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Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

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... Read More.

NOC Black History Celebration Concert Feb. 23

The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts is presenting a Black History Celebration Concert on Monday, Feb. 23 The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library/ Administration Building Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m. The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions... Read More.

Drummond demands answers from YouTube over alleged censorship of conservative voices

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants answers from YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., regarding concerns that politically conservative voices may have been unfairly suppressed on the platform. Drummond and 15 state attorneys general sent a letter to Alphabet requesting detailed information about YouTube's content moderation practices and whether... Read More.
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Walkout fallout: 122 Mustang High students hit with in-school suspension

Student walkouts have continued across the metro almost daily since the start of the month, but for the first time, students are facing punishment for leaving campus. Mustang Public Schools issued in-school suspension for students who participated in a walkout and didn't return to school. In a message to families, the... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service unveils Route 66 stamps for 100th anniversary

The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a new collection of commemorative stamps. The special pane of 16 stamps pays tribute to the historic highway known as “The Mother Road.” The collection features images captured by photographer David J. Schwartz and highlights scenes... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose strip club dance licenses in new anti-trafficking bills

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing new anti-human trafficking legislation that includes a proposal to require licensing for exotic dancers inside strip clubs, a move supporters say could add oversight and help connect victims to services. Lawmakers say human trafficking is constantly changing and that state policies must keep... Read More.
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What are earmarked funds, and how do they help Oklahoma communities?

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Earmark is the term many know, but technically it’s congressionally directed spending in the Senate, community project funding in the House, which is exactly what earmarks are: funding directed by members of Congress for projects in their community. Fifth District Congresswoman Stephanie Bice visited the Edmond Water Treatment... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma

Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma as very dry air again surges across the state priming wildland fuels to support rapid rates if fire spread as above normal temperatures and windy conditions continue. An approaching cold front will challenge control lines on recent wildland fire activity... Read More.

LAKE ROAD CLOSING BEGINS FEBRUARY 23

A project to replace the bridge on Lake Road, between Dalewood Lane and Pecan Road, will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026. The contract time for the project is 75 calendar days with an anticipated completion date of May 8, 2026, barring weather delays. All Businesses on Lake Road... Read More.
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Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board now accepting grant applications

OKLAHOMA CITY  – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board, chaired by Attorney General Genter Drummond, is now accepting grant applications from eligible political subdivisions across the state. Counties, municipalities, public trusts and collaborative/joint applications are eligible to apply for $180,000 to $2.25 million for a three-year project.  "These grants represent a vital tool... Read More.
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