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Believer. Emmy Award-Winning Journalist. ᏣᎳᎩ. Oklahoman. OU Alum. Yukon Miller. 2009 Champion Sheep Herdsman.

Oklahoma, USA
Joined October 2009
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2 years
Right now, students across the Oklahoma City metro are walking out of class in support of death row inmate Julius Jones. We've heard of walkouts at John Marshall, PC West, PC North, Classen SAS, Star Spencer and Harding Charter Preparatory High School. @ABRUTONTV w/ more tonight
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Breaking: The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma City Police Department.
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Bob Stoops just said “Lincoln Riley didn’t invent Oklahoma football” on the House Floor. I love this state.
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According to a release from the DOJ – “The investigation will examine whether Oklahoma fails to provide community-based mental health services to people in Oklahoma County, leading to unnecessary admissions to psychiatric facilities and police contact.”
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Congressmen from Oklahoma’s first and second districts have caught the eye of the White House.
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"The investigation is being conducted pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits disability discrimination by state and local governments."
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins a bipartisan list of 400 mayors urging congress to pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan.
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The Sooner Schooner has arrived to OU’s Max Westheimer airport.
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INBOX: Leaders of the Five Tribes – including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw and Seminole Nations – are endorsing Joy Hofmeister (D) for Governor.
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DOJ says they've notified the Oklahoma Governor's office, AG, Department of Mental Health, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma City’s Mayor, City Manager, Municipal Counselor, and Chief of Police of the investigation.
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Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke tells reporters Oklahoma City joins Louisville, Minneapolis, and Phoenix under similar investigations.
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A DOJ official said the department has received "credible reports" of discrimination and mistreatment of those experiencing mental health crises.
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A DOJ official said the Oklahoma County Jail will not be a focus of the investigation, but individuals with mental heath diagnosis within the jail could be part of the investigation.
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Stephen A. Smith is grilling KD on ESPN.
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From OKCPS: "OKCPS supports our students’ rights to peaceful assembly and their freedom of expression. We have worked closely with students and student groups who wished to assemble today so we could provide them with a safe space to express themselves...
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OU Prez Joe Harroz says all “great” OU coaches names have started with a “B”. Crowd oos “you got me…” he says. Shade??
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The Library of Congress has agreed to update its subject heading from “Tulsa Race Riot” to “Tulsa Race Massacre,” changing how the massacre is listed in subject headings in library systems worldwide. OU says a University Libraries taskforce spearheaded the effort to change.
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This 7/11 at SW15th and Mustang Rd was the first gas station in the U.S. to drop below $2.99/gal, according to @GasBuddy . Yeah, I just filled up.
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C’mon, McCurtain County. You’re either in or you’re out.
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Tulsa Police are responding to an active shooter situation at the Warren Clinic. Initial reports from police indicate several people have been hit and it is being treated as a “catastrophic incident.” They say the shooter is down. Stream News On 6 live.
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...regarding an issue they are passionate about. Our top priority is always to support the academic and social emotional needs of our students while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all."
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News9 and NewsOn6 did offer to provide a satellite feed so the congressman could join tonight’s debate remotely. He declined the offer.
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This week, Nancy Pelosi is doing everything she can to eliminate our Second Amendment rights. I’m in D.C. fighting to secure the blessings and liberties granted to us by the Constitution. As a result, I’m unable to attend tonight’s debate in Tulsa.
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The room where it happened.
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You may have heard - a large hail stone damaged Jim Gardner’s windshield while he was tracking the Cole tornado last night. The good news -- Jim landed safely, our flight crew is okay, and repairs are underway. Thankful for his continued service to our state.
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Oklahoma City’s four major health systems release an open letter and announce plans to hold a virtual press conference tomorrow. “These heroes can’t keep up much longer,” the letter says.
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🧵EXCLUSIVE News9/NewsOn6 Oklahoma Gov. poll: Stitt: 43.7% Hofmeister: 42.7% Undecided: 7%
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I like where your head's at Baker.
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BREAKING: The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in the executions of John Grant and Julius Jones
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The band is arriving to Max Westheirmer.
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4 years
Y’all are crazy. A viewer I’ve never met sent me $150 for “all the tear gas” I’ve endured. I just donated that to help repair Dress for Sucess, an organization providing professional attire to help women thrive in work and in life. Check it out here:
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State Rep. Dean Davis (R-Broken Arrow) was arrested by Oklahoma City Police for public drunkenness at 3:45 Thursday morning.
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3 years
Update: OG&E alerts are still working - to remind you to pay them.
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8:30PM at the Oklahoma State Capitol amid an energy crisis. I think I may be the only person in the building.
