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$1.5B OKLAHOMA DRUG BUST

Wednesday, February 4 by News 9

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced his Organized Crime Task Force arrested 20 people and seized thousands of marijuana plants in a $1.5 billion black market marijuana crime ring Tuesday. The investigation, called Operation Blunt Force, found that leader Hao Tong Chen ran fraudulent medical marijuana licensing schemes in Oklahoma. According to the indictment, Chen orchestrated a... Read More.

Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill 3119 say it could remove... Read More.

Trump agrees to lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Wednesday, February 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will lower tariffs on goods from India from 25% to 18% after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and it comes after months of the president pushing the country to end the use of the cheap... Read More.

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US creates stockpile for critical minerals to protect manufacturers from China’s dominance

Wednesday, February 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. is creating a domestic stockpile of critical minerals in the Trump administration’s latest move to reduce the country’s reliance on China for key materials and components of technology used in cellphones, military equipment and renewable energy. It is the latest move by the Trump administration to counter China's... Read More.

NOC Sheep Production class shows at Fort Worth

Tuesday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

The NOC Sheep Production class had an eventful and successful trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo this past weekend. Winter weather made the decision to travel south a cautious one, but the group was glad they made the trip to compete in the FWSSR Open Sheep Show. Nine students and 13... Read More.

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

Tuesday, February 3 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown. Johnson will need near-unanimous support from his Republican conference to proceed.... Read More.

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NOC Tonkawa offers free basic tax service

Tuesday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 12 at NOC Tonkawa. Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service. Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will be available for tax assistance... Read More.

15th Annual OkMOM Two-Day, Free Dental Clinic in Enid This Week

Tuesday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

An important public health event is coming to Enid that will provide free dental care to Oklahomans in need — the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) clinic. What: Oklahoma Mission of Mercy, a free, two-day, large-scale dental clinic Who: Open to patients of all ages; no insurance required When: Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 Where: Stride... Read More.

Federal funding deadline puts 988 crisis lifeline at risk in Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 3 by News 6

Oklahoma lawmakers are moving quickly to secure the future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding for the service is set to expire at the end of September. Without new funding, state leaders warn thousands of crisis calls could be redirected to 911, a system not designed to handle ongoing mental health... Read More.

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Grieving father fights for mandatory fentanyl testing after his 3-year-old dies

Tuesday, February 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA - After losing his 3-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Jacob Towe is making it his mission for mandatory fentanyl testing to become law for parents under Department of Human Services (DHS) supervision. The bill, Leo’s Law, was recently introduced with a goal to strengthen child welfare protecting... Read More.

Former Drumright teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Tuesday, February 3 by News 6

(Bobby Pruitt, 63-OSBI picture) DRUMRIGHT, Okla. - A former Drumright Public Schools teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Investigation began after allegations reported The Drumright Police Department requested OSBI assistance on Oct. 7, 2025, after receiving... Read More.

Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington’s army, is honored on $1 coin

Tuesday, February 3 by AP

This image provided by the U.S. Mint shows a new $1 coin that depicts Oneida war heroine Polly Cooper giving corn to George Washington. (U.S. Mint via AP) EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — The reverse side of the U.S. Mint’s 2026 Sacagawea $1 coin will feature Polly Cooper, a woman from the Oneida tribe known for... Read More.