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East Norman farmer pushes for development restrictions to protect farmland, water resource

Monday, October 19

Teresa Elam, an east Norman farmer, is leading a grassroots effort to limit residential development and protect agricultural land and water resources as the city plans for future growth. NORMAN, Okla. — A grassroots effort is underway to limit residential development in east Norman as residents seek to preserve agricultural... Read More.

Bette Midler accepts 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize, joined by Bryan Andrews in Tulsa

Monday, October 19

TULSA, Okla. - Iconic actor, singer, and comedian Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize at Tulsa's iconic Cain's Ballroom on Friday night. The Woody Guthrie Prize recognizes artists who carry the Oklahoma native's belief that music can be a force for good. Friday night's celebration included a silent auction... Read More.

‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ returns to Washington to face food stamp fraud charges

Monday, October 19

WASHINGTON STATE (KOMO) — The former owner of a Tacoma grocery store has been extradited to Washington to face charges alleging he defrauded the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through fake transactions. Manjit Singh Bedi, 64, of Kent, was arrested in India in September after the FBI... Read More.

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New York to ban Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages after teen’s death

Monday, October 19

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year run as an iconic, old-timey tourist attraction, following decades of opposition from animal welfare activists and the death of a... Read More.

Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Monday, October 19

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., asks former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith questions at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions... Read More.

Senators Celebrate Renovation of Jim Thorpe Memorial Building

Friday, October 16

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leading senators issued the following statements after participating in Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony showcasing renovations at the state’s Jim Thorpe Memorial Building. The $70 million renovation project to update the building near the state Capitol used by the Corporation Commission, State Election Board, Water Resources Board and... Read More.

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3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden

Friday, October 16

Fall is in the air at the lake! Jack the Sasquatch wants YOU to join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden! Mark your calendars for a bright day of family-friendly outdoor adventures right along the beautiful shores of Kaw Lake! Our Fall Activities Include: Games Hay Ride ... Read More.

Tulsa man accused of secretly filming tanning salon customers

Friday, October 16

TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa police say a lewd molestation case led to secret videos of people undressing inside a tanning salon. Tulsa police say during the child sex crimes case, a search warrant led to Ramon Saldivar’s cellphone, which showed videos of men and women undressing inside a tanning salon and... Read More.

Muscogee Nation launches first tribally owned Medicare Advantage plan

Friday, October 16

The Muscogee Nation announced the launch of Native Advantage on Oct. 15. The plan is open to both tribal and non-tribal individuals. OKMULGEE, Okla. -The Muscogee Nation announced the launch of its own Medicare Advantage plan on Oct. 15. The new plan, called Native Advantage, is open to tribal and... Read More.

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Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It’s not that simple

Friday, October 16

U.S. President Donald Trump said that “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in “our new and beautiful Greenland,” though it wasn’t clear what developments he was referring to on an island where resource... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION OCTOBER 19

Thursday, October 15

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 3, 2026 General Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse... Read More.

Parents outraged after Osage Nation home school sites searched by police Tuesday

Thursday, October 15

PAWHUSKA, Okla. - Parents were called to pick up their children being homeschooled at Zhinkazhin Learning Pathways on Tuesday. Osage Nation police and Pawhuska police converged on the two sites to execute search warrants. The warrants stem from an investigation that started August 21, when the Osage Nation Police Department said... Read More.