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OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home

by KOKH
OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home (Photo: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested a 13-year-old boy after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in a home in Bryan County. On Friday, OSBI responded to a home in the 500 block... Read More.

Oklahoma City Domino’s driver shot during Saturday robbery

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was shot in the back during a robbery Saturday night near NE 15th Street and North Irving Street, and police are searching for two suspects who fled on foot. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting around 11:08 p.m. in... Read More.

3 U.S. Troops killed in Operation Epic Fury

by AP
Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, marking the first confirmed American casualties since the large-scale strikes on Iran began. The announcement came in a statement released at 8:49 a.m. ET Saturday. What CENTCOM announced U.S. Central Command said the casualties occurred as... Read More.
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Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

by The Associated Press
By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education, and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have worked in recent... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Reforms Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies. PBMs are middlemen that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance companies and employers by negotiating prices and... Read More.
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Legislative Forum in Newkirk Friday

by Ponca City Now
Newkirk, this is your chance to be heard! Come out to the Legislative Forum on February 27 at 10 AM at the Newkirk Library. Connect with Senator Bill Coleman and Representative John Pfeiffer. Stay engaged and informed together.  

NOC Distinguished Alumni banquet set for March 26

by Ponca City Now
 Wilma Harman, Adam Leaming, and Rick Scott will be honored Thursday, March 26 as the Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Non-refundable tickets are now available for $25 each. Harman, deceased, NOC Class of 1973, was an NOC Fine Arts Division Instructor. Leaming, NOC Class of 2001, is the Superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools. Scott, NOC Class... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose “Toby Keith Expressway” to honor late country star

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma highway could soon be named after the late country superstar, Toby Keith, pending new legislation. House Concurrent Resolution 1019 would rename a proposed turnpike project the “Toby Keith Expressway.” This roadway is set to be built from Interstate 44 East to Interstate-35, continuing East and North to Interstate 40. This road... Read More.
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Standing Firm for Your Rights

by Ponca City Now
Things are moving quickly here at the Capitol. I presented House Bill 3094 last week in the Judiciary-Civil Committee, a measure centered on a principle I firmly believe in, which is trusting law-abiding citizens. The bill would have allowed individuals with a valid Self-Defense Act (SDA) license to carry concealed inside the State Capitol... Read More.

Jenks man wins $5 million Mega Millions prize after buying ticket at Henryetta QuikTrip

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Jenks man’s morning routine turned into a multimillion-dollar surprise after he discovered he had won $5 million playing the Oklahoma Lottery’s Mega Millions. Matthew of Jenks learned he won $5 million after checking his ticket the morning of Feb. 25, 2026, using the Oklahoma Lottery ticket checker. He had purchased the Mega... Read More.

What is Cedar Fever? How mountain cedar pollen impacts Oklahoma each winter

by News 6
Mountain Cedar tree Photo Credit: OSU Extension Office Allergy seasons come in all shapes and sizes across Oklahoma. And even when the winter cold settles in, many Oklahomans still find themselves sniffling and sneezing due to a common winter culprit: Those pesky mountain cedar trees. What is Cedar Fever? According to the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic, “Cedar... Read More.
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