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Marland resident sentenced in negligent homicide - March 07, 2017
Heron Jesus Ramirez entered a blind plea of no contest Tuesday morning to a charge of negligent homicide. The Kay County District Court accepted the plea and found Ramirez guilty in the death of Jo...
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Groundbreaking - March 07, 2017
Members of the Ponca City Public Schools Board, with Superintendent Dr. David Pennington, broke ground this afternoon on the site of the new Ponca City High School Concert Hall....
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Critical Fire Danger expected across northern Oklahoma through Wednesday evening - March 07, 2017
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Critical Fire Danger warning across northern Oklahoma through Wednesday evening. The counties affected include Harper, Woods, Alfalfa,...
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Oklahoma American Indian students lead nation in math, reading scores - March 07, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s American Indian students continue to lead the nation in math and reading scores. The 2015 National Indian Education Study (NIES) released today shows significant gains i...
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University of Oklahoma eyes early retirement offer amid cuts - March 07, 2017
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - The University of Oklahoma is considering another round of voluntary early retirement offers to faculty and staff as a cost-saving move amid further expected budget cuts. An ag...
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5-year-old wins Oklahoma spelling bee, heading for nationals - March 07, 2017
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A 5-year-old girl is bound for the Scripps National Spelling Bee after becoming the youngest winner of a regional competition in Oklahoma. Edith Fuller won the Tulsa-area contest ...
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Proposed Oklahoma bill would allow destruction of drones - March 07, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Proposed Oklahoma legislation heading to the Senate would exempt property owners from civil action if they destroy drones not regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Th...
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Oklahoma authorities say badly burned body found in vehicle - March 07, 2017
CORDELL, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says a badly burned body has been found in a burned vehicle near Cordell. OSBI spokeswoman Jessica Brown said Monday the death is cons...
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Stillwater Central Railroad train derails in Oklahoma - March 07, 2017
CEMENT, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating a train derailment in southwestern Oklahoma. OHP Capt. Paul Timmons says at least three Stillwater Central Railroad cars were reporte...
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Numerous fires burn in Oklahoma, some evacuations ordered - March 07, 2017
FORGAN, Okla. (AP) - Numerous wildfires are burning in Oklahoma and evacuations have been ordered in the state's northwest. Woodward County Emergency Management Director Matt Lehenbauer says up to 20...
