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EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 28, 2026

Tuesday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Wednesday October 28, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open to all voters.” You do... Read More.

Oklahoma child care subsidy changes could affect families

Tuesday, October 20 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma child care providers are facing rising operating costs and changes to the state’s child care subsidy program that could make it harder for some families to afford care. Providers say the changes also raise concerns about their ability to keep classrooms open and maintain quality programs. Beginning Feb. 1, household income eligibility... Read More.

East Norman farmer pushes for development restrictions to protect farmland, water resource

Monday, October 19 by KOKH

Teresa Elam, an east Norman farmer, is leading a grassroots effort to limit residential development and protect agricultural land and water resources as the city plans for future growth. NORMAN, Okla. — A grassroots effort is underway to limit residential development in east Norman as residents seek to preserve agricultural land and protect the city's... Read More.

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Bette Midler accepts 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize, joined by Bryan Andrews in Tulsa

Monday, October 19 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. - Iconic actor, singer, and comedian Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize at Tulsa's iconic Cain's Ballroom on Friday night. The Woody Guthrie Prize recognizes artists who carry the Oklahoma native's belief that music can be a force for good. Friday night's celebration included a silent auction featuring a signed ukulele from... Read More.

‘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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.