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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

Wednesday, July 16

WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.The justices on Monday paused a lower court order that had halted nearly Read More.

Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here’s why.

Wednesday, July 16

Soaring U.S. beef prices are hitting consumers in the wallet and raising costs for restaurants."Anybody should be able to afford a burger," said Andrew Schnipper, a managing partner at Hamburger America in New York City. "It's never been an expensive item historically."Yet the restaurant may be forced to raise... Read More.

University of Oklahoma opens North Oval for free tailgating, a first in school history

Tuesday, July 15

NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — The University of Oklahoma is opening the North Oval for tailgating for the first time in university history.OU said in a release that fans have the opportunity to set up their tailgates for free on the North Oval, also known as Parrington Oval.“This fall, the Oval... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigating Larceny at Fraternity House

Tuesday, July 15

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Stillwater Police Department responded to a reported larceny at an OSU fraternity house in the area of 1300 W. 3rd Street.Two male suspects were captured on video removing a large wooden statue of Pistol Pete from the front of the fraternity. The statue,... Read More.

2 Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, fired

Tuesday, July 15

GLENPOOL, Okla. -Two Tulsa County Sheriff's Office employees have been fired after being charged with stealing from a Glenpool grocery store.Stacey Shavney worked as a deputy, and her daughter was a part-time clerk.What happened? Glenpool Police say Stacey Shavney and her daughter Brooklyn were caught trying to steal nearly 20 items... Read More.

Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn

Tuesday, July 15

TULSA, Okla. -Microplastics, which are tiny particles shed from everyday plastics, are turning up in the human body, and researchers say they may be doing more harm than previously believed.According to the World Economic Forum, microplastics are now found across land, sea, air, and increasingly in human organs. Scientists estimate... Read More.

Doctor on Call: Oklahoma pediatrician shares summer safety tips, from sunburns to bug bites

Tuesday, July 15

TULSA, Okla. -As Oklahoma temperatures rise and families spend more time outside, a local pediatrician is reminding parents to prioritize summer safety, especially when it comes to sunburns, insect bites, and sensitive skin.Dr. Courtney Sauls with Ascension St. John Medical Center shared tips this week on how to protect kids... Read More.

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Tuesday, July 15

NEW YORK (AP) — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning what’s known as NWA 16788 on Wednesday as part of a natural... Read More.

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Monday, July 14

Emergency crews were able to resume some recovery efforts after being forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat.The Kerr County sheriff's office... Read More.

Senators Mann, Coleman, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber applaud funding fix to keep Heartland Flyer rolling another year

Monday, July 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and the Greater OKC Chamber are celebrating a vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council on Thursday, July 10 to provide $3.5 million in regional toll revenue funds to continue service of... Read More.

Ponca City United Way of North Central Oklahoma Day of Caring

Monday, July 14

Calling All Nonprofits! Do you have a space that needs refreshed, organized, brightened, or repaired? Let United Way help connect you with volunteers ready to make it happen at this year’s Day of Caring!What could be renewed or transformed at your site?Think about the highs and lows of each room... Read More.

Oklahoma Business Owner donating proceeds from “Texas Strong” shirts to flooding relief efforts

Monday, July 14

An Oklahoma small business owner is working to raise money for Texas Flood victims, creating a “Texas Strong” t-shirt, where all proceeds will go to relief efforts down south.Savannah Prine began her small business as an extra hobby during the Summer, when she’s not teaching.“I mainly make T-Shirts, I’ll... Read More.