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First National Bank of Oklahoma raises $24,000 for local animal organization

Friday, September 4 by Ponca City Now

First National Bank of Oklahoma's 4th annual benefit golf tournament was one for the books. This year they set a big goal, and with the incredible support of our sponsors in the Ponca City and Tonkawa communities, passed the goal and raised just over $24,000! Every dollar is going directly to the Read More.

Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to deliver final State of the Nation address

Friday, September 4 by News 6

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will deliver his eighth and final State of the Nation Address at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, during the 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday. Hoskin and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, who will term out of office Aug. 14, 2027, are expected to highlight accomplishments from their... Read More.

Tulsa County judge revokes bond for man charged in deadly Sand Springs explosion

Friday, September 4 by News 6

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. - A Tulsa County judge has revoked bond for Ryan Bassham, the man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deadly Sand Springs business explosion. Bassham is currently being held without bond in the Creek County jail after Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents arrested him Aug. 31 in connection with a... Read More.

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Drummond secures legal victory against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act

Thursday, September 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a major multi-state victory against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production.... Read More.

5 states now accept PIKEPASS on select E-ZPass toll roads

Thursday, September 3 by News 9

Oklahoma PIKEPASS customers can now use their existing transponders on participating E-ZPass toll roads in several states, expanding where Oklahoma drivers can travel without needing another toll transponder. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said the change is part of a phased interoperability rollout involving toll systems outside Oklahoma. According to OTA, PIKEPASS is now accepted on participating... Read More.

Dr. Oz explains how Trump’s drug pricing deals could lower costs

Thursday, September 3 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump opened the "Most Favored Nations" drug pricing to nine additional manufacturers, bringing the total to 26 companies signed onto the agreement. The policy allows drug costs to be matched with prices outside the U.S. The prices are available at TrumpRx.gov. In an interview with The National News... Read More.

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect will stand trial on murder charge, judge rules

Thursday, September 3 by CBS News

Tyler Robinson, charged in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, sits as his defense team argues before the judge during closing arguments at his preliminary hearing in 4th District Court in Provo on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool) Francisco Kjolseth/Francisco Kjolseth/Pool The Salt Lake Tribune via AP Read More.

AED for Newkirk Athletics presented by the Community Health Foundation of Kay County

Wednesday, September 2 by Ponca City Now-Community Health Foundation of Kay County

Picture by: Dr. John Holden At last Friday nights game, Community Health Foundation of Kay County Executive Director had the honor of joining Newkirk Public Schools Athletic Trainer Lacey McCombs and Superintendent Todd Overstreet at halftime to present a new AED, made possible by funding approved by the Community Health Foundation of Kay County Board... Read More.

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.

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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.

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.