. District leaders said there was a recall notification sent after the first email, followed by a third email with the same video and mandate.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Oklahoma Ensures Election Integrity Amid Voter Skepticism

News On 6 Election officials in Oklahoma are emphasizing the state’s strong security measures and bipartisan oversight to address voter concerns about election integrity.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Craig County Zoning Proposition Aims To Restrict Wind Turbine Construction

Erin Conrad Craig County voters will decide on a zoning proposition aimed at limiting wind farm expansions near homes, amid concerns from residents about health, safety, and property rights.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State's Water Quality After Judge Rules In Favor Of Coalition In Environmental Lawsuit

News On 6 The ruling mandates better environmental impact processes and neighbor notifications for large-scale poultry facility permits. Here is our Oklahoma's Own In-Focus look at the state's water quality.

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Chloe Abbott The Oklahoma election board shows the Republican party has grown by around 400,000 registered voters in the last eight years. The Democratic party has lost registered voters, and the number of Independents registered has increased some.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Close-Up Look At The State's Political Makeup In The 2024 Election Season

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Emory Bryan Tax relief is coming at the grocery store, where about half of the current sales tax will no longer apply once the tax cut, signed Tuesday, takes effect.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Oklahoma To Cut State Sales Tax On Groceries

Emory Bryan Tax relief is coming at the grocery store, where about half of the current sales tax will no longer apply once the tax cut, signed Tuesday, takes effect.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

Lex Rodriguez A bill filed at the state capitol by Edmond Republican State Representative Nicole Miller would allow people who are autistic to get a marker on their driver's license so law enforcement would know.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Capitol Bill Would Allow Those With Autism To Mark It On Their Driver's License

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Tulsa First Responders ambushed while aiding shooting victim. Suspect killed after pursuit

Victor Pozadas Tulsa Police Department confirm an ambush took place near 3111 East 56 Street after first responders were tending to a shooting victim.

Tulsa First Responders ambushed while aiding shooting victim. Suspect killed after pursuit

Victor Pozadas Tulsa Police Department confirm an ambush took place near 3111 East 56 Street after first responders were tending to a shooting victim.

DUI suspect accused of killing motorcyclist in Tulsa wrong-way crash

News On 6 Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man was drunk when he crashed into two motorcycles on the IDL Sunday night.

DUI suspect accused of killing motorcyclist in Tulsa wrong-way crash

News On 6 Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man was drunk when he crashed into two motorcycles on the IDL Sunday night.

Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, shot and killed in San Antonio, police say

Associated Press Jonathan Joss, who voiced the role of John Redcorn in the animated TV show "King of the Hill," died Sunday after he was shot and killed at a home in San Antonio, Texas, police confirmed to CBS News. He was 55.

Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, shot and killed in San Antonio, police say

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Tulsa First Responders ambushed while aiding shooting victim. Suspect killed after pursuit

Victor Pozadas Tulsa Police Department confirm an ambush took place near 3111 East 56 Street after first responders were tending to a shooting victim.

DUI suspect accused of killing motorcyclist in Tulsa wrong-way crash

News On 6 Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old man was drunk when he crashed into two motorcycles on the IDL Sunday night.

Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, shot and killed in San Antonio, police say

What are the qualifications required for nurse practitioners to obtain independent prescriptive authority in Oklahoma?

Bella Roddy Oklahoma’s new law, effective in November 2025, allows certain nurse practitioners to prescribe medications without physician supervision, a move aimed at expanding healthcare access, especially in rural communities. But what exactly does it take for a nurse practitioner to qualify for this new level of independence? Here is a breakdown.

Tulsa judge removed from murder case after private meeting with suspect

Reagan Ledbetter Tulsa County judge Sharon Holmes has been removed from a murder case after she had a private meeting with the suspect alone, in her chambers.

Tulsa Police identify man killed by officers following 'ambush' shooting at 61st and Harvard

Kaitlyn Deggs Man killed by police after officers say he shot a jogger and then tried to shoot officers. The jogger is expected to be okay and officers were not injured.

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