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Crazy Days, DXDT and Tax Free Weekend in Ponca City

Thursday, July 24

Prepare for a trifecta of excitement in downtown Ponca City! Our Crazy Days retail event is once again paired with Oklahoma's tax-free weekend and the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council's Down by Downtown concert series! Immerse yourself in a weekend of commerce and community as our vibrant downtown streets... Read More.

State Rep. J.J. Humphrey enters 2026 race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

Thursday, July 24

OKLAHOMA CITY - State Representative Justin "J.J." Humphrey is officially running for Oklahoma lieutenant governor. Humphrey announced his candidacy Monday night during an event hosted by the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association. The announcement adds another name to the field of candidates vying for the post in the 2026 election.... Read More.

Oklahoma recreational marijuana supporters can soon collect petition signatures, state leaders say

Thursday, July 24

OKLAHOMA CITY - Proponents of a state effort hoping to make recreational marijuana legal for Oklahomans aged 21 years old or older can soon collect signatures to put their state question on a ballot next year. The Oklahoma Secretary of State stated supporters of State Question 837 can move forward with a... Read More.

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Lawsuit: Doctors play music bingo during surgery, allegedly leads to patient’s death

Thursday, July 24

LONE TREE, Colo. (KUSA/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A lawsuit has been settled after a shocking revelation that a surgeon and anesthesiologist played a music bingo game during a routine eye surgery, allegedly leading to the death of a man from cardiac arrest. Chris Reiter, Bart Reiter's widow, recounted the day of... Read More.

AI-linked job losses drive record-high unemployment among college graduates

Wednesday, July 23

OKLAHOMA CITY - A growing number of recent college graduates are struggling to find work, and researchers say artificial intelligence may be to blame. According to a new report from Oxford Economics, the unemployment rate for recent college graduates has reached an all-time high, currently sitting at 6.6% over the past 12... Read More.

Nonstop flights from Tulsa to Denver are back, with ultra-low prices. Here’s the catch.

Wednesday, July 23

Frontier Airlines will return to Tulsa International Airport this fall, launching new nonstop service to Denver beginning Oct. 12, the airline announced Tuesday. The ultra-low fare carrier said it will offer the route twice weekly and is celebrating the return with promotional fares as low as $39. The airline... Read More.

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Rogers County deputy arrested for DUI while operating patrol vehicle

Wednesday, July 23

ROGERS COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Rogers County Deputy was arrested for Driving Under the Influence while operating his patrol vehicle near his home. According to the Rogers County Sheriff's Office, Claremore Police responded to a citizen complaint involving a damaged street sign Monday morning. When police arrived at the... Read More.

Drummond fights to protect Oklahoma’s energy industry from out-of-state lawsuits

Wednesday, July 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect Oklahoma's vital energy sector and economic sovereignty from overreaching lawsuits. Drummond joined 25 attorneys general in filing a brief with the Supreme Court of Maryland opposing lawsuits that seek to impose massive liability on energy companies based on... Read More.

Target says it’s ending its Amazon and Walmart price matching policy after a 12-year run

Wednesday, July 23

Target is ending a price matching policy that for 12 years allowed customers to request a price match if they found an identical item with a lower cost at competitors Amazon or Walmart. The policy enabled a price match if shoppers could provide proof of... Read More.

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Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Tuesday, July 22

Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than... Read More.

2025 Biennial Sponsorship Year Party at the Palace – August 22

Tuesday, July 22

The Time is Here Tickets are on sale now. The Ponca City Chamber's Party at the Palace is back and bigger than ever at the historic Marland Mansion! Join us Friday, August 22, for an evening of Hidden Spirits & Local Gems. Enjoy live music by Band #9, live and silent... Read More.

Drummond takes over prosecution of former Choctaw educator charged with sex crimes

Tuesday, July 22

EDITOR’S NOTE: While the Office of Attorney General does not typically name victims of sexual crimes, Miss Smith and her family have chosen to speak out publicly in their efforts to secure justice. OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has assumed control of prosecuting former Choctaw High School educator... Read More.

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Crazy Days, DXDT and Tax Free Weekend in Ponca City

State Rep. J.J. Humphrey enters 2026 race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

Oklahoma recreational marijuana supporters can soon collect petition signatures, state leaders say

Lawsuit: Doctors play music bingo during surgery, allegedly leads to patient’s death

AI-linked job losses drive record-high unemployment among college graduates

Nonstop flights from Tulsa to Denver are back, with ultra-low prices. Here’s the catch.

Rogers County deputy arrested for DUI while operating patrol vehicle

Drummond fights to protect Oklahoma’s energy industry from out-of-state lawsuits

Target says it’s ending its Amazon and Walmart price matching policy after a 12-year run

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

2025 Biennial Sponsorship Year Party at the Palace – August 22

Drummond takes over prosecution of former Choctaw educator charged with sex crimes

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