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Community Health Foundation’s Biennial Fundraising Event “Meal to Heal” This Friday

Tuesday, April 8

Meal to Heal, the Community Health Foundation's biennial fundraising event, is on Friday, April 11 from 6:30-9:00 pm at MLZ Ranch, 4610 N Pecan Rd in Ponca City. They are excited to bring back the steak competition this year with three amazing teams from our community competing for crowd favorite.... Read More.

Former OSU Student Featured in 2025 Religious Series ‘The Chosen’

Tuesday, April 8

Oklahoma State graduate Elizabeth Tabish, best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in The Chosen series, is once again on the big screen in the newly released 2025 film, The Chosen: Last Supper – Part Two. As the series continues to captivate audiences around the world, Tabish took a moment... Read More.

Elk City Lake Installs Artificial Reefs for Better Fishing

Tuesday, April 8

ELK CITY, OK -The city of Elk City collaborated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to secure a grant to improve fish habitats in Elk City Lake. The city assembled and installed MossBack structures, which are essentially artificial covers for the fish to hide, reproduce,... Read More.

Superintendent Ryan Walters Announces 13 Tulsa Schools Exiting CSI Designation

Tuesday, April 8

Thirteen Tulsa Public Schools campuses are no longer classified under the state’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) designation, a status assigned to schools with low academic performance. State Superintendent Ryan Walters and TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson joined News On 6 to discuss the achievement and... Read More.

Marine Veteran and Conservative Legislator John Pfeiffer Announces Campaign for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner

Monday, April 7

ORLANDO, OK – State Representative and U.S. Marine Corps veteran John Pfeiffer has officially announced his campaign for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, vowing to bring conservative leadership, workforce development, and a pro-business mindset to the department.Pfeiffer, a fifth-generation Oklahoman, lifelong rancher, and proven conservative, has represented District 38 in the... Read More.

Wildcats Connect at the Career & Internship Fair

Monday, April 7

On March 27th, Ponca City High School and the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) hosted the annual Internship & Career Fair, connecting over 700 Wildcats in grades 10–12 with 40 local businesses and organizations.The event gave students a valuable opportunity to explore internships, entry-level jobs, career tech programs, military... Read More.

Construction on I-44/Highway 75 in Tulsa Begins Monday, What Drivers Need to Know

Monday, April 7

Major work begins Monday to redesign the I-44 and Highway 75 interchange nicknamed “Tulsa Stonehenge” because of the empty bridge piers around the site.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the columns, known as “Tulsa Stonehenge,” were part of initial work started in 2022. This next phase includes widening Highway 75,... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Making Death Penalty an Option for First-Time Child Rapists

Monday, April 7

OKLAHOMA CITY -A bill that would make the death penalty or life without parole a possible punishment for first-time convictions of child sex abuse has passed the Oklahoma Senate with bipartisan support.Current Law Current state law allows those convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 14 to be... Read More.

Deadline Approaching: Real ID Required for Domestic Travel Starting May 7

Monday, April 7

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahomans have just 30 days left to obtain a REAL ID ahead of a major federal deadline. Starting May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID, a valid U.S. passport, or another federally approved form of identification to board domestic flights, access military bases, and enter... Read More.

Mississippi and Kentucky seek to become first states to end personal income tax since 1980

Sunday, April 6

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressAP — About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.The push... Read More.

Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

Saturday, April 5

SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday.Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with... Read More.

Ponca City’s Annual Seed Swap Saturday

Friday, April 4

Ponca City's Annual Seed Swap is Saturday April 5 at City Central at S. 5th and Central, hosted by Sunny Creek Trading Post.This year will be bigger than ever so bring your seeds and live plants to swap and a ready-to-learn attitude.There will be demonstrations, Q&A's, info booths, and... Read More.