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Oklahoma generates $12.8B in tourism revenue, spending report shows

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s tourism industry generated nearly $12.8 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025, supporting more than 109,000 jobs across the state, officials said. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said the numbers show tourism remains a major economic driver in all 77 counties. An aerial view of downtown Oklahoma City Key Takeaways Visitors spent... Read More.

NOC Enid Planetarium announces upcoming shows and special events

Wednesday, April 1 by Ponca City Now

The Bert and Janice Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid has three programs scheduled over the next week, including a live broadcast of a NASA mission and a special Good Friday presentation. On April 1, the planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. to broadcast the launch of NASA Artemis II live via NASA... Read More.

NOC Sheep Production class shows at Fort Worth

Tuesday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

The NOC Sheep Production class had an eventful and successful trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo this past weekend. Winter weather made the decision to travel south a cautious one, but the group was glad they made the trip to compete in the FWSSR Open Sheep Show. Nine students and 13... Read More.

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New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers

Wednesday, January 7 by AP

Deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual report. The report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its release Tuesday, shows a drop in all categories of fatalities, from 148 total deaths in 2024 to... Read More.

Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

Thursday, December 4 by AP

As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and... Read More.

KISS rocker Ace Frehley recovering after ‘minor fall’ – had to cancel shows

Thursday, October 2 by AP

Famed KISS musician Ace Frehley is recovering from what his team described as a “minor fall” that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance. LONG BEACH, CA - MAY 31: Guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock and roll band Kiss performs onstage at the Civic Auditorium on May 31, 1974 in Long Beach, California. (Photo... Read More.

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New AG Opinion: Drummond declares ‘obscene’ drag shows illegal

Thursday, September 11 by Ponca City Now

Drummond says he plans to issue formal guidance to law enforcement, vows to prosecute OKLAHOMA CITY – A newly issued binding Opinion from Attorney General Gentner Drummond declares that “obscene” drag show performances in the presence of children or in a public place are illegal. “No child should be subjected to the patently obscene and adult... Read More.

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

Tuesday, September 2 by AP

It’s tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California’s Central Valley. She is also anxious. Attention from U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement could upend her life more than 23 years after she illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border as a teenager. “The worry is they’ll pull you over when you’re driving and ask for... Read More.

Mental health among top reasons children miss school, study shows

Thursday, August 14 by News 9

A new study shows one of the biggest reasons children miss school is due to fear or emotional stress. A survey from the Kids Mental Health Foundation shows that while physical illness is the number one reason children are absent, nearly one-third of parents say their child missed school because of mental health. Some of the... Read More.

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Turnpike Troubadours Tease New Album Ahead of Sold-Out Shows With Cross Canadian Ragweed

Thursday, April 10 by News 9

Red dirt country band Turnpike Troubadours is teasing new music ahead of their highly anticipated shows with Cross Canadian Ragweed this weekend. The Boys from Oklahoma sold-out shows: What to know The Oklahoma-based group posted a TikTok earlier this week with a clip of an unreleased song, announcing a new album set to... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds. The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.

Local and Kay County 4-H and Junior Live Stock Shows start Sunday in Blackwell

Friday, February 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell is once again hosting the Local and Kay County 4-H and Junior Live Stock Shows. Young individuals will have the opportunity to display their livestock that they've been taking care of. The Local Show will go on Sunday in the livestock building at the Kay County Free Fairgrounds in Blackwell. According... Read More.