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ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS

Monday, August 24 by Ponca City Now

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday August 25, 2026 for the Primary Runoff Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming offers these important tips to voters – especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. VOTING TIPS Mark your ballot using the example posted... Read More.

Oklahoma district pulls the plug on school “prayer walk” after watchdog group complaint

Monday, August 24 by KOKH

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (KOKH) — A non-profit that advocates for the separation of church and state said it has convinced an Oklahoma school district to cancel a proposed "prayer walk". The Freedom From Religion Foundation said a concerned parent had informed them that Muskogee's 6th and 7th Grade Academy was planning to host a school-sponsored prayer walk... Read More.

Oklahoma native selected as co-showrunner for “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series

Monday, August 24 by KTUL

OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma native Eric Heisserer has been selected as one of the co-showrunners for the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series set to premiere on Peacock. Dungeon Crawler Carl is a popular science fiction and dark comedy book series written by Matt Dinniman. The series follows Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they fight... Read More.

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Duncan police officer arrested, placed on leave after fatal hit-and-run

Monday, August 24 by News 9

DUNCAN, Okla. - A Duncan police officer is on administrative leave after investigators say he struck and killed a bicyclist while off duty and left the scene. Duncan Police Training Lt. Jarrod Bishop was booked into the Stephens County Jail on complaints of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and obstructing an officer,... Read More.

Ponca Playhouse Summer Fundraiser “Greater Tuna” Tickets on Sale Now

Friday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

Tickets are now on sale for our special Summer Fundraiser: GREATER TUNA by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard! Get your seats for this once-in-a-generation duo and a show that will have you in stitches! What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye, and Rev. Spikes have in common? In... Read More.

Oklahoma Corrections banner Body scanner proves its value on first day at Allen Gamble

Friday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

A newly installed body scanner at Allen Gamble Correctional Center went into operation Wednesday and immediately demonstrated its value when two visitors were caught attempting to bring contraband into the facility. The scanner is one of five full-body scanners installed by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections at strategic locations across the state as part of... Read More.

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Rosecrants to examine medical marijuana testing in Interim Study

Friday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman, will lead an interim study examining medical marijuana testing, transparency, and public health outcomes. The study will evaluate Oklahoma’s current regulatory framework for marijuana testing, product safety, and consumer transparency. It will also go over existing testing standards, compliance requirements, product recall processes, and oversight mechanisms to identify... Read More.

Prices soar as Gaza smuggling booms. Officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of cashing in

Friday, August 21 by AP

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians face inflated prices for groceries and batteries, hospitals have turned to smugglers for medicine and equipment, and Israeli soldiers and other middlemen are accused of pocketing millions of dollars as the smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into the Gaza Strip has boomed, according... Read More.

U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time

Friday, August 21 by AP

The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone... Read More.

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Yellow ribbons return to Edmond 40 years after post office massacre killed 14

Thursday, August 20 by News 9

EDMOND, Okla. - Yellow ribbons are appearing across Edmond once again, marking 40 years since 14 people were killed and six others were wounded inside the city’s downtown post office. The massacre on Aug. 20, 1986, lasted less than 15 minutes, but its impact has endured for four decades. About 100 employees were inside the building that... Read More.

Early voting starts Thursday for the August Runoff Election

Thursday, August 20 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Early voting begins Thursday for the August runoff elections, with several key races on the ballot. When is Early Voting in Oklahoma for the Runoff? Early voting will run from Thursday, Aug. 20 through Saturday, August 22, with day-of voting on Tuesday, August 25. Hours: August 20 -21: 8 A.M. – 6 P.M. August 22: 8 A.M.... Read More.

Oklahoma County sheriff asks commissioners to approve immigration enforcement agreement

Thursday, August 20 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson is asking Oklahoma County Commissioners to consider a new agreement with federal immigration officials that would give some sheriff’s deputies authority to carry out certain immigration-enforcement duties. If approved, the agreement would place local deputies in a role that is normally handled by federal immigration officers. A letter... Read More.