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Celebrating Independence Day at Stillwater’s Boomer Blast & GRDA’s Firework Show

Thursday, July 3

(Stillwater, OK) – Make plans to attend Stillwater’s Boomer Blast and GRDA’s Fireworks Show and Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025, with food trucks open at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. This free, annual celebration takes place at Boomer Lake Park, located at the corner of Washington Street... Read More.

Here’s how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump’s tax bill becomes law

Thursday, July 3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 11.8 million adults and children will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law. The losses won’t come all at once. The GOP’s “ One Big, Beautiful Bill Act ” makes changes that will whittle away at... Read More.

Medicare & Medicaid Service suffers data breach

Wednesday, July 2

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying Medicare beneficiaries whose personal information may have been involved in a data incident affecting Medicare.gov accounts. CMS identified suspicious activity related to the unauthorized creation of certain beneficiary online accounts using personal information obtained from unknown external... Read More.

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Five City of Pawhuska employees to be laid off after city council approved next year’s budget

Wednesday, July 2

PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Pawhuska’ City Council approved next year's budget during Junes City Council meeting, but that means five city employees are being laid off. The layoffs include a firefighter, a police department employee, two people from the street department and one administration position. During the meeting, people expressed their... Read More.

After two arrests in two days, man dies after arrival at Cleveland County jail

Wednesday, July 2

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Norman police are investigating an in-custody death. Police say 61-year-old Jeffrey Brake died in their custody Sunday morning. Brake was arrested Saturday morning after he was seen crawling in a roadway, exhibiting signs of being under the influence of narcotics. Police say he was arrested without incident, taken... Read More.

Authorities urge caution on Oklahoma lakes and rivers ahead of busy July 4th weekend

Wednesday, July 2

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — We are days away from this year's July Fourth weekend. As families prepare to head out to our lakes and rivers, authorities want to remind everyone to stay safe on the water—especially after a concerning number of fatalities over the past few years. Fun on the... Read More.

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Oklahoma City man among 324 defendants charged in largest healthcare fraud takedown

Wednesday, July 2

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare. On June 3, 55-year-old Alexander Frank was indicted on 25 counts of healthcare fraud. Between 2021 and 2023, Frank is accused of billing Medicare for approximately $3.2 million for... Read More.

Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge

Wednesday, July 2

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is asking travelers to be patient during the Fourth of July holiday season. The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is already underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break records. Now, travel experts are working to... Read More.

Suspect accused of starting blaze, killing firefighters lived in Oklahoma before moving to Idaho

Wednesday, July 2

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The man accused of killing two firefighters and injuring another after starting a fire and ambushing first responders in Idaho has an Oklahoma connection. Handout screenshots of suspect Wess Roley’s Instagram story are seen at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference the day... Read More.

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Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in fatal stabbings of 4 Idaho college students

Tuesday, July 1

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to a letter sent to the victims' families by prosecutors. Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the... Read More.

Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with VP Vance casting tie-breaking vote

Tuesday, July 1

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Senate Republicans narrowly approved Tuesday to pass President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with Vice President JD Vance being the tie-breaking vote. Senators convened at 9 a.m. on Monday for a "vote-a-rama" that lasted all night, providing an opportunity for Republicans to secure... Read More.

The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

Tuesday, July 1

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Wess Roley was living out of his... Read More.

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Celebrating Independence Day at Stillwater’s Boomer Blast & GRDA’s Firework Show

Here’s how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump’s tax bill becomes law

Medicare & Medicaid Service suffers data breach

Five City of Pawhuska employees to be laid off after city council approved next year’s budget

After two arrests in two days, man dies after arrival at Cleveland County jail

Authorities urge caution on Oklahoma lakes and rivers ahead of busy July 4th weekend

Oklahoma City man among 324 defendants charged in largest healthcare fraud takedown

Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge

Suspect accused of starting blaze, killing firefighters lived in Oklahoma before moving to Idaho

Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in fatal stabbings of 4 Idaho college students

Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with VP Vance casting tie-breaking vote

The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

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