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Pioneer Tech Summer Academies Inspire Future Scientists and Healthcare Professionals

Monday, July 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently hosted two engaging summer academies simultaneously, giving area students the opportunity to explore careers in science, biotechnology, and healthcare through hands-on learning experiences. Students participating in the STEM-Biotech Summer Academy spent the week diving into the fascinating world of biotechnology. Led by instructor Brennyn Evans, the... Read More.

‘Felt a big bang’: Airplane reportedly struck by firework on Fourth of July

Monday, July 6 by WKRX

CHICAGO (WKRC) - An airplane was reportedly struck by a firework on the Fourth of July, and the reaction of the pilots was captured by air traffic control (ATC) audio. According to details from Delta Air Lines and ATC audio obtained by CNN, Delta Flight 1076 was arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport... Read More.

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns

Monday, July 6 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms. In a unanimous decision in the case U.S. v. Hemani, the justices found that Ali Hemani’s prosecution for having a firearm while he was an unlawful drug user... Read More.

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Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City

Friday, July 3 by Ponca City Now

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Ponca City Saturday, July 4 at Lake Ponca Fireworks begin at 9:50 p.m. Fireworks Show The display will be synchronized to music & audio can be heard on: KPNC-FM 100.7 KLOR 99.3 FM Lake Safety A buoyed safety zone will be established on the lake beginning around 7:00 p.m. Boaters must stay out of the restricted area until... Read More.

Firefighters warn Fourth of July fireworks embers can ignite grass fires after show ends

Friday, July 3 by KTUL

As families prepare to light fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters in Chelsea are warning that the biggest fire danger may come after the show is over, when leftover debris can continue smoldering in yards and fields. In Oklahoma, where dry grass, hot temperatures and wind are common this time of year, firefighters said a... Read More.

Police: Two arrested for robbery after man tells “friend” about casino winnings

Friday, July 3 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities say two men are behind bars following a robbery of a casino winner. Around 5:15 p.m. on June 25, officers with the Tulsa Police Department began investigating a robbery report. The victim told police that he spoke with his friend, identified as 21-year-old Dwayne Hastings, and told him that he'd just hit... Read More.

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Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court

Friday, July 3 by FX25

Kimberly Cole (Caddo County Sheriff's Office) CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday. Kimberly Cole, the biological mother of a child who went missing from his home in Chickasha and sparked a county-wide search. Investigators soon determined that the boy was attempting to escape a life... Read More.

Alabama police probe death of Oklahoma woman who fell from moving car

Friday, July 3 by KOKH

GULF SHORES, Ala. (KOKH) — Alabama police are investigating after a Broken Arrow woman fell from a moving car in Gulf Shores and died. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, first responders were called to the scene in Gulf Shores and found Jaclyn Chapman. Investigators determined her injuries occurred minutes earlier after she apparently fell from a moving... Read More.

Tulsa Police arrest 74-year-old man after hit-and-run crash

Friday, July 3 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that seriously injured another driver near East 52nd Street and Riverside Drive. Investigators said the crash happened when the driver of a pickup truck, 74-year-old Robert Spellman, failed to stop at a stop sign while traveling west on East 52nd... Read More.

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Tire experts share safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday travel

Friday, July 3 by KTUL

FILE - The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT is seen in a company photo. (Stellantis) As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, tire experts are urging drivers to take a few minutes to inspect their tires before hitting the road. With National Tire Safety Week coinciding with one of the busiest... Read More.

Senator Logan, Representative Fetgatter Anticipate Fourth of July with Rocket’s Red Glare Act, Urge Oklahomans to Celebrate Safely

Thursday, July 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Bryan Logan, R-Paden, and Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today issued a call for both celebration and safety as Oklahomans prepare to commemorate a historic Independence Day under the “Rocket's Red Glare Act" during America’s 250th anniversary. Signed into law to restore liberty to Oklahomans looking to celebrate freedom this Independence Day, this landmark... Read More.

Osage County jail changes inmate mail process, adds digital messaging

Thursday, July 2 by News 6

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -The Osage County Sheriff’s Office will begin using a new inmate mail and messaging system on July 15, 2026, changing how family and friends send correspondence to inmates at the Osage County Jail. Officials said the changes are intended to improve security by reducing the introduction of contraband while providing a... Read More.