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Cherokee Nation holiday begins with State of the Nation Address in Tahlequah

Monday, September 1 by News 6

TALEQUAH, Okla. -Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. opened the annual Cherokee Nation holiday with a State of the Nation Address focused on progress in healthcare and unity for the future.Hoskin said annual patient visits in the Cherokee Nation health system have increased by about 700,000 over the past five years. Access... Read More.

Ceremonial Signing Held for Bill Expanding Sarah Stitt Act

Monday, September 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, joined Gov. Kevin Stitt for a ceremonial bill signing of House Bill 2364, which expands the Sarah Stitt Act to improve workforce readiness and reduce barriers for Oklahomans reentering society after incarceration.Hill authored HB2364 to ensure eligible inmates are better prepared for life after... Read More.

PragerU reveals full list of questions from Oklahoma’s new ‘America First’ teacher test

Monday, September 1 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Teachers moving to Oklahoma from California or New York will now be required to pass a newly unveiled “America First” certification test, a 34-question exam designed in partnership with PragerU and championed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters as a way to block what he calls “radical leftist ideology” from entering classrooms.A... Read More.

Oklahoma County jail inmate had 39 grams of fentanyl in cell, investigators say

Monday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center is facing a new charge after investigators say a large amount of fentanyl was found in her cell.Investigators say they received a tip that led to a targeted cell search inside the facility on Thursday.During the search, narcotics that tested positive for... Read More.

State Rep. Burns resigns after domestic abuse, assault charges

Monday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — State Rep. Ty Burns resigned from office on Saturday, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This decision comes after Burns pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault on Thursday.Burns began his official resignation letter by officially stating that... Read More.

Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for nearly $10,000 at auction

Monday, September 1 by AP

PHILADELPHIA -- The bat tossed in the air by a New Jersey Little Leaguer to celebrate a home run that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge sold Friday for nearly $10,000 at auction.All proceeds from the sale of 12-year-old Marco Rocco’s signed bat will be donated to the program he plays for,... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 09/01/2025

Sunday, August 31 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH09/0109/0209/0309/0409/05LunchRib Patty SandwichBaked BeansSweet Potato FriesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Chicken Cheese CrispitoChicken TamaleCheese SauceRefried BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Chicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesDinner RollFresh Fruit Chicken ParmesanMac & CheeseMixed VegetablesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Assorted PizzaCalifornia Blend VeggiesCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken ParmesanMixed VegetablesFresh Tossed SaladGarlic BreadDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Pork Loin Roast w/ SauceCornbread StuffingGlazed CarrotsFresh Tossed SaladDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessertMenus... Read More.

Richardson leads dominant Tulsa rushing attack with TD in 35-7 opening win over Abilene Christian

Sunday, August 31 by The Associated Press

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Dominic Richardson ran for 142 yards and a touchdown, leading a 263-yard team rushing performance for Tulsa in a dominant 35-7 win over Abilene Christian in a season opener for both teams on Saturday night.Tulsa quarterback Kirk Francis was 20 for 31 with 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns... Read More.

John Mateer sets record in debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State

Sunday, August 31 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 392 yards and three touchdowns in a record-setting first game at Oklahoma, and the 18th-ranked Sooners beat Illinois State 35-3 on Saturday night.Mateer, a transfer from Washington State, set the school record for most yards passing in an Oklahoma debut, surpassing... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/29/2025

Saturday, August 30 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00589 08/29/2025 AILEY, JACOB SCOTT Defendant WESTERN SHAMROCK vs. AILEY, JACOB SCOTT MONEY JUDGMENTKay ML-2025-00181 08/29/2025 AMAYA VILLALOBOS, DENISE ARACELI Person 2 CHILDERS, JONATHAN EDWARD vs. AMAYA VILLALOBOS, DENISE ARACELI MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay SC-2025-00588 08/29/2025 ANDERSON, DIANE Plaintiff WEST, DWAIN et al vs. WEST TEXAS AUTO SALES, LLC et al MONEY JUDGEMENTKay ML-2025-00180 08/29/2025 ANDERSON, MINNIE... Read More.

Muscogee Chief blocks tribal IDs for descendants of Freedman amid review

Saturday, August 30 by The Associated Press

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated PressOKMULGEE, OK (AP) — Black descendants of Freedmen who are seeking Muscogee Nation citizenship will have to wait for tribal IDs after Chief David Hill on Thursday blocked the tribe’s citizenship board from issuing them until leaders decide how to change the tribe’s constitution.The move comes weeks after the... Read More.

OSU’s Hejny shines before injury in 27-7 win over UT Martin

Saturday, August 30 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hauss Hejny threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in one quarter before getting injured, and Oklahoma State defeated UT Martin 27-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.Hejny passed for 96 yards and a touchdown and ran for 27... Read More.