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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.

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.

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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.

Happy New Year

Thursday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

Partnership Offers Visitors More to Enjoy at Kaw Lake

Thursday, January 1 by Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tulsa-Corp of Engineers Did you know USACE recreation is more than just water-related activities? Thanks to a partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, Kaw Lake, Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery and the City of Kaw City, visitors to Kaw Lake now have a new fitness trail. The project included adding a compacted asphalt milling surface... Read More.

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New Oklahoma laws bring changes for drivers, medical marijuana patients

Thursday, January 1 by News 6

Oklahoma drivers and medical marijuana patients will see stricter rules under new state laws aimed at public safety. The changes affect how doctors recommend medical marijuana and what is allowed inside vehicles. Here are five key things to know: Doctors must meet new requirements to recommend medical marijuana Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, doctors who want to... Read More.

Drummond granted intervention in State Farm ‘Hail Focus Initiative’ lawsuit

Thursday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he appreciates the court’s decision to allow his office to intervene in a case against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging that the company operated a coordinated program to limit roof-related insurance payouts by denying or reducing valid hail and wind claims. Judge Amy Palumbo granted... Read More.

Oklahoma Lands Historic Funding to Reimagine Rural Health Care

Thursday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has officially secured approximately $223.5 million for the first year of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of an historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This award marks a new era for the state, providing unprecedented resources to... Read More.

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Trump issues veto for bipartisan bills supporting water, Tribal land projects

Thursday, January 1 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bipartisan bills designed to make it easier to build a water pipeline in Colorado and give a Native American tribe more control over a portion of the Everglades.Mr.... Read More.

Oklahoma to restrict soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases starting Feb 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma will implement new restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, prohibiting the purchase of items such as soda and candy starting Feb. 15, 2026. Implementations were originally going to take place on January 1, 2026, but were adjusted to allow additional time for retailers to complete system updates and... Read More.

Student crowned in Oklahoma’s first Miss Juneteenth competition

Wednesday, December 31 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Aaliyah Albert-Oliver, a student at Union High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth, earning the title during Oklahoma’s first-ever Miss Juneteenth competition and going on to win at the national level. The National Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program, now in its sixth year, expanded to Oklahoma for the first time in 2025. The program is led... Read More.