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ConocoPhillips plans up to 25% workforce cut, shares slide

Friday, September 5

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. -ConocoPhillips says it will reduce its global workforce by 20% to 25%, a move affecting thousands of employees and contractors as the company restructures following its 2024 Marathon Oil acquisition. Shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday, Sept. 3.By the Numbers:The range: 20%... Read More.

Electricity costs could rise as OG&E requests additional power generators

Friday, September 5

OKLAHOMA CITY -OG&E customers could see a rise in the cost of their electricity, as the company requests additional generators to keep up with demand.The electric company has asked the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to approve two additional natural gas combustion power generators.OG&E says the units will help keep up with the... Read More.

Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill announces bid for lieutenant governor’s race

Friday, September 5

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill (R-District 47) has announced his bid to run for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026.Hill, a Mustang native, has served in the State House of Representatives since 2018.Hill says he is focused on growing the economy, protecting values and making Oklahoma the best... Read More.

Man charged in Texas ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting of 11-year-old held on $1M bond

Friday, September 5

HOUSTON (TNND) — The man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy in Houston while he was playing a prank received a $1 million bond on Wednesday.Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was charged with murder on Tuesday after he allegedly shot Julian Guzman in... Read More.

INDIVIDUAL STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS – OPEN HOUSE Ponca City Development Codes Update

Thursday, September 4

The City of Ponca City has retained the services of Freese and Nichols consultants to oversee and prepare an updated Development Code for the City. The 16-month project kicks off on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with individual stakeholder interviews conducted during the day in the Commission Chamber at City... Read More.

OSU Kappa Sigma Fraternity removed from campus after alleged hazing violations

Thursday, September 4

STILLWATER, Okla. -The Gamma-Psi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Oklahoma State University has been removed from campus and had its charter withdrawn by the international fraternity following an investigation into alleged alcohol and hazing violations.OSU statement on the investigation: "This spring,... Read More.

Oklahoma woman seeks early release for murder of abuser under new domestic violence law

Thursday, September 4

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — “I was constantly afraid for my life,” April Wilkens said about the two years leading up to the night in April 1998 when she shot and killed her former fiancé, Terry Carlton, in his midtown Tulsa home.The abuse Wilkens described is documented... Read More.

Man charged with murder after 11-year-old boy shot playing ‘ding dong ditch’

Thursday, September 4

HOUSTON (TNND) — A suspect has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the back on Saturday while playing "ding dong ditch" in a Houston neighborhood.Leon Gonzalo Jr., 42, was booked on Tuesday morning into the Harris County Jail, according to the Read More.

Nation’s largest teachers’ unions pouring millions into leftwing groups; report reveals

Thursday, September 4

WASHINGTON (TNND) — According to a new report from conservative watchdog group 'Defending Education,' the nation's two largest teachers' unions have poured tens of millions of dollars into far-left political organizations. The group looked at about two years worth of contributions (2022-2024) from the National Education Association and the American... Read More.

Public Notice: Utility Billing Scam Alert

Wednesday, September 3

The City of Ponca City has received multiple reports from utility customers regarding a potential phone scam. Several individuals have reported being contacted by a male caller—described as having a Middle Eastern accent—who claimed to be from the Ponca City Utility Billing Department and requested payment over the phone.This... Read More.

Po-Hi Stepper Booster Golf Tournament Sept 26

Wednesday, September 3

SHOTGUN START AT 9:00 A.M.REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES* "NATIONAL CHAMPION" | $1,500Includes Two 4-Player Teams, Two Hole sponsors, Display of Large Company Banner, and social media recognition.* "HIGH KICK" | $1,000One 4-Player Team, One Hole Sponsor, One Company Banner Displayed, and social Media recognition* "WHITE BOOT" |... Read More.

OACC Names NOC President Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Evans as Interim Executive Director

Wednesday, September 3

The Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) has named Northern Oklahoma College President Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Evans as interim executive director.The OACC is an organization committed to supporting Oklahoma’s twelve two-year colleges. The nonprofit’s mission is to advocate for the enhanced quality, accessibility, and affordability of educational opportunities provided... Read More.