Matt McCabe

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Matt McCabe

Governor Kevin Stitt has released an initial report from the accounting expert he tapped to review the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse’s finances, his office announced on Monday. Stitt committed to bringing in an independent financial expert on May 2, later naming Greenwell to that role. Greenwell is currently a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and previously served on the Oklahoma City Council. Greenwell’s findings suggest 52 areas the department can improve.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Matt McCabe

Two weeks after historic flooding across Oklahoma, warmer weather reveals lasting scars in badly damaged communities. In one part of Tecumseh, a family remains stranded after a portion of the private road washed out, leading up to their house. Now, a roughly 10-foot hole separates their home from the community. “When we moved out here, we didn't know what it was,” said Jeff Welchel, who has now lived in the home for 30 years.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Matt McCabe

In March of 2024, Oklahoma leaders ceremonially broke ground on what was forecasted to be a state-of-the-art mental health hospital and campus located at OSU-OKC, costing $150 million. But construction never began; in fact, lawmakers on Monday explained, the land had not even been sold to the state. “At least one site in Oklahoma City has been identified, which can be renovated to meet the needs to replace the beds at Griffin Memorial Hospital,” Sen.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Matt McCabe

Norman’s City Council is approaching another deadline in the city’s quest to build the $1.2 billion dollar Rock Creek Entertainment District, which would be anchored by a new arena for OU Athletics. Approving a phasing plan During an April 22 meeting, the City Council was presented with a phasing plan prepared by developers. It outlined the timelines, order, and cost of the expected stages of development.

4 weeks ago | news9.com | Matt McCabe

Oklahoma City leaders are facing the consequences of self-proclaimed “sluggish” sales tax revenue. In response, the city manager has directed its departments to draft proposals for the next fiscal year, representing operational budget cuts. Most agencies are currently facing a proposed 4.5% cut, but police are fire are facing a 1.5% cut. Union leaders for the city’s police officers and firefighters both weighed in on the possible impact. Q: What’s the impact to Oklahoma City Police and Fire?