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Weather Forecast

Thursday, June 26

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind... Read More.

19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

Thursday, June 26

The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our Blood Institute in Enid will give each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, a camp... Read More.

Tulsa police arrest suspect in Juneteenth shooting, charged with second-degree murder

Thursday, June 26

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide investigation of the Juneteenth celebration shooting on June 21, 2025.According to TPD, Timetrious Moore, age 19, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.On June 21, around 10:50 p.m., a shooting occurred during a... Read More.

Tulsa pastor responds to Juneteenth Festival shooting with prayer, action, and hope

Thursday, June 26

TULSA, Okla. -In the aftermath of the tragic Juneteenth Festival shooting in Tulsa, one local pastor is turning heartbreak into hope. At Friendship Church, the focus has shifted from grief to guidance, as the community searches for ways to move forward.Pastor Jamaal Dyer: "This Is a Safe Place" Pastor Jamaal... Read More.

Downtown Streetscape Update

Wednesday, June 25

With the first phase of Ponca City’s Downtown Streetscape Project now complete, and the final phase, re-striping Grand Avenue to a three-lane roadway began Tuesday.As part of the improvements, the on-street parking angle along Grand Avenue will change from 25° to 45°, adding approximately 13 new spaces per block.... Read More.

Trump nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for historic Israel-Iran ceasefire

Wednesday, June 25

(TNND) — President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic role” in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.In a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia wrote, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a... Read More.

Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern

Wednesday, June 25

CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) — Lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada have recently approved changes aimed at helping their states dip into the lucrative side of corporate litigation that Delaware, with a specialized court and business-friendly laws, has dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.Concerned that these changes may lure corporations... Read More.

Trump blasts CNN and MSNBC, calls them ‘gutless losers’ over Iran strike coverage

Wednesday, June 25

(TNND) — President Trump in true Trump form Tuesday morning calling out what he calls the “Fake News” media.As he left the White House, Trump responded to questions about the war between Israel and Iran, focusing on CNN in particular saying, "You're gutless losers. I say... Read More.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce changes to prior authorization for health insurance

Wednesday, June 25

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Health insurance reform, including more timely access for patients, will roll out early next year, said Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.Oz announced these reforms, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a news conference in Washington, D.C..The changes, which are... Read More.

New House Members Sworn Into Office

Tuesday, June 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly-elected Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, took his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on June 18. He won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties."Today has been an incredible day, and I’m deeply... Read More.