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‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ returns to Washington to face food stamp fraud charges

Monday, October 19 by KOMO

WASHINGTON STATE (KOMO) — The former owner of a Tacoma grocery store has been extradited to Washington to face charges alleging he defrauded the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through fake transactions. Manjit Singh Bedi, 64, of Kent, was arrested in India in September after the FBI placed him on its “Most... Read More.

New York to ban Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages after teen’s death

Monday, October 19 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year run as an iconic, old-timey tourist attraction, following decades of opposition from animal welfare activists and the death of a teenage tourist last spring. The City... Read More.

Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Monday, October 19 by AP

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., asks former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith questions at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they... Read More.

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Senators Celebrate Renovation of Jim Thorpe Memorial Building

Friday, October 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leading senators issued the following statements after participating in Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony showcasing renovations at the state’s Jim Thorpe Memorial Building. The $70 million renovation project to update the building near the state Capitol used by the Corporation Commission, State Election Board, Water Resources Board and other state agencies began in... Read More.

3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden

Friday, October 16 by Ponca City Now

Fall is in the air at the lake! Jack the Sasquatch wants YOU to join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden! Mark your calendars for a bright day of family-friendly outdoor adventures right along the beautiful shores of Kaw Lake! Our Fall Activities Include: Games Hay Ride S'more Pit Spooky Cabin Pumpkin... Read More.

Tulsa man accused of secretly filming tanning salon customers

Friday, October 16 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa police say a lewd molestation case led to secret videos of people undressing inside a tanning salon. Tulsa police say during the child sex crimes case, a search warrant led to Ramon Saldivar’s cellphone, which showed videos of men and women undressing inside a tanning salon and they had no idea. Saldivar is... Read More.

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Muscogee Nation launches first tribally owned Medicare Advantage plan

Friday, October 16 by News 6

The Muscogee Nation announced the launch of Native Advantage on Oct. 15. The plan is open to both tribal and non-tribal individuals. OKMULGEE, Okla. -The Muscogee Nation announced the launch of its own Medicare Advantage plan on Oct. 15. The new plan, called Native Advantage, is open to tribal and non-tribal residents. Tribal leaders said the... Read More.

Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It’s not that simple

Friday, October 16 by AP

U.S. President Donald Trump said that “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in “our new and beautiful Greenland,” though it wasn’t clear what developments he was referring to on an island where resource extraction has stymied companies for... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION OCTOBER 19

Thursday, October 15 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 3, 2026 General Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by... Read More.

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Parents outraged after Osage Nation home school sites searched by police Tuesday

Thursday, October 15 by News 6

PAWHUSKA, Okla. - Parents were called to pick up their children being homeschooled at Zhinkazhin Learning Pathways on Tuesday. Osage Nation police and Pawhuska police converged on the two sites to execute search warrants. The warrants stem from an investigation that started August 21, when the Osage Nation Police Department said it got a complaint about... Read More.

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

Thursday, October 15 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to... Read More.

Oklahoma City leaders designate second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City leaders have officially named the second Monday of every October Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The City Council passed a resolution designating the day as a celebration of Oklahoma’s tribal nations. The push for Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Oklahoma City started more than a decade ago at City Hall. Advocates faced opposition from... Read More.