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Ponca City High School Announces 2025-2026 Po-Hi Chorale Members

Monday, May 19 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Ponca City High School is proud to announce the talented group of students selected for the prestigious Po-Hi Chorale for the 2025-2026 school year.The Po-Hi Chorale is known for its commitment to musical excellence, artistic growth, and community involvement. This year’s members represent a diverse and passionate group of singers... Read More.

‘More than a bike fest’ : Annual bike rally bringing $2.1M boost to Tulsa’s Greenwood District

Monday, May 19 by News 6

By: Ethan Wright TULSA, Okla. - The roar of engines echoed through Tulsa this weekend—but it wasn’t just the sound of motorcycles making noise. It was the message of unity lining the streets of Greenwood during the 4th annual Black Wall Street Rally.Organizers estimate around 20,000 people came out for the, many riding in from all across the country.One... Read More.

Drummond urges Gov. Stitt to commit National Guard troops to DHS immigration enforcement

Monday, May 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Governor Kevin Stitt to send Oklahoma troops after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed it has requested 20,000 National Guard troops to help with immigration enforcement.“President Trump has been taking bold and decisive action to secure our borders and deport illegal immigrants, despite facing... Read More.

5 things you need to know about the Oklahoma state income tax cut

Monday, May 19 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders rolled out the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an income tax cut. Republican leaders did not originally see eye-to-eye on the logistics of the cut, but did come to a compromise.What tax cut did lawmakers agree on?State lawmakers agreed to eliminate the bottom three of the six total tax brackets.... Read More.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

Monday, May 19 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor.During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision."What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on getting through session and working... Read More.

Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

Monday, May 19 by Scripps News

By: Justin BoggsDays after Walmart announced price hikes would be coming later this month due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Trump said that Walmart should "eat" the costs.In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said, "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain.... Read More.

Oklahoma lands $4 billion aluminum plant, creating 1,000 jobs

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have announced a landmark investment in the state, as Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) has chosen Oklahoma as the site for the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.The $4 billion project is set to create 1,000... Read More.

Ponca City High School Class of 2025 Graduation Friday, May 16

Friday, May 16 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.New this year the seating will be on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating will take place. Anyone who reserves a spot early... Read More.

Hundreds of bikers to rally for breast cancer survivors in 6th annual Ride for a Reason

Friday, May 16 by News 9

Breast cancer survivors and supporters from across the state are coming together on Saturday for the sixth annual Ride for a Reason event, a motorcycle ride dedicated to raising awareness and support for women battling breast cancer in Oklahoma.The ride is organized by a statewide volunteer group made up entirely of breast cancer fighters and... Read More.

Walters touts first-of-its-kind lifetime ban process; issues bans

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters shared an update on the Oklahoma Department of Education's (OSDE) new lifetime ban policy for teachers.The lifetime ban process, which is the first of its kind in the United States, enters lifetime surrenderers into a national database, notifying other states and school systems to prevent... Read More.