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Agents search Rep. Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won’t ‘be silenced’

Tuesday, October 13 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The search of the... Read More.

Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

Tuesday, October 13 by AP

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stand at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport near Athens, Greece, before Rubio boards a plane , Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to... Read More.

Fundraiser to Benefit the Ponca City Baseball Program

Monday, October 12 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Baseball program is selling Holiday Hams to support Ponca City Baseball! If you’re planning a ham for Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can order one from them and help support Ponca City baseball players! They’ve partnered with The Butcher & The Baker to offer the best-selling Applewood Smoked Hams. They’re fully cooked,... Read More.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court rules State Question 843 is unconstitutional

Monday, October 12 by News 6

OKLAHOMA - The Supreme Court found that proposed State Question 843 was unconstitutional. Key Takeaways State Question 843 would have eliminated property taxes for Oklahoma homeowners for three years. State Question 843 will not be on November’s ballot The court said the question was against Oklahoma’s constitution. Why was State Question 843 rejected? The court said the state... Read More.

Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan

Monday, October 12 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he... Read More.

Senator Jech Holds Interim Study to Address Cleaning Up Abandoned Marijuana Grows

Friday, October 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, recently held an interim study to explore how state agencies can work together to address the thousands of abandoned medical marijuana grow operations scattered across Oklahoma. Senator Jech invited state agency leaders to present on efforts to clean up abandoned cannabis farms following the passage of Read More.

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Stillwater man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder of 17-year-old

Friday, October 9 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Stillwater teenager in 2023, court records show. According to the Stillwater Police Department, 17-year-old Teedeenae “Jackson” Yearby was first reported missing in February 2023, he was 17 years old at the time. Two months after Yearby’s disappearance, Stillwater Police arrested... Read More.

Sen. Lankford raises concerns over abortion coverage in ACA plans

Friday, October 9 by News 9-Alex Cameron

Washington, D.C. - According to a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report (GAO-26-108995) requested by Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and 17 other members of Congress and released last month, 1,719 Affordable Care Act (ACA) qualified health plans—representing about 26% of all qualified health plans—covered elective abortion services in 2026. Under... Read More.

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

Friday, October 9 by AP

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. Read More.

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Trump promised a trio of payouts to Americans, from $90 to $5,000. Should you expect one?

Friday, October 9 by AP

With less than a month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has promised Americans a trio of government payments, with amounts ranging from $90 to $5,000. If a government payout sounds good, you should first know that not everyone is guaranteed to benefit — and the biggest payment is far from certain. Related video above... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General holds essay contest for middle school students

Thursday, October 8 by News 6

OKLAHOMA -Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an essay contest for Oklahoma middle school students to showcase state pride. The contest has middle schoolers explore what the state means to them and what they believe will make Oklahoma stronger in the years ahead. “From our smallest rural communities to our largest cities, generations of Oklahomans have... Read More.

Pete’s Pet Posse gives OSU students a four-legged break from stress

Thursday, October 8 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — College can be a stressful time, especially for students balancing exams, demanding course loads and the pressures of professional programs. At Oklahoma State University, students have another way to take a break, spending time with dogs through Pete’s Pet Posse. Hallie Herndon, a first-year physician assistant student, says seeing the dogs around... Read More.