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Death row inmate James Pavatt seeks clemency before Oklahoma execution

Wednesday, October 14

This 2011 photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows James Pavatt. On Monday, Jan. 29, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Pavatt, convicted in the fatal shooting of the estranged husband of his lover, Brenda Andrew. OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A death row inmate... Read More.

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

Wednesday, October 14

AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) — A 42-year-old man killed while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride, police said Tuesday. Visitors at the theme park near Atlanta described watching him being tossed from the coaster... Read More.

Cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems hits 700 supermarkets, French government says

Wednesday, October 14

A car leaves a Carrefour supermarket in Anglet, southwestern France, on Jan. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Bob Edme, File) PARIS (AP) — Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France and forcing a major grocer to shut down... Read More.

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Drummond announces compensation for Oklahomans who paid inflated generic drug prices

Tuesday, October 13

Oklahoma City – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is encouraging Oklahoma consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recently granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Drummond and a... Read More.

Deadline Day Sees Largest Number of Online Voter Registration Applications this Year

Tuesday, October 13

Minimal Impact Seen from Brief Communications Issue with Driver License Data (Oklahoma City) – Friday was the voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election. Records show that 1,906 people successfully submitted an electronic voter registration application via the OK Voter Portal’s Online Voter Registration System on October 9,... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers host study to create cold case advisory board

Tuesday, October 13

Little Rock Police continue investigating Ebby Steppach cold case (PHOTO: KATV) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After passing a law aimed at cold cases in Oklahoma, lawmakers are now teaming up for an interim study to create a statewide cold case board. Last legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 1636,... Read More.

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Agents search Rep. Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won’t ‘be silenced’

Tuesday, October 13

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her... Read More.

Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

Tuesday, October 13

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stand at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport near Athens, Greece, before Rubio boards a plane , Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are... Read More.

Fundraiser to Benefit the Ponca City Baseball Program

Monday, October 12

The Ponca City Baseball program is selling Holiday Hams to support Ponca City Baseball! If you’re planning a ham for Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can order one from them and help support Ponca City baseball players! They’ve partnered with The Butcher & The Baker to offer the best-selling Applewood... Read More.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court rules State Question 843 is unconstitutional

Monday, October 12

OKLAHOMA - The Supreme Court found that proposed State Question 843 was unconstitutional. Key Takeaways State Question 843 would have eliminated property taxes for Oklahoma homeowners for three years. State Question 843 will not be on November’s ballot The court said the question was against Oklahoma’s constitution. Why was State Question 843... Read More.

Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan

Monday, October 12

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on... Read More.

Senator Jech Holds Interim Study to Address Cleaning Up Abandoned Marijuana Grows

Friday, October 9

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, recently held an interim study to explore how state agencies can work together to address the thousands of abandoned medical marijuana grow operations scattered across Oklahoma. Senator Jech invited state agency leaders to present on efforts to clean up abandoned cannabis farms following... Read More.

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Death row inmate James Pavatt seeks clemency before Oklahoma execution

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

Cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems hits 700 supermarkets, French government says

Drummond announces compensation for Oklahomans who paid inflated generic drug prices

Deadline Day Sees Largest Number of Online Voter Registration Applications this Year

Oklahoma lawmakers host study to create cold case advisory board

Agents search Rep. Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won’t ‘be silenced’

Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

Fundraiser to Benefit the Ponca City Baseball Program

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules State Question 843 is unconstitutional

Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan

Senator Jech Holds Interim Study to Address Cleaning Up Abandoned Marijuana Grows

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