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Broken Arrow ranks among top medium-sized cities in U.S. News & World’s latest poll

Tuesday, January 20 by KTUL

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow has again earned national recognition, ranking among the Best Medium-Sized Cities in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s latest poll, following last year’s designation as one of the Best Cities to Live in the country. In 2025, the city ranked as the Best Place to Live in Oklahoma,... Read More.

Jenkins Files Bills for Voters to Decide Legislative Pay

Tuesday, January 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewide elected officials. Jenkins said she introduced the three pieces of legislation after the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board met in executive session late last year before... Read More.

How new pneumonia vaccine guidelines change booster recommendations for adults

Tuesday, January 20 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Here in Oklahoma, Dr. Lacy Anderson is explaining what this could mean for you and your family. Anderson says pneumonia vaccine boosters aren’t always needed, but rather, it depends on your age and previous vaccinations. “For most adults 50 years and older, a single pneumonia vaccine may cover you,” Anderson said. “But for adults... Read More.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OBSERVED MONDAY AS A CITY HOLIDAY

Monday, January 19 by Ponca City Now

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED, Monday, January 19 and REOPEN Tuesday, January 20. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 19, and RESUME Tuesday, January 20. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, January 19, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight... Read More.

LAST WEEK TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 10, PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Monday, January 19 by Ponca City Now

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said absentee voting is available to all voters, provided they are eligible to vote in said election, applications can... Read More.

Maynard Files Trio of AI Safeguards

Monday, January 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has filed a three-bill legislative package establishing commonsense safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in Oklahoma. The measures seek to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not persons and cannot hold legal rights, ensure state agencies use AI responsibly with human oversight, and protect minors from... Read More.

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Proposed bill would ban Oklahoma officers from wearing masks while serving warrants

Monday, January 19 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A proposed bill would require law enforcement officers in Oklahoma to obtain a court order in order to mask their identity using a head or face covering while executing a warrant. SB 1234, filed by Oklahoma Sen. Michael Brooks (D — Oklahoma City), would require... Read More.

Proposed amendment could alter funding for Oklahoma public universities

Monday, January 19 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A proposed constitutional amendment could change how public colleges and universities receive state funding. House Joint Resolution 1037, introduced by Rep. Gabe Woolley, would allow lawmakers to temporarily freeze, suspend or withhold state-appropriated funds. Woolley said the measure is intended to give Oklahomans more control over taxpayer dollars spent at... Read More.

‘Don’t cut the tape’: Trump threatens to sue CBS News over interview editing

Monday, January 19 by CBS News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against CBS News if the network broadcasts an edited version of a recent interview conducted with anchor Tony Dokoupil, according to reports. The interview, which aired Tuesday following the president’s visit to Detroit, has become the latest flashpoint in Trump’s long-standing friction with the network over... Read More.

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Roy scores 23, Miller hits 3 FTs with 2.8 seconds left; OSU beats K-State 84-83

Sunday, January 18 by The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Anthony Roy scored 23 points, Vyctorius Miller was fouled on a corner 3-point shot with 2.8 seconds left, hit all three free throws, Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 84-83 on Saturday night. Parsa Fallah had 17 points, nine rebounds, and two steals for Oklahoma State, and Kanye Clary had 12 points... Read More.

Thunder fall to Heat after late three-pointer

Sunday, January 18 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer with 31 seconds left put Miami up for good, Bam Adebayo scored 30 points with a career-best six 3s, and the Heat defeated the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 19 for Miami, while Pelle Larsson finished with... Read More.

OU falls 83-81 to No. 18 Alabama

Sunday, January 18 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Labaron Philon scored 23 points, Aiden Sherrell added 21 and No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81 on Saturday. Oklahoma inbounded the ball with 4.1 seconds left and went for the win, but Nijel Pack missed a long 3-pointer and the Sooners couldn't get a shot off... Read More.