Community Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth in Ponca City June 19-21
Join the Attucks Community Alliance for a weekend full of freedom, unity, and community spirit at the Juneteenth Celebration, happening June... Read More.
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Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS
Larin Davis has been named the new Executive Director of Operations for PCPS, effective July 1, 2025. Larin will replace Jason Leavitt.
Leavitt has been named the new Operations Director for Broken Arrow Public Schools.“We are deeply grateful to Jason for his years of dedicated service as Executive Director of Operations,” said PCPS Superintendent Adam... Read More.
White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims
WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.
Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S.Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash.The OKC County Health Department recommends using insect repellent,... Read More.
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a 6-3 decisionThe decision effectively protects state governments from most legal challenges to similar laws in Oklahoma and 25 other states.Chief Justice John Roberts said the Constitution’s equal protection clause does not settle the complex scientific and policy... Read More.
Man accused in fatal shooting of Oklahoma Co. deputy misses court appearance
OKLAHOMA CITY - A man accused of shooting and killing an Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy in 2022 did not appear in court on Tuesday.Court records say Benjamin Plank was set to appear for a competency hearing, after being ruled incompetent to stand trial for killing OCSO Sgt. Bobby Swartz.SEE ALSO: Police Confirm Suspect In... Read More.
Facebook Babysitter Convicted in Kay County Child Abuse Case, Now Charged With Murder in 2018 Infant’s Death
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) —A babysitter convicted of child abuse in 2024 has now been charged with an infant's murder from a case stemming back to 2018.Holly Sheppard was arrested by Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputies on Monday.She's charged with one count of murder. In January 2018, Oklahoma City Police investigators say a 22-day-old infant went... Read More.
Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor
An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition.Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now available in stores nationwide.
Flavor Draws... Read More.
Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful... Read More.
19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27
The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Our Blood Institute in Enid will be giving each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, (I've seen it, I love it)... Read More.
