Over 2,300 Oklahoma state employees will experience unpaid furlough days as the federal government shutdown impacts their paychecks and causes concern during the holiday season. More here: https://tinyurl.com/mtea43pb | KOCO 5 News

Oklahoma faces a critical decision on how to address the food stamp freeze affecting over 684,600 residents relying on SNAP. The state's savings account, boasting a $3.5 billion surplus, has become a focal point in the debate. Read more: https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-debates-using-surplus-funds-to-address-snap-freeze | KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma

Oklahoma lawmakers are exploring the use of goats to manage the invasive red cedar trees, which have fueled fires across the state. More here: https://tinyurl.com/24vzhd2u | KOCO 5 News

Tennessee fell 33-27 to Oklahoma — its third SEC loss of the season. It's not unheard to have a playoff run with three conference losses but, it's proven to be highly unlikely. After Tennessee's key loss, Heupel said he was "disappointed" but is trying to remain focused on games to come. To read more about Tennessee's loss to Oklahoma, click the link below. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/11/01/tennessee-oklahoma-live-updates-score/86832585007/

The Clara Luper National Sit-In Plaza was dedicated in downtown Oklahoma City, commemorating the historic sit-in led by teacher Clara Luper and 13 NAACP Youth Council members at Katz Drug Store almost 70 years ago. More here: https://tinyurl.com/4ccd8esb | KOCO 5 News

Picking up right where they left off, the Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season 6-0 🤩 Relive their best moments so far! | NBA