Christian Hans

Oklahoma City

Digital News Producer at KWTV-TV (Oklahoma City, OK)

Journalist/Digital Content @NEWS9, OU Alum, He/Him, Okie, Dad, 2006 Time Person of the Year, Film & Food guy, 🇺🇸

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Spanish Cove Retirement Village seniors stay fit with new event

1 day ago | news9.com | Christian Hans |Addie Crawford

After showing up and running their hardest for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, residents at Spanish Cove Retirement Village are getting ready for the next chance to stay active. SEE ALSO: Yukon retirees prep for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon senior raceThe group earned recognition for having the largest participation in the Senior Marathon for two consecutive years, growing from 50 walkers last year to 78 in 2025.
Yukon's Mollie Spencer Farm gears up for spring open house

3 days ago | news9.com | Christian Hans |Addie Crawford

With spring in full swing, Mollie Spencer Farm in Yukon is gearing up for a full slate of activities for visitors. The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch traveled out to Yukon Monday to learn more from Programs Manager Emma Newberry-Davis about Mollie Spencer Farm's upcoming spring open house. Q: What do you guys do here at Mollie Spencer Farm? A: We're an educational farm here, and we were established in 1894.
Man charged in 2024 armed robbery at Garvin Co. marijuana grow

6 days ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

A man accused of involvement in an armed robbery at a Garvin County marijuana grow was indicted Thursday, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond. In a news release issued Thursday, Drummond says 26-year-old Geane Johnson Jr. was part of a group that assaulted multiple people at the marijuana business in Elmore City last June. Investigators say the group stole a gun, cash and processed marijuana before stealing two cars to get away.
1 killed in shooting following police pursuit near Cushing

6 days ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

A man was killed in a shooting involving police Friday morning following a pursuit that ended near Cushing, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP says at around 1:26 a.m., the agency assisted the Cushing Police Department with a vehicle pursuit. As the pursuit ended, OHP says a male suspect fired multiple rounds at officers on scene, who returned fire. OHP says the suspect was fatally struck by gunfire. The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Pottawatomie Co. man accused of shooting, killing wife enters guilty plea

6 days ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

A Pottawatomie County man accused of killing his wife in September has entered a guilty plea, according to court records. Investigators say Bradley Frye shot and killed his wife, Sara, before staging the crime scene to make it appear as a suicide. RELATED: 'Not Adding Up:' Pottawatomie Co. Husband Accused Of Murdering Wife, Staging SuicideNow, court records show Frye has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, although those records show Frye could still face a first-degree murder charge.
Latino Community Development Agency names OKC for Soccer head as honorary chair of annual luncheon

1 week ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

Christian Kanady, founder and CEO of the Oklahoma City-based Echo Investment Capital, has been named an Honorary Chair of the Latino Community Development Agency’s 34th Annual Awards & Recognition Luncheon, the LCDA announced Wednesday. Echo Investment Capital joined OKC for Soccer as a majority owner in 2024, and has led efforts to launch men’s and women’s professional soccer teams in the city by 2027. The LCDA's 34th Annual Awards & Recognition Luncheon, scheduled for Sept.
Local contractors helping Oklahoma businesses recover from severe storm damage

1 week ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

While businesses in Ada do their best to stay open after an EF1 tornado devastated their community, a local contractor is helping put the pieces back together. Matt Brookbank says his current project is helping a Nissan dealership get back in order. While not typically the peak season for contractors, Brookbank says their calendars are packed as storms continue to roll through the state. “We try to do mitigation as fast as possible," Brookbank said.
Eye On Safety: New security measures, technology at the Oklahoma County Jail

1 week ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

Inmate overdoses, smuggled drugs, and even accusations of staff misconduct have put the spotlight back on the Oklahoma County Detention Center. The Oklahoma County Detention Center has long made headlines, but new leadership is taking a more aggressive approach to turn things around. On Wednesday, NJews 9 spoke with interim jail CEO Paul Timmons and Chief of Security Greg Couch to see what changes are being made to the facility. Q: There have been other undercover operations in recent weeks.
2 arrested in SE OKC after pursuit involving stolen vehicle

1 week ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

Two people have been taken into custody after a pursuit Wednesday morning involving a stolen vehicle in southeast Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Police say officers established a perimeter after 3 a.m. near Southeast 32nd Street and South Santa Fe Avenue while they searched for four suspects. OCPD said the search began after officers began following a speeding vehicle. After stopping, four people inside the vehicle fled the scene. OCPD says all four are juveniles.
Oklahoma State Fair announces 2025 theme: 'EAT RIDE REPEAT'

1 week ago | news9.com | Christian Hans

The Oklahoma State Fair announces its new theme for 2025, "EAT RIDE REPEAT." The new theme comes as fair organizers work to emphasize the importance of nonstop entertainment for the 11-day event. Running from Sept. 11 through Sept. 21, this year's fair will feature a wide variety of food, rides, and entertainment, including nine Disney On Ice performances and the Wildcatter PBR Teams Challenge rodeo. Both events are set to take place in the new OG&E Coliseum, currently under construction.