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Treasure awaits: More $1 billion in unclaimed property in Oklahoma up for grabs

Monday, February 2

More than $1 billion worth of unclaimed property sits in a vault at the State Treasurer's office. (Courtesy Oklahoma State Treasurer) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sunday was National Unclaimed Property Day and the Oklahoma State Treasurer wants to remind people they may have treasures waiting for them. The Treasurer's... Read More.

Oklahoma offers storm grants for fortified roofs, but awareness remains low

Monday, February 2

Oklahomans can now apply for up to $10,000 through the Oklahoma Insurance Department's "Strengthen Oklahoma Homes" program to help pay for storm-resistant roofs. The program aims to prevent storm damage by funding fortified roofs that can withstand high-end F2 tornado damage. Scott McCollum, chief solution officer at McRoof.us, explained, "The... Read More.

Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveil policy priorities to support everyday Oklahomans

Monday, February 2

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveiled their policy priorities for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature. The following policy agenda prioritizes affordability for Oklahoma families and ensuring their paychecks can keep up with everyday life. “Oklahoma House Democrats know whether it be groceries, rent, health... Read More.

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Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands

Monday, February 2

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to members of the media at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a... Read More.

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

Sunday, February 1

By AARON MORRISON Associated Press (AP) — The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans: Authorities quickly moved to disparage the victims, only to be contradicted as more evidence emerged. Black families who... Read More.

Mackie Planetarium to Host February Sky Show at NOC Enid

Friday, January 30

The Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid will present its February show on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. The program will feature the night sky over Enid during February and is titled “3,000 Years of Astronomy.” Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will guide attendees through the history of astronomy,... Read More.

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Emergency certifications for educators grow amid Oklahoma teacher shortage

Friday, January 30

OKLAHOMA CITY -Due to ongoing teacher shortages, Oklahoma has employed more than 20,000 emergency certified teachers in the past five years alone. These instructors do not have a full teaching license, but programs are available to put them on a fast track to the classroom. To become an emergency certified... Read More.

Melania Trump’s documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release

Friday, January 30

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to husband Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “Melania” will premiered Thursday at the Kennedy Center, where the... Read More.

Partial shutdown avoided, Democrats and White House reach deal to temporarily fund DHS

Friday, January 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With six of the FY 2026 12 appropriations bills already signed into law, and the U.S. House having just passed the remaining six, it appeared, heading into last weekend, that Congress would beat the January 30 deadline to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal... Read More.

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Democrats threaten to trigger partial government shutdown over ICE reform

Thursday, January 29

Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s... Read More.

Pittman pleads guilty after investigation by Drummond’s office

Thursday, January 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Oklahoma... Read More.

Twin sisters make rodeo history at Tulsa bull riding finals

Thursday, January 29

TULSA, Okla. -Twin sisters from Locust Grove are making rodeo history this weekend in Tulsa. Dayna and Madison Eilert, both 21, are the first women ever to qualify for the American Cowboys Rodeo Association Finals. Bull riding is one of rodeo’s most dangerous and male-dominated events. The Eilerts say their... Read More.