Chinh Doan

Nebraska

Anchor and Reporter at KOTV-TV (Tulsa, OK)

@Newson6 Anchor/Reporter, former refugee & foster child, first in family to graduate college (@UofOklahoma). Interests: Vietnamese, Spanish, @AAJA, @TriDelta

Articles

Market owner recalls near death experience 50 years ago – AsAmNews

1 week ago | asamnews.com | Chinh Doan

By Chinh Doan(This story is done in partnership with the URL Collective)On the morning of April 30, 1975, Loi Van, who was 14 years old, thought she was going to die in Vietnam. “I heard bombs exploding,” said Loi. The now 64-year-old Tulsa, Oklahoma resident, reflects on her journey to America and how she turned suffering into business success. She says she grew up an orphan with no formal education and started working as a child, nannying for a family. She says her job saved her life.
35-year-old Vietnamese refugee reflects on life in America – AsAmNews

2 weeks ago | asamnews.com | Chinh Doan

By Chinh Doan(Chinh Doan looks back at her family’s story on the 50th anniversary of The Fall of Saigon. This story is done in partnership with the URL Collective)To those old enough to have witnessed the Vietnam War firsthand or on their television screens, it was a 19-year conflict that never seemed to end. In a way, it has not ended for some still dealing with the negative impacts, like PTSD and other traumas.
New Law Requires Age Verification For Adult Websites In Oklahoma, Sparking Debate Over Privacy And Free Speech

Nov 6, 2024 | newson6.com | Eden Jones |Haley Weger |Chinh Doan

Oklahoma’s new law requiring adult sites to verify users’ ages is sparking privacy concerns and legal challenges.
Oklahoma Gov. Declares State Of Emergency For 6 Counties After Weekend Storms

Nov 3, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan |Destini Pittman |Carrie Winchel |Alec Santos |Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott | +1 more

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for six counties after weekend storms caused significant damage, including downed power lines and injuries. He is urging residents to report damage for assistance.
Carver Middle School Students Make Their Voices Heard In Mock Elections

Oct 30, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan

Students at Tulsa's Carver Middle School cast their ballots this week. While these ones will not be counted by the election board, students told News On 6 it could make a difference in the future. Students are doing mock elections, from registering to vote to casting their ballots. The National Junior Honor Society started the process on Monday by getting students registered. Then, students got their own mock voter registration cards, which they needed to bring with them to cast their vote.
Severe Drought Leads To Challenges For Farmers, Ranchers And Firefighters

Oct 16, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Chinh Doan

Share Parts of northeastern Oklahoma are going through one of the most severe droughts in years, leading to more burn bans. The gusty winds and dry conditions are also putting firefighters on high alert. News On 6 is learning how people are dealing with the dry conditions. Tulsa firefighters said the fire risk is high, and they have already put out five grass fires so far on Oct. 15. Plus, farmers and ranchers across Green Country are doing what they can to deal with the dry weather.
Lonnie Sims Wins Tulsa County Commissioner District 2 Runoff Race

Aug 27, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan

The Republican Party also held a runoff in the Tulsa County Commissioner District 2 race, with the race being called in favor of Lonnie Sims. Sims and Melissa Myers both expressed that they would be honored to represent Tulsa County's GOP in this race. Both candidates stated that their top priorities if elected, would be infrastructure and public safety. News On 6 was there when Sims and Myers cast their ballots today alongside their families.
Tulsa County Commissioner District 2 Race Features Sims, Myers In Republican Runoff

Aug 27, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan

The Republican Party is also holding a runoff in the Tulsa County Commissioner District 2 race. Lonnie Sims secured 40% of the vote in June, while Melissa Myers received 31%. The Tulsa County GOP office isn't hosting a watch party tonight, but both Lonnie Sims and Melissa Myers expressed their enthusiasm about representing Republicans in this race. This afternoon, Sims, who resides in Jenks, and Myers, who lives in Sand Springs, cast their ballots alongside their families.
Oklahoma Has $1 Billion In Money And Property Waiting To Be Claimed

Aug 26, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan

The State Treasurer said there are $1 billion in money and property just waiting for Oklahomans to claim. From life insurance policies to money and family heirlooms, it takes just a few seconds to check if any of it may belong to you. State Treasurer Todd Russ said Tulsa County alone has $141 million in unclaimed property. He said the state’s database has about 1 million names listed, and yours could be one of them. News On 6 talked to some Tulsans who found out they have unclaimed property.
Tulsa Regional Chamber Hosts Senator Lankford For Business Leader Discussion

Aug 21, 2024 | news9.com | Chinh Doan

The Tulsa Regional Chamber hosted Senator James Lankford Wednesday morning, giving business leaders a chance to talk candidly with a member of Oklahoma’s federal delegation. His visit comes as people gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. While Senator Lankford spends most of his time in Washington, D.C., he says he tries to travel as much as possible when he’s in town to learn about what’s important to Oklahomans right now.