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Verna Stafford denied parole for role in 1978 Oklahoma killings

Thursday, September 10 by News 9

A woman convicted for her role in the 1978 killings of nine people has been denied parole and will continue to serve the remainder of her sentences behind bars. According to the State of Oklahoma, Verna Stafford, 73, was seeking parole in one of her two life sentences. If approved, Verna still would have remained... Read More.

Drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says

Thursday, September 10 by CBS News

Since the beginning of the year, the military has stopped 300 drones officials say are linked to cartels, including eleven the laser took down over a span of ten days. MCALLEN, TX. -Less than two weeks after the military first used a high-energy laser weapon system to down suspicious drones, military officials told CBS News... Read More.

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention

Thursday, September 10 by AP

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump hits a balloon during the final day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for Read More.

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Voter Registration Event Scheduled for Saturday September 12

Wednesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

A voter registration event sponsored by the Kay County Election Board is scheduled for Saturday September 12, 2026. The Event will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm outside the Kay County Annex Building during Charlie Adams Day activities. To register to vote in Oklahoma, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of... Read More.

Charlie Adams Day car show and poker run in Newkirk Sept 12

Wednesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

Calling all car, truck & motorcycle enthusiasts! Charlie Adams Day is shaping up to be a full day of fun in Newkirk on Saturday, September 12, and we’re excited to have the Show & Shine and Poker Run joining the festivities! SHOW & SHINE | 8 AM–1 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM at the Extension... Read More.

Roommate charged in Oklahoma woman’s death takes last-minute plea deal

Wednesday, September 9 by KJRH 2News

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — The woman accused in the death of her roommate took a last-minute plea deal ahead of her murder trial that was expected to start on Tuesday. Kore Bommeli pleaded no contest to an amended charge of manslaughter in the death of Talina Galloway. Bommeli was originally charged with first-degree murder and... Read More.

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79 missing children found during US Marshals Service operation

Wednesday, September 9 by WIOI

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The U.S. Marshals Service said that it found 79 missing children in Ohio during a recent operation. The operation, called Operation Meridian, was conducted throughout August in partnership with federal, state and local agencies to locate and recover the children. The 79 children, who were between... Read More.

NOC hosts free concert as part of Quasquicentennial celebration

Tuesday, September 8 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is celebrating its 125th birthday with a Quasquicentennial Concert featuring Distinguished Alumni and Tonkawa native Maestro Jerry Steichen. The free concert will be held Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The concert will also feature NOC Fine Arts faculty and the Roustabouts, along with... Read More.

Oklahoma approves reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees at three state universities

Tuesday, September 8 by KTUL

Some Oklahoma college students will soon have a shorter path to earning a bachelor’s degree. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved four reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs at three state universities. The programs require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the minimum 120 credit hours required for a traditional bachelor’s degree. The approved... Read More.

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Peak fall bird migration underway in Oklahoma; experts urge lights-out precautions

Tuesday, September 8 by KTUL

Many small songbirds migrate at night, when temperatures are cooler and there are fewer predators. Millions of birds are expected to pass over Green Country in the coming weeks as fall migration reaches one of its busiest periods. Tim O’Connell, an associate professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, said birds... Read More.

3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden

Monday, September 7 by Ponca City Now

Fall is in the air at the lake Jack the Sasquatch wants YOU to join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden! Mark your calendars for a bright day of family-friendly outdoor adventures right along the beautiful shores of Kaw Lake!Our Fall Activities Include: Games Hay Ride S'more Pit Spooky Cabin Pumpkin Painting (on real pumpkins! ) Food Trucks Craft Booths Saturday,... Read More.

What do the new Oklahoma SoonerCare work requirements mean for members?

Monday, September 7 by News 9

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is notifying some SoonerCare members about new federal work requirements that take effect Jan. 1, 2027. OHCA sent yellow letters Aug. 31 to SoonerCare expansion adults ages 19-64 who will likely have to meet the requirements unless an exception applies. Key Takeaways Oklahoma SoonerCare work requirements begin Jan. 1, 2027, for expansion adults... Read More.