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How burn bans work in Oklahoma

How burn bans work in Oklahoma

Bella Roddy Burn bans can be issued at the county level by county commissioners or at the state level by the governor.

D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week.

The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say

The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say

Associated Press The Trump administration plans to lay off more workers at NOAA, affecting its weather, ocean, and fisheries services, following previous cuts that have reduced its workforce by nearly 25% since January.

Federal funding cuts: Oklahoma State Emergency Management says it's too early to identify impacts

Federal funding cuts: Oklahoma State Emergency Management says it's too early to identify impacts

Carrie Winchel The cuts to the National Weather Service are overlapping with the start of Oklahoma's severe weather season, and NOAA has not provided details on the exact depth and impact of the cuts in Norman.

Federal offices closing across Oklahoma under Trump cost-cutting plan

Federal offices closing across Oklahoma under Trump cost-cutting plan

Matt McCabe Nearly a dozen locations of federal offices in Oklahoma have fallen under the sights of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

Oklahoma leaders prepare for layoffs amid cuts to federal jobs

Oklahoma leaders prepare for layoffs amid cuts to federal jobs

Jordan Fremstad Hundreds of Oklahoma federal face potential job loss due to budget cuts. The governor said Oklahoma is ready to help, so we're asking state leaders how that will work.

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Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off in latest cuts to federal workforce

Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off in latest cuts to federal workforce

CBS News Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce.

Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off in latest cuts to federal workforce

Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off in latest cuts to federal workforce

CBS News Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration and its newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continue slashing the federal workforce.

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

CBS News Hurricane Milton surged back up to a Category 5 then dropped down to Category 3 Wednesday, with forecasts showing it on a path to hit Florida's west-central Gulf Coast near Sarasota Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

CBS News Hurricane Milton surged back up to a Category 5 then dropped down to Category 3 Wednesday, with forecasts showing it on a path to hit Florida's west-central Gulf Coast near Sarasota Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

OU Weather Researchers Receive $4 Million To Study Flash Flood Events

OU Weather Researchers Receive $4 Million To Study Flash Flood Events

News 9 As communities across the country recover from hurricanes — researchers at the University of Oklahoma are trying to better predict flash flooding events.

OU Weather Researchers Receive $4 Million To Study Flash Flood Events

OU Weather Researchers Receive $4 Million To Study Flash Flood Events

News 9 As communities across the country recover from hurricanes — researchers at the University of Oklahoma are trying to better predict flash flooding events.

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

CBS News Tropical Storm Ernesto was on its way to the Virgin Islands Tuesday afternoon, gaining strength as it swirled in the Atlantic Ocean, just days after Debby finished its trek along the U.S. East Coast. Ernesto is expected to hit near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening and become a hurricane while passing northeast of Puerto Rico later during the night, the National Hurricane Center says.

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

CBS News Tropical Storm Ernesto was on its way to the Virgin Islands Tuesday afternoon, gaining strength as it swirled in the Atlantic Ocean, just days after Debby finished its trek along the U.S. East Coast. Ernesto is expected to hit near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening and become a hurricane while passing northeast of Puerto Rico later during the night, the National Hurricane Center says.

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

CBS News An incredible video captured the moment a whale capsized a boat off the coast of New Hampshire Tuesday, sending two men flying into the ocean. Two teenagers nearby, one who recorded the video, came to their immediate rescue.

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

CBS News An incredible video captured the moment a whale capsized a boat off the coast of New Hampshire Tuesday, sending two men flying into the ocean. Two teenagers nearby, one who recorded the video, came to their immediate rescue.

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

CBS News A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground.

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

CBS News A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground.

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Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Associated Press An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Associated Press An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

Alex Cameron As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

Alex Cameron As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Passes 'Weather Act', Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

News 9 As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Passes 'Weather Act', Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

News 9 As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

News On 6 Scientists at NOAA and the University of Oklahoma are using drones to learn more about how severe weather forms. News On 6's Stephen Nehrenz took a trip to Norman for an up-close look at the high-flying research.

