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ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ELECTION YEAR

Monday, January 5 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. Leaming said there are... Read More.

Sheriff Walton concerned about protocols at mental health facility

Monday, January 5 by KTUL

CLAREMORE, (Okla.) — "If it was across the street from where I live, I’d certainly lock my doors and watch my kids," said Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton, talking about Grand Mental Health Horizons in Claremore, which recently had a walkaway two days before Christmas. "One of the patients gets confrontational with staff there, assaults staff,... Read More.

Oklahoma’s prison population rises again as new bill aims to reduce numbers

Monday, January 5 by News 9

For the third year in a row, Oklahoma’s prison population rose. The increase is largely due to tougher sentencing laws passed by the state legislature to crack down on violent crime. From 2024 to 2025, the state’s prison population rose 1.7%, bringing the total to more than 23,000 inmates. Michael Olson with Oklahomans for Criminal Justice... Read More.

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Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges

Monday, January 5 by AP

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro places his hand over his hear while talking to high-ranking officers during a military ceremony on his inauguration day for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance... Read More.

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press changes through oil blockade

Monday, January 5 by AP

Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela Read More.

U.S. launches strike in Venezuela, President Maduro captured and flown out of country

Saturday, January 3 by AP

CARACAS, Venezuela - The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social... Read More.

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What to watch for as Oklahoma lawmakers head into 2026 session

Friday, January 2 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma lawmakers are preparing to return to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session, with thousands of bills expected to be filed ahead of the February start. Political analyst Scott Mitchell said only a small fraction of proposals are likely to reach the governor’s desk, noting many measures are filed for messaging during an election... Read More.

From dinosaur bones to flight simulators, Oklahoma has amazing museums designed just for families

Friday, January 2 by News 6

Oklahoma is home to a wide variety of family-friendly museums that make learning feel like play. From prehistoric discoveries to hands-on science experiments and inspiring art collections, these destinations offer something for every age and interest. To build this list, we looked at popular review sources, museum websites and local tourism organizations to ensure... Read More.

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Friday, January 2 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over... Read More.

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Worried about 2026 finances? Here are 5 money resolutions for the new year

Friday, January 2 by CBS News

Many Americans are heading into 2026 with serious money worries as an affordability crisis collides with stagnant wages, making it more important to take steps to shore up their finances. On top of that, a major tax overhaul is taking effect under Republicans‘ “big, beautiful” law, or OBBBA, creating... Read More.

Hit-and-run kills pedestrian in Coweta, driver arrested

Thursday, January 1 by News 6

COWETA, Okla. - A jogger was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday morning on East 141st Street near 257th East Avenue. Investigators believe a white car found a few miles from the scene was involved. Troopers have been photographing and collecting evidence from the vehicle, which has been towed. Authorities said they have one person in custody and are... Read More.