Jessi Mitchell

ONLY ON 9: So honored Wesley Seeley’s mom trusted me to share her son’s story. About a year after she lost her son in a tragic accident at the Bricktown canal, she’s turning her grief into good. More on the auto show she’s holding in her sons memory on @NEWS9 This Morning 🚗🏍❤️

Dramatic Dash Cam Video: This is a graphic reminder to slow down when streets are slick. This is from a wreck we worked several weeks ago. The 2 men hit are Stringtown firefighters and this video came from the Stringtown police chief. Both men are ok - no broken bones.

Day four of the #Onyx12 Freshman Move-In Countdown is a special two-part edition featuring two very successful alums of @ScrippsHoward ! @JMitchellNews9 of @NEWS9 and @PARISNIC0LE of @BoomPhilly share some wisdom with the Class of 2023! youtu.be/wsCW-Z1Dejs

The county HR team will handle the logistics of hiring the jail administrator, separate from the team that handles the Sheriff’s office HR

Oklahoma County Jail Trust votes to approve the hiring of a jail administrator to operate the facility 6-2, despite protest from Sheriff PD Taylor and MT Berry @news9

May have had a little too much fun with these rock stars today! 🤟🏽👩🏽‍🎤

#Pride means visibility Our story this morning Cc: @raymondbraun @glaad @TheStonewallNYC

We’ve finished our survey of the El Reno tornado from last night. We have rated the tornado as EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado was about 75 yards wide at its widest point and was on the ground for 2.2 miles. It began around 10:28 pm and lasted only 4 minutes.

I’m in El Reno. I was just in a tornado. I’m ok but the hotel across the street from us was leveled. Victims are being pulled from the rubble @NEWS9

We're happy to partner with Jesus House of Oklahoma City to provide extra meals while they do construction. Thank you @NEWS9 and @JMitchellNews9 for sharing this information! news9.com/story/40433506…

This morning, Oklahoma County Commissioners accepted a $609,750 grant from @fema to finally start fixing the erosion of the North Canadian River along Triple X Road. I’ll explain how it will be used at 5 on @NEWS9!

Integris is hosting a workshop today in an effort to combat the rise of youth suicides. Dr. Greg Hudnall is introducing the HOPE SQUAD concept, which trains kids to recognize suicidal tendencies in their peers. Hear how it’s already working in Oklahoma, today at 5 on @NEWS9

Ok Senate passes criminal justice reform bills identifying possession with intent to distribute and making SQ 780 retroactive, reducing penalties for non violent offenses. Expect changes to that bill @NEWS9

OU Board of Regents give statement after six hour meeting to discuss sexual harassment allegations against former OU president David Boren. No action will be taken yet as they consider what they’ve learned. @NEWS9

The table is almost full at the OU Board of Regents meeting to discuss allegations against former President David Boren

Yikes!

Students from around Oklahoma have gathered at @UCOBronchos to advocate for Real Food on college campuses. They encourage the universities to source more of their food from local farmers to provide healthier options to all. Hear from them at 6 on @NEWS9!

A gorgeous new portrait just arrived at @OKCMOA, and it’s a significant addition to the collection. “Jacob de Graeff” is by Kehinde Wiley, who is best known for painting President Barack Obama’s official portrait. Hear what museum directors hope to accomplish at 6 on @NEWS9!

Mug shot of the day 😳😳😳

This 19- and 22-year old college sweethearts were surprised the first time they learned they were having twins. Now they have two sets! Hear about their whirlwind life change tonight at 6 on @NEWS9 👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