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$1B federal weather fund leaves smaller Oklahoma towns struggling to qualify

Friday, May 29

TULSA, Okla. — A new $1 billion federal extreme weather fund promises massive relief for local infrastructure, but strict new guidelines prioritizing "shovel-ready" developments are leaving smaller communities in Oklahoma struggling to compete. Washington's shift toward bypassing traditional project planning phases means applicant readiness dictates who secures funding, effectively pushing... Read More.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation set to update statewide rail plan

Friday, May 29

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is updating its statewide rail plan, which is a federally required document that helps guide the future of rail transportation across the state. ODOT officials said the plan focuses on more than trains. According to the agency, it's designed to address safety,... Read More.

Osage Nation, City of Pawhuska, and RWD 21 partnering to improve water quality

Friday, May 29

MOA RW District 21.jpg PAWHUSKA, Okla. — The Osage Nation, City of Pawhuska, and Rural Water District No. 21 have entered an agreement to improve water quality and reliability for residents. Officials said residents in RWD 21 have been experiencing water outages that have lasted anywhere from a few days to... Read More.

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Senator Coleman Celebrates New Partnership to Improve Pawhuska Water Infrastructure

Thursday, May 28

PONCA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, today applauded a new partnership between the Osage Nation, the City of Pawhuska and Rural Water District No. 21 to find solutions to water infrastructure issues that have plagued an area west of Pawhuska for years. Coleman said the Read More.

MAMMA MIA! at Ponca Playhouse this weekend, FREE Thursday performance

Thursday, May 28

Take a chance..." on MAMMA MIA! at Ponca Playhouse this weekend! The show continues Thursday through Saturday and we know you're going to fall in love! MAMMA MIA! is a non-stop singing, dancing, rip-roaring good time that's as full of heart as it is of lush ABBA pop hits and... Read More.

Dually Noted to open 2026 Full Moon Concert Series May 31

Thursday, May 28

Enjoy live music and get ready to howl at the moon with Enid-based Dually Noted for the season opener Full Moon Concert on Sunday, May 31 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. The seven-member band features Cathy Nulph and Kristi Browne, lead vocalist; Kegan Tuohy, trumpet and... Read More.

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Logan County teen to stand trial in mother’s murder

Thursday, May 28

LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. - A Logan County district judge bound over 16-year-old Jordan Weems for trial in the killing of his adoptive mother. Investigators say Spring Weems’ body was found inside a trash bin at the curb of the family’s home in the Cascata Falls neighborhood in Logan County on Jan.... Read More.

Burns Flat EMS shutting down after crews resign

Thursday, May 28

BURNS FLAT, Okla. (KOKH) — In a matter of days, an Oklahoma community will likely lose the city's EMS service that provides pre-hospital care to its citizens. Burns Flat EMS announced that every medic is submitting their resignation, effective June 1, 2026. "Unfortunately, EMS in small towns is often expected to... Read More.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe

Thursday, May 28

Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of recordings and transcripts from interviews he gave for his memoir that were central to a special counsel probe regarding his handling of classified materials after his time as vice... Read More.

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Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Wednesday, May 27

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates his three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/AP Photo/Julio Cortez Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points... Read More.

Summer Meal Service Program in Newkirk

Wednesday, May 27

The Kay County OSU Extension Office is pleased to announce that they will be serving as a Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service distribution site for youth ages 1–18 this summer. in Newkirk. There is a significant gap in services in this area of our county, and they are very pleased to... Read More.

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Wednesday, May 27

Rithvi Balajee, 13, of San Ramon, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National... Read More.