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Trump’s push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Monday, April 28 by AP

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — The winner of this year’s West Virginia Coal Festival teen beauty pageant walks among the ruins of a community abandoned 70 years ago and imagines the rusted remains of coal tipples and processing plants coming back to life.Ava Johnson knows West Virginia coal will not ever be what it once... Read More.

More Than 100 Immigrants Detained at Illegal After-Hours Nightclub in Colorado

Monday, April 28 by AP

Colorado (AP) — More than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody early Sunday following a federal raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorities said.Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and ordering patrons... Read More.

George Nigh to speak at NOC commencement May 3

Friday, April 25 by Ponca City Now

Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh will address candidates for graduation at Northern Oklahoma College 2025 commencement exercises Saturday, May 3.NOC Tonkawa candidates will march into Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus at 9:30 a.m. on May 3.That same day NOC Enid and Stillwater candidates will enter Briggs Auditorium on the Enid campus at 2:30... Read More.

Second suspect accused of falsifying records at treatment plant arrested

Friday, April 25 by News 9

Anthony Menzie and Glenn Brentnell facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony.MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -A second suspect accused of falsifying reports at an Oklahoma City metro water treatment plant is in custody, police say.The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality said Glenn Brentnell turned himself in to the Midwest City Police Department on... Read More.

Oklahoma narcotics bureau and DEA seize over 89,000 plants in Cleveland marijuana bust

Friday, April 25 by KOKH

CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant at a grow location in Cleveland, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, April 23.According to OBN, the MET worked with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the bust.At the location, agents seized 89,069 plants and 2,099 pounds of processed marijuana.Ming... Read More.

Mexican national in Catoosa indicted for unlawful reentry in U.S. after infant homicide

Friday, April 25 by KTUL

CATOOSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Mexican national who was deported after serving time for the death of his own baby was arrested in Catoosa and indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States.In 1994, Carlos Ambriz Estrada pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide. He is now charged with unlawful reentry of a removed alien after having been... Read More.

NOC Spring Concert and “Play in a Day” events scheduled

Thursday, April 24 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts has two events scheduled in late April.On Sunday, April 27, the annual Spring Concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The concert features the NOC Concert Band, College Choir, and Madrigal Singers.Admission is free, children under 12 must accompanied by... Read More.

Winners of ODOT’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest, Includes Kay County Kindergarten Student

Thursday, April 24 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced the 2025 Trash Poster Contest Winners.Students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed their artistic talents while conveying the importance of litter-free environments."Creating art allows students to better understand the effects of litter on the environment and encourages them to inspire others," said Melody Johnson,... Read More.

Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Thursday, April 24 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday afternoon that he's doubling down on his stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.He said if districts don't comply with the assurance Title VI from the U.S Department of Education, he will withhold federal funding from the districts not complying.Walters tells News Channel 8, he can... Read More.

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Thursday, April 24 by CBS News

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States.The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, which... Read More.

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

Thursday, April 24 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House Chief Medical Adviser and a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in his wealth since retiring from government service, according to the government watchdog group Open the Books."He was the highest-paid bureaucrat when he... Read More.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are unvaccinated, OSDH says.A probable case... Read More.