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Oklahoma City preps for 2025 Champions Parade with road closures and safety measures

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) —Oklahoma City officials released details on the 2025 Champions Parade happening in the metro on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.On Monday morning, OKC Mayor David Holt, Police Chief Ron Bacy, Fire Chief Richard Kelley, EMSA Public Affairs Officer Michael Parrish, and EMBARK Director Jessie Rush touched on what fans can expect... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

by Preservation Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Preservation Oklahoma has unveiled its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places for 2025. The list features a variety of sites across the state, including sites representing the work of Oklahoma architects, community gathering places, and archaeological sites.This year's list of endangered sites are: -The Prairie House, Norman -Orpheum/Cook Theater, Okmulgee -West Winds Motel,... Read More.

OSIDA Announces Historic Partnership with Dawn Aerospace to Bring Spaceflight to Oklahoma

by Ponca City Now
BURNS FLAT, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The agreement will establish Oklahoma as a premier U.S. launch site for microgravity research and suborbital spaceflight, with... Read More.
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Drummond lauds Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on House Bill 1775

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that embraced a reasonable interpretation of a state law combatting racism and sexism in Oklahoma education. In its ruling, the Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office that House Bill 1775 does not reach college classrooms, but rather that it... Read More.

Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S.Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash.The OKC County Health Department recommends using insect repellent,... Read More.

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

by AP
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a 6-3 decisionThe decision effectively protects state governments from most legal challenges to similar laws in Oklahoma and 25 other states.Chief Justice John Roberts said the Constitution’s equal protection clause does not settle the complex scientific and policy... Read More.
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Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

by News 6
An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition.Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now available in stores nationwide. Flavor Draws... Read More.

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

by News 9
The legal fight between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Brent Swadley, founder of Swadley’s Bar-B-Q, has escalated. In an interview, Swadley’s lead attorney, Bryan King, revealed the basis for a formal motion asking the court to disqualify Drummond and his office from prosecuting the criminal case, accusing the attorney general of making repeated, prejudicial... Read More.
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Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle  “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

by KOKH
LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into black market marijuana trafficking.The... Read More.