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.

Lights, Camera, Courage: An Evening with Screenwriter Danielle Hoover

Ponca City, OK ------ Ponca City will welcome home one of its own as accomplished screenwriter, producer, and actress Danielle Hoover headlines a special community event titled Lights, Camera, Courage, Tuesday, March 24th at 9:30am and 6:00pm in the Pioneer Tech Conference Center. This free event, open to the public with required registration, celebrates Hoover’s... Read More.
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Health Matters with TSET: Another Treatment for Sleep Apnea

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and many go undiagnosed or don’t seek treatment. For those who do, a CPAP machine has been a solution for many since the 1980s. In today’s Health Matters with TSET, Amy Slanchik tells how some patients are getting relief in another way. “I was passing out in my sleep.” A peaceful... Read More.

State Department cuts fee to renounce US citizenship by 80%

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the US Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag raising ceremony at the State Department in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The State Department has reduced the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship by about... Read More.