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Statewide election April 1

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

NEWKIRK — Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1 when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board while candidates for county offices file at County Election Boards. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said the following offices are on the ballot this... Read More.

OU women fall in Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 South Carolina

Sunday, March 29 by The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 28 points and Raven Johnson added 18 to help the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma 94-68 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament. Even after another dominant offensive effort, South Carolina's players feel that... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEIGINS APRIL 1

Thursday, March 26 by Ponca City Now

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board said today. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board. Kay County Election Board... Read More.

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DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR APRIL 7 ELECTION APPROACHES

Thursday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7, 2026 City of Ponca City School Board Member, Newkirk School Board Member and the City of Newkirk City Commissioner No. 1 Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS APRIL 1

Wednesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board said. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary... Read More.

No. 1 Arizona shuts down OSU 84-47 to remain unbeaten

Sunday, February 8 by The Associated Press

By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 15 points and No. 1 Arizona stifled Oklahoma State’s high-scoring offense to remain unbeaten, winning 84-47 in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday. The Wildcats (23-0, 10-0) extended the best start in school history by holding the Cowboys to 24.6% shooting. Arizona’s... Read More.

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Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington’s army, is honored on $1 coin

Tuesday, February 3 by AP

This image provided by the U.S. Mint shows a new $1 coin that depicts Oneida war heroine Polly Cooper giving corn to George Washington. (U.S. Mint via AP) EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — The reverse side of the U.S. Mint’s 2026 Sacagawea $1 coin will feature Polly Cooper, a woman from the Oneida tribe known for... Read More.

Treasure awaits: More $1 billion in unclaimed property in Oklahoma up for grabs

Monday, February 2 by KOKH

More than $1 billion worth of unclaimed property sits in a vault at the State Treasurer's office. (Courtesy Oklahoma State Treasurer) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sunday was National Unclaimed Property Day and the Oklahoma State Treasurer wants to remind people they may have treasures waiting for them. The Treasurer's Office said there are about... Read More.

A daycare without kids? More Minnesota ‘Somali Daycare Fraud’ adds to $1 Billion case

Monday, December 29 by TNND-AP

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts as he speaks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Convention in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) A lawmaker is calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to explain a new report involving an alleged fake daycare center... Read More.

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Oklahoma leaders approve $1 million for food banks each week: How it will work

Tuesday, November 4 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - State leaders agreed to allocate emergency money to help with food assistance during the government shutdown. The money comes from a state emergency fund, which currently holds close to $8 million. On Monday, the Contingency Review board, led by Gov. Kevin Stitt, unanimously voted to fund $1 million per week to food banks... Read More.

Property Owners Can Reclaim Seized Land After Nov. 1

Thursday, October 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – After Nov. 1, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission will be required to notify previous property owners if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. The property owners would then have the right to repurchase at their original selling price. The change comes thanks to House... Read More.

Senator Weaver’s Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

Wednesday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law. The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses such as causing a motor... Read More.