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Snoop Dogg hiring ice cream taste tester who will earn $30K (yes, I’m serious)

Thursday, September 10

(Gray News) - Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is looking for an International Ice Cream Taster, and the three-month gig pays $30,000. Yes, this is a real job. The position, posted by Dr. Bombay/Bosslady Foods, is open to applicants around the world. According to the listing,... Read More.

Verna Stafford denied parole for role in 1978 Oklahoma killings

Thursday, September 10

A woman convicted for her role in the 1978 killings of nine people has been denied parole and will continue to serve the remainder of her sentences behind bars. According to the State of Oklahoma, Verna Stafford, 73, was seeking parole in one of her two life sentences. If approved,... Read More.

Drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says

Thursday, September 10

Since the beginning of the year, the military has stopped 300 drones officials say are linked to cartels, including eleven the laser took down over a span of ten days. MCALLEN, TX. -Less than two weeks after the military first used a high-energy laser weapon system to down suspicious drones,... Read More.

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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention

Thursday, September 10

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump hits a balloon during the final day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald... Read More.

Voter Registration Event Scheduled for Saturday September 12

Wednesday, September 9

A voter registration event sponsored by the Kay County Election Board is scheduled for Saturday September 12, 2026. The Event will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm outside the Kay County Annex Building during Charlie Adams Day activities. To register to vote in Oklahoma, you must be a... Read More.

Charlie Adams Day car show and poker run in Newkirk Sept 12

Wednesday, September 9

Calling all car, truck & motorcycle enthusiasts! Charlie Adams Day is shaping up to be a full day of fun in Newkirk on Saturday, September 12, and we’re excited to have the Show & Shine and Poker Run joining the festivities! SHOW & SHINE | 8 AM–1 PM Registration begins at... Read More.

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Roommate charged in Oklahoma woman’s death takes last-minute plea deal

Wednesday, September 9

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — The woman accused in the death of her roommate took a last-minute plea deal ahead of her murder trial that was expected to start on Tuesday. Kore Bommeli pleaded no contest to an amended charge of manslaughter in the death of Talina Galloway. Bommeli was originally... Read More.

79 missing children found during US Marshals Service operation

Wednesday, September 9

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The U.S. Marshals Service said that it found 79 missing children in Ohio during a recent operation. The operation, called Operation Meridian, was conducted throughout August in partnership with federal, state and local agencies to locate and recover the children. The... Read More.

NOC hosts free concert as part of Quasquicentennial celebration

Tuesday, September 8

Northern Oklahoma College is celebrating its 125th birthday with a Quasquicentennial Concert featuring Distinguished Alumni and Tonkawa native Maestro Jerry Steichen. The free concert will be held Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The concert will also feature NOC Fine Arts faculty... Read More.

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Oklahoma approves reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees at three state universities

Tuesday, September 8

Some Oklahoma college students will soon have a shorter path to earning a bachelor’s degree. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved four reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs at three state universities. The programs require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the minimum 120 credit hours required for... Read More.

Peak fall bird migration underway in Oklahoma; experts urge lights-out precautions

Tuesday, September 8

Many small songbirds migrate at night, when temperatures are cooler and there are fewer predators. Millions of birds are expected to pass over Green Country in the coming weeks as fall migration reaches one of its busiest periods. Tim O’Connell, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource... Read More.

3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden

Monday, September 7

Fall is in the air at the lake Jack the Sasquatch wants YOU to join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden! Mark your calendars for a bright day of family-friendly outdoor adventures right along the beautiful shores of Kaw Lake!Our Fall Activities Include: Games Hay Ride S'more Pit Spooky Cabin Pumpkin Painting... Read More.