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White House restricts wire services’ permanent press pool spot

Friday, April 18

WASHINGTON (TNND) —White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a briefing at the White House, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)On April 8, U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden ruled that the government can't retaliate against the AP's decision not to follow... Read More.

A US pastor abducted in South Africa has been rescued after a police shootout

Friday, April 18

In this photo provided by the South African Police Service, South African law enforcement officers enter the gate of the house where an American missionary Josh Sullivan was being held in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, South Africa, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (South African Police Services via AP)JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An American... Read More.

2 people killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Florida State University, police chief says shooter is deputy’s son

Thursday, April 17

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A suspect is reported to be in police custody following a shooting at Florida State University that left at least five people wounded and two dead. The university shared an alert at 12:01 p.m. reporting an... Read More.

GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED

Thursday, April 17

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday April 18, 2025 as a City Holiday: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, April 18, and will REOPEN Monday, April 21. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday April 18, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 21. As there will... Read More.

Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Thursday, April 17

OKLAHOMA CITY -A man accused of putting malware on a metro hospital's computers has been arrested, according to police.The Oklahoma City Police Department says Jeffrey Bowie was seen by an employee at SSM St. Anthony using a computer designated for employees only.St. Anthony conducted a forensic review of the computer... Read More.

Police seize thousands of pounds of illegal marijuana in shipping scheme bust

Thursday, April 17

OKLAHOMA CITY -Six suspects are behind bars, and nearly 3000 pounds of marijuana were seized in what the state attorney general calls an illegal shipping scheme bust. Authorities say Sheng Qu, Hou Run Liu, Jie Yu, Tingting Liang, and Deping Sun obtained the drugs from an... Read More.

Concertgoers say they were overcharged at Boys from Oklahoma concert in Stillwater

Wednesday, April 16

STILLWATER, Okla. (KOKH) — Check your bank account or credit card records if you paid for concessions last weekend at the "Boys from Oklahoma" show in Stillwater.Some concertgoers say they've been charged way more than what they actually spent.Lots of people are complaining about this online, like Natalie Clark. She... Read More.

Criminal Justice students shine at 2025 ACJA National Conference

Wednesday, April 16

The Criminal Justice Society at Northern Oklahoma College recently made a strong showing at the 2025 American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) National Conference and Competition, held in Long Beach, California, March 30-April 4.This marked the first national competition for the group, and they represented NOC, Oklahoma, and their club... Read More.

Oklahoma’s 2026 Governor’s Race: Who’s running, who’s speculated to run?

Wednesday, April 16

OKLAHOMA CITY -As Oklahoma prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial race, several high-profile political figures are generating buzz as potential candidates.Current Governor Kevin Stitt, who has served since 2019, will reach his term limit of two four-year terms in 2027, leaving the field open in 2026 for these leaders to consider... Read More.

10 Most Wanted fugitive caught in Sulphur

Wednesday, April 16

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jayson Evans, one of Oklahoma's 10 Most Wanted fugitives, has been apprehended following a multi-agency effort in Sulphur, marking the second arrest from the Attorney General's Most Wanted list in the past two weeks.The FBI arrested Evans after a tip led authorities to the Chickasaw National... Read More.

Ant smugglers arrested in Kenya as government warns of changing trafficking trends

Wednesday, April 16

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species.Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who... Read More.

OCSO to announce 6 arrests in $260K kidnapping and robbery case

Tuesday, April 15

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III is set to announce the arrests of six individuals connected to a kidnapping and robbery that happened last year near Edmond.The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.RELATED: Woman... Read More.