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Kaw Dam Bridge Now Closed

Saturday, November 8

In the interest of public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will close both lanes of the bridge over Kaw Dam, near Ponca City, Okla., effective now.Motorists should use U.S. Route 60 as a detour.Out of an abundance of caution, the Tulsa District determined closure is... Read More.

Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

Friday, November 7

(STILLWATER, OK) – In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, all airlines operating in 40 high-volume markets must reduce scheduled flights by 10 percent.Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) Director... Read More.

Trump administration challenges judge’s order to disburse full SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Friday, November 7

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is seeking to halt a federal judge's order to distribute full November SNAP benefits during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.On Friday, the administration requested a federal appeals court to block U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr.'s directive, which mandated the payments... Read More.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Friday, November 7

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. on Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and nonprofits complaining that... Read More.

Estate Sale to Benefit PCPD “Shop With A Cop”

Friday, November 7

1st Class Estate Sales is once again helping Ponca City Police Dept. with Shop with a Cop.Please consider joining them on Saturday at 8818 Lake Road, Unit #6 for some great deals and help out kids in need this Christmas.All proceeds benefit Shop with a Cop.PCPD says they are... Read More.

Work at Kaw Dam to Begin This Month

Friday, November 7

OMPA will be performing work on top of the Kaw Dam, and the roadway across the dam will need to be closed during the work.Closure Schedule Monday – November 17, 2025 9:00am to 5:00pm–Road closure signage and flashers will be placed at the following locations:-Highway 60-In front of the Corps Office,... Read More.

Tulsa man arrested, accused of killing 2-month-old baby

Friday, November 7

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police have arrested a man accused of killing a 2-month-old baby.Police identified the suspect as Landon McCullah, who is charged with Murder in the first degree (death of a child by injuring, torturing, or maiming).According to a probable cause affidavit, officers were called around Oct. 28,... Read More.

Suspected killer latest to be placed on Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted list

Friday, November 7

OKLAHOMA CITY – An accused murderer is the latest fugitive to be placed on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. Christian Soto, 26, is wanted for the July 5 shooting death of a 17-year-old male in Oklahoma City. Police say Soto brandished a pistol and shot the... Read More.

Oklahoma City pausing utility cutoffs as residents impacted by federal government shutdown

Friday, November 7

OKLAHOMA CITY —As the federal government shutdown continues, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced that the city is pausing utility cutoffs.The mayor said the pause is going to be felt for a long time."We may be able to fade the heat here for a few more days, but this... Read More.

The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect

Friday, November 7

The Federal Aviation Administration ‘s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans.The 40 airports selected by the FAA span more than two... Read More.

Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead in Frisco; police investigating apparent suicide

Thursday, November 6

DALLAS -The Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24 in what police are investigating as an apparent suicide.The Frisco Police Department issued a statement Thursday morning after news of Kneeland’s death. Investigators said he was found dead around... Read More.

Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection in 2026

Thursday, November 6

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House, said Thursday that she will not seek reelection for her San Francisco seat in 2026.In a video posted on social media, Pelosi thanks San Francisco voters."I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful... Read More.