Oklahoma opens applications for winter heating assistance

OKLA. — Oklahomans who need help paying their heating bills can now apply for winter energy assistance through Oklahoma Human Services. State officials announced Tuesday that online applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federally funded program helps qualifying households cover the cost of their primary... Read More.

SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma: What you need to know

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahomans using SNAP benefits will soon see new limits at the checkout. What is changing for SNAP recipients in Oklahoma? Starting February 15, Oklahomans who receive SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use their EBT cards to purchase candy or soda. When does the change take effect? The new restrictions begin... Read More.
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New Oklahoma law treats medical marijuana like alcohol in vehicles

A new Oklahoma law that took effect Nov. 1 makes it illegal for anyone inside a vehicle to use marijuana, regardless of whether they are the driver or a passenger. Under the new regulations, medical marijuana is treated similarly to alcohol in a motor vehicle. The rules introduce three major... Read More.
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European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic... Read More.

U.S. launches operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker

CBS News The U.S. is carrying out an operation to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, sources told CBS News on Wednesday. The U.S. has been following the tanker since last month, CBS News first reported on Monday. The pursuit began during a pressure campaign on former Venezuelan President... Read More.
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Health officials warn of super flu surge as schools reopen

Health care officials are issuing a new warning about the super flu as children return to school, with the flu positivity rate in Oklahoma jumping more than 8% in just seven days. Dr. Douglas Drevets, an infectious disease specialist at OU Health, warned last week, "We're on the steep part... Read More.

Oklahoma DEQ offering free radon test kits during January

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is offering free radon test kits starting today in recognition of National Radon Action Month. The agency is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide effort to highlight the dangers of radon exposure and encourage residents to test their homes. What is radon? According to... Read More.