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

News On 6 Scientists at NOAA and the University of Oklahoma are using drones to learn more about how severe weather forms. News On 6's Stephen Nehrenz took a trip to Norman for an up-close look at the high-flying research.

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See His Shadow On Groundhog Day 2024

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See His Shadow On Groundhog Day 2024

CBS News On Friday in Pennsylvania, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2024, forecasting an early spring.

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See His Shadow On Groundhog Day 2024

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See His Shadow On Groundhog Day 2024

CBS News On Friday in Pennsylvania, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2024, forecasting an early spring.

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

CBS News There have been 23 climate catastrophes and weather events costing at least $1 billion as of the end of August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Monday. This year's disasters have so far cost more than $57.6 billion and killed 253 people.

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

CBS News There have been 23 climate catastrophes and weather events costing at least $1 billion as of the end of August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Monday. This year's disasters have so far cost more than $57.6 billion and killed 253 people.

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Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Emory Bryan Sen. James Lankford said he's still trying to get specifics on layoffs from the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Lankford supports the effort to reduce the size of government to a level that's affordable, but he believes it will take 10 years to balance the budget.

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Emory Bryan Sen. James Lankford said he's still trying to get specifics on layoffs from the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Lankford supports the effort to reduce the size of government to a level that's affordable, but he believes it will take 10 years to balance the budget.

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

Erin Conrad Dozens of volunteers showed up to fight a fire outbreak in Pawnee County near Oak Grove. Oklahoma volunteers rallied around Peninsula Fire as EOM Director said these are the worst fire conditions he's seen.

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

Erin Conrad Dozens of volunteers showed up to fight a fire outbreak in Pawnee County near Oak Grove. Oklahoma volunteers rallied around Peninsula Fire as EOM Director said these are the worst fire conditions he's seen.

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

News On 6 A midweek cooldown hits Tulsa, with a slight chance of rain for northern Oklahoma and snow in parts of Kansas. Thursday warms up with calm winds.

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

News On 6 A midweek cooldown hits Tulsa, with a slight chance of rain for northern Oklahoma and snow in parts of Kansas. Thursday warms up with calm winds.

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Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Emory Bryan Sen. James Lankford said he's still trying to get specifics on layoffs from the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Lankford supports the effort to reduce the size of government to a level that's affordable, but he believes it will take 10 years to balance the budget.

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

'This is much worse': Firefighters work against extreme weather conditions in Pawnee Co

Erin Conrad Dozens of volunteers showed up to fight a fire outbreak in Pawnee County near Oak Grove. Oklahoma volunteers rallied around Peninsula Fire as EOM Director said these are the worst fire conditions he's seen.

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

Midweek cooldown hits, rain possible for weekend

News On 6 A midweek cooldown hits Tulsa, with a slight chance of rain for northern Oklahoma and snow in parts of Kansas. Thursday warms up with calm winds.

Resource center opens in Mannford for Green Country wildfire victims

Resource center opens in Mannford for Green Country wildfire victims

Kaitlyn Deggs A resource center opens in Mannford to help people impacted by the wildfires in Mannford, Creek County, Pawnee County, and other surrounding areas start the recovery process.

What is the Tulsa Fire Dept. Pop-Up Clinic and how is it helping unhoused people?

What is the Tulsa Fire Dept. Pop-Up Clinic and how is it helping unhoused people?

Ethan Wright The Tulsa Fire Department Pop-Up Clinic teamed up with over 20 organizations to provide unhoused residents with access to essential social and medical services—all in one place.

Pawnee County couple charged with murder after 1-year-old found dead in unsafe home

Pawnee County couple charged with murder after 1-year-old found dead in unsafe home

Lori Fullbright A Pawnee County couple faces murder and child neglect charges after their 1-year-old daughter was found dead in unsanitary home conditions earlier this month.

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