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3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision

Wednesday, September 16

In this still image provided by KABC-TV shows first responders work the scene after a helicopter crashed near a bus crash in Chatsworth, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (KABC-TV via AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday... Read More.

Former Tulsa pastor pleads guilty to bank fraud, tax evasion

Wednesday, September 16

Historic Vernon AME Church Facebook TULSA, Okla. -Former Vernon AME Church Senior Pastor Keith Rydell Mayes Sr. pleaded guilty Monday to bank fraud and tax evasion after prosecutors said he embezzled more than $504,000 from the Tulsa church. Mayes, 63, served as senior pastor of the historic Tulsa-based church beginning in... Read More.

Gas prices climb as Middle East conflict squeezes global oil supplies

Wednesday, September 16

Gas prices are climbing again, with some drivers paying nearly $4 per gallon as disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East continue to push crude prices higher. Regular gasoline was selling for about $3.99 per gallon at some Tulsa-area stations Tuesday morning. Nationwide, the average price has climbed to... Read More.

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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Tuesday, September 15

October 9, 2026 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, 2026 General Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said that persons who are United States Citizens, resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years... Read More.

Silent auction, raffle to raise scholarship money at NOC’s quasquicentennial

Tuesday, September 15

In commemoration of Northern Oklahoma College’s quasquicentennial (125th) celebration, the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation is sponsoring a silent auction and raffle. The silent auction and raffle will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Renfro Center on the Tonkawa campus from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $25. Heavy... Read More.

Dollar General awards more than $95,000 to Oklahoma literacy programs

Tuesday, September 15

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $95,000 in youth literacy grants to 21 Oklahoma schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations. The grants are part of more than $4.1 million awarded nationwide to support literacy programs for K-12 students. Recipients can use the money for professional development or to... Read More.

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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate

Tuesday, September 15

LOS ANGELES -New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity’s survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario. The CEO of Read More.

NITTY GRITTY FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Monday, September 14

Thirty short films on the big screen, one Saturday in Ponca City. The Nitty Gritty Film Festival, presented by Icon Cinema, is Saturday, September 26, from eleven to six-thirty at Icon Cinema Ponca. See independent short films from Oklahoma and beyond, stay to hear the Q&A's with the filmmakers. Hosted by comedic... Read More.

New student housing development coming to Norman

Monday, September 14

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — A new development focused on student housing is coming to Norman. Trinitas Ventures announced that it has closed on the site for Atmosphere Norman, a new purpose-built student housing community located at the southwest corner of Boyd Street and the BNSF railroad corridor. "Closing on Atmosphere Norman... Read More.

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Anthropic says it disrupted scientists using Claude AI for possible biological weapons development

Monday, September 14

Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models “in ways that could support biological weapons development.” The revelation was shared in a lengthy report that also divulged other harmful activity involving surveillance, scams, conventional weapons development and propaganda. The cases in the report are examples of “the... Read More.

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years in prison for running major dogfighting ring

Monday, September 14

News On 6 TULSA, Okla. -Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow was sentenced Thursday to 5 years in federal prison for his role in operating a large-scale dogfighting and trafficking operation. Johnson was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $30,000 fine... Read More.

Stitt orders flags on state property lowered to half-staff ahead of 9/11 anniversary

Friday, September 11

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Governor Stitt is ordering all American, Oklahoma, and Freedom flags on state property to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed... Read More.