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Two OKC boutique owners face felony counts over $3 million in fake luxury merchandise

Tuesday, June 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two Oklahoma City boutique owners are under arrest after the Multi-County Grand Jury indicted them on felony charges involving millions in fake designer merchandise. 33-year-old Denia Gainza Almaguer, owner of Mohap Boutique, located at 1022 S.W. 59 St., was indicted on one count of violating the Trademark Anti-Counterfeiting Act. Investigators discovered more... Read More.

Police execute search warrant at NW OKC restaurant previously raided in 2023

Monday, June 1 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents served a search warrant early Friday at a northwest Oklahoma City restaurant that authorities have previously raided. Just after midnight, OBN says the agency’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams and Human Trafficking Unit entered the Lucky Zhang Seafood Restaurant, located along Northwest 23rd Street between Western Avenue and Classen Boulevard,... Read More.

Oklahoma City Woman Serving Life Sentence for Injuries to Ponca City Infant to be sentenced in 2018 infant death case in OKC

Tuesday, May 26 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City woman charged with the 2018 death of an infant is being sentenced on Tuesday, according to court records. In June 2025, Oklahoma City Police arrested Holly Sheppard seven years after the death of an infant whose death was ruled a homicide. Sheppard was babysitting the infant for four days before they... Read More.

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NOC Mass Comm students earn awards at OKC event

Thursday, April 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Northern Oklahoma College Mass Communication students attended the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters annual convention. The convention was held April 9 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Attendees were Corban Burrell, Enid; Kadi Kienholz, Marland; Catie Blum, Ponca City; and Rowan Svob, Pond Creek. Earlier this year, students submitted digital work in the... Read More.

From tragedy to triumph, Thunder and fans bond and put OKC on the world stage

Saturday, April 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum,... Read More.

Coleman, Luttrell Reach Agreement with OKC Thunder, Majority of Tribes on Sports Betting

Tuesday, April 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders. After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support... Read More.

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Cowboy hats and horses: Broken Arrow mounted patrol to greet 2028 Olympic visitors in OKC

Wednesday, April 8 by KOKH

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KOKH) — Worldwide visitors to the 2028 Olympic events held in Oklahoma City will get a very Oklahoma welcome. Broken Arrow Police's Mounted Patrol Unit will be helping out during the canoe slalom and softball events. Police Chief Lance Arnold said his team is excited to help out for the big event. "I think... Read More.

Cody Johnson Live ’26 at Paycom Center in OKC

Monday, March 16 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma City, OK…COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville Multi-Platinum recording artist and recent CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, Cody Johnson, will be bringing his Live ’26 Tour to Oklahoma City. On the heels of his release, “The Fall”, Cody will be taking the stage at Paycom Center with country music powerhouse, Scotty McCreery, and rising... Read More.

OKC airport reports calm amid partial government shutdown impacting DHS, TSA

Wednesday, March 11 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -As a partial government shutdown beginning in February lingers on, airports across the country are seeing delays and long lines stemming from funding impacts to the Department of Homeland Security. However, officials at OKC Will Rogers International Airport say lines for air travel out of Oklahoma City have been calm, and the airport... Read More.

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Oklahoma set to execute Kendrick Simpson for 2006 OKC double murder

Thursday, February 12 by News 6

MCALESTER, Okla. -The State of Oklahoma is set to execute a man convicted of killing two men in a 2006 drive-by shooting in Oklahoma City. Kendrick Simpson has spent 19 years on death row for the murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones following a fight at a nightclub. Prosecutors said Simpson followed the victims for... Read More.

OKC leaders encourage DHS follow city permitting process for planned ICE facility

Wednesday, January 28 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Council provided an update on a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the southwest part of the city during a public meeting on Tuesday. According to the agenda of Tuesday’s meeting, city councilors say Assistant City Manager Jason Ferbrache will provide a brief update to the council related... Read More.

Gov. Kevin Stitt, OKC Mayor Holt on Minnesota fatal shooting

Monday, January 26 by News 9

(AP)Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated, January 24, 2026 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke with CNN on the killing of Alex Pretti, saying that “Americans don’t like what they’re seeing right now.” Federal immigration officers shot and killed Pretti on Saturday, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigidly cold streets in a city already... Read More.