Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27.Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension.This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources like the IRS Free File... Read More.

Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session.Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students master critical skills, recruiting skilled... Read More.

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

WASHINGTON STATE — Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.Thousands of refugees who fled war and persecution and had gone through a sometimes yearslong vetting process to start new lives in... Read More.
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Sen. Goodwin Enters Plea for Stop Sign Violation

TULSA, Okla. -Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Mayor Monroe Nichols as Senator Goodwin's attorney. We have corrected that error and apologize for the mistake.Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin entered a nolo contendere plea in traffic court on Sunday and was convicted of failing to stop at a stop sign in... Read More.
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DoorDash to Begin Deliveries of CBD Products in Oklahoma

Food delivery service DoorDash announced the company will begin deliveries of hemp-derived CBD products to select states, including Oklahoma.What is allowed in Oklahoma?DoorDash says only adults are allowed to purchase the products, which include food items such as drinks, gummies, snacks, and chocolates.The eligible food items are legally required to contain no more than... Read More.

Log10 LLC Acquires PCDA Spec Building, Solidifying Long-Term Commitment to Ponca City

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is pleased to announce that Log10 LLC, a food safety consulting firm and microbiology lab specializing in the research and production of probiotics, has acquired the spec building it has called home since 2015. This milestone underscores Log10’s commitment to Ponca City and highlights the company’s significant contributions... Read More.
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Jeremiah Fears, Jalon Moore rally OU to 65-62 victory over Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jeremiah Fears had 16 points and Jalon Moore scored the final three points of the game, finishing with 13 as Oklahoma rallied to beat Arkansas 65-62 on Saturday night.Johnell Davis buried a 3-pointer to pull Arkansas even at 62, but the Razorbacks went scoreless over the final 2:13. Moore made... Read More.

West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats to Trump on Social Media, Possession of Drugs

WFLX-West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) interim Chief Tony Araujo announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon about an arrest made following alleged threats against President Donald Trump. WATCH: Interim Chief Araujo announces arrest of a man for making violent social media threats against Trump:West Palm Police press conference Jan. 25, 2025According to police, on Jan.... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/24/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00011 01/24/2025 ANGLE, MADYLNN PAIGE Person 2 SHOOK, SPENCER RYAN vs. ANGLE, MADYLNN PAIGE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONKay CS-2025-00029 01/24/2025 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs. EWING, JAMIE INDEBTEDNESSKay SC-2025-00092 01/24/2025 BRADLEY, DAVID TAYLOR Defendant SUN LOAN COMPANY vs. BRADLEY, DAVID TAYLOR MONEY JUDGMENTKay CS-2025-00028 01/24/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. OLIVAS, JAMIE RENE INDEBTEDNESSKay SC-2025-00094 01/24/2025 CRAIG, JAMES Defendant PRICE,... Read More.