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Oklahoma seeking millions in court from operator of shuttered state parks restaurants

Friday, November 28

OKLAHOMA CITY - The State of Oklahoma is suing the ownership group behind The Lookout Kitchen, which operated restaurants at 6 state parks before closing at the end of September. In a lawsuit filed in Oklahoma County District Court, the state alleges the restaurant operates breached their... Read More.

Refugee Vetting Under Renewed Scrutiny After D.C. Shooting

Friday, November 28

Law enforcement officials identified the gunman who shot two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. (7News) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Immigration from Afghanistan to the United States has been temporarily halted after an Afghan national allegedly shot and wounded two... Read More.

Trump administration’s effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

Friday, November 28

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana. After the judge refused to close the books on a desegregation case dating back to the 1960s, the Concordia Parish school system in central Louisiana and... Read More.

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Oklahoma lawmakers share gratitude and reflect on blessings this Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congress is off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Before Oklahoma’s members left town, however, they shared their Thanksgiving messages with Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron: Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK1) “It’s a time to pause. I think, in a culture where we expect a lot of things... Read More.

FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED

Thursday, November 27

FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED: The landowner of private property near the High Point Trail at Black Mesa State Park has made the difficult decision to close the dinosaur track site to the public to preserve the prehistoric footprints. The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department says it owes a debt of... Read More.

The economy is growing without adding many jobs, creating challenge for the Fed

Thursday, November 27

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Keeping the economy on track is becoming an increasingly tenuous task for the Federal Reserve with businesses slashing hiring leading to climbing unemployment rates while the U.S. has maintained steady growth after a rocky start to the year. An economy going through a jobless expansion along with above-target... Read More.

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Judge denies April Wilkens’ motion to reconsider Oklahoma Survivors’ Act ruling

Thursday, November 27

April Wilkens (Tulsa County Jail booking photo) TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa County judge has denied April Wilkens’ request to reconsider his earlier ruling denying sentencing relief, or to grant a new hearing under the Oklahoma Survivors Act, according to newly filed court documents. In a 17-page order, District Judge... Read More.

Shooting prompts 500 more National Guard troops deployed to DC amid ongoing legal battle

Thursday, November 27

Two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Northwest DC on Nov. 26, 2025. (7News) WASHINGTON (7News) — In the wake of a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard members in critical condition, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that an additional 500 National... Read More.

KCSO Warns about Scam

Wednesday, November 26

There is a scam alert today involving a caller claiming to be Captain Frank Meyers with the Kay County Sheriff's Office and demanding payment for allegedly missing jury duty. The caller appears to be well-prepared with names and addresses and will demand payment over the phone to avoid being arrested. DO... Read More.

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OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING SUSPECT CHARGED IN OSAGE COUNTY

Wednesday, November 26

PAWHUSKA, OK – On November 12, 2025, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting. At around 2:30 p.m., the Pawhuska Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic assault and battery with a possible dangerous weapon at a residence... Read More.

ODOC launches dedicated visitation unit, new application system

Wednesday, November 26

Incarceration doesn’t just affect the person serving time in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections; it also affects their family and friends. Maintaining contact with loved ones is an essential part of rehabilitation. That’s why ODOC is excited to announce the creation of a dedicated Visitation Unit that will oversee... Read More.

Drummond encourages safe and informed charitable giving during holiday season

Wednesday, November 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – As the holiday giving season approaches, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding Oklahomans to take precautions to ensure their charitable donations reach legitimate organizations and the causes they care about. Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2, which is a day that kicks off the busiest charitable giving period... Read More.