Sam Carrico

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Oklahoma Republicans' $12 billion budget proposal seeks tax relief and infrastructure upgrades, but concerns Democrats

1 month ago | news9.com | Sam Carrico

Gov. Kevin Stitt unveiled a budget plan Wednesday afternoon with Republican lawmakers. They say the budget is aimed at cutting taxes, investing in key infrastructure, and making Oklahoma more business-friendly, while Democrats say they were concerned about what's not in the bill. What's in the planThis more than twelve billion dollar plan includes a quarter-point income tax cut. The governor says the budget is all about staying competitive with other states.
Oklahoma Senate advances education rule changes, rejects immigration proposal

1 month ago | news9.com | Scott Mitchell |Alex Cameron |Sam Carrico |MaKayla Glenn |Emory Bryan |Haley Hetrick

A resolution to approve and deny select administrative rule changes from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) cleared the state Senate Tuesday, moving the proposals one step closer to implementation.
Travel or debt? Bankrate study highlights Americans' vacation dilemma

1 month ago | news9.com | Sam Carrico |Matt Kalish |Joe Carmody |Chloe Abbott

46% of U.S. adults won't travel this summer due to high costs and budget strains, says a Bankrate survey. Discover cost-saving travel tips that can help you plan smarter.
TIMELINE: Weather Team tracks severe storms

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.
WATCH: Tornado touches down in Freedom

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.
Pikepass Scam Texts: OTA explains what's being done to stop the messages

2 months ago | news9.com | Cal Day |Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott |Sam Modde

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is getting record calls about texts demanding payment for late PIKEPASS charges. The agency says it is a scam, and is working with the FBI to put the texts to a stop.
1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

2 months ago | news9.com | Graham Dowers |Lisa Monahan |Anna Denison |Victor Pozadas |Sam Carrico |Sam Modde | +2 more

A tornado touched down Saturday night near Spaulding, leaving behind a trail of destruction that claimed one life, injured another, and destroyed multiple homes.
'400 jobs back to Oklahoma:' Dollar Tree distribution center returning to Marietta after EF-4 tornado

2 months ago | newson6.com | Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott |Sam Modde |Summer Miller

Dollar Tree announced Thursday it plans to build a new facility in Marietta one year after EF-4 tornado.
'It was shocking': Ada business owner loses motel, donut shop in overnight tornado

2 months ago | newson6.com | Cameron Joiner |Travis Meyer |Sam Carrico |Chloe Abbott |Sam Modde

Residents and business owners surveyed damage in Ada Sunday morning after a tornado touched down overnight. One business owner is devastated after losing his donut shop and motel, which was his livelihood for two decades.
Scattered storms, heavy rain possible in Tulsa through the weekend

2 months ago | news9.com | Carrie Winchel |Destini Pittman |Alec Santos |Sam Carrico |Sam Modde |Chloe Abbott

Scattered showers and storms are possible Friday as weak systems move through the region, with a few strong storms not out of the question. A stalled front this weekend could bring additional rounds of rain before a stronger system arrives early next week.