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City manager in Oklahoma arrested on voter fraud charges

Wednesday, September 2 by KOKH

Shonda Lou Barnes (Johnston County Sheriff's Office) MANNSVILLE, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities say a city manager in an Oklahoma community was arrested on charges of voter fraud. The investigation began in May after the Johnston County Election Board notified the Johnston County Sheriff's Office of concerns about voter registration applications in the Mannsville area. Officials say the... Read More.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma calls on Oklahomans to Play Your Part this September During Hunger Action Month Hunger Action Month Kicks off Sept. 1

Wednesday, September 2 by Ponca City Now

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Sept. 1, 2026 – This September, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is joining Feeding America and food banks nationwide for Hunger Action Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about hunger and inspiring action to end it. According to the latest data available from Feeding America’s Map... Read More.

US unleashes strikes on Iranian targets in response to attempted IRCG attacks

Wednesday, September 2 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday after it said Tehran tried to attack commercial ships and American forces in the Middle East, as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. The U.S. strikes, and others on Sunday, abruptly ended a month... Read More.

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Stitt orders flags at half-staff for wildlife officer killed in Railroad South Fire

Tuesday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt ordered all U.S. flags and Oklahoma flags on state property to be lowered to half-mast to honor a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer who was killed in the Railroad South Fire near Indianoma while helping residents evacuate. Stitt said 38-year-old U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David... Read More.

Fire officials urge caution as burn bans spread across Oklahoma

Monday, August 31 by KTUL

As of Monday morning, 46 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans. While much of Green Country is not currently under a burn ban, fire officials say dry conditions, low humidity and wind can still allow a small spark to quickly become a dangerous grass fire. Bartlesville Fire Department Battalion Chief Edwin Brown said people... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College Enid Planetarium Show Tuesday

Monday, August 31 by Ponca City Now

The September Northern Oklahoma College Enid Planetarium show at the Mackie Planetarium will be offered on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. The September show will present the night sky over Enid during autumn and point out where constellations, planets and other interesting objects may be found in the evening sky. There is no charge for... Read More.

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What Oklahomans should know before traveling Labor Day weekend

Monday, August 31 by News 6

Labor Day weekend travelers are looking to make the most of the unofficial end of summer, with AAA booking data showing strong demand for domestic and international destinations. Travel costs are higher in several categories compared with last year, while AAA and transportation experts recommend planning ahead and avoiding peak traffic times. Drivers should plan... Read More.

Man arrested, charged with 2 murders after deadly Sand Springs explosion

Sunday, August 30 by News 6

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. - A man charged in connection with the deadly Sand Springs business complex explosion turned himself in Sunday. Ryan Bassham was wanted on two count of first-degree murder. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler confirmed the charges. According to court records, the warrant was issued Aug. 28. The explosion killed two people and damaged... Read More.

PCPD Respond to Reported Burglary Saturday, Social Media Comments Addressed

Saturday, August 29 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Earlier today, Ponca City Police officers responded to the 1100 block of North 14th St to a reported burglary. The burglary is believed to be part of a continuing argument between multiple individuals that began the previous evening. One individual was injured when they were assaulted during the burglary and that person was taken to... Read More.

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Friday’s Scores

Saturday, August 29 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Atoka 7, Antlers 6 Barnsdall 27, Caney Valley 6 Bartlesville 45, Skiatook 14 Bentonville, Ark. 24, Union 7 Bethel 50, Little Axe 0 Bishop Kelley 51, Southmoore 0 Bixby 35, Owasso 27 Bluejacket 45, Foyil 0 Booker T. Washington 20, Collinsville 7 Bowlegs 52, Fox 6 Bridge Creek 34, McLoud 13 Broken Arrow 34, Har-Ber, Ark. 7 Broken Bow 45, McAlester 21 Cache... Read More.

Brandon Haynes and NOC Roustabout Alums perform August 30 Full Moon Concert

Friday, August 28 by Ponca City Now

Brandon Haynes featuring NOC Roustabout Alumni, will headline the Full Moon Concert on Sunday, August 30 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa. The musically eclectic evening will feature sixteen NOC Roustabout alumni including Brandon Haynes (keys/vocals), Hunter Vogele (drums/vocals), Ally Owdetallah, (bass), Mason Childers, (drums), and Nathan Ready (winds). Guest musicians Jenna Wells... Read More.

What do State Farm internal documents say? 7 key takeaways from Oklahoma cases

Friday, August 28 by News 6

COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. -State Farm has complied with an Oklahoma judge’s orders to release internal documents that attorneys representing homeowners across the state believe prove a scheme to underpay on weather damage claims. Why this matters Insurance regulators and courts have generally held that a claims department is supposed to evaluate what’s owed based on the... Read More.