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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Major Upgrades At Tulsa International Airport

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Major Upgrades At Tulsa International Airport

Emory Bryan Lots of improvements have been made at the Tulsa International Airport over recent years. Now the federal government has added a $13 million grant for the new tower at the airport, increasing the federal share of the $110 million project.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How A New Law Will Change Paper Tag Replacement Window In Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How A New Law Will Change Paper Tag Replacement Window In Oklahoma

Kaitlyn Deggs A new law is changing how much time Oklahomans have to replace their paper tags with metal plates. Here's an Oklahoma's Own In Focus look at the changes.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: High Car Prices Impact Tulsans

Jordan Tidwell People buying cars are facing the worst sticker shock in a generation. It's not just new vehicles, used car prices are going back up as well. On top of that, interest rates for loans and insurance costs have also skyrocketed.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How The State's Housing Market Affects First-Time Home Buyers

Erin Conrad The Federal Reserve sets the United States' monetary policy, including interest rates, which have been high for over two years. Those higher rates mean homebuyers in Tulsa are navigating the market during an uncertain time.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Crime

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Sentence For Man Convicted Of Child Sexual Abuse Outrages Victims

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Sentence For Man Convicted Of Child Sexual Abuse Outrages Victims

Reagan Ledbetter In an Oklahoma's Own In Focus, News On 6 is digging into the growing outrage over the sentence handed down to a man convicted of sexually abusing two young girls he knew. A Tulsa County Jury found Shawn Canady guilty of two counts of child sexual abuse in September and the jury recommended he be sentenced to 20 years for each count, but judge Sharon Holmes sentenced him to 20 years’ probation instead.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Explain Investigation Into Missing Woman Found Dead

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Explain Investigation Into Missing Woman Found Dead

Reagan Ledbetter Investigators say there were so many red flags when Cassidy Ritchie was reported missing, and the evidence made them believe she was already dead and had been murdered. They say this wasn't a rescue mission, so they had to do everything by the book.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look At Mail Thefts And What You Can Do

Amy Slanchik One of the first things experts say to do if you're mailing a check is to use a gel pen because that can't be washed if the check gets in the wrong hands. The postal service says it is working to make blue collection boxes more secure.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Muskogee Police Protocol For Fentanyl Exposure

Jordan Tidwell Muskogee Police says it's protocol to get checked out by doctors if one of their officers was exposed to fentanyl because it's better to be safe than sorry.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: How Police Say People Should Respond To Indecent Exposure

News On 6 No matter the degree of the sex crime, Lieutenant Darin Ehrenrich with the Special Victims Unit says to file a police report. He says indecent exposure or Peeping Tom crimes have the potential to escalate to something worse.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Driver Involved In I-44 Bridge Crash Has History Of Dangerous Driving

Matt Rahn Rashaun Parker has a long list of driving violations and convictions in several counties, and she's currently facing charges of recklessly using a gun. Police say, unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see suspects in cases like these with a history of offenses.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Tulsa Police

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Police Response To False Alarm Active Shooter Call At School

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Police Response To False Alarm Active Shooter Call At School

Lex Rodriguez Police say for active shooter calls, it’s all hands on deck, but they were able to quickly downgrade once they learned there wasn’t a shooter. Still, officers say the student who reported it did everything right.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Women On The Rise Among Tulsa Police Department Cadets

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Women On The Rise Among Tulsa Police Department Cadets

Lori Fullbright Tulsa Police Department is welcoming a growing number of women police officers, sitting just above the national average. News on 6’s Lori Fullbright rode along with a rookie officer and talked to a veteran officer about the good and the bad of being a woman in a police uniform in Tulsa.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Share Gun Safety Tips After 18-Year-Old Dies From Accidental Shooting

Chloe Abbott Investigators say a teen was playing with the gun when it went off, hitting Seely Rudolph in the head and killing him. Police say his death was a tragic accident but a preventable one.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Safety

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Explaining The Letters About Lead Pipes And How To Check If Your Home Is Safe

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Explaining The Letters About Lead Pipes And How To Check If Your Home Is Safe

Kaitlyn Deggs A city letter warning that water service lines could contain lead has raised concerns among Nowata residents, prompting calls for clarity and action on water infrastructure issues.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Fatal Pedestrian Crash Highlights Safety Concerns In Tulsa

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Fatal Pedestrian Crash Highlights Safety Concerns In Tulsa

News On 6 A deadly crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard raises questions about pedestrian safety in areas with no sidewalks in Tulsa.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Cyclist Safety Challenges Spotlighted By Recent Data

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Cyclist Safety Challenges Spotlighted By Recent Data

Erin Conrad Oklahoma ranks 9th in the top ten most dangerous states for cyclists, according to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. News On 6 took an in-focus look at safety concerns for cyclists.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Families Who Lost Loved Ones To Illicit Drugs Spread Awareness Of Dangers

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Families Who Lost Loved Ones To Illicit Drugs Spread Awareness Of Dangers

News On 6 Loved ones of people who have died from an illicit drug overdose are spreading awareness with their annual courthouse rally.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Strangulation Victim Shares Survival Story; Local Law Enforcement Release PSA To Help Others

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Strangulation Victim Shares Survival Story; Local Law Enforcement Release PSA To Help Others

