Phillips 66 makes $200,000 contribution in community support to strengthen emergency preparedness in Ponca City
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Gov. Stitt signs 33 bills, including $1M boost for Oklahoma Task Force 1 rescue team
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt has signed 33 bills into law, including House Bill 4043, which provides a major investment in the state’s emergency response capabilities.
The legislation allocates $1 million to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management to support Oklahoma Task Force 1, an elite, multi-agency urban search... Read More.
Oklahoma City marks the 26th Annual Run to Remember with record 30,000 participants
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City community came together for the 26th annual Run to Remember Marathon, honoring the 168 lives lost in the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing.
Oklahoma City marks the 26th Annual Run to Remember with a record 30,000 participants.Â
At least 30,000 runners... Read More.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A suspect is in custody after shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner
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WASHINGTON -Cole Thomas Allen, the suspected gunman who tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night, left behind what officials are calling a written “manifesto” in which he clearly stated he wanted... Read More.
Senator Coleman Urges Caution When Hiring Roofing Contractors After Storms
PONCA CITY – In the wake of recent severe weather in Ponca City, Newkirk, Braman and other parts of northern Oklahoma, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, is urging residents to be wary of roofing contractors knocking on doors across Senate District 10.
While many homeowners are understandably eager to make... Read More.
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: Everything you need to know
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The 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is happening on Sunday, April 26, with events and other races the entire weekend.
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a celebration of the city’s strength and resilience after the bombing that killed 168 people in 1995. The marathon serves as the... Read More.
PONCA CITY COMMUNITY UNITES TO INSPIRE MORE THAN 200 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AT INAUGURAL SENIOR CAREER DAY
On April 15, 2026, more than 200 Ponca City high school seniors gathered at City Central, 400 E Central Avenue, for a transformative day of career exploration, professional development, and community connection. Senior Career Day, a collaborative event between the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) and Ponca City Public... Read More.
NOC welcomes new members into the American Criminal Justice Association
Northern Oklahoma College’s Criminal Justice Society proudly inducted new members into the American Criminal Justice Association during a ceremony held on April 9, 2026 on campus.
The event marked an important milestone for students joining the organization and committing to the values of professionalism, leadership, and service within the criminal... Read More.
OBN agents seize 9,000 marijuana plants, discover illegal pesticides
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (KOKH) — Officials with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it seized thousands of marijuana plants and found evidence of harmful pesticides on the products.
On Tuesday, OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at Huang Zhewei 5858 LLC in Wynnewood as part of an ongoing investigation into... Read More.
Seifried Advances Camp Safety Bill on Emergency Preparedness
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather.
The Senate Rules Committee overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1675, which would require overnight youth camps and outdoor programs involving children to prepare emergency... Read More.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug in U.S. policy shift
President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
The order signed by Todd... Read More.
Oklahoma bill shielding oil and gas from climate lawsuits passes and heads to Governor
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A bill aimed at shielding Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry from certain climate-related lawsuits is now awaiting action from the governor after clearing both chambers of the Legislature by wide margins.
Senate Bill 1439, authored by Julie Daniels and carried in the House by Anthony Moore, would... Read More.
