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Trump: taking steps to stop large investors from purchasing single-family homes

Thursday, January 8

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is taking steps to stop large investors from buying single-family homes. He wrote on TRUTH Social that owning a home used to be the pinnacle of the American Dream and due to inflation and the previous administration, it is getting harder... Read More.

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

Thursday, January 8

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries. The White House is organizing a meeting Friday with U.S.... Read More.

European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Thursday, January 8

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic... Read More.

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PCPD Asking for Help Identifying Suspects who Stole $34,000 from Local Bank

Wednesday, January 7

On December 29th, shortly before 2:00 in the morning, two masked subjects walked up to the 1st National Bank ATM located at 1501 E. Prospect Ave. The suspects approached the ATM on foot from the north, and used a method called “Jackpotting” to obtain money from the ATM. They... Read More.

U.S. launches operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Wednesday, January 7

CBS News The U.S. is carrying out an operation to seize the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1, sources told CBS News on Wednesday. The U.S. has been following the tanker since last month, CBS News first reported on Monday. The pursuit began during a pressure campaign on former Venezuelan President... Read More.

Health officials warn of super flu surge as schools reopen

Wednesday, January 7

Health care officials are issuing a new warning about the super flu as children return to school, with the flu positivity rate in Oklahoma jumping more than 8% in just seven days. Dr. Douglas Drevets, an infectious disease specialist at OU Health, warned last week, "We're on the steep part... Read More.

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Oklahoma DEQ offering free radon test kits during January

Wednesday, January 7

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is offering free radon test kits starting today in recognition of National Radon Action Month. The agency is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide effort to highlight the dangers of radon exposure and encourage residents to test their homes. What is radon? According to... Read More.

US reduces number of recommended vaccines for children

Wednesday, January 7

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented step on Monday to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children, effective immediately. The CDC said it will recommend that children receive 11 vaccines, compared to the current list of 17, and will... Read More.

New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers

Wednesday, January 7

Deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual report. The report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its release Tuesday, shows a drop in all categories of fatalities, from 148... Read More.

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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats’ video urging troops to resist unlawful orders

Wednesday, January 7

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., refutes efforts by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to intimidate him and other lawmakers after expressing concerns over U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean, during a news conference at the Capitol, in Washington, Dec. 1, 2025.... Read More.

Our Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Type O Donors During National Blood Donor Month

Tuesday, January 6

January 6, 2026 ─ Our Blood Institute is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders. Two... Read More.

Christmas Tree Recycling Area Open in Ponca City

Tuesday, January 6

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays? Bring it to our Christmas Tree Recycling Area! Location: West Prospect Avenue, across from the Recycling Center Tree Drop-Off thru January 16, 2026 All recycled trees will be turned into mulch for gardening and landscaping Free mulch will be available... Read More.