Davis, Baker crowned NOC Enid Homecoming king, queen

NOC Enid crowned Gloria Baker and Blaine Davis as the 2026 Homecoming queen and king at the Mabee Center. Baker, is sophomore from Pawhuska, Oklahoma, studying Athletic Training while Davis is a sophomore Education major from Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma. Queen candidates included Kenley Lemons and Alyssa Harvey while attendants were Kelten... Read More.

First Lutheran Church Valentine’s Salad Luncheon Friday

First Lutheran Church will have a Valentine’s Salad Luncheon on Friday, Feb 13 from 11am to 1:00pm at the First Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 1101 N. 4th St. Lunch features a variety of salads including the incredible hot chicken salad. Meals include tea or coffee. Cost is $10 for adults and... Read More.
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Drummond reaches settlement with drug companies accused of price-fixing

Oklahomans who bought generic drugs between 2009-2019 may qualify for compensation  OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced that two major pharmaceutical companies will pay $17.85 million to settle allegations that they illegally worked together to raise prices on generic prescription drugs.  The settlement involves Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health companies and... Read More.

INTEGRIS Health could be ‘out-of-network’ for some Oklahomans starting March 9

OKLAHOMA - INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to a final date of coverage for policy holders, meaning some Oklahomans could see all INTEGRIS services and care become ‘out-of-network’ starting March 9. The INTEGRIS Health network, including hospitals, clinics, doctors and all affiliated entities are included in the contract negotiations. After March... Read More.

Oklahoma bill targets NGOs using state funds to aid undocumented immigrants

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Senate Bill 1554, introduced by State Sen. Randy Grellner, is stirring controversy in Oklahoma as it seeks to prohibit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from using state funds to support undocumented immigrants. The bill would make it a felony for NGO officers or members to provide material support to... Read More.
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Congress avoids shutdown, but DHS funding remains unresolved

WASHINGTON - Federal lawmakers avoided a full government shutdown this week, but funding uncertainty remains as negotiations over the Department of Homeland Security enter a critical final stretch. Congress approved a short-term funding package that reopened most of the federal government after a brief partial shutdown. Lawmakers, however, excluded DHS from... Read More.

Ponca City man dies in vehicle accident

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a fatal collision occurred at 3:01 p.m. Friday afternoon at the intersection of US-60 and North Avenue. The Highway Patrol's report indicates that a vehicle driven by Thomas Pritchard, 32, of Ponca City was traveling westbound on U.S. 60, departed the roadway to the... Read More.

Sen. Mullin’s ‘Give Kids a Chance Act’ becomes law

WASHINGTON D.C. - Included in the legislative package that Congress passed and President Trump signed into law this week was a bipartisan bill intended to help children who have rare pediatric cancers or other potentially terminal conditions. The bill, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, was sponsored by... Read More.
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Kay County Jr. Livestock Show in Blackwell

Check out the Kay County Junior Livestock Show happening February 9 - 13 at the Fairgrounds in Blackwell. Livestock shows commence Monday the 9th beginning with hogs. Sheep and goats show the 10th. Cattle show the 11th. Ag mechanics competition will be held the 12th. Food trucks will be set up throughout the week. The... Read More.

2 Okmulgee County deputies shot, suspect in custody

OKMULGEE, Okla. - OKMULGEE, OK - On February 5, 2026, the Okmulgee Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Okmulgee Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence near South Morton Avenue and West 12th Street in... Read More.