DEADLINE TO CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION APPROACHES

In Oklahoma, voters must be registered member of a party in order to vote in that party’s primary election. Independents are permitted to participate in a primary election, only if a party officially requests its elections to be opened to Independent voters. Currently no party allows Independet voters to participate in its party’s primary elections. More... Read More.

Petroleum Alliance Honors Luttrell for Energy Leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, was recently honored by the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma for his steadfast support of Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry during his time in the Legislature. Luttrell has worked extensively on energy policy while serving as vice chair of the House Energy Committee, chairman of the... Read More.

Morel One Step Closer to State Mushroom Status

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John George, R-Newalla, on Monday secured House passage of House Bill 3263, which would recognize the morel as the Oklahoma state mushroom. George said each spring, tens of thousands of Oklahomans take part in the tradition of hunting morel mushrooms, a delicacy known for its unique flavor and difficulty to... Read More.
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Drummond announces settlement with Script Care resolving pharmacy audit review

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced a settlement with Script Care, Ltd. following a review of its pharmacy audit practices in Oklahoma.  The Attorney General’s Office reviewed 27 audits involving 24 Oklahoma pharmacies in Script Care’s network. Script Care is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) which manages prescription drug plan benefits for insurers. The review found that over... Read More.

Grandparent Excise Tax Exemption Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicle ownership to a child or grandchild. House Bill 2967 would expand the list of vehicle transfers that would qualify... Read More.

Oklahoma State Confirms Former Student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner Was Among Six Killed in Iraq KC-135 Crash

Oklahoma State University confirmed former student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq. Six U.S. service members were killed. TULSA, Okla. -Oklahoma State University said former student Maj. John “Alex’’ Klinner was among six U.S. service members killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in Iraq on March 12. Klinner... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 03/16/2026

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2026-00192 03/16/2026 AS ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANK Plaintiff CAVALRY SPV I LLC et al vs. RILEY, MICHAEL L. INDEBTEDNESS Kay CJ-2026-00052 03/16/2026 AXIOM ACQUISITION VENTURES, LLC Plaintiff AXIOM ACQUISITION VENTURES, LLC vs. SHOCKLEY, OALOA L INDEBTEDNESS Kay CS-2026-00193 03/16/2026 CAIN, AMANDA Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC vs. CAIN, AMANDA INDEBTEDNESS Kay CS-2026-00192 03/16/2026 CAVALRY SPV I LLC Plaintiff CAVALRY SPV I LLC et al vs.... Read More.
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Stillwater Police Department Responds to Shooting, Suspect in Custody

(STILLWATER, OK) – On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m., the Stillwater Police Department (SPD) responded to reports of a shooting at 300 W. 29th Avenue. The victim contacted 911 reporting that she had been shot. Officers arrived promptly and were required to force entry into the residence. Through the investigation, officers identified 33-year-old... Read More.

Tradition of Sparky the Orange Frog Continues with Leadership Class 39

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 carried on the tradition of passing Spark the Orange Frog, a symbol of the idea that one person’s positive mindset and energy can influence an entire group. Inspired by the Orange Frog concept in positive psychology, Spark represents someone who chooses optimism, lifts others up, and helps create a... Read More.