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Federal judge says Trump must restore disaster funding to Democratic states

Friday, December 26

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that refuse to cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12... Read More.

Alleged murderer added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Thursday, December 25

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has added an accused murderer to his 10 Most Wanted list, an initiative to enlist the public’s help tracking down fugitives from justice. On Dec. 7, Jenks police investigated an incident where a vehicle driven by Uriel Cazares struck and killed 25-year-old... Read More.

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Thursday, December 25

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year. The department said it will send notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers the week of January 7, with more notices to come at an... Read More.

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Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Thursday, December 25

Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, arrives at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser) BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands... Read More.

The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

Thursday, December 25

WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Let’s start with a quick disclaimer: this list of the top five Christmas movies is part preference and part proven classic. Every film selected by Amazing America’s Kevin Kotwas has earned its place on “best holiday movie” lists over the years. He kicks off the countdown... Read More.

City Offices to Close During Christmas Holiday

Wednesday, December 24

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Cherokee Nation to offer military branch license plates

Wednesday, December 24

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has announced plans to introduce new specialty license plates recognizing specific branches of the U.S. military for Cherokee veterans and active-duty service members. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. revealed the new designs during the Cherokee Veterans Christmas Gathering. The plates are expected to enter production... Read More.

Oklahoma doctor explains health risks of processed meats

Wednesday, December 24

OKLAHOMA CITY - Many health officials have said that processed meat can be bad for you due to its link to increased health risks. Doctor Lacy Anderson tells us what those risks include. Anderson says processed meat has been preserved through methods like smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives to extend... Read More.

Drummond renews call for poultry litter settlement after court issues sweeping cleanup order

Wednesday, December 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has responded to a federal court judgment holding major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling requires Tyson, Cargill, George's, Simmons and Cal-Maine to fund decades of cleanup and imposes strict restrictions on waste application... Read More.

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Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

Wednesday, December 24

WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report from the independent watchdog for the Department of Health and Human Services. But the department’s... Read More.

Child Development Center Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser

Tuesday, December 23

Get it on your calendars! The Mac 'n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser, benefiting the Child Development Center will be held on Saturday, January 24 at noon at the Pioneer Tech Center. Compete for People's Choice award and Judges Award. Two award categories: Traditional and Most Creative. Tickets will go on sale in January. They... Read More.

Duncan teacher placed on leave after students stuck with needle, police say

Tuesday, December 23

DUNCAN, Okla. - An investigation into a teacher is ongoing after an alleged incident at a Duncan school, according to police. The Duncan Police Department says on Dec. 17, officers responded to a local hospital, where they say a child was being treated after being stuck with a needle... Read More.