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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY APRIL 1,2026

Tuesday, March 31

For voters in the Ponca City School District, Newkirk School District, and the City of Newkirk. Early voting begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at... Read More.

Statewide election April 1

Tuesday, March 31

NEWKIRK — Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1 when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board while candidates for county offices file at County Election Boards. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said the following offices... Read More.

House Approves Pae Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Oklahomans with Epilepsy

Tuesday, March 31

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at improving access to care and strengthening health insurance protections for the over 41,000 Oklahomans living with epilepsy has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, authored House Bill 4294 to require individual and group health insurance policies providing medical... Read More.

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House Passes Bill Protecting Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools

Tuesday, March 31

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies allowing students and school employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary period... Read More.

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

Tuesday, March 31

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The lawsuit is part of a broader fight over the rights of... Read More.

US stocks edge higher in shaky trading as oil prices keep climbing

Tuesday, March 31

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were swinging again Monday as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in afternoon trading, coming off its worst week since the war with Iran began.... Read More.

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City of Ponca City Park Closing Ordinance

Monday, March 30

The City of Ponca City has an ordinance which outlines closing hours for all city parks. As the weather warms up, please be mindful of these times, and how they are different for each location and, understand that any violation of these closing hours may result in a fine.... Read More.

Custer City man charged in connection to Oklahoma wildfires

Monday, March 30

Authorities said a Custer City man admitting to starting several wildfires in Oklahoma was arrested Saturday. Hundreds of acres in Custer and Dewey County burned earlier this year due to the fires started by Skyler Terrell. The fires prompted several department responses and caused significant widespread damage. According to an affidavit, Terrell... Read More.

Bill seeks to boost access to Oklahoma-grown food with proposed statewide policy council

Monday, March 30

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A bill moving through the Oklahoma Legislature aims to expand access to locally grown food while strengthening connections between farmers, markets, and communities across the state. Senate Bill 2061, authored by Nikki Nice, would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council designed to help develop and coordinate local... Read More.

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E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike

Monday, March 30

E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike (Photo Courtesy: Air Force amn/nco/snco) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS from Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force base was damaged during a strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The plane was... Read More.

7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff April 25

Friday, March 27

Join First Lutheran Church for the 7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff, celebrate the life and legacy of Paul Schatte, a beloved member of First Lutheran Church & School, and a true BBQ legend. The "Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff," started in 2020, honors Paul’s impact on our community, his dedication... Read More.

ODVA warns of scams targeting veteran-owned businesses, saying to accept grant funding

Friday, March 27

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Veteran-owned businesses across Oklahoma are being targeted by a new scam seeking personal information, according to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Information Officer Daron Hoggatt said the agency has heard from numerous business owners who received an email claiming the Oklahoma veteran-owned business program had... Read More.