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Ponca City Police Officers Respond to Shots Fired, 8 People Arrested

Wednesday morning, Ponca City Police Officers responded to the 300 Block of West Highland where a citizen reported someone firing shots into the air from a dark colored car and then fleeing the area. The citizen was able to provide responding officers with a detailed description of the vehicle... Read More.

Data breach impacting taxpayers reported at Oklahoma Tax Commission

The Oklahoma Tax Commission says some taxpayers’ personal information was compromised in a data breach tied to its online system late last year. Officials say the breach involved the agency’s taxpayer portal and occurred in December, though the full scope of the impact remains unclear. What officials say happened The Oklahoma... Read More.
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First Bill Advances as House Meets Key Deadline

By Rep. Dillon Travis This past week marked a major turning point in session as we reached the deadline to pass House bills off the House floor. It took a lot of time, focus and more than a few late nights, but we got the job done. All House bills have... Read More.

BY THE NUMBERS: Tulsa’s Route 66 Musical Road

TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa, the “Capital of Route 66,” can now claim the first “musical road” segment on the highway, with the addition of strips on a bridge that play “This Land is Your Land” as cars go over them. 2,847: The number of rumble strips used to create the musical... Read More.
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Oklahoma doctors highlight critical need for organ donors

OKLAHOMA CITY - In recognition of National Donate Life Month, Oklahoma health professionals are focusing on the critical impact of organ and tissue donation. News 9 spoke to Dr. Paolo Martins and Clint Hostetler of the OU Health Transplant Institute to learn more about the current need for donors and the... Read More.

New treatments offer hope for dry macular degeneration patients

Dry age-related macular degeneration is the most common form of the disease, affecting millions of older Americans, according to the National Eye Institute. The condition develops when small yellow deposits, known as drusen, build up under the retina. Over time, the deposits damage cells in the macula — the part... Read More.

Candidate filing period now open

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY -Candidate filing is now open for federal, state, county, and municipal elections in Oklahoma. While many candidates have declared their intent to run for various offices, they will now have the opportunity to officially file between April 1 and April 3. Follow along for live updates: Declared Republican... Read More.
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NOC Enid Planetarium announces upcoming shows and special events

  The Bert and Janice Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid has three programs scheduled over the next week, including a live broadcast of a NASA mission and a special Good Friday presentation. On April 1, the planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. to broadcast the launch of NASA... Read More.

Oklahoma County approves $4.66 million to help jail cover $5 million shortfall

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma County’s jail will receive a one-time $4.66 million funding to help cover a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, after a contentious series of meetings that included disputes over procedure and sharp exchanges. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma County Budget Board approved a request from the jail trust for... Read More.
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