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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

Friday, October 9

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating... Read More.

Trump promised a trio of payouts to Americans, from $90 to $5,000. Should you expect one?

Friday, October 9

With less than a month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has promised Americans a trio of government payments, with amounts ranging from $90 to $5,000. If a government payout sounds good, you should first know that not everyone is guaranteed to benefit — and the biggest payment is... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General holds essay contest for middle school students

Thursday, October 8

OKLAHOMA -Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an essay contest for Oklahoma middle school students to showcase state pride. The contest has middle schoolers explore what the state means to them and what they believe will make Oklahoma stronger in the years ahead. “From our smallest rural communities to our largest... Read More.

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Pete’s Pet Posse gives OSU students a four-legged break from stress

Thursday, October 8

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — College can be a stressful time, especially for students balancing exams, demanding course loads and the pressures of professional programs. At Oklahoma State University, students have another way to take a break, spending time with dogs through Pete’s Pet Posse. Hallie Herndon, a first-year physician assistant student,... Read More.

Senate Leaders Celebrate Record-Setting Economic Benefits of Oklahoma’s Aerospace Industry

Thursday, October 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and other Senate leaders issued the following statements after a new report from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics showed the state’s aerospace and defense industry has increased significantly since the 2017 Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Industry Economic Impact... Read More.

Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds

Thursday, October 8

Americans aren’t only paying more for food amid stubbornly high inflation — the cost of washing it down has also surged. Water costs have shot up across the U.S., with a new study by the nonprofit advocacy group... Read More.

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Trump approves firing squad execution in first military death penalty case since 1961

Thursday, October 8

In this undated handout photo from the website of the U.S. Government Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences downloaded on November 6, 2009, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. (Photo by U.S. Government Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences via Getty Images) (TNND) — An Army major who killed 13... Read More.

Senators Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain Explore Solutions to Oklahoma’s Water Infrastructure Challenges

Wednesday, October 7

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senators Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, on Monday held an interim study to discuss solutions to water infrastructure and water quality challenges plaguing rural communities across the state. Coleman and Hamilton invited constituents and state and local water experts to the Senate Agriculture and... Read More.

NOC to host Northern Encounter recruiting events in October

Wednesday, October 7

Northern Oklahoma College will give prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience NOC firsthand during three Northern Encounter recruiting events in October. Northern Encounter will be held Oct. 13 at NOC Tonkawa, Oct. 20 at NOC Enid and Oct. 27 at NOC Stillwater. Prospective students and their parents will... Read More.

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Kay County Prepares to Celebrate Courthouse Centennial

Wednesday, October 7

This October, Kay County will celebrate a milestone 100 years in the making. The Kay County Courthouse Centennial Celebration will be held Wednesday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the courthouse square in Newkirk. Plans have been underway for several months to make the day a celebration... Read More.

Supreme Court declines to hear former Tulsa officer Betty Jo Shelby’s appeal

Wednesday, October 7

Betty Shelby leaving a hearing at Tulsa County District Court Dec. 15, 2016. (KTUL) TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear former Tulsa Police Officer Betty Jo Shelby’s appeal in the case of Shelby v. Manning, leaving a March 2026 ruling in place. The appeal... Read More.

Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal. See who is eligible.

Wednesday, October 7

Associated Press Amazon is issuing refunds to eligible Amazon customers under a revised $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission to resolve allegations that the retailer deceptively enrolled customers in its Prime subscription service. The FTC said last month that more consumers qualify for... Read More.