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Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Two new reports are shedding light on the connection between financial hardship and community well-being in Oklahoma. One suggests that raising the state’s minimum wage could help reduce crime, while the other reveals how nearly half of households still struggle to afford basic needs.Higher wages may lead to less crimeA Read More.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

by AP
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.In a test vote that is the first in a series... Read More.

Kaw Dam Bridge Now Closed

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In the interest of public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will close both lanes of the bridge over Kaw Dam, near Ponca City, Okla., effective now.Motorists should use U.S. Route 60 as a detour.Out of an abundance of caution, the Tulsa District determined closure is the most appropriate course of... Read More.
https://www.hospiceofnorthcentraloklahoma.org/

Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

by Ponca City Now
(STILLWATER, OK) – In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, all airlines operating in 40 high-volume markets must reduce scheduled flights by 10 percent.Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) Director Kellie Reed explains the impact... Read More.
https://www.noc.edu/

Estate Sale to Benefit PCPD “Shop With A Cop”

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
1st Class Estate Sales is once again helping Ponca City Police Dept. with Shop with a Cop.Please consider joining them on Saturday at 8818 Lake Road, Unit #6 for some great deals and help out kids in need this Christmas.All proceeds benefit Shop with a Cop.PCPD says they are thankful to 1st Class Estate... Read More.

Work at Kaw Dam to Begin This Month

by Ponca City Now
OMPA will be performing work on top of the Kaw Dam, and the roadway across the dam will need to be closed during the work.Closure Schedule Monday – November 17, 2025 9:00am to 5:00pm–Road closure signage and flashers will be placed at the following locations:-Highway 60-In front of the Corps Office, Kaw Lake Lookout (Prairie Dog... Read More.

Tulsa man arrested, accused of killing 2-month-old baby

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police have arrested a man accused of killing a 2-month-old baby.Police identified the suspect as Landon McCullah, who is charged with Murder in the first degree (death of a child by injuring, torturing, or maiming).According to a probable cause affidavit, officers were called around Oct. 28, 2025, to an apartment near... Read More.
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