Oklahoma offers storm grants for fortified roofs, but awareness remains low

Oklahomans can now apply for up to $10,000 through the Oklahoma Insurance Department's "Strengthen Oklahoma Homes" program to help pay for storm-resistant roofs. The program aims to prevent storm damage by funding fortified roofs that can withstand high-end F2 tornado damage. Scott McCollum, chief solution officer at McRoof.us, explained, "The fortified roof is really based... Read More.

Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveil policy priorities to support everyday Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveiled their policy priorities for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature. The following policy agenda prioritizes affordability for Oklahoma families and ensuring their paychecks can keep up with everyday life. “Oklahoma House Democrats know whether it be groceries, rent, health care, insurance, or child care,... Read More.
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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 02/02/2026

EAST MID HIGH 02/02 02/03 02/04 02/05 02/06 Lunch Hamburger Baked Beans Oven Fry Wedges Baby Carrots Ranch Dressing Fresh Fruit Walking Taco Beef Taco Stick Tossed Salad Mexi Beans Fresh Fruit Popcorn Smackers Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Green Beans Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Mac & Cheese Breaded Steak Bites Tossed Salad Mixed Vegetables Cookie, Sugar or Snickerdoodle Fresh Fruit Pork Patty Sandwich Mozzarella Bread Stick Marinara Sauce Corn Broccoli Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Dessert Beef Stroganoff Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert Stuffed Green Pepper Vegetable Tossed Salad Dessert Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed... Read More.

OU falls 79-69 to Texas after going up 14 in 1st half

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dailyn Swain scored 18 points to go 10 rebounds and six assists, and Texas overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to beat Oklahoma 79-69 on Saturday. Texas trailed 23-9 with 9:38 to play before the break but closed on a 10-2 surge to tie it 30-all. Xzayvier Brown made... Read More.
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As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

By AARON MORRISON Associated Press (AP) — The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans: Authorities quickly moved to disparage the victims, only to be contradicted as more evidence emerged. Black families who have lost loved ones to... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/30/2026

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2026-00082 01/30/2026 2005 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. 2005 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE et al SEIZURE & FORFEITURE Kay CS-2026-00083 01/30/2026 2019 BMW SPRINTER VAN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. 2019 BMW SPRINTER VAN et al SEIZURE & FORFEITURE Kay CS-2026-00084 01/30/2026 2021 FORD F... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/29/2026

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2026-00087 01/29/2026 ANDERSON, RAESHAUNA Defendant LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. ANDERSON, RAESHAUNA INDEBTEDNESS Kay CF-2026-00042 01/29/2026 CHEN, FEN ZHU Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CHEN, FEN ZHU TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (MARIJUANA) Kay CF-2026-00043 01/29/2026 GUANGJUN, RUAN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. GUANGJUN, RUAN TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (MARIJUANA) Kay FD-2026-00009 01/29/2026 HARPER, GWENDOLYN YVONNE Defendant HARPER, KENNETH WAYNE vs. HARPER, GWENDOLYN YVONNE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay FD-2026-00009 01/29/2026 HARPER,... Read More.
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Mackie Planetarium to Host February Sky Show at NOC Enid

The Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid will present its February show on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. The program will feature the night sky over Enid during February and is titled “3,000 Years of Astronomy.” Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will guide attendees through the history of astronomy, highlighting major discoveries from ancient... Read More.

Emergency certifications for educators grow amid Oklahoma teacher shortage

OKLAHOMA CITY -Due to ongoing teacher shortages, Oklahoma has employed more than 20,000 emergency certified teachers in the past five years alone. These instructors do not have a full teaching license, but programs are available to put them on a fast track to the classroom. To become an emergency certified teacher, you must pass a... Read More.