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Hilbert Re-elected as House Speaker

Hilbert Re-elected as House Speaker

Hilbert Re-elected as House Speaker

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position.

Hayes Advances Early Literacy Bill

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY A measure focused on supporting early literacy by addressing class size in early grades passed unanimously out of the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education and now heads to the Appropriations and Budget Committee.House Bill 3019, authored by Rep.
USDA Would Lower Food Costs, Strengthen Supply Chain

USDA Would Lower Food Costs, Strengthen Supply Chain

USDA Would Lower Food Costs, Strengthen Supply Chain

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
( WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems.
Norman Supports Monarchs

Norman Supports Monarchs

Norman Supports Monarchs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
NORMAN – Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators are experiencing steep population declines driven by pesticide and herbicide use, habitat loss, and climate change.
Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub

Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub

Oklahoma Becomes ICE Arrest Hub

Ben Fenwick Oklahoma Watch
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
When Yingchao Fan's car rolled over on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County during January's snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help.But what happened next landed him in jail.

State to Swap Obama Care for Its Own Marketplace

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY— The Oklahoma Insurance Department today announced that Oklahoma will transition from the federally facilitated HealthCare.gov platform to a state-based exchange for the 2028 open enrollment period.
Artists’ rendering of the proposed facade of the new school construction

Artists’ rendering of the proposed facade of the new school construction

Geary Seeks Small Bond

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Geary Public Schools are seeking a bond issue, but it is significantly different from the construction bond recently defeated at Canton.A fire tore through the old Geary gym at the high school in March a year ago.
U.S. Senator James Lankford was in Watonga Tuesday and spoke at the Lions Club. He spoke on several issues and discussed with constituents their concerns with navigating federal bureaucracy in everyday matters.

U.S. Senator James Lankford was in Watonga Tuesday and spoke at the Lions Club. He spoke on several issues and discussed with constituents their concerns with navigating federal bureaucracy in everyday matters.

Council Accepts Grant, Allows Time Extension

Connie Burcham Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The city council has been dealing with the need to recodify – basically rewrite – its code book not only because it is five years old, but also because there has been a change in the form of government since then. It took up the matter Tuesday night at the regular monthly meeting.

Crash Kills One In Blaine Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a Cement man lost his life Feb. 2 in a Blaine County rollover accident.The report shows Francis Puglielli, 70, was westbound on E 870 about a half mile east of N2620 when he ran off the south edge of the roadway. His vehicle half overturned.
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