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Oklahomans urged to unite as SNAP reductions challenge food security statewide

Monday, July 7 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill”, touted for historic tax cuts and entitlement reforms, includes major reductions to SNAP and Medicaid, sparking concern among hunger relief agencies statewide.According to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the bill’s proposed $230 billion cut to SNAP—along with states required to shoulder a 5%... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Approves Interim Study Requests for 2025 Legislative Interim

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s interim period. Interim studies have been assigned to relevant Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All approved studies must be completed by... Read More.

Trump celebrates major legislative win as Congress shifts focus to 2026 budget battle

Monday, July 7 by News 9

WASHINGTON -After President Donald Trump signed what he calls his "one big beautiful bill" into law, attention in Washington is already turning toward the next political challenge: passing a federal budget for fiscal year 2026.Despite the celebratory mood at the White House, lawmakers face a tight deadline. With less than three months left in the... Read More.

Local Weather

Sunday, July 6 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025OKC053-071-070100- /O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0869.000000T0000Z-250707T0100Z/ Kay OK-Grant OK- 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR KAY AND EASTERN GRANT COUNTIES...At 739 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nardin to 4 miles... Read More.

Gov. Stitt and Tulsa Task Force 1 respond to Texas Flash Flood disaster

Sunday, July 6 by News 9

There have been 43 fatalities, 15 of them children caused from sudden flash floods that swept parts of Central Texas, and state and federal officials are sounding the alarm for aid and resources to be concentrated in the area.RELATED: At least 43 dead in central Texas in devastating flash floods, over two dozens... Read More.

Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding

Sunday, July 6 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated PressKERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Before heading to bed before the Fourth of July holiday, Christopher Flowers checked the weather while staying at a friend's house along the Guadalupe River. Nothing in the forecast alarmed him.Hours later, he was rushing to safety: He woke up in darkness to... Read More.

More than 4 dozen dead in devastating central Texas flash floods, over 2 dozen remain missing

Sunday, July 6 by CBS News-AP

KERR COUNTY, Tex. -At least 50 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. While officials couldn't confirm an exact number of those who remain unaccounted for, they said more than two dozen were still missing from Camp... Read More.

Team Radio

Friday, July 4 by Ponca City Now

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT LAKE PONCA

Friday, July 4 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Friday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate Independence Day. The fireworks will be choreographed to music and can be heard by... Read More.