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Downed power lines close road between Tonkawa and Blackwell

Sunday, June 14

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported as of 10:25pm last night that the segment of US-177 that runs from Hubbard Road in Blackwell to South Avenue in Tonkawa will be closed. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation advised OHP troopers that due to the three miles of power lines and power poles... Read More.

Drummond asks Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech

Friday, June 12

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 12, 2026) – In a letter today to the Big 12 Conference, Attorney General Gentner Drummond recommended the conference take action against Texas Tech following quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling violations. Drummond said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws... Read More.

Letter Carriers Across Central and Western Oklahoma Collect Enough Food and Financial Donations to Provide 737,892 Meals to Oklahomans Facing Hunger During Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Friday, June 12

Nation’s Largest Single-Day Food Drive Contributes to Hunger Relief Across Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY) – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma received more than 508,000 pounds of food and nearly $105,000 in financial donations during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 34th Annual Stamp Out Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. As part... Read More.

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Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open

Friday, June 12

TORONTO (AP) — A new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and... Read More.

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Friday, June 12

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations. The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11

Early voting begins Thursday June 11, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open... Read More.

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Peace Pavilion dedicated in Ponca City to honor Dr. Stephanie Husen

Thursday, June 11

PONCA CITY, Okla. — A new pavilion at Lake Ponca is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Stephanie Husen, one of the four victims killed in the Saint Francis Hospital shooting in Tulsa in 2022. The Peace Pavilion was dedicated recently following a years-long effort led by landscape architect... Read More.

Jacob’s Ladder Foundation for Safety Awareness & Training Charity Golf Scramble

Thursday, June 11

$15,000 HOLE-IN-ONE CHALLENGE Think you’ve got the perfect shot? Register your team today and join us for an exciting day of golf, fellowship, and community support at the Jacob’s Ladder Foundation for Safety Awareness & Training Charity Golf Scramble. One lucky golfer who sinks a hole-in-one on the designated par-3 challenge hole... Read More.

Local farmer shares concerns about minimum wage state question

Thursday, June 11

Local farmer shares concerns about minimum wage state question. (Mason Bolay) PERRY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma's primary election is one week away, and voters will decide on a state question to raise the minimum wage. Farmers across the state are raising concerns about the state question, including Perry farmer Mason Bolay. "I'm a... Read More.

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Drummond praises Trump’s signing of Secure America Act following multistate push

Thursday, June 11

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 10, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today praised President Trump for signing the Secure America Act into law, which delivers sustained funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The signing came after Drummond and a coalition of 21 attorneys general sent... Read More.

OHP investigating deadly motorcycle crash in Osage County

Wednesday, June 10

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a Ponca City man in Osage County. According to state troopers, 44-year-old Jeremy Bearden was traveling on US-60 east of County Road when a box fell off the back of his motorcycle. Investigators said Bearden pulled onto... Read More.

Oklahoma heat wave raises heart health concerns, doctors warn

Wednesday, June 10

OKLAHOMA CITY - Extreme summer heat across Oklahoma is prompting warnings from doctors about increased strain on the heart, particularly for people with underlying health conditions. Some parts of the state are experiencing heat indices near or above triple digits, according to health officials, who say the body is forced to... Read More.