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Former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins Passes

Wednesday, March 26

Oklahoma City - Former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins has passed at the age of 86. Watkins served Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District for a total of 20 years. Watkins was first elected to the Oklahoma State Senate 1974. Two years later, he won his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives,... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner to Feature Roast of Shelley Arrott by Superintendent Adam Leaming

Wednesday, March 26

Ponca City – Get ready for an evening of laughter and lighthearted fun as the Pioneer Tech Foundation hosts its annual fundraising dinner on April 10 at Pioneer Technology Center. This year’s event will feature a special roast of Shelley Arrott, with none other than her former colleague and... Read More.

Wildfires Bring Heartache to the Heartland

Wednesday, March 26

by Rep. John Pfeiffer Oklahoma is definitely not a state for the faint of heart. If it's not one natural disaster, it's another, sometimes both together. Wildfires swept through the state beginning March 14, fueled by incredibly strong winds, killing four, injuring 200 and damaging or destroying more than 400 homes. I'm... Read More.

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Education Classes on Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to be Offered in Ponca City

Wednesday, March 26

PONCA CITY, Okla. – Community members are invited to sign up to attend the Dementia Dialogues training classes beginning in March at the Renfro Center. Dementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers on the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease... Read More.

Children’s Fine Motor Skills: Are They Falling Behind?

Wednesday, March 26

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations. Child development specialist and founder of Building All Children, Kendra Morgan, says that an overreliance on screens may be limiting children's... Read More.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act Passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Wednesday, March 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1203 would allow Oklahoma’s state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin. "This is a groundbreaking initiative to position Oklahoma as a... Read More.

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PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation

Tuesday, March 25

In the early morning hours of March 20th, PCPD Officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 Block of North Osage in Ponca City. The front of a residence in that neighborhood was hit with multiple rounds of gunfire but no residents were harmed. Later that afternoon, PCPD Investigators and... Read More.

Stillwater Strong Event to Honor Local Heroes With Music and Auctions on March 29-30

Tuesday, March 25

STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — A benefit for local fire departments and auxiliaries is set to take place on March 29-30 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater Strong will be a two-day community event honoring those who responded to recent severe weather and wildfires throughout the area. There will be live music, live and online... Read More.

Sad to See it go’: Old Geary Gymnasium Torn Down After Fire, High School Suffers Damage

Tuesday, March 25

GEARY, Okla. (KOKH) — The old gymnasium next to the Geary High School went up in flames on Saturday night. Crews tore down the gymnasium on Sunday afternoon as people looked on with tears in their eyes. Blaine County Emergency Management Director Jim Shelton told FOX 25 a deputy spotted smoke... Read More.

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Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

Tuesday, March 25

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans may soon face higher health insurance premiums if Congress decides not to renew key federal subsidies. According to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, premiums for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans could jump by as much as 75% starting... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society’s Board of Directors Announce Resignation of Executive Director

Monday, March 24

The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society's Board of Directors announces with a heavy heart that Karlissa Archibeque will be resigning from her position as Executive Director, effective March 28, 2025. While saddened to see Karlissa leave, they are profoundly grateful for her significant contributions to our organization and the animals... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Monday, March 24

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following: Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District who will not be able to... Read More.

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Former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins Passes

Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner to Feature Roast of Shelley Arrott by Superintendent Adam Leaming

Wildfires Bring Heartache to the Heartland

Education Classes on Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to be Offered in Ponca City

Children’s Fine Motor Skills: Are They Falling Behind?

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act Passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation

Stillwater Strong Event to Honor Local Heroes With Music and Auctions on March 29-30

Sad to See it go’: Old Geary Gymnasium Torn Down After Fire, High School Suffers Damage

Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society’s Board of Directors Announce Resignation of Executive Director

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

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