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Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in wartime blow to country’s leadership

Wednesday, March 18 by AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow to the country’s leadership. Iran, which did not immediately confirm either death, fired new salvos of missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel in a war... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 in return, tempers flare as Thunder top Nuggets 127-121 in OT

Saturday, February 28 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return after missing nine games with an abdominal strain, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime on Friday night in a testy matchup that featured multiple technical fouls and an ejection. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning... Read More.

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr -The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Thursday morning at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is... Read More.

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Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren’t participating

Friday, January 23 by AP

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body he said could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies... Read More.

Broken Arrow ranks among top medium-sized cities in U.S. News & World’s latest poll

Tuesday, January 20 by KTUL

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow has again earned national recognition, ranking among the Best Medium-Sized Cities in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s latest poll, following last year’s designation as one of the Best Cities to Live in the country. In 2025, the city ranked as the Best Place to Live in Oklahoma,... Read More.

The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

Thursday, December 25 by Washington-Amazing America TV

WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Let’s start with a quick disclaimer: this list of the top five Christmas movies is part preference and part proven classic. Every film selected by Amazing America’s Kevin Kotwas has earned its place on “best holiday movie” lists over the years. He kicks off the countdown with a family vacation that... Read More.

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NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

Thursday, December 4 by Ponca City Now

Students from the Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center Production class achieved outstanding success at the prestigious North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky—often regarded as the “Super Bowl” of sheep shows. The NOC team exhibited eight Dorsets and four Hampshires from the NOC Sheep Center show flock in the Open Breeding Shows, earning... Read More.

Oklahoma returns to the top 10 of the AP Top 25, Alabama fall six spots

Tuesday, November 18 by AP

The latest AP Top 25 poll features new teams in its top spots: Georgia inched up to No. 4, Ole Miss cracked the top five and Oklahoma slid into the top 10 at No. 8. That’s Georgia’s highest ranking since the first week of September... Read More.

Experts warn about top jobs impacted by artificial intelligence

Thursday, November 13 by News 6

Artificial intelligence is already integrated into the workplace and changing how millions of Americans do their jobs. A new report from Microsoft shows that 75 percent of employees now use AI in some way. From health diagnostics to writing assistance and customer service automation, AI is becoming a standard part of many industries. Researchers say... Read More.

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Fugitive on Oklahoma’s top 10 Most Wanted List surrenders in Oregon

Tuesday, October 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody. The 20-year-old, wanted for charges including rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, turned himself in to authorities in Oregon on Oct. 4. “This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of... Read More.

Why is Oklahoma in the top 10 states for suicide?

Tuesday, October 7 by News 9

Oklahoma is facing a quiet but devastating crisis: the state ranks among the top ten in the nation for suicide, with about two Oklahomans dying by suicide every day. Over the past decade, the state’s suicide rate has grown faster than the national average, affecting families, communities, and workplaces across Oklahoma. Why is Oklahoma so... Read More.

Top European diplomat says Putin is setting ‘a trap’ by demanding Ukraine concessions

Friday, August 22 by AP

The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Friday that the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia as part of a peace deal to end their three-year war is “a trap” set by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader is demanding Ukrainian concessions in return for halting his army’s invasion... Read More.