Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle  “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US pleads guilty

By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America(AP) — An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty on Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleaded guilty to two offenses: conspiring and providing support to the... Read More.
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Ponca City Celebrating 250th Year of US Army Friday

This year June 14, 2025 marks the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.On June 13 at 1:00pm, Deputy City Manager Don Bohon will read a proclamation from the City of Ponca City to celebrate this historic milestone at City Hall.The community and especially Army Veterans are invited to City Hall to celebrate and thank the U.S.... Read More.

Ben Johnson Days brings yearly wild west action to Osage County

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

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.

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

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.
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State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

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.