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Why is Oklahoma in the top 10 states for suicide?

Tuesday, October 7

Oklahoma is facing a quiet but devastating crisis: the state ranks among the top ten in the nation for suicide, with about two Oklahomans dying by suicide every day.Over the past decade, the state’s suicide rate has grown faster than the national average, affecting families, communities, and workplaces... Read More.

Monarch butterflies making their way through Oklahoma

Tuesday, October 7

OKLAHOMA — Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma right now, and experts say this is a critical time for these important pollinators.Laura Reynolds with Okies for Monarchs says Oklahoma is part of the migration funnel as monarchs head south to Mexico for the winter. The first week... Read More.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million

Tuesday, October 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.It might have looked like a heavyweight matchup, but Swift’s devoted fanbase once again proved unstoppable with her film “The Official Release... Read More.

Supermoon will appear tonight. Here’s what to know.

Monday, October 6

The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon.October's supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit. That makes the moon look up to... Read More.

PCPS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Alumni Invited to Perform This week

Monday, October 6

Po-Hi Band alumni are invited to join the Band for Homecoming festivities this week. Alumni are welcome to participate in:- Marching in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the Coronation Ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the stands... Read More.

Cotton Bowl completes renovations ahead of OU-Texas matchup

Monday, October 6

Credit: Associated PressDALLAS - Renovations to Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, have been completed ahead of the upcoming matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.Completed before the 2025 State Fair of Texas, which began on Sept. 26, the renovation brings about $140 million... Read More.

Inola band director facing charge of possessing AI-generated child pornography

Monday, October 6

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Brennan Marcotte, a former band director for Inola Public Schools, is facing a felony charge for possession of child sexual abuse material.The Rogers County Sheriff's Office discovered more than 40 AI-generated images of child pornography on Marcotte's phone after obtaining a search warrant.The investigation began when... Read More.

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

Monday, October 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations taking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.Leaders in both parties are betting that public sentiment has swung their way, putting pressure on the... Read More.

Federal shutdown hurts services for Native Americans and they worry worse is coming

Saturday, October 4

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Native Americans watched the shuttered government on Friday and braced for damage to health care, education, infrastructure, and other services funded by Washington under treaties struck more than a century ago.Tribal nations with casinos, oil and gas leases, and other... Read More.

Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges

Saturday, October 4

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press(AP) — The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned last year after a woman in Oklahoma accused the pastor of sexually abusing her in the 1980s pleaded guilty on Thursday to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child, authorities said.Robert Preston... Read More.

Byng cancels school due to overnight fire

Friday, October 3

File photoBYNG, Okla. -Byng Public Schools says classes are canceled for Friday after a fire damaged the cafeteria. According to local reports, several fire departments were called in to assist with the fire. The damage done by the flames is not currently clear.A cause of the fire has... Read More.

Governor Stitt appoints Lindel Fields as new Oklahoma State Superintendent

Friday, October 3

Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Lindel Fields as the new State Superintendent, following the official resignation of Ryan Walters on Tuesday.Stitt made the appointment in a conference on Thursday.BACKGROUND: Supt. Ryan Walters announces resignation Governor Stitt prepares to appoint new State Superintendent after... Read More.