Deanne Stein

Oklahoma City

Reporter at KSBI-TV (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Mid-Del Schools Prepare for New Emergency Reunification Plan

6 days ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

A metro school district is taking steps to ensure that in the event of an emergency, students can be safely reunited with their families. Mid-Del Schools just wrapped up a two-day training focused on implementing a new reunification plan, a safety measure designed for crisis situations, such as gas leaks, severe weather, or acts of violence. “It’s just to make sure that we get it right,” said Mid-Del Superintendent Dr. Rick Cobb.
Why Oklahoma lawmakers fired the Mental Health Commissioner

1 week ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

The Legislature stepped in to remove the state’s top mental health official, Allie Friesen, marking the first time in 100 years such a move has been made. Q: How was the Legislature able to do this if the Governor has hiring and firing power?
OKC mother outraged after daughter left behind on school field trip

1 week ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

An Oklahoma City mother is demanding accountability after her 7-year-old daughter was left behind during a school field trip to the zoo. Lynda Buntich says her daughter, a student at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, was excited to join the school's annual walk to the Oklahoma City Zoo on the last day of school. “This is something they do every year. The whole school walks there and back,” Buntich said.
How Russell Westbrook will help shape OKC’s new sports district

1 week ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

A new era of sports, culture, and community is taking shape in downtown Oklahoma City. Echo Investment Capital, Russell Westbrook Enterprises (RWE), and Robinson Park have officially selected Populous as the master architect for the sports-anchored entertainment district. Global Vision, Local ImpactPopulous, a world-renowned architectural design firm, has created iconic projects including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.
Oklahoma City booms with Thunder Playoff run and Women’s College World Series

1 week ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

As the Oklahoma City Thunder fight to clinch a Western Conference title and the Women’s College World Series gets ready to take the field, the city is experiencing a surge in both excitement and economic impact. The WCWS alone generates around$25 million for the local economy each year, and with the Thunder still in the playoffs, that figure is expected to climb even higher. “As big as the Thunder are, the Women’s College World Series is gigantic for us,” said Charles Stout with Bricktown Brewery.
Community Outrage Grows After 154 Young People Arrested at OKC Gathering

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

Tensions are mounting after 154 young people, including 40 minors, were arrested during a large gathering in Oklahoma City last weekend. While police describe the incident as a “street takeover,” many in the community insist it was nothing more than a birthday celebration. “We were invited to this birthday party... it was to really celebrate someone special to us,” said Christian Hammons, one of those arrested.
Another Playoff Game, Another Shirt - Thunder Fans Gear Up for Game 2

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

It’s Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and Thunder fans are expected to show up in force and sport matching shirts. Creating those shirts is no small task. At Oklahoma Shirt Company, the presses are hot, and the pace is fast. “We’re producing about 600 shirts per hour,” says owner Justin Lawrence. “That’s 40,000 impressions we turn around. From concept to courtside, the process starts in the art department. For this playoff run alone, the team designed 75 different options.
Living with Alpha-Gal: Oklahoma Family Navigates Life-Threatening Allergy from Tick Bite

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

Imagine being allergic to red meat and other mammal products, because of a tick bite. That’s the reality for many people, including a 12-year-old Oklahoma girl who’s living with a rare condition called Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or AGS. It took three years to figure out why Annabelle Brawdy was sick. Finally, a blood test revealed that a tick bite left her with a potentially life-threatening allergy. “Every time I eat, I have to be careful about cross-contamination.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The red meat allergy triggered by ticks

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)? AGS is a serious allergic condition triggered by a tick bite, causing reactions to alpha-gal, a molecule found in most mammals. Symptoms appear after consuming red meat or products containing alpha-gal. What are the risk factors of AGS? AGS is mainly linked to the lone star tick in the United States, particularly in the south, east and central regions. However, other tick species may cause AGS in different countries. Most cases occur in adults. How is AGS caused?
Ultimate fan 'Brick Man' leads Thunder charge as fans rush for Playoff seats

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Deanne Stein

After nearly a decade, the OKC Thunder are back in the Western Conference Finals. With Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, fans faced a wait to grab seats. Tickets went on sale Monday morning, and if you didn't get in the portal to buy them, don’t worry, there are still tickets, if you're willing to pay for them. “It's a very high-demand market right now,” said ultimate Thunder fan Derrick Seys, AKA Brick Man. Seys has season tickets planted down low.