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Allergy report finds Tulsa and Oklahoma City among top 5 worst places to live with seasonal allergies

Tuesday, April 22

TULSA, Okla. - A new report lists several major cities across the United States as being the worst to live in for those with sensitivity to allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Tulsa falls just behind Wichita, Kansas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, and nearby Oklahoma City as... Read More.

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Tuesday, April 22

Grady County - Governor Grants Parole for Convicted Killer Wayne Thompson, convicted of first-degree murder, has been granted parole after more than four decades in prison. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed and finalized the parole certificate, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention since 1983. Six-Month Stepdown Program Thompson’s... Read More.

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Monday, April 21

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which... Read More.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted List Murder Suspect Arrested

Monday, April 21

OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities have apprehended a Tulsa murder suspect on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. Angel Ibarra, 19, is in custody in Ft. Worth, Texas, after being captured in Mexico. He will be transferred to Tulsa County to face charges in a February shooting that... Read More.

Legislation Declares “Christ is King” in Oklahoma

Monday, April 21

Oklahoma City - Oklahoma legislators have declared “Christ is King” in Oklahoma with the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 1013. Passed Thursday, legislators pushed the measure through during the observance of Holy Week. Resolution author Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, says the text affirms Oklahoma’s spiritual heritage and enduring faith. "This resolution is a bold... Read More.

Blackberries: The superfood that’s easy to grow

Monday, April 21

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies. More importantly, blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Why Grow Blackberries? Many people want to... Read More.

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Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

Sunday, April 20

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two people, including a child, have died in Oklahoma flooding as meteorologists warned on Sunday of further flooding, thunderstorms, and tornadoes from the Midwest to the South. Police in Moore, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City, received dozens of reports of “high-water incidents”... Read More.

Former President Clinton spoke yesterday in OKC, 30 years after bombing of federal building

Sunday, April 20

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed and comfort those affected by the bombing. Clinton was president on April 19th, 1995, when... Read More.

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

Saturday, April 19

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed, and comfort those affected by the bombing. Clinton was president on April 19, 1995,... Read More.

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AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

Saturday, April 19

(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending. AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the... Read More.

2025 Ponca City High School Prom Saturday

Friday, April 18

The 2025 Ponca City High School prom will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Marland Mansion. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. The theme of the 2025 Ponca City High School Prom is “Wildcat Rave.” Parking inside the Mansion gates will be limited to students attending prom... Read More.

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

Friday, April 18

University Center Director Tim Williams spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education/Oklahoma's Promise Day at the Capitol. Representatives from colleges and universities across Oklahoma gathered to advocate for higher education and celebrate the impact higher education has on our state. Williams met with Senator Bill Coleman, Representative Ken... Read More.

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Allergy report finds Tulsa and Oklahoma City among top 5 worst places to live with seasonal allergies

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Legislation Declares “Christ is King” in Oklahoma

Blackberries: The superfood that’s easy to grow

Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

Former President Clinton spoke yesterday in OKC, 30 years after bombing of federal building

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

2025 Ponca City High School Prom Saturday

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

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