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08/16/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Monday in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has shifted to saying an overall peace agreement — and not a ceasefire — is the next step in ending the war.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington after Trump aligned with Vladimir Putin in calling for a peace deal over a ceasefire to end the war.

08/16/2025

Looking to add a new four-legged friend to your family? Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is joining the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign this Saturday, waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats.

The shelter will be open from 12 to 5 p.m., and standard adoption requirements still apply.

Don’t miss this chance to give a pet a forever home:

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is waiving all adoption fees today for dogs and cats as part of National Clear the Shelters Day.

08/16/2025

Oklahoma is starting the weekend with clear skies and warm morning temps, but changes are on the way.

Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, while closer to home, we’re watching a weak front that could bring rain chances back to the state by midweek.

See Jed Castles’ full 9-day forecast, including when to expect storms and cooler air: https://www.news9.com/story/64de0dd5b95e10088537cebe/okc-weather-forecast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KWTV_-_NEWS_9

08/16/2025

Oklahoma County Jail Trust members are preparing to meet Monday, weeks after staff warned the facility could run out of money by August 1.

Financial reports now show the jail carried income into August despite an early disbursement. Leaders are expected to review the budget, an annual audit, and the CEO’s employment as part of the meeting.

Read more about the jail’s ongoing funding questions here:

Jail trust members will meet more than two weeks after operations were originally forecasted to run out of money. County officials have disagreed about the scope of the jail's financial problems.

08/16/2025

Pete Reed, former director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, has launched the Season of the Warrior Campaign—a statewide tour honoring Native American veterans.

The tour will visit 100 Oklahoma communities in under 100 days while raising funds for a new monument at the Capitol.

Read how Reed and supporters hope to make history with the first Native American Warrior Monument in the nation:

Pete Reed launches statewide tour in Oklahoma to honor Native American veterans, raising funds for historic monument at Capitol.

08/16/2025

Former Moore High School Athletic Facilitator accused of embezzling over $60,000 from school programs for gambling — details on the six felony counts she faces.

08/16/2025

A Blanchard man is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators discovered he possessed child p**n and made bomb threats.

08/16/2025

Her son was assaulted near campus and later died.

Tonight, the mother of an OU rugby player shares why she’s still fighting for justice.

Five months after the death of Joe Pal, a 23-year-old University of Oklahoma rugby player, his family continues to seek answers and accountability.

08/16/2025

An optimistic Brent Venables met with the media today with an update on how his team has been competing and how things are progressing with one of the vulnerable position groups.

Brent Venables, optimistic about the 2025 team, notes standout defense and the potential for a solid corner position.

08/15/2025

Witness accounts helped police track down two people accused in a deadly drive-by shooting in southeast Oklahoma City.

Hours after the crime, the suspects were arrested in Wewoka, along with what police say was the getaway car.

Jennifer Pierce shares how investigators connected the dots to make the arrests.

Witnesses led police to two people accused in a deadly drive-by shooting in southeast Oklahoma City.

08/15/2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are holding a joint press conference after a high-stakes summit in Alaska.
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08/15/2025

Former OU star & current Golden State Warrior Buddy Hield brought hoops, heart, and hometown pride back to Oklahoma! His first-ever 'Hoops and Partners' charity game in Tulsa raised money for two North Tulsa nonprofits helping local youth succeed. ❤️

Former Sooner Buddy Hield Returns to Oklahoma to Give Back Through Hoops and Community Support