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On January 8th, a suspected tornado struck Purcell, Oklahoma, causing damage but sparing Jennifer Foxs home. Neighbors rallied to clean up, while Ron Musgrave discovered water damage to his warehouse. Broader storms hit Shawnee and Norman, damaging properties and snapping trees. Checkout Solipillow.com

Oklahomas Department of Human Services announces revised child care subsidy rules, aiming to stabilize the program and expand access. Following last falls cuts to school-age subsidies, a new phase-in begins, reopening subsidies for six- to eight-year-olds while maintaining the pause for nine- to twelve-year-olds. The five-dollar add-on for kids six and older ends in April, and income eligibility drops in July, raising concerns about job losses and workforce impact. Checkout Solipillow.com

RJ Davis, a 12-year-old boy from Chickasha, Oklahoma, has been missing since January 2nd. His mother and stepfather were arrested for child abuse, with search efforts focusing on a vast rural area. Despite a week since the last sighting, authorities believe RJ is still alive. The Coles are barred from contact and must surrender firearms. The search continues as the community anxiously awaits news. Checkout Solipillow.com

ICE Agent Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Controversy; ICE Ramps Up Raids in Oklahoma, Arresting Thousands; Legal Observers Rights in Public Protests. Checkout Solipillow.com

Unveiling the Museum of Osteologys bone collection, a troopers controversial traffic stop, and Harvey Pratts Native American Veterans Memorial. Plus, Loves Travel Stops roadside history museum, Edmonds traffic light debate, a Purcell tornados aftermath, an AI-generated country tune, and the towering Minco wind turbines. Checkout Solipillow.com

Oklahoma Schools May Reintroduce Presidential Fitness Test: State Senator Adam Pugh Proposes Bill Oklahoma schools could soon bring back the classic Presidential Fitness Test, as state Senator Adam Pugh from Edmond filed Senate Bill fourteen thirty-seven. The test, which includes a one-mile run, sit-ups, a shuttle run, sit-and-reach stretches, and pull-ups or push-ups, was dropped in two thousand twelve for a new program under President Obama. Pughs bill aligns with President Trumps executive order to revive the test nationwide and aims to promote daily exercise, good nutrition, and more activity options inside and outside class. The bill, if passed, would require the Oklahoma State Department of Education to set up guidelines based on the Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and provide teacher training to administer the tests. The federal rural health program is also contributing four million dollars to support the initiative. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tornado devastation in Purcell, Oklahoma, unveiled; Oklahoma Countys AI-generated country song promo gains traction; awe-inspiring aerial shots of Mincos wind turbines and Oklahoma Citys Museum of Osteology; new dashcam video sheds light on alleged trooper assault; Oklahoma artist Harvey Pratt unveils National Native American Veterans Memorial; Loves launches museum in Watonga; Edmonds City Council debates real-time video for traffic cams. Checkout Solipillow.com

Oklahomas Office of Management and Enterprise Services is now accepting proposals to transform a building near the state Capitol into a five-story child care center. The facility, set to serve up to 250 children, is a response to the states child care shortage. Lawmakers have invested $45 million in renovations. The project, initially delayed due to a vendors financial issues, is now open for proposals, with the chosen operator set to take over by August 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

Outrage erupts nationwide following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis Checkout Solipillow.com