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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.

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.

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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.

Boil Order issued for City of Tonkawa and Tonkawa Tribe

Wednesday, July 1

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has required Tonkawa PWS, located in Kay County, to inform users of its drinking water to use water that has been brought to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute, bottled water, or water from another acceptable source for consumption,... Read More.

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Oklahoma State Question 846 Would Place Existing Voter ID Law in State Constitution

Wednesday, July 1

In August, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to place the state’s existing voter identification requirement into the Oklahoma Constitution through State Question 846. The proposal would not create a new voter ID law. Oklahoma already requires voters to verify their identity before casting a ballot under a law approved by... Read More.

Pryor couple convicted of sexually abusing 15-year-old, fleeing to Montana to evade arrest

Wednesday, July 1

Larry Keith Tennison, 67, and Gretchen Francie Tennison PRYOR, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma couple who authorities said fled to Montana to avoid prosecution has been convicted by a federal jury of sexually abusing a 15-year-old. A federal jury unanimously found Larry Keith Tennison, 67, and Gretchen Francie Tennison, 48, guilty of... Read More.

Trial date set for woman charged with killing roommate in Wagoner County six years ago

Wednesday, July 1

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. - A Wagoner County Judge has set the trial date for Sept. 8 for Kore Bommeli, who is charged with killing her roommate, Talina Galloway, six years ago. Prosecutors say Bommeli killed Galloway, then cut her up, put her in a freezer and dumped her in rural Arkansas. Jury... Read More.

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Trump makes move to provide economic relief to farmers, strengthen fertilizer supply chain

Wednesday, July 1

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump made a move to provide financial relief for American farmers and strengthen the country’s fertilizer supply chain. “Today, @POTUS signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports—providing immediate relief to producers while strengthening America’s... Read More.

New Oklahoma education laws take effect July 1: AI oversight, testing changes, teacher pipeline

Wednesday, July 1

OKLAHOMA CITY - Several new education laws are set to take effect July 1, targeting everything from artificial intelligence in classrooms to statewide testing and teacher shortages. State Sen. Ally Seifried, a Republican from Claremore, says the focus is on improving outcomes while keeping pace with changes in technology. AI IN THE... Read More.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City

Wednesday, July 1

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 of the restricted area until the... Read More.

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

Osage County jail changes inmate mail process, adds digital messaging

Applications for wildlife habitat grants now open for several Oklahoma counties

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

Boil Order issued for City of Tonkawa and Tonkawa Tribe

Oklahoma State Question 846 Would Place Existing Voter ID Law in State Constitution

Pryor couple convicted of sexually abusing 15-year-old, fleeing to Montana to evade arrest

Trial date set for woman charged with killing roommate in Wagoner County six years ago

Trump makes move to provide economic relief to farmers, strengthen fertilizer supply chain

New Oklahoma education laws take effect July 1: AI oversight, testing changes, teacher pipeline

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City

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