Congrats to this month's winner of "Honor the Badge" - Lieutenant Doug Funston. Nominate someone at https://www.newson6.com/honorthebadge | KOTV - News On 6

Nearly a month into the federal shutdown, Oklahoma families and ranchers say the impact is real, from $127 million in monthly SNAP support at risk for 600k–700k residents to new frustration over foreign beef imports. Read the full analysis and what to watch next: https://www.newson6.com/story/68fe2b4a33f1fe01d99510f0/oklahoma-lawmakers-economic-impact-federal-shutdown?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KOTV_-_News_On_6 | KOTV - News On 6

Tulsa native Jules Latimer is back for the fourth season of "Fire Country," bringing fearless firefighter Eve Edwards to life. This season, the show also honors real-life hometown heroes, including Tulsa’s Rhonda Bear, founder of She Brews, who helps women rebuild their lives after incarceration. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/42JRStL?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KOTV_-_News_On_6 | KOTV - News On 6

OSU interim coach Doug Meacham praised Cowboy fans but said the scoreboard is what matters after Saturday’s Homecoming loss. Here’s what he said is next. | KOTV - News On 6

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a $4 billion budget request today, but declined to take action on the accreditation status of some school districts. Superintendent Lindel Fields said each school is on this list for different reasons, and delaying any action gives the board more time to reevaluate things from the previous leadership. | KOTV - News On 6

#ICYMI from KOTV - News On 6: On Thursday, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the tribe will provide an additional $2.3 million in annual funding to specifically target peer recovery support and a number of other new or continuing Cherokee language efforts. Learn more: https://www.newson6.com/story/68fafd5ea1bf532e40600ec4/cherokee-nation-increases-funding-for-language-preservation | Cherokee Nation

EXCLUSIVE: Officer reacts after getaway driver of deadly 2020 traffic stop was released early on Friday. Convicted getaway driver Matthew Hall served 4 and a half years of a 12-year prison sentence. He was the getaway driver for David Ware, who shot and killed Sergeant Craig Johnson and shot Officer Aurash Zarkeshan in the head during a traffic stop in 2020. Watch our full interview with Officer Zarkeshan on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTp77ixkarQ&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fa

Energy security isn’t just policy talk, it shapes AI development, consumer costs, and U.S. competitiveness. On The Hot Seat, Dr. Ann Bluntzer Pullin of OSU’s Hamm Institute explains why reliable power underpins everything from data centers to ending energy poverty, and why permitting reform may be the hinge. Watch the full interview and see her take on solutions: https://www.newson6.com/story/68fc491fe8c569102204de30/dr-ann-bluntzer-pullin-discusses-energy-security-ai?utm_medium=social&utm_sourc