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Ben Johnson Days brings yearly wild west action to Osage County

Friday, June 13 by News 9

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -Ben Johnson Days returns, continuing a longstanding Father’s Day weekend tradition with rodeo action, live entertainment and a Wild West experience at the Osage County Fairgrounds.Festivities kick off with the Uncorked Party at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce, followed by a full weekend of events including WRC steer roping, a ranch rodeo, concerts,... Read More.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

Friday, June 13 by KOKH

LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into black market marijuana trafficking.The... Read More.

FBI foiled a 2023 terror plot targeting OU football game, federal court documents reveal

Friday, June 13 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly public federal court documents reveal a 2023 foiled terror plot, which involved targeting an OU football game. According to a federal sentencing memo filed on Monday in the Western District of Oklahoma, 20-year-old Landon Swinford of Blanchard pled guilty in November to charges of possession of child pornography and transmitting a threat in... Read More.

Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

Friday, June 13 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program.“It aims to provide homeowners,... Read More.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.

SHULTZ APPOINTED PONCA CITY FIRE CHIEF

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now-City of PC

During the Ponca City Board of Commissioner’s meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, the Commission confirmed the nomination of Mayor Kelsey Wagner for the appointment of Eddie (Edward) Shultz as Ponca City Fire Chief. Shultz started his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1994. Over the years, he was promoted to Driver,... Read More.

Highway 412 reopened after Red Bull Truck flipped over median

Thursday, June 12 by News 6

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. -A Red Bull delivery truck hydroplaned and flipped over the median cable barriers on Highway 412 Thursday morning, narrowing traffic in both directions.According to authorities, the truck was traveling westbound when it lost control, struck the cable barriers, and overturned into the eastbound lanes. Emergency crews from Tulsa Police, Tulsa Fire Department and EMSA responded to... Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo June 12, 13, 14, Parade Saturday

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now

101 Wild West Rodeo runs June 12, 13 and 14 at the rodeo grounds on East Prospect. On Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 am, the spirit of the Old West comes alive on Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City with the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade. The parade is a beloved tradition featuring colorful floats,... Read More.

Smith Honored as Representative of the Year by Veterans Council

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – David Smith, in May was honored as Representative of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council.Smith serves as chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and is himself a veteran after serving in the Army where he specialized in military intelligence. He's also a member of the Legislative Veterans... Read More.

‘Cowboy Bob’ statue joins Tulsa’s growing Route 66 landmark lineup

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. -Route 66 is getting another giant. A fourth towering roadside figure, dubbed Cowboy Bob, is set to join Tulsa’s iconic "Land of the Giants" display this summer.Here’s what we know about the installation, its local ties, and how it’s helping rev up momentum ahead of Route 66’s centennial in 2026. A new giant joins... Read More.