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Agriculture secretary vows no amnesty for foreign workers

Thursday, July 10 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the National Farm Security Action Plan, a new initiative aimed at safeguarding American farmland from foreign influence, particularly from China. The plan, developed in collaboration with multiple agencies including the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, seeks to end contracts with foreign... Read More.

‘Anti-government militia’ says it’s targeting Oklahoma weather radars

Thursday, July 10 by News 9

An “anti-government militia” called ‘Veterans on Patrol’ told News 9 on Tuesday that it is “targeting” Oklahoma weather radars, days after an individual vandalized News 9’s weather radar.>>Suspect in News 9 radar vandalism arrested by Oklahoma City PoliceThe group, which the Southern Poverty Law Center called an “anti-government militia,” shared with News... Read More.

Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one

Thursday, July 10 by AP

A home for sale in Sudbury, Mass., is shown on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers.Nearly 27% of all homes... Read More.

Texas flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing hits triple-digits

Wednesday, July 9 by TNND-AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous Fourth of July, and at least 170 people are still missing in Kerr County as the death toll across the state rises to 119.Rescue teams in helicopters and on horseback continue to... Read More.

NOC’s Digital Media Program empowers tomorrow’s creative professionals

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College's Digital Media Institute (DMI) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering students an affordable education pathway in content creation."DMI at NOC is the greatest secret in the Midwest," said Brad Matson, program director. "We provide a comprehensive curriculum that enhances students' skills in digital design, media production, and... Read More.

Child predator added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the addition of Anthony Michael Lennon to his 10 Most Wanted list. The 44-year-old Lennon is wanted on eight counts of possession of child pornography. Since March of 2012, Lennon has faced these charges stemming from a Moore Police Department investigation. Officers searched his home and... Read More.

Multi-County Grand Jury indicts ODOT contractor for embezzlement

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A former State of Oklahoma contractor has turned himself in after he was indicted by the Multi-County Grand Jury. Jacob Paul McElhaney, 41, faces up to eight years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for embezzlement of state property valued at more than $15,000. According to the indictment that was recently... Read More.

Kremlin calls transportation minister’s death ‘tragic’ but gives no clues about his apparent suicide

Wednesday, July 9 by AP

MOSCOW (AP) — The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow Tuesday from the Kremlin but no new clues as to why Roman Starovoit might have taken his own life amid media speculation that he potentially was facing corruption charges.Starovoit, who served in his post for little... Read More.

OTRD Closing Lookout Kitchen State Park Restaurant

Tuesday, July 8 by Ponca City Now

Mike Seals Trio take the stage for a Jazzy July 10 Full Moon Concert

Tuesday, July 8 by Ponca City Now

Mike Seals Trio will headline the Full Moon Concert on Thursday, July 10 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. The band features Mike Seals, piano; Don Long, drums; and Lane Turgeon, bass who will entertain with jazz classics from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Mike Seals earned his BA degree in... Read More.

Oklahoma schools must fully fund student meals with existing state and federal dollars

Tuesday, July 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Starting this coming school year, 2025-2026, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will require every school district to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational dollars.The move aims to address what State Superintendent Ryan Walters describes as gross mismanagement and bureaucracies that prioritize administrative paychecks over... Read More.

Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

Tuesday, July 8 by TNND

(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines.The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.