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Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement

Monday, June 23 by Andy Greene Rolling Stone

The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves. “It’s been a blast,” he wrote in a message to fans, “but I have come to the decision that I need to hang up my... Read More.

The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Monday, June 23 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party. This typically includes the traditional spraying of champagne all over everyone and everything. And the Thunder were ready to partake in all that. “Where's the champagne... Read More.

Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to auction off customers' genetic data... Read More.

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Building Relationships By Representative Molly Jenkins

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

I hope this finds you and your family safe and well after the storms that have passed through our state in recent weeks. Oklahomans are resilient, and once again, we've seen neighbors helping neighbors. Now that session has ended, we’re entering what’s called the interim. This is the time between legislative sessions when lawmakers take... Read More.

Mike Boettcher: Iran still a threat despite weakened position

Sunday, June 22 by News 6

NORMAN, Okla. - Veteran war correspondent and Ponca City, Oklahoma native Mike Boettcher says the latest developments in the Middle East mark a dangerous new chapter in U.S.-Iran tensions, with retaliation from Tehran likely. “We’re in uncharted waters right now,” Boettcher said. “No one knows for sure how Iran will respond.” Boettcher, who has reported... Read More.

The Latest: US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press (AP) — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel ’s effort at decapitating the country’s nuclear energy program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict. The decision to directly involve the... Read More.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren has struggled in the NBA Finals. Can he bounce back in Game 7?

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren hasn’t quite been himself on offense during the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder's versatile 7-foot-1 forward averaged 18 points per game on 57% shooting from the field in the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Those totals have dropped to 11.3 points... Read More.

The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It started with 30 teams, most of them fairly optimistic about their chances when the season began eight months, 1,320 games, 35,543 3-pointers, and 299,608 points ago. Only two teams remain. For one game. Game 7. The NBA season ends tonight when the Indiana Pacers visit the... Read More.

OSU’s Ethan Fang birdies final hole to become first American in 18 years to win British Amateur

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

SANDWICH, England (AP) — Oklahoma State junior Ethan Fang held off a late charge Saturday with a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 1-up victory over Gavin Tiernan of Ireland, becoming the first American in 18 years to win the British Amateur. The match at Royal St. George's was all square through... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 06/20/2025

Saturday, June 21 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CJ-2025-00134 06/20/2025 A/K/A MELISSA M CLINE Defendant NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs. CLINE, MELISSA MARIE et al FORECLOSURE Kay CS-2025-00374 06/20/2025 BECK, SHERRIE Defendant LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. BECK, SHERRIE INDEBTEDNESS Kay CJ-2025-00134 06/20/2025 CLINE, MELISSA MARIE Defendant NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs. CLINE, MELISSA MARIE et al FORECLOSURE Kay ML-2025-00130 06/20/2025 DURBIN, JULIEANN MARIE Person 2 REYNOLDS, TRAVIS JAMES vs. DURBIN, JULIEANN MARIE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION -... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

Saturday, June 21 by Preservation Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — Preservation Oklahoma has unveiled its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places for 2025. The list features a variety of sites across the state, including sites representing the work of Oklahoma architects, community gathering places, and archaeological sites. This year's list of endangered sites are: -The Prairie House, Norman -Orpheum/Cook Theater, Okmulgee -West Winds Motel,... Read More.

For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Saturday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder were turning the page. What happened over the previous couple of hours in Indianapolis had already been deemed irrelevant. The only... Read More.

Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement

Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement

The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

Building Relationships By Representative Molly Jenkins

Mike Boettcher: Iran still a threat despite weakened position

The Latest: US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren has struggled in the NBA Finals. Can he bounce back in Game 7?

The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

OSU’s Ethan Fang birdies final hole to become first American in 18 years to win British Amateur

Kay County Court Filings 06/20/2025

For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

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