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Tornado warning for multiple counties, severe storms moving through Oklahoma

Monday, May 19

TULSA, Okla. - The threat of strong to severe storms will increase over the next few hours. Severe storms and hail are moving through Green Country, and a tornado warning is in effect for Adair, Cherokee, Hughes, Pittsburg and Delaware County. ACTIVE WATCHES & WARNINGS:A TORNADO WATCH is in effect Adair,... Read More.

Summer office hours at NOC

Monday, May 19

Summer office hours are starting at Northern Oklahoma College this week.Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursdays, there are no classes or offices open on Friday.Summer hours continue through Aug. 1.Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Student Recognized as National Finalist at BPA Leadership Conference

Monday, May 19

Ponca City, OK ---Benjamin Dailey, a student in the Visual Communications program at Pioneer Technology Center, recently traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America (BPA). Alongside students from across the country, Dailey proudly represented Pioneer Tech at this prestigious event,... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces 2025-2026 Po-Hi Chorale Members

Monday, May 19

Ponca City, OK – Ponca City High School is proud to announce the talented group of students selected for the prestigious Po-Hi Chorale for the 2025-2026 school year.The Po-Hi Chorale is known for its commitment to musical excellence, artistic growth, and community involvement. This year’s members represent a diverse... Read More.

‘More than a bike fest’ : Annual bike rally bringing $2.1M boost to Tulsa’s Greenwood District

Monday, May 19

By: Ethan Wright TULSA, Okla. - The roar of engines echoed through Tulsa this weekend—but it wasn’t just the sound of motorcycles making noise. It was the message of unity lining the streets of Greenwood during the 4th annual Black Wall Street Rally.Organizers estimate around 20,000 people came out for the, many riding in... Read More.

Drummond urges Gov. Stitt to commit National Guard troops to DHS immigration enforcement

Monday, May 19

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Governor Kevin Stitt to send Oklahoma troops after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed it has requested 20,000 National Guard troops to help with immigration enforcement.“President Trump has been taking bold and decisive action to secure our borders and... Read More.

5 things you need to know about the Oklahoma state income tax cut

Monday, May 19

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders rolled out the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an income tax cut. Republican leaders did not originally see eye-to-eye on the logistics of the cut, but did come to a compromise.What tax cut did lawmakers agree on?State lawmakers agreed to eliminate the bottom three of... Read More.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

Monday, May 19

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor.During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision."What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on... Read More.

Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

Monday, May 19

By: Justin BoggsDays after Walmart announced price hikes would be coming later this month due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Trump said that Walmart should "eat" the costs.In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said, "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for... Read More.

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

Saturday, May 17

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage, and America's expanding role in international affairs.Beginning next school year, they will add conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.Oklahoma’s new social studies standards for K-12 public... Read More.