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Ponca City High School Music Students Shine at Pride of Texas Music Festival

Thursday, April 10

Ponca City High School’s talented music students recently embarked on a memorable four-day trip to Dallas, Texas, where they showcased their exceptional skills at the Pride of Texas Music Festival in Plano, TX. The school’s band, choir, and orchestra each earned a superior rating. The orchestra was additionally awarded... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Forms Wildfire Strategy Team After Leadership Shakeup in Forestry Department

Thursday, April 10

TULSA, Okla. -In response to the recent wildfire outbreak in Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt has announced the creation of the Wildland Fire Response Working Group, which aims to review and improve the state’s wildfire response strategies.This follows the resignation of the State Forester, Mark Goeller, and the... Read More.

Turnpike Troubadours Tease New Album Ahead of Sold-Out Shows With Cross Canadian Ragweed

Thursday, April 10

Red dirt country band Turnpike Troubadours is teasing new music ahead of their highly anticipated shows with Cross Canadian Ragweed this weekend.The Boys from Oklahoma sold-out shows: What to knowThe Oklahoma-based group posted a TikTok earlier this week with a clip of an unreleased song, announcing... Read More.

2025 National Recording Registry Adds Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and ‘Hamilton’

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON -Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On," Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black," albums by Miles Davis and Steve Miller Band, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical "Hamilton" are just some of the latest recordings to be added to the Library of Congress' Read More.

Ponca City NERA in Urgent Need of Volunteers

Wednesday, April 9

NERA Food and Resource Center at 112 S. 1st Street in Ponca City needs volunteers.The food pantry flooded Sunday night, but hundreds of families still need food this week. They are calling on the community to help. They need 8 volunteers per hour this Thursday & Friday (9 AM –... Read More.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84% in Retaliation to Trump Tariffs

Wednesday, April 9

China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump's import duties on Chinese goods went into effect today at a rate of 104%.Mr. Trump's broad-based tariffs, which apply to imports from almost every... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

Wednesday, April 9

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the... Read More.

NOC Offers Targeted Enrollment for Prospective Students

Wednesday, April 9

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting targeted enrollment dates for summer and fall enrollment on April 15-17 for prospective students.The dates, times, and locations are as follows:April 15 – NOC Tonkawa’s Wilkin Hall, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.April 16 – NOC Enid’s Zollars Library, 9... Read More.

Pawnee Woman Arrested for Laundering Funds Connected to Online Romance Scams

Wednesday, April 9

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed charges against a Pawnee woman for laundering approximately $1.5 million in funds obtained through online romance scams. Christine Joan Echohawk, 53, was arrested Monday on complaints of unlawful use of criminal proceeds and using a computer to violate state statutes. Echohawk... Read More.

Stillwater Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting After Apartment Altercation

Wednesday, April 9

STILLWATER, OK (KOKH) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Stillwater.According to the Stillwater Police Department (SPD), officers responded to a report of an assault on Saturday around 8:45 pm near N. Boomer.Upon arrival, officers reportedly found a gunshot-wounded male victim inside.... Read More.

Mega Millions Tickets Rise to $5, But the Lottery Promises More Giant Jackpots

Wednesday, April 9

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — literally — with tickets for the multistate lottery jumping in price to $5.The price for playing Mega Millions more... Read More.

Automated Lawn Mowers to Cut Grass at State Capitol to Save Money

Wednesday, April 9

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK), has introduced new automated lawn mowers to service the State Capitol grounds. This innovative approach... Read More.