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Ice from winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the South

Monday, January 26

Power lines covered with ice are seen during a winter storm Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic. Tree branches... Read More.

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

Monday, January 26

FILE - President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The... Read More.

Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you

Sunday, January 25

By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer (AP) — Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are required to provide refunds. A monster storm started to wreak havoc on Saturday across... Read More.

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More than 9,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

Saturday, January 24

By EMILIE MEGNIEN, JEFF AMY, and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — More than 9,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country threatens to knock out power for days... Read More.

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

Saturday, January 24

By SETH BORENSTEIN and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press (AP) — Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it's better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms like the one blowing through the... Read More.

Winter Storm Safety: Red Cross tips for homes, travel and pets

Friday, January 23

With winter weather expected to move into the area on Friday, officials and emergency agencies are urging residents to take steps now to stay safe. The American Red Cross is coordinating resources and offering guidance for households, travel, and pets ahead of the storm. Red Cross Readiness Logan Wright with the... Read More.

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Ponca City School Weather Update

Friday, January 23

PCPS will be in session on Friday, Jan. 23. Please continue to monitor the district’s social media, website/app, and local news media in case winter weather intensifies. All Friday evening and weekend activities have been canceled, including Cat Care. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions, and a decision regarding Monday’s... Read More.

Ponca City Utility Maintenance Offers Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

Friday, January 23

Plan Ahead So You Can Be Prepared! Forecast: COLD!! The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help residents prevent costly plumbing repairs and damage to their homes. Forecasted extremely cold temperatures and low wind chills can cause significant water issues. Following these tips may help prevent frozen or broken pipes: Prevent Frozen... Read More.

Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on Oklahoma roads when conditions get hazardous

Friday, January 23

As winter conditions move into Oklahoma, here are key safety tips to help drivers prepare, reduce risk and stay safe on icy or snowy roads. Winter has come on us fast, so let’s go over some of the things to remember when the roads get tough. Winter is approaching fast; here... Read More.

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Former Tulsa church intern sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for child sex crimes

Friday, January 23

TULSA, Okla. - A Sand Springs man, Austin Sewell, who worked as an intern at a Tulsa church has been sentenced to 14 and a half years in federal prison for having a sharing child sexual abuse material. Sewell will also have to register as a sex offender for life. FROM US... Read More.

Stillwater anesthetist arrested for allegedly stealing drugs from operating room

Friday, January 23

Daniel Boring (Payne County Jail booking photo) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A Stillwater anesthetist was arrested by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics was arrested on Tuesday, accused of stealing drugs and, in some cases, using them while in the operation room. OBN investigators received information from the Stillwater Medical Center in... Read More.

Senator Lankford discusses tax cut impacts, proposed ICE facility, and Greenland plans

Friday, January 23

OKLAHOMA CITY - (KOKH) — Senator James Lankford touched on several topics, from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump's push for Greenland to the new proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in southwest Oklahoma City, in a presser today. Senator Lankford discussed the impacts of... Read More.

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Ice from winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the South

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you

More than 9,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

Winter Storm Safety: Red Cross tips for homes, travel and pets

Ponca City School Weather Update

Ponca City Utility Maintenance Offers Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on Oklahoma roads when conditions get hazardous

Former Tulsa church intern sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for child sex crimes

Stillwater anesthetist arrested for allegedly stealing drugs from operating room

Senator Lankford discusses tax cut impacts, proposed ICE facility, and Greenland plans

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