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Oklahoma opens applications for winter heating assistance
OKLA. — Oklahomans who need help paying their heating bills can now apply for winter energy assistance through Oklahoma Human Services.
State officials announced Tuesday that online applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The federally funded program helps qualifying households cover the cost of their primary heating source during the winter... Read More.
SNAP changes coming to Oklahoma: What you need to know
TULSA, Okla. -
Oklahomans using SNAP benefits will soon see new limits at the checkout.
What is changing for SNAP recipients in Oklahoma?
Starting February 15, Oklahomans who receive SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use their EBT cards to purchase candy or soda.
When does the change take effect?
The new restrictions begin February 15. The changes were... Read More.
New Oklahoma law treats medical marijuana like alcohol in vehicles
A new Oklahoma law that took effect Nov. 1 makes it illegal for anyone inside a vehicle to use marijuana, regardless of whether they are the driver or a passenger. Under the new regulations, medical marijuana is treated similarly to alcohol in a motor vehicle.
The rules introduce three major changes for Oklahomans on the... Read More.
Trump: taking steps to stop large investors from purchasing single-family homes
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is taking steps to stop large investors from buying single-family homes.
He wrote on TRUTH Social that owning a home used to be the pinnacle of the American Dream and due to inflation and the previous administration, it is getting harder for Americans to buy a... Read More.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries.
The White House is organizing a meeting Friday with U.S. oil company executives to discuss... Read More.
European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.
The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people.”
The... Read More.
PCPD Asking for Help Identifying Suspects who Stole $34,000 from Local Bank
On December 29th, shortly before 2:00 in the morning, two masked subjects walked up to the 1st National Bank ATM located at 1501 E. Prospect Ave. The suspects approached the ATM on foot from the north, and used a method called “Jackpotting” to obtain money from the ATM. They were able to gain access... Read More.
U.S. launches operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker
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The U.S. is carrying out an operation to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, sources told CBS News on Wednesday.
The U.S. has been following the tanker since last month, CBS News first reported on Monday. The pursuit began during a pressure campaign on former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by U.SRead More.
Health officials warn of super flu surge as schools reopen
Health care officials are issuing a new warning about the super flu as children return to school, with the flu positivity rate in Oklahoma jumping more than 8% in just seven days.
Dr. Douglas Drevets, an infectious disease specialist at OU Health, warned last week, "We're on the steep part of this curve that's going... Read More.
Oklahoma DEQ offering free radon test kits during January
TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is offering free radon test kits starting today in recognition of National Radon Action Month.
The agency is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide effort to highlight the dangers of radon exposure and encourage residents to test their homes.
What is radon?
According to the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.
US reduces number of recommended vaccines for children
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented step on Monday to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children, effective immediately.
The CDC said it will recommend that children receive 11 vaccines, compared to the current list of 17, and will more closely resemble Denmark's vaccine... Read More.
