Breaking: @repbice will NOT run for the US Senate seat being left open by @senmullin’s pending move to DHS, saying she “remains committed to serving the Fifth Congressional District.” Bice’s colleague, @repkevinhern, is running. Rep. Bice’s full statement below. @NEWS9@Newson6
Just now—@GovStitt leaving the U.S. Capitol after meeting with @LeaderJohnThune for about 35 mins. Per sources, Stitt had dinner with @SenatorLankford last night and is to meet with @POTUS this afternoon…all related to appointing an interim replacement for @SenMullin. 🧵
NEW: The State Chamber of Commerce tells us that Governor Stitt has canceled an appearance at tonight’s legislative dinner tonight to go to DC and meet with President Trump. The chamber didn’t have details of what the meeting is for. No response yet from Stitt’s office. @news9
@MattLMcCabe@NEWS9 Looks to be an OA-1K Skyraider II. The brand new Special Operations Aircraft. It’s a modified crop duster believe it or not.
It is capable of a 2 seat configuration. No ejection seats.
An Oklahoma National Guard plane has crashed in a field near S.E. 119th and Sooner Road. No word yet on how many people were on board, and if there were any injuries. Police say Tinker Air Force Base personnel are at the scene. The plane appears to be single-engine. @NEWS9
@JessMcMasterKC We’re all lucky and better off because of all the amazing work you produced. Wishing you all the best. Your skills are truly unmatched.
That’s a wrap, Kansas City. 🎤
My position at KSHB is being eliminated, which means my time as an investigative reporter will soon come to an end.
While it’s surreal and sad, the strongest emotion I feel right now is gratitude.
Oklahoma City Police have blocked off neighborhoods in the area of SE 89th and Sooner hit by a tornado. Officers tell me several houses have been hit. No word yet on any injuries. @NEWS9
@NEWS9 The district’s new Bible-centered lesson plans also include exercises on researching the origin of certain phrases. And, an analysis of a Coldplay song. @NEWS9
Can you finish this biblical word search?
Many districts in Oklahoma have announced the Bible will not be taught from in its classrooms. But, I’ve learned at least one district is proudly adopting the new directive. @NEWS9
@NEWS9 Populous is behind the new OKC fairgrounds arena, designed the MAPS 3 convention center, and is also responsible for improvements to the Paycom Center. @NEWS9
@NEWS9 Short-listed firms were notified on Aug. 5, and the city will conduct interviews on Sept. 5. Among all the names, the firm Populous is most familiar. @NEWS9
According to Oklahoma City's MAPS office, there are 7 architectural firms which submitted bids to build OKC's nearly billion dollar arena:
AECOM
Gensler
HKS
Overland Partners
Perkins and Will
Populous
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Assoc.
@NEWS9