Why is Oklahoma in the top 10 states for suicide?

Oklahoma is facing a quiet but devastating crisis: the state ranks among the top ten in the nation for suicide, with about two Oklahomans dying by suicide every day.Over the past decade, the state’s suicide rate has grown faster than the national average, affecting families, communities, and workplaces across Oklahoma. Why is Oklahoma so... Read More.

Monarch butterflies making their way through Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA — Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma right now, and experts say this is a critical time for these important pollinators.Laura Reynolds with Okies for Monarchs says Oklahoma is part of the migration funnel as monarchs head south to Mexico for the winter. The first week of October is typically when... Read More.
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PCPS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Alumni Invited to Perform This week

Po-Hi Band alumni are invited to join the Band for Homecoming festivities this week. Alumni are welcome to participate in:- Marching in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the Coronation Ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming football game... Read More.
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Cotton Bowl completes renovations ahead of OU-Texas matchup

Credit: Associated PressDALLAS - Renovations to Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, have been completed ahead of the upcoming matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.Completed before the 2025 State Fair of Texas, which began on Sept. 26, the renovation brings about $140 million in upgrades to the 95-year-old... Read More.

Inola band director facing charge of possessing AI-generated child pornography

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Brennan Marcotte, a former band director for Inola Public Schools, is facing a felony charge for possession of child sexual abuse material.The Rogers County Sheriff's Office discovered more than 40 AI-generated images of child pornography on Marcotte's phone after obtaining a search warrant.The investigation began when the Inola superintendent reported inappropriate... Read More.
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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/06/2025

EAST MID HIGH10/0610/0710/0810/0910/10LunchChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Soft TacosTaco BurgerRefried BeansTossed SaladGrape TomatoesFresh Fruit Popcorn ChickenMashed PotatoesGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Steak FingersCheese RavioliGarlic BreadCalifornia Blend VeggiesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Pizza PocketBroccoliCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken AlfredoBroccoliGarlic BreadDessert Beef StroganoffMashed PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableTossed SaladDinner RollDessert Chicken Fried ChickenCountry GravyVegetableMashed PotatoesDessertMenus may change and are... Read More.

OSU falls in 41-13 loss to Arizona

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports WriterTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 376 yards in three quarters and hit Tre Spivey on two of his five touchdown passes, leading Arizona to a 41-13 rout of Oklahoma State on Saturday.Coming off a 39-14 loss to No. 14 Iowa State, the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big... Read More.