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Fiery crash on Will Rogers Turnpike: Truck veers off overpass near Vinita, Troopers report no fatalaties

Thursday, June 19

Photos from The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and viewer Gayle Sue VINITA, Okla. - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to what it initially reported as a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike-(watch video) eastbound at the Vinita Exit. According to troopers, a semi or a box truck drove off the overpass and may have... Read More.

PCPD Make Arrest After Clerk Reports Stolen Keys at Valero

Thursday, June 19

On June 18th, PCPD Officers responded to the Valero gas station at Oak and Grand. When they arrived, a clerk reported that a man had stolen a key ring from the store which included the clerk's car keys, house keys and keys to the store. Officers searched the area... Read More.

Community Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth in Ponca City June 19-21

Thursday, June 19

Join the Attucks Community Alliance for a weekend full of freedom, unity, and community spirit at... Read More.

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Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS

Thursday, June 19

Larin Davis has been named the new Executive Director of Operations for PCPS, effective July 1, 2025. Larin will replace Jason Leavitt. Leavitt has been named the new Operations Director for Broken Arrow Public Schools. “We are deeply grateful to Jason for his years of dedicated service as Executive Director of... Read More.

White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

Thursday, June 19

WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday. The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using... Read More.

Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

Thursday, June 19

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County. West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S. Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash. The OKC County Health... Read More.

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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

Thursday, June 19

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a 6-3 decision The decision effectively protects state governments from most legal challenges to similar laws in Oklahoma and 25 other states. Chief Justice John Roberts said the Constitution’s equal protection clause does not settle... Read More.

Man accused in fatal shooting of Oklahoma Co. deputy misses court appearance

Wednesday, June 18

OKLAHOMA CITY - A man accused of shooting and killing an Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy in 2022 did not appear in court on Tuesday. Court records say Benjamin Plank was set to appear for a competency hearing, after being ruled incompetent to stand trial for killing OCSO Sgt. Bobby Swartz. SEE ALSO: Read More.

Facebook Babysitter Convicted in Kay County Child Abuse Case, Now Charged With Murder in 2018 Infant’s Death

Wednesday, June 18

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A babysitter convicted of child abuse in 2024 has now been charged with an infant's murder from a case stemming back to 2018. Holly Sheppard was arrested by Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputies on Monday. She's charged with one count of murder. In January 2018, Oklahoma City Police investigators... Read More.

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Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

Wednesday, June 18

An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition. Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now... Read More.

Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

Wednesday, June 18

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of... Read More.

19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

Tuesday, June 17

The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our Blood Institute in Enid will be giving each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, (I've... Read More.

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Fiery crash on Will Rogers Turnpike: Truck veers off overpass near Vinita, Troopers report no fatalaties

PCPD Make Arrest After Clerk Reports Stolen Keys at Valero

Community Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth in Ponca City June 19-21

Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS

White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

Man accused in fatal shooting of Oklahoma Co. deputy misses court appearance

Facebook Babysitter Convicted in Kay County Child Abuse Case, Now Charged With Murder in 2018 Infant’s Death

Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

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