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Oklahoma lawmakers share gratitude and reflect on blessings this Thanksgiving

by News 9
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congress is off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Before Oklahoma’s members left town, however, they shared their Thanksgiving messages with Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron:Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK1)“It’s a time to pause. I think, in a culture where we expect a lot of things for ourselves, it’s a time... Read More.

FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED

by News 9-Lacey Lowrey
FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED: The landowner of private property near the High Point Trail at Black Mesa State Park has made the difficult decision to close the dinosaur track site to the public to preserve the prehistoric footprints.The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department says it owes a debt of “gratitude to the landowner, who... Read More.
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The economy is growing without adding many jobs, creating challenge for the Fed

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Keeping the economy on track is becoming an increasingly tenuous task for the Federal Reserve with businesses slashing hiring leading to climbing unemployment rates while the U.S. has maintained steady growth after a rocky start to the year.An economy going through a jobless expansion along with above-target inflation creates a delicate balancing... Read More.

Judge denies April Wilkens’ motion to reconsider Oklahoma Survivors’ Act ruling

by KTUL
April Wilkens (Tulsa County Jail booking photo)TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa County judge has denied April Wilkens’ request to reconsider his earlier ruling denying sentencing relief, or to grant a new hearing under the Oklahoma Survivors Act, according to newly filed court documents.In a 17-page order, District Judge David Guten found that while Read More.
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KCSO Warns about Scam

by Ponca City Now
There is a scam alert today involving a caller claiming to be Captain Frank Meyers with the Kay County Sheriff's Office and demanding payment for allegedly missing jury duty.The caller appears to be well-prepared with names and addresses and will demand payment over the phone to avoid being arrested.DO NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION or... Read More.

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING SUSPECT CHARGED IN OSAGE COUNTY

by Ponca City Now-OSBI
PAWHUSKA, OK – On November 12, 2025, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting.At around 2:30 p.m., the Pawhuska Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic assault and battery with a possible dangerous weapon at a residence in the 100 block of... Read More.

ODOC launches dedicated visitation unit, new application system

by Ponca City Now
Incarceration doesn’t just affect the person serving time in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections; it also affects their family and friends. Maintaining contact with loved ones is an essential part of rehabilitation. That’s why ODOC is excited to announce the creation of a dedicated Visitation Unit that will oversee a new and improved visitation... Read More.
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Drummond encourages safe and informed charitable giving during holiday season

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the holiday giving season approaches, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding Oklahomans to take precautions to ensure their charitable donations reach legitimate organizations and the causes they care about.Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2, which is a day that kicks off the busiest charitable giving period of the year. But donors... Read More.
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