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2024 Tornadoes Break Record, Nearly Triple the Average Number

Friday, January 3

(KOCO) – We now have a final tally on Oklahoma’s 2024 severe weather season and an update on the final tornado count for last year. They show that 2024 was a record-breaking year for Oklahoma as the National Weather Service says 152 tornadoes were confirmed in the Sooner State. That... Read More.

Positive Outlook in 2025 for Oklahoma Real Estate

Friday, January 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2024 brought us both good and bad news for the national real estate market. Supply was up, but homes took a lot longer to sell than usual. So, what does 2025 have in store specifically for Oklahoma? Economists expect home prices in the OKC metro to... Read More.

Texas Suspect Arrested in OKC

Friday, January 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to police, a suspect wanted in Texas for a carjacking, kidnapping, and robbery has been arrested in Oklahoma City. The Haltom City Police Department in Texas says on Christmas Eve, the suspect forced a 22-year-old woman into her car... Read More.

Jesse Chisholm’s “Chisholm Springs Springhouse” Added to National Register of Historic Places

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following property in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past. Pottawatomie County Chisholm Springs... Read More.

Oklahoma History Center Museum to Host Panel Discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Monday, January 27th, from 1-3 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a panel discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. More than six million Jews in Europe were murdered by Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945. Another five million victims include other people deemed undesirable.... Read More.

Oklahoma Leadership in Washington React to New Orleans Attack

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma lawmakers reacted this morning to the news of a New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack that took place around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man, identified as a U.S. citizen from Texas, is reported to have intentionally driven a pickup into a crowd of people celebrating... Read More.

Turnpike Rates Increase with New Year

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — It’s the first of the month, which means prices on toll roads are officially up! The rates are increasing whether you use a Pike Pass or Plate Pay. “The overall toll increase is 15%,” said Joe Echelle, the OTA Executive Director. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said since 1953... Read More.

Osage County District Judge Joins Applicants for Open OK Supreme Court Seat

Thursday, January 2

(NonDoc) – Osage County District Judge Stuart Lee Tate, of Fairfax is one of 14 candidates applying to replace ousted Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger. 87-year-old Kauger lost her retention election in November. Governor Stitt appointed Tate to his post in 2020. Prior to his appointment, Tate had served as... Read More.

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Wednesday, January 1

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday’s attack turned festive Bourbon Street... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Wednesday, January 1

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1 and REOPEN Thursday, January 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Wednesday, January 1, and will RESUME Thursday, January 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Wednesday, January 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

Wednesday, January 1

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each had 14... Read More.

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

Wednesday, January 1

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million... Read More.