Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

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Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

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 crime A Read More.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

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.

Sooners fall 83-68 to No. 21 Gonzaga

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Tyon Grant-Foster added 14 points, and No. 21 Gonzaga beat Oklahoma 83-68 on Saturday night in the Bad Boy Mowers Series at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Jalen Warley and Braden Huff each scored 13 points for Gonzaga (2-0) and the duo combined... Read More.
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Kaw Dam Bridge Now Closed

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.

Kay County Court Filings 11/07/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00802 11/07/2025 ADAMS, JERAMY LEE Defendant RED RIVER CREDIT vs. ADAMS, JERAMY LEE MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00808 11/07/2025 AND ALL OTHERS Defendant R&K INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC vs. TALBERT, MARK et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay CJ-2025-00260 11/07/2025 AND THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS Defendant FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC vs. THE HEIRS et al FORECLOSURE Kay CF-2025-00521 11/07/2025 ARMSTRONG, CLINT JAREN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs.... Read More.
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Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Ada 21, Sallisaw 20 Alva 26, Newkirk 6 Balko Forgan 30, Sharon-Mutual 6 Bishop Kelley 38, Durant 8 Bixby 72, Norman 3 Boise City 30, Shattuck 28 Broken Arrow 62, Westmoore 14 Carl Albert 49, Altus 21 Cascia Hall 35, Berryhill 21 Cherokee 42, Waukomis 8 Claremore 47, Tulsa Rogers 0 Dewar 34, Caddo 32 Edmond 16, Union 10 Elmore City 30, Velma-Alma... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 11/06/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00784 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. PRIMEAUX, HERBERT RUSSELL, JR MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00785 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. COBURN, ERIC MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00786 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. FELIX, MARK X. MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00787 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. JACKSON, BRANDON MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00788 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. NEJA, JOHNNY MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00789 11/06/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. WILLIAMS,... Read More.
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Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

(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.