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Financial Education Class Offered at PTC

Wednesday, February 4

Financial stress affects the whole family — and it’s real. Pioneer Tech has an upcoming opportunity designed to support individuals and families with practical, confidence-building financial tools. Tuesdays, Feb 17 - April 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Tech CLIMB is a FREE, 8-session workshop designed to help participants build... Read More.

Why Oklahoma’s trooper shortage leaves many rural areas without coverage

Wednesday, February 4

Right now, 766 OHP troopers are responsible for all 77 counties across the state. That means many rural communities don’t have round-the-clock coverage, and troopers who are working are often covering multiple counties at once. By the Numbers: What Coverage Looks Like Today 766 active troopers statewide 77 counties No... Read More.

$1.5B OKLAHOMA DRUG BUST

Wednesday, February 4

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced his Organized Crime Task Force arrested 20 people and seized thousands of marijuana plants in a $1.5 billion black market marijuana crime ring Tuesday. The investigation, called Operation Blunt Force, found that leader Hao Tong Chen ran fraudulent medical marijuana licensing schemes in Oklahoma. According to... Read More.

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Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill... Read More.

Trump agrees to lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will lower tariffs on goods from India from 25% to 18% after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and it comes after months of the president pushing the country to end... Read More.

US creates stockpile for critical minerals to protect manufacturers from China’s dominance

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. is creating a domestic stockpile of critical minerals in the Trump administration’s latest move to reduce the country’s reliance on China for key materials and components of technology used in cellphones, military equipment and renewable energy. It is the latest move by the Trump administration... Read More.

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NOC Sheep Production class shows at Fort Worth

Tuesday, February 3

The NOC Sheep Production class had an eventful and successful trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo this past weekend. Winter weather made the decision to travel south a cautious one, but the group was glad they made the trip to compete in the FWSSR Open Sheep... Read More.

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

Tuesday, February 3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown. Johnson will need near-unanimous support from... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa offers free basic tax service

Tuesday, February 3

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 12 at NOC Tonkawa. Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service. Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will... Read More.

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15th Annual OkMOM Two-Day, Free Dental Clinic in Enid This Week

Tuesday, February 3

An important public health event is coming to Enid that will provide free dental care to Oklahomans in need — the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) clinic. What: Oklahoma Mission of Mercy, a free, two-day, large-scale dental clinic Who: Open to patients of all ages; no insurance required When: Friday, February 6... Read More.

Federal funding deadline puts 988 crisis lifeline at risk in Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 3

Oklahoma lawmakers are moving quickly to secure the future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding for the service is set to expire at the end of September. Without new funding, state leaders warn thousands of crisis calls could be redirected to 911, a system not designed... Read More.

Grieving father fights for mandatory fentanyl testing after his 3-year-old dies

Tuesday, February 3

OKLAHOMA - After losing his 3-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Jacob Towe is making it his mission for mandatory fentanyl testing to become law for parents under Department of Human Services (DHS) supervision. The bill, Leo’s Law, was recently introduced with a goal... Read More.