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Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City Saturday, July 4 at Lake Ponca Fireworks begin at 9:50 p.m. Fireworks Show The display will be synchronized to music & audio can be heard on: KPNC-FM 100.7 KLOR 99.3 FM Lake Safety A buoyed safety zone will be established on the lake beginning around 7:00 p.m. Boaters must stay out... Read More.

Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends

Friday, July 3

As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over, when leftover debris can continue smoldering in yards and fields. In Oklahoma, where dry grass, hot temperatures and wind are common this time... Read More.

Police: Two arrested for robbery after man tells “friend” about casino winnings

Friday, July 3

TULSA, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities say two men are behind bars following a robbery of a casino winner. Around 5:15 p.m. on June 25, officers with the Tulsa Police Department began investigating a robbery report. The victim told police that he spoke with his friend, identified as 21-year-old Dwayne Hastings, and told... Read More.

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Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court

Friday, July 3

Kimberly Cole (Caddo County Sheriff's Office) CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday. Kimberly Cole, the biological mother of a child who went missing from his home in Chickasha and sparked a county-wide search. Investigators soon determined that the boy was... Read More.

Alabama police probe death of Oklahoma woman who fell from moving car

Friday, July 3

GULF SHORES, Ala. (KOKH) — Alabama police are investigating after a Broken Arrow woman fell from a moving car in Gulf Shores and died. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, first responders were called to the scene in Gulf Shores and found Jaclyn Chapman. Investigators determined her injuries occurred minutes earlier after she... Read More.

Tulsa Police arrest 74-year-old man after hit-and-run crash

Friday, July 3

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that seriously injured another driver near East 52nd Street and Riverside Drive. Investigators said the crash happened when the driver of a pickup truck, 74-year-old Robert Spellman, failed to stop at a stop sign while... Read More.

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Tire experts share safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday travel

Friday, July 3

FILE - The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT is seen in a company photo. (Stellantis) As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, tire experts are urging drivers to take a few minutes to inspect their tires before hitting the road. With National Tire Safety Week coinciding... Read More.

Senator Logan, Representative Fetgatter Anticipate Fourth of July with Rocket’s Red Glare Act, Urge Oklahomans to Celebrate Safely

Thursday, July 2

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Bryan Logan, R-Paden, and Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today issued a call for both celebration and safety as Oklahomans prepare to commemorate a historic Independence Day under the “Rocket's Red Glare Act" during America’s 250th anniversary. Signed into law to restore liberty to Oklahomans looking to celebrate freedom... Read More.

Osage County jail changes inmate mail process, adds digital messaging

Thursday, July 2

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -The Osage County Sheriff’s Office will begin using a new inmate mail and messaging system on July 15, 2026, changing how family and friends send correspondence to inmates at the Osage County Jail. Officials said the changes are intended to improve security by reducing the introduction... Read More.

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Applications for wildlife habitat grants now open for several Oklahoma counties

Thursday, July 2

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Oklahoma Monarch Society are partnering to offer the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program, which will fund the creation of native wildlife habitats in several counties across the state. The habitats will support native pollinators, birds, plants, and other species... Read More.

Oklahoma death row: Who is on the list and who is scheduled for execution next?

Thursday, July 2

Oklahoma’s death row currently includes 21 inmates whose convictions span cases from 1992 through 2022. Oklahoma has executed 131 people since 1990, all by lethal injection. The state had a six-year pause in executions between 2015 and 2021. Related Story: Oklahoma Department of Corrections to Resume Executions The next scheduled... Read More.

Officer allegedly performs pit maneuver on SUV after incident involving his son at Walmart

Thursday, July 2

HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKRC) - An officer allegedly injured multiple people after he performed a PIT maneuver on an SUV following an interaction involving his child at a Walmart location. According to WFMJ, 38-year-old Derek Jeziorkowski, an officer with the Hermitage Police Department, was accused of chasing down a... Read More.