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NOC Tonkawa to host Jan. 21 recruiting event

Thursday, January 15

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will host a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center, giving prospective students an inside look at life and opportunities at NOC. Designed for high school juniors, seniors, and their guests, Northern Encounter offers an... Read More.

Oklahoma driver’s license, tag services to pause for system upgrade

Thursday, January 15

Getting a driver’s license, renewing a registration, or completing other tag services in Oklahoma will take more planning next month. Service Oklahoma says all driver’s licenses and motor vehicle systems will be temporarily unavailable as the agency transitions to a new statewide software system. The planned shutdown is part of... Read More.

Fake trooper pulls young woman over in Stroud, OHP offers tips for staying safe

Thursday, January 15

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said on Wednesday that it is aggressively investigating an incident that happened on Tuesday morning in Stroud involving a trooper impersonator and a young woman he pulled over. The impersonator pulled over... Read More.

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Woman jumps 40 feet from overpass to escape oncoming semi-truck

Thursday, January 15

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — An 18-year-old woman is recovering after a harrowing incident on I-49 North, where she jumped nearly 40 feet from an overpass to avoid an oncoming semi-truck. Malora Stites was in route to Fayetteville to begin her DoorDash delivery shift when she swerved to avoid a deer, losing... Read More.

Disney offers free musical theater program to elementary schools

Thursday, January 15

A student performs in the Disney Musicals in Schools program.-(Hand-out/Disney Theatrical Group) The magic of Disney could soon be taking center stage at elementary schools across the country. Disney Musicals in Schools is accepting applications for its free Stage Connect program, an initiative designed to help public and charter elementary schools... Read More.

OHP and ICE conducting “Operation Guardian” sweep in northern part of the state

Wednesday, January 14

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), in collaboration with ICE, conducted a 12-hour operation on Nov. 17 along State Highway 69 in Bryan County, resulting in the arrest of 76 individuals for immigration violations. (FILE Photo provided by Oklahoma Department of Public Safety) TONKAWA, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and... Read More.

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PCPD Arrests Driver Carrying Fentanyl During Traffic Stop

Wednesday, January 14

On Tuesday Jan. 13, Ponca City PD Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that initially refused to stop for the Officers. When the driver finally stopped the vehicle, Officers identified the driver as 31 year old Thomas Kollars. Agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the District... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2026 CITY OF PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

Wednesday, January 14

Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 10, 2026 City of Ponca City 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 vote in the election requested.... Read More.

COMMUNITY LEARNING SEMINARS

Wednesday, January 14

In its fourth year, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Ponca City, OK is excited to... Read More.

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Oklahoma Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic Charter Schools

Wednesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's audit of Epic Charter Schools found no misappropriation of funds. After a months-long audit, OSCBS voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools' finances. The audit found no misappropriation of funds or willful wrongdoing, but... Read More.

Rep. Boles files bill to protect Oklahomans from utility rate increases due to new data centers

Wednesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, has filed legislation with the intent to protect Oklahomans from having to pay increased utility rates by ensuring data centers pay their share of infrastructure costs as they expand across the state. House Bill 2992, titled the Data Center Consumer... Read More.

Senator Guthrie Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of Oklahoma Land

Wednesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, filed two pieces of legislation to further efforts to prohibit foreign land ownership in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1582 and Senate Joint Resolution 31 aim to close loopholes within state statute and the Oklahoma Constitution that allow aliens to obtain land. “We must close legal... Read More.