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Supreme Court lifts restrictions on ‘roving patrols’ in Los Angeles ICE raids

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — In the latest victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles.The move lifted a restraining order from a judge who found "roving patrols" were conducting indiscriminate arrests and stopping people based on race,... Read More.

Crash involving school bus closes Highway 152 in Minco

Monday, September 8 by News 9

MINCO, Okla. -All lanes of Highway 152 are closed near County Street 2760 in Minco due to a crash involving a school bus, authorities say.Authorities tell News 9 that there were multiple injuries in this crash that happened just before 8pm.Multiple ambulances have been called to the scene.The Grady County Sheriff's Office confirmed... Read More.

University of Oklahoma freshman wins $200,000 with College GameDay field goal

Monday, September 8 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. -According to Sooners Wire, an Oklahoma freshman walked away with $200,000 after nailing a field goal on ESPN’s College GameDay in Norman on Saturday morning. Jack Daugard, an accounting major from suburban Houston, converted a 30-yard attempt as part of analyst Pat McAfee’s weekly kicking contest. McAfee, a former NFL punter... Read More.

Update: OHP and ODOT Partnering for Operation Safe in Oklahoma

Monday, September 8 by Ponca City Now-OHP

OHP-The Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Friday, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, was continuing Operation Safe by addressing homeless encampments on state property. Many individuals had already moved on with the help of resources offered during this process, cooperating fully with troopers. At this time, no arrests have been made.Some of the... Read More.

Governor Stitt’s Operation SAFE clears 206,000 pounds of debris from Tulsa encampments

Monday, September 8 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt reported on Saturday that Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere) crews removed 206,000 pounds of debris and discarded materials from 21 encampment sites in Tulsa on Friday.The initiative utilizes the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) to clear homeless encampments around underpasses, highways, state buildings, and... Read More.

Drummond demands companies end predatory AI interactions with kids

Monday, September 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has warned major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. In a letter to a dozen companies, including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, Drummond and a coalition of 43 other attorneys general addressed alarming reports of AI chatbots engaging in sexually inappropriate conversations with kids.Internal Meta documents reveal that the company... Read More.

New clinic in Moore offering free dental care every Thursday

Monday, September 8 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Moore's first free dental clinic is now open, broadening access to oral health care by serving any Oklahoman in need, regardless of insurance status.The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation says the Moore Faith Medical Clinic now has four dental chairs, a digital X-ray system, an ultrasonic medical sterilization system... Read More.

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Monday, September 8 by AP

ABOARD LIFTBOAT ROBERT, North Atlantic (AP) — Deep in Earth’s past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States. Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. government ship searching for minerals and hydrocarbons in the area drilled into the seafloor to... Read More.

ConocoPhillips plans up to 25% workforce cut, shares slide

Friday, September 5 by News 6

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. -ConocoPhillips says it will reduce its global workforce by 20% to 25%, a move affecting thousands of employees and contractors as the company restructures following its 2024 Marathon Oil acquisition. Shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday, Sept. 3.By the Numbers:The range: 20% to 25% of ConocoPhillips’ global... Read More.

Electricity costs could rise as OG&E requests additional power generators

Friday, September 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -OG&E customers could see a rise in the cost of their electricity, as the company requests additional generators to keep up with demand.The electric company has asked the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to approve two additional natural gas combustion power generators.OG&E says the units will help keep up with the growing demand for electrical power.If... Read More.

Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill announces bid for lieutenant governor’s race

Friday, September 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill (R-District 47) has announced his bid to run for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026.Hill, a Mustang native, has served in the State House of Representatives since 2018.Hill says he is focused on growing the economy, protecting values and making Oklahoma the best place to live, work and... Read More.

Man charged in Texas ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting of 11-year-old held on $1M bond

Friday, September 5 by TNND

HOUSTON (TNND) — The man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy in Houston while he was playing a prank received a $1 million bond on Wednesday.Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was charged with murder on Tuesday after he allegedly shot Julian Guzman in the back while he was... Read More.