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Sen. James Lankford pushes to end government shutdown before November

Thursday, October 30

WASHINGTON -Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working to come to a resolution of a government shutdown that threatens to pause federal benefits to millions of Americans.In Oklahoma alone, 700,000 people who rely on SNAP benefits for food and groceries could lose those benefits if an agreement is not... Read More.

PINK OUT TAILGATE — THIS THURSDAY

Thursday, October 30

The PC Quarterback Club is hosting a Pink Out Tailgate to get everyone fired up before our Wildcats take on Capitol Hill!We’ll have hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, plus pink Wildcat tattoos, foam footballs, rally towels, and plenty of football fun and games for all ages. Bring the whole... Read More.

Property Owners Can Reclaim Seized Land After Nov. 1

Thursday, October 30

OKLAHOMA CITY – After Nov. 1, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission will be required to notify previous property owners if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. The property owners would then have the right to repurchase at their original selling price. The change... Read More.

Multiple Oklahoma pharmacies agree to pay to settle allegations

Thursday, October 30

OKLAHOMA CITY – Multiple Oklahoma pharmacies have agreed to pay $157,000 to settle allegations that they billed the Oklahoma Medicaid Program, SoonerCare, for hundreds of unauthorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests.Apothecary Pharmacy, Cornwell Pharmacy, Cushing Family Pharmacy, R.T.’s Family Discount Pharmacy, Foster Corner Drug, Tiger Drug, Yale Drug, Jones Drug Store... Read More.

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

Thursday, October 30

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... Read More.

Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

Wednesday, October 29

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... Read More.

Diana Hernandez to speak at NOC Enid Oct. 29

Wednesday, October 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... Read More.

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

Wednesday, October 29

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as pain from the second-longest shutdown spreads nationwide.The funding fight in Washington gained new... Read More.

NOC Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret set for Oct. 30-31

Wednesday, October 29

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... Read More.

New Oklahoma law prevents retailers from marking up variety of products

Wednesday, October 29

TULSA, Okla. -On November 1, a new law goes into effect that prevents retailers from marking up many products. It reverses the Unfair Sales Act of 1949, an Oklahoma law that required a 6% markup on items like baby supplies, groceries and gas.What is the Unfair Sales... Read More.

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

Wednesday, October 29

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... Read More.

DoorDash driver says he’s lucky to be alive after being shot at during delivery in Tahlequah

Wednesday, October 29

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -What happened?WhiteEagle Jones had only been working for DoorDash for two weeks when his early-morning delivery turned into a terrifying experience.“At first I went looked at a different house and I was like, no, this ain't the right one. So I went back, checked the mailbox and made... Read More.