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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.

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

Monday, March 24

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted. “This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members... Read More.

DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

Monday, March 24

WASHINGTON DC - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently visited Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole in Washington, D.C., to discuss DOGE-related federal cuts and government efficiency. The meeting, part of ongoing discussions about the future of federal spending, comes as Oklahoma’s congressional delegation wrestles with the impact of budget reductions on critical... Read More.

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Chinese AI company DeepSeek Banned From State-Owned Devices in Oklahoma: ‘Too Many Security Risks’

Friday, March 21

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Chinese artificial intelligence company called DeepSeek is now banned from state-owned devices in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt sent out a press release confirming the ban on Friday. “We’re not going to take chances when it comes to protecting Oklahomans’ data,” said Governor Stitt.... Read More.

Blast at Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office injures deputies; cause investigated

Friday, March 21

ANTLERS, OKLA. (KTUL) — An explosion at the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office and Jail injured two deputies and two office personnel on Thursday. No inmates were injured. Inmates currently housed in the facility were moved to a nearby jail as a precautionary measure. BJ Hedgecock, the Pushmataha County Sheriff says the incident... Read More.

GRAND Mental Health Training Future Law Enforcement Students in Stillwater to Identify Mental Health Signs

Friday, March 21

GRAND Mental Health is working to make sure everyone understands the warning signs of different mental health issues in their personal lives and in others, especially on the job in fields that include law enforcement. While there is no official program that GRAND Mental Health runs with high school... Read More.

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U.S. Falls to Lowest-Ever Ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report

Friday, March 21

The United States this year fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, which highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have on people's life satisfaction. Finland remained the happiest nation for the eighth year in a row, while Mexico and Costa Rico ranked... Read More.

Q&A: How Does Aging Affect Vision?

Friday, March 21

It's recommended that most of us get an eye exam about every two years. But you know, the eyes are the window into the body, and many common medical problems can actually be seen in the eyes. Dr. Stacy Chronister is an internal medicine specialist with OSU Medicine.... Read More.

Oklahoma Set to Execute Death Row Prisoner Wendell Grissom

Thursday, March 20

McAlester, Okla. - The State of Oklahoma is set to carry out its first execution of 2025, with death row prisoner Wendell Arden Grissom scheduled to be put to death Thursday morning. MORE: Oklahoma denies clemency for convicted killer, death row inmate Grissom has been on death row for nearly... Read More.

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Tonkawa Resident Charged With Felony Embezzlement From Stop -N- Go

Thursday, March 20

Ponca City police took a report on November 20, 2024 from Stop N Go, owner who reported that an employee was embezzling lottery tickets. Officers from Ponca City Police Dept. then questioned employee Kyle Andrew Grimm, 38 of Tonkawa after his register was short of money. He admitted to playing... Read More.

Fundraisers to Benefit Stillwater Strong, Relief

Thursday, March 20

(Stillwater, OK) – Visit Stillwater has launched a dedicated Stillwater Strong, Relief landing page to centralize information and promote ongoing efforts supporting residents and first responders impacted by recent wildfires. This resource highlights upcoming fundraisers, benefit events, donation drives, and available services for those impacted by the wildfires. Current initiatives... Read More.

Inspection Finds 10 Violations at Muskogee Bitcoin Mining Facility After Complaint Filed

Thursday, March 20

MUSKOGEE, OKLA (KTUL) — Several violations were found at a Bitcoin mining facility in Muskogee after a complaint was submitted. A Muskogee resident filed the complaint with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), leading to an investigation on March 11. The ODEQ found 10 violations at the Muskogee Bitcoin-Bifrost Substation... Read More.