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Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Wednesday, May 27

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates his three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/AP Photo/Julio Cortez Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points... Read More.

Summer Meal Service Program in Newkirk

Wednesday, May 27

The Kay County OSU Extension Office is pleased to announce that they will be serving as a Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service distribution site for youth ages 1–18 this summer. in Newkirk. There is a significant gap in services in this area of our county, and they are very pleased to... Read More.

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Wednesday, May 27

Rithvi Balajee, 13, of San Ramon, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National... Read More.

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Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Wednesday, May 27

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking a terminal brain cancer diagnosis to scam family and friends out of thousands of dollars remains wanted years after being indicted on federal fraud charges, authorities said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for Vanessa O’Rourke, who investigators said falsely claimed she... Read More.

Oklahoma City Woman Serving Life Sentence for Injuries to Ponca City Infant to be sentenced in 2018 infant death case in OKC

Tuesday, May 26

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City woman charged with the 2018 death of an infant is being sentenced on Tuesday, according to court records. In June 2025, Oklahoma City Police arrested Holly Sheppard seven years after the death of an infant whose death was ruled a homicide. Sheppard was babysitting the infant... Read More.

Summer office hours at NOC

Tuesday, May 26

Summer office hours are starting at Northern Oklahoma College this week. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursdays, there are no classes or offices open on Friday. Summer hours continue through July 31. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution... Read More.

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NOC Enid hosts CLIMB workshop starting May 28

Tuesday, May 26

A Creating Lasting Income with Money Basics (CLIMB) workshop is scheduled for May 28-July 16 at Northern Oklahoma College Enid. Sessions will be eight consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Gantz Center (Room 100) on the NOC Enid Campus, 100 S. University in Enid. The program is... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE CITY OF BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

Tuesday, May 26

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and the City of Blackwell Municipal Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to... Read More.

OHP training for autonomous commercial vehicles coming to Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 26

Autonomous commercial vehicles (OHP) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol say they are training for when autonomous commercial vehicles hit Oklahoma roadways. In 2019, Oklahoma lawmakers established the framework to allow autonomous vehicles on Oklahoma roads. Now, OHP says autonomous commercial vehicles could soon become a reality in... Read More.

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New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

Monday, May 25

OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor has signed into law a bill that modernizes the process for creating a newspaper of record when none exists in a county. House Bill 2166 is authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. "This ensures high standards and government transparency are maintained, but it allows the... Read More.

Poison Center: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Monday, May 25

Boat in the water (File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As Oklahomans head to the lake for Memorial Day weekend, the Oklahoma Poison Center is warning about dangers that might be overlooked. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that you’re safe from carbon monoxide if you’re outside,” said Kristie Edelen, PharmD, managing director... Read More.

Automatic Expungement, Medical Parole and Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms

Saturday, May 23

By KEATON ROSS/Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Watch Corri Williams completed probation for burglary five years ago, but the punishment didn’t seem to end there. Everything from finding a steady job to a place to live proved difficult after the conviction, said Williams, who eventually found a job as a volunteer coordinator at... Read More.

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Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Summer Meal Service Program in Newkirk

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Oklahoma City Woman Serving Life Sentence for Injuries to Ponca City Infant to be sentenced in 2018 infant death case in OKC

Summer office hours at NOC

NOC Enid hosts CLIMB workshop starting May 28

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE CITY OF BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

OHP training for autonomous commercial vehicles coming to Oklahoma

New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

Poison Center: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Automatic Expungement, Medical Parole and Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms

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Ponca Playhouse presents Mamma Mia!

2nd Annual Sooner Scramble

Great American Cleanup

Touch A Truck at the Ponca City Library