6+ hour, 36+ min ago (806+ words) We have reached the semifinals of the Oklahoma high school football playoffs. The OSSAA has set the dates, times and locations for all semifinal games for all classes. Bixby vs Broken Arrow - Friday, 11/28, 1 pm at Catoosa High SchoolOwasso vs Jenks - Friday, 11/28. 7 pm at Catoosa High School Catoosa High School will host both 6A-I semifinals this Friday, November 28th. Bixby/Broken Arrow will kickoff at 1 pm, followed by Owasso/Jenks at 7 pm. Stillwater vs Choctaw - Friday, 11/28, 1 pm at Edmond North High SchoolSand Springs vs Putnam City - Friday, 11/28, 7 pm at Edmond North High School Edmond North High School will host both 6A-II semifinals this Friday, November 28th. Stillwater/Choctaw will kickoff at 1 pm, followed by Sand Springs/Putnam City at 7 pm. Lawton MacArthur vs Bishop McGuinness - Friday, 11/28, 7 pm at Noble High SchoolCarl Albert vs Newcastle - Friday, 11/28, 7 pm at Norman North High School The 5A semifinals…...

12+ hour, 36+ min ago (139+ words) The exhibition examines the deep cultural traditions that shape African American rodeo life, emphasizing the ritualistic practices rooted in African and Christian heritage that continue to support and heal Black communities. His work centers subjects in full agency, free from the historical pressures of invisibility or exclusion, and celebrates a return to ancestral land, independence, and generational resilience. The artist's connection to rodeo culture began with his late aunt, Shay Nolan, whose influence opened his path to documenting Black agricultural and equestrian practices. This personal foundation has grown into a dedicated archival practice aimed at preserving cultural memory and elevating stories that have often been overlooked within the broader American narrative. The exhibition is guest curated by Chlo" Flowers, a Houston-based writer, archivist, and educator whose work explores visual culture, nostalgia, cultural history, and critical race theory....

12+ hour, 52+ min ago (157+ words) Anna is the Lead Digital Producer at News 9 and has been creating and managing social media content and online articles for the newsroom since October of 2024. What is open on Thanksgiving in OKC? See which grocery stores and restaurants in Oklahoma are open or closed this Thanksgiving, plus their holiday hours. Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving - Dollar General " Regular hours (usually closes at 10 p.m.) - Dollar Tree " Limited hours; check local store - Family Dollar " Limited hours; check local store - Fresh by Reasor's " 7 a.m. " 4 p.m. - Sprouts Farmers Market " 7 a.m. " 2 p.m. - Whole Foods " 7 a.m. " 1 p.m. Grocery Stores Closed on Thanksgiving Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving - Black Bear Diner " Regular menu until 11 a.m., holiday menu after; pre-orders start Nov. 24 - Cracker Barrel " Regular hours; Thanksgiving meals-to-go available - Denny's " Open for dine-in and pickup; Thanksgiving bundle for four available...

10+ hour, 11+ min ago (80+ words) Haley Hetrick joined the News 9 team as a multimedia journalist in August 2022. She now works as the Capitol Reporter, reporting on legislative issues statewide. When not at the state capitol, Haley is on general assignment covering everything from crime to feature stories. Full interview: Jeff Starling announces campaign for Oklahoma attorney general Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Jeff Starling is officially entering the race for attorney general. Watch his full interview with News 9s Haley Hetrick....

13+ hour, 10+ min ago (198+ words) A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney who secured his indictment was unlawfully appointed. Judge orders James Comey case dismissed after finding top prosecutor was unlawfully appointed A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney who secured his indictment was unlawfully appointed. A federal judge on Monday ordered the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey to be dismissed on the grounds that Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney who secured the indictment, was unlawfully appointed to the role. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie is a significant victory for Comey, who has argued his prosecution is retaliatory and motivated by President Trump's efforts to punish his political foes. The Justice Department is likely to appeal Currie's ruling…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago (835+ words) Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player. Billups, a five-time All Star who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in Brooklyn on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges involving a scheme to rig mob-backed illegal poker games in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Miami and the Hamptons. Both charges carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Others implicated face charges of running an illegal gambling business, robbery conspiracy and extortion conspiracy. Prosecutors said Monday that plea negotiations have begun with some defendants, though they didn't name them. U.S. District Court Judge Ramon Reyes said he hoped to bring the sprawling case to trial…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago (222+ words) EPA Region 6 Director Scott Mason explains what investigators have learned about the Weatherford ammonia spill and air quality concerns. Here's what to know. Air quality concerns in Weatherford continue to draw attention after an ammonia spill earlier this month injured nearly 50 people, including first responders, according to state officials. The Environmental Protection Agency has worked with state and local teams since the spill, and EPA Region 6 director Scott Mason joined News 9 for an interview to explain what investigators have learned so far. Mason, an Oklahoma native, walked through the agency's response timeline, early findings on air and water quality and the questions federal and state teams are still working to answer. Mason also discussed how the EPA hopes to prevent similar incidents and shared updates on broader regulatory efforts affecting Oklahoma. "I have not. This was a big deal." "Well,…...

22+ hour, 54+ min ago (656+ words) Players Era CEO Seth Berger said the partnership reflects the Big 12s leadership in modern collegiate athletics and confirmed the event will commit no less than $50 million in rights fees to Big 12 programs over the next six years. EverWonder CEO Ian Orefice praised the conferences forward-thinking vision, calling the Big 12 one of the nations premier basketball leagues and emphasizing the events goal of creating a must-see national showcase. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the conference is thrilled to expand its relationship with Players Era and highlighted the tournament as a powerful platform to showcase its teams, coaches and student-athletes. Houston appeared in the inaugural Players Era tournament and advanced to the Final Four. This years expanded field will also include Kansas, Iowa State and Baylor. Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson called Players Era the premier non-conference event in college basketball and…...

7+ hour, 41+ min ago (416+ words) Jeff Starling, Oklahoma's Secretary of Energy and Environment, is running to be the next Attorney General, promising to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and protect Oklahoma's way of life. Starling is a conservative, attorney and businessman with over twenty years of experience in law, energy, and leadership. That lifestyle was really busy. I was on the road quite a lot. And that wasn't really the values we wanted to have as a young family. So I went and transitioned to the head of litigation at Devon Energy, and we moved back to Oklahoma City, and I was the head of litigation until about 2019. Then, a few of us, a couple of my friends, and I joined together and became the senior management team of an oilfield services startup company that we built out here in Oklahoma. And…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago (385+ words) Butterball experts explain how Oklahoma families can safely thaw and cook their Thanksgiving turkey. Here's what to know before Thursday. With Thanksgiving only days away, home cooks across Oklahoma are preparing one of the holiday's most difficult dishes: the turkey. To help, News 9 spoke with Mary Alice Coffee, a specialist with the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, a national hotline that has offered free cooking assistance since 1981. Coffee offered reassurance and practical guidance from the hotline's call center in Illinois, where more than 50 food specialists field questions from across the country. "We want to help you get that turkey ready for Thanksgiving morning," Coffee said. Coffee said the most common problem during Thanksgiving week is improper thawing, especially with only a few days left before the holiday. "Well, at this point, we have three days until Thanksgiving. So the problem is…...