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Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US pleads guilty

Saturday, June 14

By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America(AP) — An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty on Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleaded guilty to two offenses: conspiring... Read More.

Ponca City Celebrating 250th Year of US Army Friday

Friday, June 13

This year June 14, 2025 marks the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.On June 13 at 1:00pm, Deputy City Manager Don Bohon will read a proclamation from the City of Ponca City to celebrate this historic milestone at City Hall.The community and especially Army Veterans are invited to City Hall to... Read More.

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program

Friday, June 13

NORMAN, Okla. -Facebook Gmail Email ShareStudents at the University of Oklahoma will see some changes in the upcoming academic year after the Board of Regents implemented major budget decisions on Thursday.The most notable impact for students:... Read More.

Ben Johnson Days brings yearly wild west action to Osage County

Friday, June 13

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -Ben Johnson Days returns, continuing a longstanding Father’s Day weekend tradition with rodeo action, live entertainment and a Wild West experience at the Osage County Fairgrounds.Festivities kick off with the Uncorked Party at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce, followed by a full weekend of events including WRC steer... Read More.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

Friday, June 13

LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation... Read More.

FBI foiled a 2023 terror plot targeting OU football game, federal court documents reveal

Friday, June 13

OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly public federal court documents reveal a 2023 foiled terror plot, which involved targeting an OU football game. According to a federal sentencing memo filed on Monday in the Western District of Oklahoma, 20-year-old Landon Swinford of Blanchard pled guilty in November to charges of possession of child pornography... Read More.

Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

Friday, June 13

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes... Read More.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Thursday, June 12

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two... Read More.

SHULTZ APPOINTED PONCA CITY FIRE CHIEF

Thursday, June 12

During the Ponca City Board of Commissioner’s meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, the Commission confirmed the nomination of Mayor Kelsey Wagner for the appointment of Eddie (Edward) Shultz as Ponca City Fire Chief. Shultz started his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1994. Over the years,... Read More.

Highway 412 reopened after Red Bull Truck flipped over median

Thursday, June 12

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. -A Red Bull delivery truck hydroplaned and flipped over the median cable barriers on Highway 412 Thursday morning, narrowing traffic in both directions.According to authorities, the truck was traveling westbound when it lost control, struck the cable barriers, and overturned into the eastbound lanes. Emergency crews from Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo June 12, 13, 14, Parade Saturday

Thursday, June 12

101 Wild West Rodeo runs June 12, 13 and 14 at the rodeo grounds on East Prospect. On Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 am, the spirit of the Old West comes alive on Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City with the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade. The parade is a... Read More.

Smith Honored as Representative of the Year by Veterans Council

Thursday, June 12

OKLAHOMA CITY – David Smith, in May was honored as Representative of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council.Smith serves as chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and is himself a veteran after serving in the Army where he specialized in military intelligence. He's also a... Read More.