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Borrowers under two different repayment plans are eligible for student loan forgiveness

Wednesday, October 29

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... Read More.

National First Responders Day

Tuesday, October 28

National First Responders Day in 2025 is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.The day honors the service of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel through appreciation events, public recognition, and special discounts offered by various companies. Thank you!

Kay County crash kills man from Texas

Tuesday, October 28

TONKAWA-After a single-vehicle crash on Monday just after 6 p.m. in Kay County, one person is dead according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.According to OHP, the driver, traveling northbound on Interstate 35 near Tonkawa struck a cable barrier along the highway, causing the car to roll over several times,... Read More.

Ponca City Autumn Leaf Collection 2025-2026

Tuesday, October 28

The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on November 17, 2025 and end on January 23, 2026. The City is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed please follow these guidelines:• Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected... Read More.

Oklahoma State University staff member arrested in internet sex crimes investigation

Tuesday, October 28

An Oklahoma State University staff member has been arrested as part of an internet sex crimes investigation, according to police.The Edmond Police Department says 51-year-old Pratul Agarwal solicited minors online for lewd photographs and attempted to meet them in person.Agarwal, the Associate Vice President of Research at OSU,... Read More.

Oklahoma City Game Studio Goldfire Earns Global Recognition for Arctic Awakening

Tuesday, October 28

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City game developer is gaining worldwide attention for a new release that’s taking players on an emotional journey through the Alaskan wilderness.James Simpson, founder of GoldFire Studios, has spent years turning his childhood passion into a thriving career in game development.“I... Read More.

Halloween price hikes may make for a scarier holiday for your wallet

Tuesday, October 28

With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, celebrations are expected to be bigger. Consumers are opening their wallets for everything spooky, from candy to costumes, despite paying higher prices for many items.U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion this Halloween, up from $11.6 billion last... Read More.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

Tuesday, October 28

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.The new notice comes after the Read More.

Two arrested in Skiatook Walmart in connection to trafficking nearly 90 g of fentanyl

Monday, October 27

SKIATOOK, Okla. -Skiatook Police Department confirm the arrest of two people in connection with fentanyl distribution during a wellness check at a Walmart parking lot Sunday morning.Officials say police received a call close to 9:45 a.m. regarding two people who were unconscious in their car in... Read More.

Halloween Concert Tonight

Monday, October 27

The Po-Hi Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras are set to perform their Fall/Halloween Concert on Monday, October 27, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall!Students and directors will perform in costume, and the evening will feature fun music like Ghostbusters, Avengers, and Thriller — plus a costume contest for audience... Read More.

42 new graves discovered during 5th excavation of Oaklawn Cemetery

Monday, October 27

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Work continues at Oaklawn Cemetery near downtown Tulsa as the city and field experts perform their fifth excavation in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.During this excavation, experts have discovered 42 new graves that were previously unknown, three of which were exhumed... Read More.

Oklahoma woman indicted for voting twice in general election

Monday, October 27

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted a woman on one felony count of voting illegally. Victoria Vincenza Dill, 31, is accused of voting twice in the general election in November 2024. The Oklahoma State Election Board discovered Dill voted in person in Oklahoma County and submitted... Read More.