Reagan Ledbetter A Tulsa woman was strangled 10 years ago, and what she endured still haunts her every day. Gisela Salgado shared her story publicly for the very first time with News On 6. BAPD Chief Brandon Berryhill says domestic violence calls are the number one call they get. He says his department recently changed the way they ask victims questions because many don't realize if they woke up somewhere and didn't remember how they got there, they were probably strangled.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa County Approves Pay Raises For Deputies

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa County Approves Pay Raises For Deputies

Reagan Ledbetter Tulsa County approves a major pay raise for sheriff's deputies. County Commissioners and other elected officials voted to reallocate more money from the county's general fund to pay for the higher salaries.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Health

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Years Of Water Outages In Adair County Leave Residents Without Reliable Access

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Years Of Water Outages In Adair County Leave Residents Without Reliable Access

Cal Day Adair County residents face ongoing water outages and frustrations stemming from neglect, as officials seek financial aid and long-term solutions for the aging infrastructure.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Explaining The Letters About Lead Pipes And How To Check If Your Home Is Safe

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Explaining The Letters About Lead Pipes And How To Check If Your Home Is Safe

Kaitlyn Deggs A city letter warning that water service lines could contain lead has raised concerns among Nowata residents, prompting calls for clarity and action on water infrastructure issues.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Importance Of Narcan Access Following State Rollback

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Importance Of Narcan Access Following State Rollback

Erin Conrad News On 6 is looking into the State of Oklahoma's decision to remove all of its free naloxone—better known as Narcan—vending machines. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (ODMHSAS) says the program was not cost-effective and didn't achieve its goals.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Arrest 2 Women After Newborns Test Positive for Drugs, Highlighting Growing Crisis

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Tulsa Police Arrest 2 Women After Newborns Test Positive for Drugs, Highlighting Growing Crisis

News On 6 Tulsa police have arrested two women who gave birth to babies that tested positive for drugs, highlighting a growing problem that law enforcement and healthcare professionals are grappling with.

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

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.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The Cost Of Insulin In Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: The Cost Of Insulin In Oklahoma

Erin Conrad The state of Oklahoma is suing drug companies who make insulin and the prescription benefit managers who help negotiate drug prices. Attorney General Gentner Drummond says the companies and benefit managers are unlawfully inflating the price of the drug that keeps millions of diabetics alive.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Tourism In Oklahoma

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Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Kickstart 66 Tour For Rural Communities

Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Kickstart 66 Tour For Rural Communities

Autumn Bracey Sapulpa will participate in Oklahoma's Kickstart 66 tour in 2026, focusing on rural community development. A public meeting will discuss resources and collaboration opportunities for local economies.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Catoosa Museum Draws Visitors From Route 66 Tourism Program

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Catoosa Museum Draws Visitors From Route 66 Tourism Program

News On 6 State tourism officials just launched a new passport program to encourage people to visit different landmarks along the route. The D.W. Correll Museum in Catoosa says they’ve seen people from all over the world who might not have known about the museum without the passport.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Education & Schools

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Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

News 9 Following a directive from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to require a bible in schools, News 9 checked in with the 20 largest districts in the state to see what their plans are for the upcoming school year.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Reaction, Analysis Of Bible Requirement In Oklahoma Public Schools

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Reaction, Analysis Of Bible Requirement In Oklahoma Public Schools

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma State Superintendent, Ryan Walters announced a new requirement for Oklahoma public schools that requires the use of the bible in its curriculum. News On 6 took an In Focus look at the new requirement.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Epic Charter Schools Using AI To Educate Students

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Epic Charter Schools Using AI To Educate Students

News On 6 Technology is at the core of Epic's work—and they almost have to because, by design, it is a virtual charter school. The district invited News On 6 behind the scenes, where they’re creating their own curriculum and embracing AI to push student success.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Detailing Tulsa Public Schools' Wire Fraud Case Involving A Former Administrator

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Detailing Tulsa Public Schools' Wire Fraud Case Involving A Former Administrator

News On 6 Prosecutors said Fletcher's actions went on until 2022 before TPS noticed red flags and started an investigation.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Green Country School Bonds Fail, Pass In Latest Election

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Green Country School Bonds Fail, Pass In Latest Election

News On 6 Voters in Grove voted down a school bond issue for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Chouteau-Mazie schools got a bond approved on Tuesday after it failed last October by eight votes.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Investigation Into The Death Of An Owasso High School Student

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Investigation Into The Death Of An Owasso High School Student

News On 6 News On 6 has been asked why we haven't reported more on the death of an Owasso High School student. We are waiting for confirmed facts, and the autopsy results could take weeks to months, and toxicology results could take even longer than that.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - State Politics

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

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

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

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.

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: 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: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

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

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.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Services

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Tulsa Day Center Prepared For Cold Snap; Where To Find Warming Shelters

Tulsa Day Center Prepared For Cold Snap; Where To Find Warming Shelters

Amy Slanchik The Tulsa Day Center said 72 people have died this year as a direct result of being homeless. The cold weather played a factor in some of those deaths.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look Inside The Tulsa Day Center During January's Cold Snap

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: A Look Inside The Tulsa Day Center During January's Cold Snap

Katie Eastman When a cold snap comes through, the Day Center said shelters see people who haven't asked for help in a while, and oftentimes, that help was needed long before fingers and toes froze.

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Oklahoma's Own: In Focus - Technology

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Green Country TikTok Influencers Against Potential Ban Of App

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Green Country TikTok Influencers Against Potential Ban Of App

News On 6 Tulsa TikTok influencer Katie Harris says not only would a ban hurt her content, but it would prevent her followers from seeing things they may never experience on their own.

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