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AG Drummond to Gov. Stitt: “Oklahoma’s relationship with our tribal partners has suffered greatly as a result of your divisive rhetoric and refusal to follow the law.”
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First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Tahlequah, OK, Friday. She’ll join Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in visiting a Cherokee Immersion School in the Cherokee Nation to highlight the importance of native language preservation.
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"Come judge a snowman contest on the morning show" they said....
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Oklahoma GOP chairman vows to “take back“ state wherein all 77 counties voted for Donald Trump twice, Republicans enjoy supermajorities in the House and Senate, all seven members of congress are Republican and the state’s two largest cities are led by Republican mayors.
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Here to tell you this morning - seatbelts save lives. Got t-boned at an intersection rolling my truck on the way to work at 3 this morning. I’ll be just fine. God - and seatbelts - are good. Massive thanks to @OKCPD and @OKCFD . 🙏🏼
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Statement from the Oklahoma City Police Department:
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I’m excited to announce I’ll be joining the News9 morning team anchoring the 4am newscast. Everyday is still a blast working at the television station I first became enamored with as boy from Yukon.
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3 years
The City of OKC says if you see someone outside needing shelter CALL 911 and someone will come to pick them up.
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NEW: 5 Republican women lawmakers say Rep. Sean Roberts (R-Hominy), candidate for Labor Commissioner, is “grossly unfit for higher office, or his current office for that matter.”
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Standing in a gas station covered from head-to-toe in winter gear and a guy comes up and says “fake news.” Like dude, go stand outside for 10 minutes - the weather sucks and your power is probably out. That’s literally all I’m doing today, jackwagon.
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Stoops is on the Senate Floor now, says he’s a fish out of water in the capitol and “rather be in the middle of the cotton bowl fighting Texas.”
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BREAKING: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially granted death row inmate Julius Jones life without parole.
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If seen people tear gassed and shot with rubber bullets for less in Downtown OKC. Where is the law and order?
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TikTok is now banned on University of Oklahoma devices and Wi-Fi in accordance with @GovStitt ’s executive order. OU administered accounts are also being deleted.
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Body camera video of the I-35 road rage incident shows the Trooper gave the driver a break because his 4 year-old was in the car. “I’ve got three videos,” the victim told the Trooper. “Nah, he’s good. He knows he dicked up,” the Trooper responded.
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Tulsa police officer Popsey Floyd on Facebook "please join the department and be the change that you are seeking."
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U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona calls out Sen. Markwayne Mullin from the White House press briefing room. Says Mullin “had more than $1.4 Million in pandemic loans forgiven. He represents 489,000 eligible borrowers who were turned down today.”
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There are some folks with legitimate confusion surrounding what it means to be a Tribal citizen. With “Indian cards” being discussed, I figure I’d show you mine.
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MOOD
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“Some personal news...” Excited to receive a new assignment covering the Oklahoma State Capitol for @News9 in OKC and @NewsOn6 in Tulsa. It’s a tremendous responsibility I can’t wait to tackle. See y’all at 2300 N. Lincoln.
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In Norman for a story today and boy, I forgot how beautiful fall is here.
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👀 Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have filled for a marriage license in Johnston County, Oklahoma.
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A Legend. Kelly’s been a mentor since I cold emailed him in high school begging to visit the station. He encouraged me through college, bought me my first set of TV makeup and always offered sage advice on reporting news of the day. He’s as good of a man as you imagine.
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I think requesting a response to a debate months in the making - now about two weeks out - is fair. Stitt gave a soft commitment to a News9 debate during a 13 minute live appearance June 16 (where he also did the weather.) Hard pitch to say News9 has been unfair to the Governor.
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“There will be alcohol involved, meaning we will drink,” David Hooten told his employees in audio obtained by @NEWS9 . “We will do things. We will gamble. We will do a bunch of things. Some will be fun. Some will be scary.”
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Just arrived in Stillwater to cover a peaceful protest organized by at 17-year-old. First white guy in town I see yells at me “take a gun over there and shoot the sum bitches...”
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The red carpet has officially been rolled out in Norman, Oklahoma.
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BREAKING: Self proclaimed “second amendment auditor” Timothy Harper who posted a video of himself carrying an AR-15 has been arrested for brandishing a weapon where alcohol is consumed. @NEWS9
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The owner of this Clinton airport hangar says while two planes and three cars were damaged by a tornado, at least the longhorn flag is still flying correctly.
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One week ago, we aired recordings of Clerk David Hooten telling female employees about a cryptic mandatory work trip where they would drink, become sore and perhaps be scared. He, meanwhile, would be sober thanks to his altered genetics. Tomorrow, he plans to resign from office.
