Oklahoma AG dismisses assault charge against officer who slammed 71-year-old man to the ground

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general dismissed a felony assault charge on Friday against a police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck, during an argument over a traffic ticket. Gentner Drummond announced that he had intervened in the case and dismissed the aggravated... Read More.
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Oklahoma DPS Commissioner to Discuss Operation Guardian With Trump Administration Thursday

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety says he plans to speak with the Trump administration Thursday about “Operation Guardian.” It’s a program focused on deporting incarcerated illegal immigrants out of the state. Commissioner Tim Tipton says he wants Oklahoma to be prepared to work with the Trump administration, immigration officials, ICE and... Read More.
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Announces He Is Running For Governor In 2026

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Oklahoma in a speech delivered to a crowd of supporters in Pawhuska, Oklahoma Monday, Jan. 13. You can watch the full news conference in the video below.Monday’s Announcement Was a Family Event After being introduced by his family, Drummond walked out to the tune of Read More.

PCPS Freshman Joins Prestigious Junior High Treble Chorus Performance at Oklahoma City Convention Center

A talented freshman from Ponca City High School, Jaelyn Stolhand, had the honor of performing with the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association (OCDA) Junior High Treble Chorus at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The highly anticipated performance showcased the dedication and artistry of young vocalists from across the state, with Jaelyn proudly representing Ponca City.Under... Read More.

Jake Tankersley Reflects On ‘The Voice’ Journey And Upcoming Oklahoma Performances

TULSA, Okla. – Jake Tankersley, a singer-songwriter from Claremore, has had a remarkable journey in his music career, recently highlighted by his appearance on season 26 of The Voice. Oklahoma Born Born and raised in Sand Springs, Tankersley graduated from Charles Page High School. His Oklahoma roots have been a significant influence on his music, which he credits... Read More.
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Governor Stitt Signs Order to Support Oklahoma Student-Athletes With NIL Payments

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-01, aiming to keep Oklahoma’s postsecondary institutions and their student-athletes competitive in the changing world of intercollegiate athletics. The order allows institutions to facilitate direct payments to student-athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while federal and legal decisions on NIL payments... Read More.

Positive Outlook in 2025 for Oklahoma Real Estate

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2024 brought us both good and bad news for the national real estate market. Supply was up, but homes took a lot longer to sell than usual. So, what does 2025 have in store specifically for Oklahoma? Economists expect home prices in the OKC metro to grow by more than 6%... Read More.