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BY THE NUMBERS: Tulsa’s Route 66 Musical Road

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa, the “Capital of Route 66,” can now claim the first “musical road” segment on the highway, with the addition of strips on a bridge that play “This Land is Your Land” as cars go over them. 2,847: The number of rumble strips used to create the musical effect. 1,005: The number of feet... Read More.

Oklahoma doctors highlight critical need for organ donors

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - In recognition of National Donate Life Month, Oklahoma health professionals are focusing on the critical impact of organ and tissue donation. News 9 spoke to Dr. Paolo Martins and Clint Hostetler of the OU Health Transplant Institute to learn more about the current need for donors and the importance of communicating one’s wishes... Read More.

New treatments offer hope for dry macular degeneration patients

by News 6
Dry age-related macular degeneration is the most common form of the disease, affecting millions of older Americans, according to the National Eye Institute. The condition develops when small yellow deposits, known as drusen, build up under the retina. Over time, the deposits damage cells in the macula — the part of the eye responsible for... Read More.
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Candidate filing period now open

by News 6
News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY -Candidate filing is now open for federal, state, county, and municipal elections in Oklahoma. While many candidates have declared their intent to run for various offices, they will now have the opportunity to officially file between April 1 and April 3. Follow along for live updates: Declared Republican candidates for Governor These candidates have... Read More.

NOC Enid Planetarium announces upcoming shows and special events

by Ponca City Now
  The Bert and Janice Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid has three programs scheduled over the next week, including a live broadcast of a NASA mission and a special Good Friday presentation. On April 1, the planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. to broadcast the launch of NASA Artemis II live via NASA... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Suspicious Activity Near Dick Conner Correctional Facility

by Ponca City Now-Osage County Sheriff Dept.
OSAGE COUNTY, OK — On Monday, March 30, 2026, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Osage County Deputies, in coordination with the Osage Nation Police Department, responded to a report from casino security regarding a suspicious vehicle parked after hours in the Hominy Casino parking lot. Security personnel reported that a subject dressed in dark clothing exited... Read More.
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Oklahoma County approves $4.66 million to help jail cover $5 million shortfall

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma County’s jail will receive a one-time $4.66 million funding to help cover a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, after a contentious series of meetings that included disputes over procedure and sharp exchanges. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma County Budget Board approved a request from the jail trust for additional funding to address the... Read More.

Oklahoma House passes bill requiring faster police reporting in school abuse cases

by News 6
News On 6 OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at strengthening how schools report allegations of child abuse and neglect by a private or public school employee, requiring faster involvement from law enforcement. House Bill 2959, authored by Steve Bashore, R-Miami, would require any allegation of abuse or neglect involving a public... Read More.
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Trump set to address nation Wednesday night for “important” Iran war update

by CBS News-AP
Donald Trump llega al estreno de “Melania”, la película sobre la primera dama, Melania Trump, en el The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, el 29 de enero de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Allison Robbert) Allison Robbert/AP President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to “provide an important update... Read More.
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