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“There will be alcohol involved, meaning we will drink,” David Hooten told his employees in audio obtained by @NEWS9 . “We will do things. We will gamble. We will do a bunch of things. Some will be fun. Some will be scary.”
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Could someone please tell me why there is not a Braum’s inside the Oklahoma State Capitol?
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“Let’s party” - McCurtain County.
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C’mon, McCurtain County. You’re either in or you’re out.
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Downtown OKC is dark tonight.
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Wait... is she the one who fought off 990,000 people?
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"Somebody has to do this." A peaceful protester is arrested outside the location President Trump's rally will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday.
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Governor Kevin Stitt has been out of the country in Azerbaijan since Monday. His office says they don’t have an estimate for how much the trip is costing. They also won’t say when he plans to return to Oklahoma.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt signs SB2, the ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ banning transgender girls from participating in women’s sports. Stitt says “it’s just common sense.”
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Proud of my best friend @KOCODillon for being recognize by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters for his coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. His coverage undoubtedly saved lives and helped inform the public. Grateful to call him a friend.
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I’ve taken teargas, rocks thrown at me, weapons aimed at my chest, and being shouted down on live TV. Journalists have to be at the sharp edge of what’s happening to see it with our own eyes. That’s the only way. That’s where we want to be. I care. I hope you understand that.
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Holler if anyone wants to meet at the Mont to drink this one out. Nothing a few swirls can’t fix.
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According to new court documents, country star Zach Bryan asked an OHP trooper to let him go and "If you don't, it is going to be a mistake,” making other derogatory comments about law enforcement. His father told the trooper over the phone he was going to call the Governor.
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It’s snowing in El Reno. Back to you.
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👀 (I was rejected three times, so please clap.)
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Cleveland County @officialOKGOP Chairman doesn’t understand why violence in political discourse is unacceptable.
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"Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. posted a profit of nearly $440 million last year, an 18% increase over 2021, after imposing hikes that drove up the average Oklahoma customer’s bill by more than $23 per month," @casteelpolitics reports.
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Human•Kind. Be Both.
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National Merit Scholars OU - 313 Villanova - 9 Talk about a blow out
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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is in OKC this afternoon ahead of his Monday speech commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Video from @OKCNM .
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Doing this today So I can do that in 👇🏼 👇🏼2 weeks
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NEW: The state medical association calls Gov. Stitt’s plan to reopen the state “hasty at best,” saying they are concerned. They urge him to follow the local leadership in Tulsa, OKC and Norman.
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You may use your own umbrella on the North oval only. You can rent a private umbrella for use on the South oval starting at $80 per hour. Deluxe umbrella & poncho packages start at $120.
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10:30am Keep the umbrella handy this morning as rain showers are possible! #OUSafe
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If reporting a candidate has declined an invitation to debate is some sort of blackmail attack then color me confused. (circa Jan. ‘22)
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After holding the vote open for nearly two hours, the Oklahoma Empowerment Act fails to advance from the Senate Floor 22-24.
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New 😷
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Video coming into our newsroom after reports of a shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair. Police only telling News9 “this is an active situation.” Our crews just arrived to the scene.
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Woah... It’s going to be a long night. Sent in by News9 viewer Aaron Issac.
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OKC Mayor David Holt will join a bi-partisan guest list at the White House today as President Biden signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on the South Lawn.
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Came back negative 👍🏼
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Better safe than sorry... No reason to believe I might have it - other than being around a few hundred people coughing up a lung for two days.
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Unpopular news opinion: 98% of ‘exclusives’ are dumb. If you care about someone’s story or a community, you should want as many people to know about it as possible. The story does not belong to the reporter. We compete in how well we tell it. Wish more folks had similar thinking.
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Oklahoma County Clerk David Hooten has confirmed to News 9 that he will resign Friday. He has denied all the allegations against him.
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The joy of my life. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. We are blessed.
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Great news - OSDH says my Jan 5. COVID-19 test is negative.
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Beautiful Christmas Eve Eve sunrise alert. 😍
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Urgent: This morning in federal court an expert witness testifying on behalf of Oklahoma death row inmates walked the court through a series of vital sign reports generated during the past four executions. A wrong drug is written in a report for Gilbert Postelle.
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Oklahoma rape victims must now give birth to the child of their rapist. Women of means will be able to travel across state lines to obtain a legal abortion.
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Just received this from the AG. Our “trigger bill” has been triggered. The AG has now officially certified this and Oklahoma can immediately start enforcing laws on the books that value life!
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