P66 Announces new GM for Ponca City Refinery

Phillips 66 Announces General Manager Change in Ponca CityJim Baron has been named Phillips 66’s Ponca City Refinery General Manager. Baron was previously the Operations Manager at the Sweeny Refinery in Sweeny, Texas. Baron officially assumed the position in Ponca City effective September 1, 2025.Throughout his time with Phillips 66, Baron has worked... Read More.

Gov. Stitt announces 125 illegal immigrants caught on I-40 under Operation Guardian

On Monday, Governor Kevin Stitt announced that over 125 illegal immigrants have been apprehended under Operation Guardian along Interstate 40.In Operation Guardian, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol works in tandem with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The immigrants who were taken into custody were from multiple countries, such as India, Uzbekistan, China, Russia, and Ukraine.In... Read More.

The Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges announces 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Class

Three individuals who committed their careers to higher education will be honored at the annual luncheon ceremony of the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC). The luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center in the Sarkeys Foundation Atrium.  The 2025 Class includes Larry... Read More.
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House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Announces Committee Assignments

OKLAHOMA CITY –Today, House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert announced the updated committee assignments for the second session of the 60th Legislature following changes in House membership:Appropriations and Budget Committee: Chair – Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Vice Chair - Rep. John Kane, R-Bartlesville Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid Rep.... Read More.
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Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

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.
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US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state's first outbreak on Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second on Wednesday.There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. Health officials in... Read More.

OSIDA Announces Historic Partnership with Dawn Aerospace to Bring Spaceflight to Oklahoma

BURNS FLAT, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The agreement will establish Oklahoma as a premier U.S. launch site for microgravity research and suborbital spaceflight, with... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces 2025-2026 Po-Hi Chorale Members

Ponca City, OK – Ponca City High School is proud to announce the talented group of students selected for the prestigious Po-Hi Chorale for the 2025-2026 school year.The Po-Hi Chorale is known for its commitment to musical excellence, artistic growth, and community involvement. This year’s members represent a diverse and passionate group of singers... Read More.