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The global race for rare earth elements is speeding up, and Oklahoma’s USA Rare Earth is in it

Wednesday, July 15 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton sat down one-on-one with News On 6’s Katie Eastman to talk about the company’s goal to ramp up production as geopolitical tensions rise with China, the world’s top miner of rare earth elements. Q: For people who aren’t familiar with USA Rare Earth, what does the company... Read More.

Organized Crime Task Force raids northeast Oklahoma dispensaries

Wednesday, July 15 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) raided two dispensaries and a convenience store in northeast Oklahoma last week following reports of suspected illegal activity at the businesses. The OCTF searched Dank Dispensary and Ontrac Express in Bristow, as well as a residence next to the dispensary. The dispensary is... Read More.

Oklahoma bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $393,000 from family business

Wednesday, July 15 by KOKH

HOMINY, Okla. (KOKH) — A former Oklahoma bookkeeper was sentence after she stole more than $393,000 from a family business. Officials say 54-year-old Susan Marie Garrison was sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay $393,025.09 in restitution. From 2017 through 2022, Garrison was a bookkeeper... Read More.

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Medicaid cuts could further strain rural health care in Oklahoma

Wednesday, July 15 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Medical Association is raising concerns about the long-term impact of Medicaid funding reductions, saying cuts to health care programs could threaten access to care across the state, particularly in rural communities. Association leaders say thousands of children have already lost coverage and warn deeper impacts are still ahead. Thousands of Children... Read More.

What to know about Trump’s order shrinking the size of 2 national monuments in Utah

Wednesday, July 15 by AP

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Revisiting actions from his first term that were reversed, President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. The Republican’s actions undo proclamations from his predecessors who deemed the sites worthy of preservation under... Read More.

‘Shocking’: Ponca City tree trimmers survive 45-foot fall after cable snaps during job

Tuesday, July 14 by KOCO News

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OnCue Helping Support PCPS

Tuesday, July 14 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Support Ponca City Public Schools with your next OnCue visit! Now through September 30, purchase a Support Oklahoma Schools reusable cup at any Ponca City OnCue location and 50¢ from every cup sold will be donated directly to Ponca City Public Schools. Since launching this program in 2018, OnCue has donated more than $170,000 to Oklahoma... Read More.

Broadcasters push legislation to keep AM radio in vehicles

Tuesday, July 14 by News 9-Alex Cameron

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S.315 / H.R.979) would require the Department of Transportation to mandate that AM broadcast radio remains a standard, easily accessible, and free feature in all new passenger vehicles. It also requires vehicles lacking AM access during the transition period to carry conspicuous consumer warning labels. Current Status in... Read More.

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 School Year is Open

Tuesday, July 14 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Returning StudentsParents and guardians can complete enrollment through the PowerSchool Parent Portal using a computer, tablet, or cell phone, including the PowerSchool for Parents app. Enrollment Instructions: Read More.

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OSU researchers develop new fabric to reduce firefighters’ cancer risk

Tuesday, July 14 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - Firefighters often face dangerous conditions while battling flames, but researchers at Oklahoma State University say another serious threat often goes unseen. A team at OSU’s Textile and Apparel Science Laboratory is developing a new type of protective fabric designed to shield firefighters from tiny airborne particles linked to cancer. Researchers... Read More.

Attorney General’s Most Wanted list

Tuesday, July 14 by Ponca City Now

Alfonso Mondragon Murder in the First Degree $10,000 Reward The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading directly to his arrest. Aliases Alfonso Mondragon, Alfonzo Mondragon, Alfonso Hernandez Date of Birth May 12, 1975 Eyes Brown Hair Black Weight 160 lbs Height 5’ 8” Race White/Hispanic Sex Male Background Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is partnering with the Pryor Police Department to hold Mondragon accountable for his... Read More.

Drummond reaches nearly $44M settlement resolving 21-year poultry litter pollution lawsuit

Tuesday, July 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 13, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State's 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Oklahoma sued Tyson Foods, Cargill, George's, Peterson Farms, Cal-Maine and Simmons Foods in 2005. A federal judge found the companies liable... Read More.