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Local Businesses Rally To Support Victims Of Tulsa Restaurant And Apartment Fire The huge fire burned down Hodges Bend and Lowood and four apartments above them. Now, restaurants and bars are raising money to go toward the expenses and recovery efforts.

Please read this official statement from the Broken Arrow Police Department.

Pryor Police Officers Rescue Baby Girl From Life-Threatening Choking Incident Pryor Police officers saved the life of 9-month-old Gracelynn Bullard, who was choking on a piece of cardboard over the weekend.

The Tulsa Fire Department wants to give you a free Home Safety Makeover!

The department is prioritizing senior citizens, but says anyone can apply.

To apply, all you need to do is send your name, address, and phone number to [email protected]

Tulsa Fire Department Gives Free Home Safety Makeovers The Tulsa Fire Department is adding peace of mind for seniors with a free Home Safety Makeover. The department received a grant from FEMA to replace smoke detectors and other safety items in homes.

Jenks Planning Committee Land Use Proposals Raise Concerns Among Residents Jenks residents are voicing their concerns over the proposed rezoning of agricultural land to regional commercial use near 106th and Elm.

While tracking the tornadic supercell near Cole, Jim Gardner was hit by a very large hail stone! He safely landed Bob Mills Sky News 9 with a busted windshield. Jim told me he is “all good!”

Residents in Owasso are sharing their opposition saying they're concerned about wildlife, poor road conditions, and damage to their homes.

Owasso Residents Resist Rock Quarry Expansion Proposal People in an Owasso neighborhood are upset because a nearby rock quarry plans to expand closer to their homes. A proposal submitted to the Tulsa Planning Commission would extend the quarry along Highway 169 across 56th Street North.

Life update!!

If you were watching News On 6 tonight, you may have noticed I’m back after my 6 week absence!

I shared that I was having surgery back in March and everything went well! Thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your kind messages.

It’s great to be back!!!!

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and McAlester Police Department.

McAlester Police Announce Death Of Officer Following Friday Crash The McAlester Police Department has announced that officer Joseph Barlow has died after a crash on Friday.

LIFE UPDATE!!

I wanted to keep everyone updated on why you won’t see me on your screens over the next several weeks. I’ll be out on medical leave for surgery.

I don’t want to get into too many details at this time, but this is what is best to relieve pain and other complications that have been affecting my daily life and my overall quality of life.

I’ll be back as soon as I can and I’m looking forward to sharing your stories.

Thank you!

Oklahomans for Equality Condemns An Oklahoma Bill Aimed At Preventing Children From Seeing Drag Shows And Other Activities.
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OKEQ believes if it passes, it will cause unintended harm to the state.

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Oklahomans For Equality Condemn Bill Banning Kids From Seeing Drag Shows OKEQ said if HB 2186 passes, it would be the beginning of a broad attack not only on the LGBTQ+ community, but on everyone's freedom of expression.

The city said Bolsonaro's visit was personal and nothing official was discussed, but many questions remain unanswered.

Former President Of Brazil Visits Gov. Stitt And Mayor Of Broken Arrow Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met with Governor Kevin Stitt and with Broken Arrow's mayor, Debra Wimpee. The city said Bolsonaro's visit was personal and nothing official was discussed, but many questions remain unanswered.

Union Security Guard Arrested, Accused Of Sexting With Students.
Tulsa Police say more students have come forward and additional charge may be added.

Union Security Guard Arrested, Accused Of Sexting With Students Police said an anonymous tip led to an arrest of the Union School security guard who's now charged with sexting several students.

I’m excited to read his book and all the stories it holds. I’m also looking forward to the next volume coming out later this year!

Coweta Author Shares Stories From Pearl Harbor Survivors In Book The untold stories of Pearl Harbor survivors are being shared through a new book written by a Coweta veteran.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year’s weekend!

I will be live today for the 6 and 9 shows. KOTV - News On 6 will not have a 10 pm show today since CBS will have national coverage during that hour for New Years.

See you then!

A new law has gone into effect which prohibits roofing contractors from covering or waiving deductibles for customers. How the law changes how you may interact with contractors:

New Law Prohibits Roofing Contractors From Waiving Deductibles A new law that no longer allows roofing contractors to waive a customer's insurance deductible is now in effect, but there could be other endorsements you may want to add to your policy that could help save money.

Singer, actor Aaron Carter dies at age 34 Carter, who rose to fame as a child singer in the late 1990s and early 2000s and is the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, was reportedly found dead in his Lancaster home early Saturday morning, according to TMZ.

🚨Breaking News🚨
The identities of the two adults, who police say are believed to be the suspects in Thursday Murder-Suicide, have been released.

2 Adults, 6 Children Found Dead In Burned Broken Arrow Home; Murder/Suicide Investigation Underway Broken Arrow Police have confirmed that two adults and six children were killed in what is now a murder/suicide investigation.

A simple act of kindness goes a long way. This was a very special moment to witness. I’m so honored to report the news for communities like Broken Arrow that come together and show support for one another.

Michelle and Mike Everette, along with their 8-year old son, are placing “BA loves you” signs outside the Public Safety Complex and 7 fire stations in Broken Arrow to show their support for first responders.

Such a tragic evening for Broken Arrow.

Police are investigating a homicide after neighbors reported a house fire around 4PM Thursday. When they arrived, they found 8 people dead at the residence. We learned that a family of 8 did live in the home, but police did not confirm if all the victims were part of the family or if the fire was what caused their deaths.

