State rainy day fund debated as solution for SNAP benefit gap in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, Oklahoma is bracing for a significant impact on its residents, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to run out on Saturday.More than 680,000 Oklahomans rely on these benefits, and the looming deadline has sparked debate among state lawmakers about potential solutions.Vice... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 10/28/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00496 10/28/2025 ALLEN, SEAN ROBERT Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALLEN, SEAN ROBERT DUI FIRST FELONY (KSO/OHP) FELKay CF-2025-00501 10/28/2025 COOPER, JERRYMI R. Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. COOPER, JERRYMI R. BURGLARY, 2ND DEGREE (FEL)Kay CF-2025-00497 10/28/2025 DEHAMER, BRANDON SCOTT Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. DEHAMER, BRANDON SCOTT DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY BY STRANGULATION (FEL)Kay SC-2025-00750 10/28/2025 GILDHOUSE, JERAMY RYEN Defendant GILDHOUSE,... Read More.
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Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have continued to dig in against Senate Republicans in their bid to reopen the government.  (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans’ 13th attempt to reopen the government after having nearly a week to mull their options — and with a series... Read More.

Diana Hernandez to speak at NOC Enid Oct. 29

The Northern Oklahoma College Speaker Series presents Diana Hernandez at NOC Enid Oct. 29.Hernandez, the Garfield County Hispanic Coalition Chair, will speak on “Carrying the Baton, Preserving Legacies, Building Futures:  Empowering Communities Through Heritage.”The event is in the Gantz Center Montgomery Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m.All NOC students, faculty, staff, and... Read More.
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NOC Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret set for Oct. 30-31

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents the Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret Oct. 30-31 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.The concert, held inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.The cabaret, a collaboration of Musical Theatre, Concert Band, and Jazz Band, is directed by Dr. Edward Dixon,... Read More.

Senator Weaver’s Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law.The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses such as causing a motor... Read More.
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Borrowers under two different repayment plans are eligible for student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Millions of student loan borrowers will have access to student loan forgiveness if they are qualified for two different programs.Following a deal made between the Trump administration and the American Federation of Teachers, borrowers of the Pay as You Earn plan and the Income Contingent Repayment plan will be eligible for forgiveness.Over... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 10/27/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00250 10/27/2025 A BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff EQUITY BANK FORMERLY KNOWN AS EASTMAN NATIONAL BANK et al vs. RIGNEY, MARK FORECLOSUREKay CS-2025-00615 10/27/2025 ABSOLUTE RESOLUTIONS INVESTMENTS, LLC Plaintiff ABSOLUTE RESOLUTIONS INVESTMENTS, LLC vs. MINES, CALVIN P INDEBTEDNESSKay TR-2025-01412 10/27/2025 ACKERMAN, JERRY W Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ACKERMAN, JERRY W SPEEDING 21-25 OVERKay TR-2025-01413 10/27/2025 ALBURY, JAMES TRISTAN MANDALE TIMOTHY Defendant STATE OF... Read More.