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Hiker safety boosted as Turkey Mountain adds dozens of surveillance cameras

Monday, December 1

In response to summer assaults at public parks, the River Parks Authority is enhancing safety at Turkey Mountain by installing over 30 surveillance cameras.TULSA, Okla. -Safety concerns at Turkey Mountain are leading to major changes on the trails. Over 30 surveillance cameras are being installed in and... Read More.

Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake ‘parking lot’

Monday, December 1

This photo made available by Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Archeologist Tamara Thomsen, shows the remains of an ancient canoe sitting on the bottom of Lake Mendota, in Madison, Wis., in June 2025. (Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society via AP)MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient... Read More.

Oklahoma minimum wage hike heads to June ballot amid debate

Friday, November 28

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Oklahoma voters will soon decide on a significant minimum wage increase, as State Question 832 is set to appear on the June primary ballot.The proposal aims to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour in 2027, $13.50 in 2028, and $15 in 2029.The current... Read More.

Route 66 attractions in Oklahoma: These are the 10 best stops

Friday, November 28

Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66, often called the “Heart of the Mother Road,” is packed with nostalgic charm, quirky roadside art, and historical gems. As the nation gears up for the 2026 centennial of Route 66, now is a perfect time to spotlight the Sooner State’s must-see stops.Here are 10 top... Read More.

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.

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.

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.