Tonight, we keep the community, including first responders, in our hearts as everyone works through this heartbreaking news.

BREAKING NEWS:
I’m in Broken Arrow where police say multiple people were killed in a fire.
More at 6, 9, & 10.

Police: Multiple Killed In Broken Arrow Fire A structure fire has caused multiple deaths near Houston and Elm in Broken Arrow on Thursday, police said.

BREAKING NEWS: 1 Killed In Fatal Rollover Crash In Tulsa

1 Killed In Fatal Rollover Crash In Tulsa A man is dead after a rollover crash on 71st and South Elwood Ave, according to Tulsa Police. Police say two adults and four children under the age of five were in the car when the crash happened.

Exclusive Look At TPD Special Operations Team Training: The Tactical Rescue and EMS Unit is a special team of operators and medical personnel. When they are activated, their mission is to get to victims of active shooters, hostage situations, and other high threat situations and transport them to a medical facility.

Exclusive Look At TPD Special Operations Team Training Tulsa's Special Operations Team is known for being one of the best in the country. There are members of the team who are now trained medics, which is a role specifically designed to respond to mass violence situations. News On 6's Lex Rodriguez went along on some of their recent training, in a story...

TSgt. Bill Parker was the first from his boat to set foot on Omaha Beach. His mission was to break through barriers meant to stop Allied forces from invading during WWII. He succeeded in his mission and continued on to serve over 700 days in European combatant theater. Today, he was presented France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor.

Tulsa WWII Veteran Honored With France's Highest Award Bill Parker was one of the first soldiers to hit Omaha Beach on D-Day. The French government presented him with one of its most prestigious awards on Thursday.

If you saw me on the air tonight… yes, I was freezing and no…. I’m not doing alright… 🥶

I see you all wearing your shorts and t-shirts still… HOW???

My Florida shell isn’t keeping me warm.

Assistance League of Tulsa has a thrift store, called Bargins, which helps fund the purchase of school clothing for students.

Nonprofit Buys School Clothing For Union Elementary Students Dozens of students from a Union Elementary school are getting a boost to their wardrobe, thanks to a nonprofit. The Assistance League of Tulsa is on a mission to help students.

Local Nonprofit Grants Wishes For Veterans In Jenks Soldier's Wish is a nonprofit that helps active duty service members, veterans, and their families in many ways.

Tulsa Fire Department:
The department desperately needs more Spanish-speaking firefighters. In situations where they do not have a firefighter who can speak Spanish, they have to contact dispatch to find one who can translate. This could be valuable time in life-threatening emergencies.

Tulsa Fire Dept. Launching Effort To Recruit More Spanish Speakers Tulsa Fire Department held an open house at Station 33 Tuesday to let Hispanic residents know they're here to help. Montes says if a firefighter who speaks Spanish isn’t already on the scene, they have to call one who can translate. That could mean losing valuable time in a life-threatening emerge...

I ran into Raittia Rogers, author of “I Broke Out of Prison,” at the Tulsa State Fair today! It was awesome to hear how things have been going since I covered her story a few weeks ago. She told me she sold all the books she brought out and had to bring more! That’s awesome!!! I enjoy keeping up with people I get to cover stories with.

Raittia has a book signing coming up soon, too!

Happening now!!

Friendship Baptist Church of Owasso is doing a buy down event at Sunny’s Kwik Stop at 11700 E. 86th St. North in Owasso.
The church is taking off .75/gallon making it some of the cheapest gas in the nation!!

The lines are starting so get your spot! Event ends at 8PM!

STATE FAIR:
MaKayla Glenn News On 6 and I had a fun time out at the KOTV - News On 6 booth this morning! These two were proving to be some ultimate fans! The morning team is still in the lead for our Kiss The Pig contest, but don’t you really want to see Lori Fullbright, Craig Day, and Travis Meyer instead?!??
Staff, reporters, and anchors will be out at the fair all week for meet and greets. There are also some neat goodies!

Part of the renovations included hallway expansions, additional conference and meeting rooms, and glass window enclosures that run from the floor to the ceiling. Richard Fenimore says it's a major upgrade from what it used to be.

ORU Celebrates Newly Renovated Graduate School of Business Oral Robert University’s newly renovated Fenimore and Fisher Graduate School of Business features new classrooms and labs for students to get a leg up. Inside is a trading floor, similar to what you would see at a stock exchange, where students will make real investments with their money.

Dr. Cephas traveled to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010. His goal was to spread the gospel and train pastors. Several years after his journey started, he was stoned by people who didn’t want him sharing his faith any longer.

Oklahoma Missionary Persecuted, Stoned In Haiti For Sharing Faith A Broken Arrow Missionary was stoned by people in Haiti who no longer wanted him preaching the gospel.

What do you get when you add Tulsa Police Department’s Special Operations Team, EMSA paramedics, a surgeon, and a physician’s assistant to a police helicopter?

The Tactical Response Emergency Medical Service (TREMS).

They are a team prepared to secure and extract casualties who are still in high risk situations.

It was an absolute pleasure to hang out with this team today and watch them train.

TOP STORY: Not only is Larry devastated about his health, this is also financially devastating for his family.

Learn more about Officer Larry Porter and how you can help.

Lighthorse Police Officer Left Paralyzed By Mystery Illness A Green Country family is looking for answers, after a Lighthorse Police Officer woke up and was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down.