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Leadership Ponca City Class 39 Pack the Pantry Talent Showcase

Wednesday, March 4

Join Leadership Ponca City Class 39 for an evening of community, creativity, and giving back. The Pack the Pantry Talent Showcase will feature a variety of local talent and entertainment, all in support of a great cause. All proceeds benefit food pantries within Ponca City Public Schools, supporting students by addressing... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS APRIL 1

Wednesday, March 4

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board said. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election... Read More.

Drummond: $100K bond no match for accused head of billion-dollar drug operation

Wednesday, March 4

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed serious concern that a $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not adequately protect Oklahoma communities from the man accused of leading a massive criminal operation. Bond was set today by an Oklahoma County court. “A $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not come close... Read More.

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Jury convicts suspected Georgia school shooter’s father of murder

Wednesday, March 4

Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, arrives to the courtroom at the Barrow County courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Winder, Ga. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File A Georgia jury found Colin Gray guilty Tuesday on charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter, stemming from a... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs Rain’s Law requiring fentanyl education for students

Tuesday, March 3

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma students in grades six through 12 will now be required to learn about the dangers of fentanyl, under a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Feb. 26. House Bill 1484, known as Rain’s Law, requires schools to teach fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”

Tuesday, March 3

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” March 5-8 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and 2 p.m. on March 8 in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium. The musical is noted as “A Bloody Brilliant Musical.” Admission... Read More.

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Pedestrian ID’d after being killed in Cowley County crash

Tuesday, March 3

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A pedestrian who was killed in a crash north of Arkansas City was identified on Monday. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office said 32-year-old Kasey Joe Barclay — formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma — died after being hit by a Nissan Rogue on Saturday evening. It happened... Read More.

Mavs men’s wrestling coach accepts position at Northeastern State University

Tuesday, March 3

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Wrestling Coach Bryan Kenney has accepted a position as the head women’s coach at Northeastern State University. Kenney helped restart the men’s program in 2024. “I want to thank everyone at Northern Oklahoma College and the town of Tonkawa,” Kenney said. “These past two years have been... Read More.

Bullard Bill to Make ‘Grooming’ a Felony Crime Awaits Senate Floor Vote

Tuesday, March 3

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently advanced legislation to make “grooming” a felony crime in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1540 would make it a felony for an individual to willfully or maliciously engage in “grooming,” in which an adult establishes a relationship with a minor with the intent to engage... Read More.

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Mayor Wagner Announces Task Force on Downtown Revitalization

Monday, March 2

Mayor Kelsey Wagner announced the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization, a working group charged with developing policy recommendations in regard to downtown revitalization. The Task Force will begin meeting in mid-March with a goal to have policy recommendations by early summer. The Task Force is a... Read More.

Session is in full swing at the Capitol

Monday, March 2

By Rep. Ken Luttrell- The Capitol has been filled with reviewing important legislation and thoughtful discussions about what will best serve Oklahomans. I also had the opportunity to meet with several constituents in my office. Those conversations are always valuable, and I appreciate the chance to hear your perspectives firsthand. As... Read More.

OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home

Monday, March 2

OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home (Photo: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested a 13-year-old boy after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in a home in Bryan County. On Friday, OSBI responded to a... Read More.