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2 days ago | 
news9.com | Tiffany Lane |Drake Johnson |Anna Denison |Brooke Cox |Jonathan Polasek |Summer Miller | +1 more
Low cost of living and stable job growth help the Sooner State land No. 4 on national list.
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1 week ago | 
news9.com | Chris Williams |Anna Denison
Arkansas pitcher Parker Coil is living out a dream years in the making, shaped by childhood trips to the College World Series and a competitive baseball upbringing in Oklahoma. "It's been amazing. The experience here, the atmosphere, everything about it. It's just so awesome," Coil said. A native of Edmond, Oklahoma, Coil has played for the Razorbacks for the past three years and said the program and fan base continue to impress him. “It's incredible,” he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
news9.com | Bobbie Miller |Anna Denison
A pair of Edmond sisters is satisfying sweet tooths with a unique self-serve bakery cart that blends old-fashioned charm with modern convenience. Ashley Johnson and Janelle Lough co-own the neighborhood treat cart, which they stock with handmade goodies each week. The idea was born out of a shared love for baking and a need for a creative outlet.
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3 weeks ago | 
news9.com | Tevis Hillis |Anna Denison
The Heartland Flyer, a daily passenger train connecting Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, will cease operations on or before October 1, 2025, state transportation officials announced. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation stated that the decision follows the Texas Legislature's decision not to fund the train’s share of operations beyond this year. The Texas Department of Transportation had requested $7.05 million to keep the route running through 2027.
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3 weeks ago | 
news9.com | Robin Marsh |Anna Denison
As OU’s Ella Parker rounded the bases after her walk-off home run against Tennessee, a subtle but powerful gesture followed. Players held up four fingers. It’s become a viral image, and many fans are asking: why four? A Viral Gesture With Deeper MeaningThe answer, says OU softball team chaplain Sarah Roberts, is rooted in Scripture — and in faith over fear. “This is my 20th season to be with them,” Roberts said.
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1 month ago | 
news9.com | Sylvia Corkill |Anna Denison
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office made nine arrests Saturday after uncovering a large-scale illegal cockfighting operation. Deputies spent 13 hours at the scene, seizing 53 roosters and euthanizing seven more that were injured. Authorities also took into custody one hen, 10 chicks, and 46 eggs. A mini trailer found on site drew special attention. “This is a really nice mini trailer that has a split air conditioning unit in it,” said Capt. John Evans with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
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1 month ago | 
news9.com | Colby Thelen |Anna Denison
In an exclusive interview, Colby Thelen sat down with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith after he recorded First Take from the News 9 studio to discuss his impressions of Oklahoma City, the Thunder's performance, and the upcoming Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Q: Stephen A. Smith, welcome to Oklahoma City. What’s your impression so far? Stephen A. Smith: First of all, I'm here in the studio. It's immaculate. The hospitality has been exceptional.
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1 month ago | 
news9.com | Tevis Hillis |Anna Denison
The newly elected pope, Leo XIV, once held a role at a Catholic school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before rising to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, served for two years on the board of directors at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, according to the school. A photo provided by Cascia Hall records shows Prevost, now Pope Leo, during his time at the school.
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2 months ago | 
news9.com | Carrie Winchel |Destini Pittman |Anna Denison |Elizabeth Fitz |Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott | +1 more
The News 9 Weather Team is tracking severe storms. Tornado warnings are active for multiple counties.
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2 months ago | 
news9.com | Destini Pittman |Carrie Winchel |Anna Denison |Elizabeth Fitz |Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott | +1 more
News 9 Storm Tracker Marty Logan caught the moment a tornado touched down in Freedom.
