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University of Oklahoma seeing record number of freshman enrollment

by KTUL
NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma is seeing a record number of enrollment once again. 6,437 students make up the Class of 2030, the largest freshman class in state and university history. This is OU's sixth consecutive year of record-setting freshman enrollment, a streak that's driven a 45% growth in incoming class sizes over that... Read More.

Drummond tells Muskogee schools the First Amendment did not require canceling prayer walk, offers future support

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today advised Muskogee Public Schools that it was under no constitutional obligation to cancel a community prayer walk earlier this month, and offered this Office’s assistance to any Oklahoma district that receives a similar demand. Muskogee 6th and 7th Grade Academy had scheduled a Back to School Community... Read More.

Trump waives tariffs on ground beef as Oklahoma ranchers push back

by News 6
President Donald Trump is temporarily waiving higher tariffs on imported ground beef as consumers face historically high prices at the grocery store. The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to enter the country without the higher out-of-quota tariff for the next 90 days. Trump said... Read More.
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ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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