Headlines for Thursday, March 9, 2017:
Fire crews work through the night to tame a massive wildfire scorching parts of Oklahoma and Kansas. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma Congresman berates Democratic leadership on holding up GOP health bill. (Tulsa World)
The Department of Corrections is cancelling contracts with ten county jails. (AP)
The Department of Public Safety warns of crippling effects from budget cuts. (KFOR)
Budget cuts could force changes in the state’s largest district. (NewsOK)
The State House passes a bill to ban driving in the left lane. (NewsOK)
College boosters could face lawsuits under Senate Bill. (Journal Record)
Black lawmakers says “Blue Lives Matter” bill has racial overtones. (Tulsa World)
Senator’s bill creates more transparency in health care costs. (Journal Record)
Tulsa county faces is first ever outbreak of mumps. (Tulsa World)
OKC believes lower state credit rating shouldn’t impact its upcoming bond debt sale. (Journal Record)
Tulsa drone classes focus on rules of aircraft rather than how to fly them. (Journal Record)
A Denver-based craft beer-centric pub opens its first location in Oklahoma. (Journal Record)
Longtime conservative columnist and journalist Mike McCarville dies. (NewsOK)
Cowboys get ready for Big12 Tournament. (NewsOK)