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Oklahoma minimum wage hike heads to June ballot amid debate

by KOKH
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 rate of $7.25 has remained... Read More.

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

by News 6
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 attractions along Route 66 in Oklahoma,... Read More.
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Oklahoma lawmakers share gratitude and reflect on blessings this Thanksgiving

by News 9
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 for ourselves, it’s a time... Read More.
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FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED

by News 9-Lacey Lowrey
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 “gratitude to the landowner, who... Read More.

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

by TNND
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 inflation creates a delicate balancing... Read More.

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

by KTUL
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 David Guten found that while Read More.
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KCSO Warns about Scam

by Ponca City Now
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 NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION or... Read More.

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING SUSPECT CHARGED IN OSAGE COUNTY

by Ponca City Now-OSBI
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 in the 100 block of... Read More.
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