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10 Most Wanted Oklahoma fugitive convicted after vanishing

Thursday, April 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma man who was added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list last July has been convicted of failing to register as a sex offender. Anthony Lennon, formerly of Moore, was found guilty Friday by a federal jury. In 2008, he was convicted of... Read More.

Domestic violence bill would track abusers released on bail, notify victims

Thursday, April 23

OKLAHOMA - The Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed SB 1325 in late March. The bill would track suspects who are released on bond and notify victims if the suspect shows up in their area. A survivor living in the metro told News 9 the bill could’ve helped her back in 2022, when... Read More.

Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Thursday, April 23

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday opened a rare criminal investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT over whether the artificial intelligence app offered advice to a gunman who killed two people and wounded six others last year at Florida State University. Attorney General James Uthmeier said that... Read More.

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PICKENS MUSEUM PRESENTS “CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTISTS” EXHIBITION AT CITY CENTRAL

Wednesday, April 22

New showcase features works by Traci Rabbit, Bill Rabbit, and Gwen Coleman Lester, on display through September 2026 Ponca City– The Pickens Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibition, Contemporary Native Women Artists, now on display in the atrium of City Central, 400 East Central. The exhibition celebrates... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, April 22

May 22, 2026 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16, 2026 Primary Election Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said today. Leaming said that persons who are United State Citizens, resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17... Read More.

OSU Center for Health Sciences leads nation in training doctors for rural communities

Wednesday, April 22

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is once again ranked No. 1 in the nation for placing graduates in areas with limited access to health care, according to new data from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights the school’s continued focus on training... Read More.

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Tulsa County jury recommends 85 years in multi-state car theft case

Wednesday, April 22

TULSA, Okla. - A Tulsa County jury recommends 85 years in prison for a serial car thief, after finding him guilty of running an elaborate multi-state car theft ring. The jury found Randall Liggins guilty on 32 counts connected to running the car theft ring in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri.... Read More.

Coleman, Luttrell Reach Agreement with OKC Thunder, Majority of Tribes on Sports Betting

Tuesday, April 21

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders. After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education... Read More.

Celebrate Earth Day in Ponca City

Tuesday, April 21

Join the City of Ponca City on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ponca City RecPlex (1604 W. Grand Avenue) for a fun and educational Earth Day celebration! Learn how you can help protect our environment with information on: -Composting -Recycling -Energy savings -Stormwater pollution prevention -Free Document Shredding (personal... Read More.

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Veteran Honor Flights

Tuesday, April 21

by Rep. John Pfeiffer Vietnam veterans Robert L. Brown, John Henry Lucas and Michael D. Schatz, all of Tonkawa, were invited last week to participate in an Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. This organization provides our veterans with an all-expenses paid trip to visit the nation's war memorials... Read More.

Four NOC nursing instructors nominated for 2026 DAISY Award®

Tuesday, April 21

Northern Oklahoma College will honor a Nursing faculty member with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurse Educators at the NOC 2026 Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony Friday, May 1 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center Heilmann Auditorium in NOC Tonkawa at 7 p.m. The four finalists are Brian Baird, Lerna Deyirmencian, Marie... Read More.

Senator Weaver Secures Senate Approval for Maddix Bias Act

Tuesday, April 21

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, secured unanimous Senate approval for legislation making it unlawful for any person to inhale, ingest, possess, buy or sell nitrous oxide. Known as the Maddix Bias Act, House Bill 1933 is named after an 18-year-old Oklahoman who lost his life at the hands... Read More.