Deadline for state Officer of the Year nominations almost here

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding law enforcement agencies across the state that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards is Monday, June 30.Only law enforcement agencies are eligible to submit official nominations, but Drummond encourages members of the public to reach out to their local... Read More.

NOC president given two-year contract extension

Northern Oklahoma College regents rehired president Diana Morris Watkins extending her contract two years.After the contract was approved, Watkins said, “I am grateful to the NOC Board of Regents for the continued opportunity to lead the college’s incredible faculty and staff as we seek to more efficiently and effectively prepare students to join Oklahoma’s workforce.”Regent... Read More.
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Details released on traffic stop on I-40 that led to drug bust in eastern Oklahoma

OKLA. — Information now released of a significant drug bust in the early morning hours of June 11 during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in eastern Oklahoma.An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle for speeding, but the situation escalated when the trooper noticed signs of criminal activity.A subsequent probable cause... Read More.

DC security tightened as officials monitor potential cyberattacks, threats post-airstrikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Security has been visibly tightened across the nation’s capital following the U.S. military’s weekend airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.While there is no credible threat to D.C., federal and local authorities are taking precautionary measures in anticipation of potential cyber or physical reprisals.According to the Pentagon, the... Read More.
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Oklahoma City preps for 2025 Champions Parade with road closures and safety measures

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) —Oklahoma City officials released details on the 2025 Champions Parade happening in the metro on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.On Monday morning, OKC Mayor David Holt, Police Chief Ron Bacy, Fire Chief Richard Kelley, EMSA Public Affairs Officer Michael Parrish, and EMBARK Director Jessie Rush touched on what fans can expect... Read More.

Area Forecast

Today Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values... Read More.

Cat Care After School Care Program Enrollment Begins Soon

Cat Care Enrollment begins Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00 am. Cat Care is an after-school program for PK-5th grade students. This program is part of the Ponca City Public Schools and is held at the local elementary schools. If you want to register your student, don't delay as spots fill up fast. Registration is Monday-Thursday 8 am -4... Read More.