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Oklahoma recognizes Poison Prevention and Awareness Week: Safety tips and resources

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma is recognizing Poison Prevention and Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of safety at home and access to life-saving resources. Gov. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed March 15 through 21 as Oklahoma Poison Prevention and Awareness Week, as a reminder that most poisonings happen at home and many are preventable. According to the Oklahoma Poison... Read More.

AAA: Hit-and-run deaths reach record levels across the U.S.

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. - New research from AAA shows deadly hit-and-run crashes are reaching record highs nationwide. Tulsa police say when hit-and-run crashes happen, the reactions from victims and witnesses can be critical. Q: Who is most at risk in hit-and-run crashes? A: According to AAA, people walking and riding bikes are among the most vulnerable. In 2023, one... Read More.
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DEADLINE TO CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION APPROACHES

by Ponca City Now
In Oklahoma, voters must be registered member of a party in order to vote in that party’s primary election. Independents are permitted to participate in a primary election, only if a party officially requests its elections to be opened to Independent voters. Currently no party allows Independet voters to participate in its party’s primary elections. More... Read More.

Petroleum Alliance Honors Luttrell for Energy Leadership

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, was recently honored by the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma for his steadfast support of Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry during his time in the Legislature. Luttrell has worked extensively on energy policy while serving as vice chair of the House Energy Committee, chairman of the... Read More.

Morel One Step Closer to State Mushroom Status

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John George, R-Newalla, on Monday secured House passage of House Bill 3263, which would recognize the morel as the Oklahoma state mushroom. George said each spring, tens of thousands of Oklahomans take part in the tradition of hunting morel mushrooms, a delicacy known for its unique flavor and difficulty to... Read More.
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Drummond announces settlement with Script Care resolving pharmacy audit review

by Ponca City Now
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced a settlement with Script Care, Ltd. following a review of its pharmacy audit practices in Oklahoma.  The Attorney General’s Office reviewed 27 audits involving 24 Oklahoma pharmacies in Script Care’s network. Script Care is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) which manages prescription drug plan benefits for insurers. The review found that over... Read More.

Grandparent Excise Tax Exemption Passes House

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicle ownership to a child or grandchild. House Bill 2967 would expand the list of vehicle transfers that would qualify... Read More.

Oklahoma State Confirms Former Student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner Was Among Six Killed in Iraq KC-135 Crash

by News 6
Oklahoma State University confirmed former student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq. Six U.S. service members were killed. TULSA, Okla. -Oklahoma State University said former student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner was among six U.S. service members killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in Iraq on March 12. Klinner... Read More.
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Stillwater Police Department Responds to Shooting, Suspect in Custody

by Ponca City Now-SWPD
(STILLWATER, OK) – On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m., the Stillwater Police Department (SPD) responded to reports of a shooting at 300 W. 29th Avenue. The victim contacted 911 reporting that she had been shot. Officers arrived promptly and were required to force entry into the residence. Through the investigation, officers identified 33-year-old... Read More.
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