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Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies

Thursday, September 11 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever.On Thursday, America marked the 24th anniversary of the deadly attacks with solemn ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville,... Read More.

Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

Thursday, September 11 by AP

OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack and... Read More.

Thursday, September 11 by Ponca City Now

Annual PC Takedown Club Golf Tournament October 11

Thursday, September 11 by Ponca City Now

The Annual PC Takedown Club Golf Tournament is October 11, 2025 at the Wentz Memorial Golf Course.Join them for a great day of golf, prizes, and community support.Check-In: 7:00 – 8:45 AM Shotgun Start: 9:00 AMSponsorship Opportunities Available!Cash prizes 1st-3rd place teams, 50/50 cash prize for closest to pin and other games.Hole-in-One Contest – Your... Read More.

Langston University band to perform halftime show at Chiefs & Eagles game

Thursday, September 11 by News 9

Langston University’s Marching Pride Band will bring Oklahoma flavor to the national stage during the Super Bowl 59 rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.The band will perform during halftime at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:25 p.m.,... Read More.

College football picks: Sooners, Cyclones, Utes among Power Four teams making rare visits to G5 foes

Thursday, September 11 by AP

With scheduling in college football scrutinized like never before, it’s hard to not notice the handful of games where Power Four teams play Group of Five opponents on the road.Among Associated Press Top 25 teams this week, No. 13 Oklahoma is at Temple, No. 14 Iowa State visits Arkansas State and No.... Read More.

New AG Opinion: Drummond declares ‘obscene’ drag shows illegal

Thursday, September 11 by Ponca City Now

Drummond says he plans to issue formal guidance to law enforcement, vows to prosecuteOKLAHOMA CITY – A newly issued binding Opinion from Attorney General Gentner Drummond declares that “obscene” drag show performances in the presence of children or in a public place are illegal. “No child should be subjected to the patently obscene and adult... Read More.

State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Thursday, September 11 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to return to in-office work, rejecting a lawsuit that sought to preserve remote work policies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.In an 8-1 decision issued Tuesday, the state's high court sided with Stitt, who signed Executive Order... Read More.

Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

Wednesday, September 10 by AP

AP- Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday.The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.All those taken to the hospital are believed to be students, Kelley... Read More.

NOC students participate in a Stamp Out Starvation project

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

A large number of Northern Oklahoma College students participated in a Stamp Out Starvation project this past Sunday at the First... Read More.

Drummond secures $32M in settlement with CVS Caremark

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a more than $32 million settlement with CVS Caremark after the company allegedly kept money that belonged to Oklahoma's state employee health plan. CVS Caremark is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that manages prescription drug benefits for health plans, including HealthChoice which is Oklahoma’s state employee... Read More.

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

Wednesday, September 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A broken heart can be more than an emotional metaphor—it can also signal a serious medical condition. News On 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor explained in this week’s Medical Minute that broken heart syndrome, a rapid weakening of heart muscles, often follows emotional or physical stress and carries significant health risks.What is broken heart... Read More.