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Lawmakers to consider shopping cart theft, food misbranding bills this week in committee

Tuesday, April 15

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — "I really appreciate the education chairs in both chambers who have been collaboratively working together to come on a consensus, not only on this, but other education bills because there's a lot of conversations," said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. "I think the Senate sent... Read More.

House Pushes for Federal Support of Family Caregivers

Tuesday, April 15

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday called on Congress to pass a federal version of Oklahoma's first-of-its-kind tax credit for working family caregivers. In 2023, Oklahoma became the first state in the nation to implement a comprehensive caregiver tax credit, the Caring for Caregivers Act, offering... Read More.

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Tuesday, April 15

Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial beginning Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses. The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test... Read More.

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More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Monday, April 14

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2025) – The bust of a Ponca City marijuana grow facility last week by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and several partner agencies has resulted in five arrests and the confiscation of more than 11,000 illegal marijuana plants. The April 9 sweep at... Read More.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Monday, April 14

SUMY, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week. The two... Read More.

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew featuring Gayle King and Katy Perry

Monday, April 14

Private spaceflight company Blue Origin is scheduled to launch an all-female crew on a suborbital flight Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Among the six-person crew are journalist Gayle King, singer Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez – a pilot, journalist and vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund who is also... Read More.

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OU Symphony Band to commemorate Oklahoma City Bombing anniversary with ‘From Far to Near’ concert

Monday, April 14

NORMAN, Okla. - In tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, the University of Oklahoma Symphony Band will present a concert titled 'From Far to Near' on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Sharp Hall at the Catlett Music Center on OU’s Norman campus. The concert will feature seven... Read More.

NOC Hosts Camps for Summer

Monday, April 14

Northern Oklahoma College hosts a number of summer camps on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses. The following is a schedule of camp dates: Tonkawa Girls Basketball Camp (Grades K-3), June 9-11 Nursing Camp, June 19 Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6), June 22-26 (Overnight) Mavs Softball Prospect Camp, June 26-29 Maverick Power Wrestling Camp, June 30-July 3... Read More.

Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

Monday, April 14

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — On Thursday, April 10, a federal judge ruled in favor of State Superintendent Ryan Walters in a lawsuit filed by Summer Boismier, a former Norman High School English teacher. Boismier resigned from her position following parental complaints of her... Read More.

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IRS Stimulus Credit deadline is April 15: What to know before time runs out

Monday, April 14

WASHINGTON - Time is running out for eligible taxpayers to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit — the deadline is April 15. While the IRS is issuing automatic payments to those who mistakenly left the credit off their 2021 returns, others must file to receive up to $1,400. Here's what to... Read More.

Scholarships for Child Care are Drying Up. Now Families are Paying the Price

Monday, April 14

Delaney Griffin, center, plays with toddlers at the child care center where she works, March 13, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan, File) PHOENIX (AP) — For parents who need to work but can’t afford the steep cost of child care, federally funded scholarships can be... Read More.

Greenland Base Commander Fired for ‘Undermining’ JD Vance After Visit

Monday, April 14

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland was removed shortly after Vice President JD Vance's visit due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead." “Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated... Read More.

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Lawmakers to consider shopping cart theft, food misbranding bills this week in committee

House Pushes for Federal Support of Family Caregivers

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew featuring Gayle King and Katy Perry

OU Symphony Band to commemorate Oklahoma City Bombing anniversary with ‘From Far to Near’ concert

NOC Hosts Camps for Summer

Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

IRS Stimulus Credit deadline is April 15: What to know before time runs out

Scholarships for Child Care are Drying Up. Now Families are Paying the Price

Greenland Base Commander Fired for ‘Undermining’ JD Vance After Visit

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