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DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE CITY OF BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

Tuesday, May 26

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and the City of Blackwell Municipal Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to... Read More.

OHP training for autonomous commercial vehicles coming to Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 26

Autonomous commercial vehicles (OHP) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol say they are training for when autonomous commercial vehicles hit Oklahoma roadways. In 2019, Oklahoma lawmakers established the framework to allow autonomous vehicles on Oklahoma roads. Now, OHP says autonomous commercial vehicles could soon become a reality in... Read More.

New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

Monday, May 25

OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor has signed into law a bill that modernizes the process for creating a newspaper of record when none exists in a county. House Bill 2166 is authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. "This ensures high standards and government transparency are maintained, but it allows the... Read More.

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Poison Center: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Monday, May 25

Boat in the water (File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As Oklahomans head to the lake for Memorial Day weekend, the Oklahoma Poison Center is warning about dangers that might be overlooked. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that you’re safe from carbon monoxide if you’re outside,” said Kristie Edelen, PharmD, managing director... Read More.

Automatic Expungement, Medical Parole and Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms

Saturday, May 23

By KEATON ROSS/Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Watch Corri Williams completed probation for burglary five years ago, but the punishment didn’t seem to end there. Everything from finding a steady job to a place to live proved difficult after the conviction, said Williams, who eventually found a job as a volunteer coordinator at... Read More.

Ponca City and Blackwell residents killed in fatal vehicle collision

Saturday, May 23

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a fatality collision occurred at 1:18 p.m. Friday afternoon in the area of State Highway 11/County Road 970 in Grant County. The first vehicle involved was driven by Steven Bishop, 78, of Ponca City. He was reportedly injured. The report notes that there were 3... Read More.

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PCPS Graduation 2026 Friday

Friday, May 22

The Ponca City High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held outside at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reserved seating will be permitted. Anyone attempting to reserve a spot... Read More.

Classroom to Career, Ponca City Senior Lynkon Davis

Friday, May 22

By the time Ponca City High School senior Lynkon Davis walks across the graduation stage, his career is already taking shape. Through hard work, hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities through Ponca City Public Schools, Pioneer Technology Center, and the Wildcat Internship Program, Lynkon has earned a path toward a future... Read More.

Conservative Values, Consistent Work

Friday, May 22

By: Representative Molly Jenkins As we officially adjourned Sine Die on May 14, I have spent time reflecting on this legislative session and the responsibility we have to the people of Oklahoma. The final weeks of session were frustrating for many. While House members showed up ready to debate bills and... Read More.

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OU Health receives $2 million donation to expand Tulsa cancer center

Friday, May 22

TULSA, Okla. - Cancer patients in northeastern Oklahoma often travel outside their communities for specialized treatment. A new donation announced in Tulsa aims to help change that by supporting an expansion of cancer care services in Green Country. The Stuart Family Foundation is giving $2 million to help expand the OU... Read More.

EPA awards $27.5 million to Oklahoma to replace lead drinking water pipes

Friday, May 22

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma communities will receive over $27 million in new federal funding aimed at reducing exposure to lead in drinking water, with the money targeted toward finding and replacing lead pipes that deliver water to homes. The Environmental Protection Agency announced the funding will go directly to... Read More.