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ODOT seeks proposals to implement additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Friday, July 24 by Ponca City Now-ODOT

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from companies who can support the continued development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors in Oklahoma. Requests for Proposals may be submitted through a link on ODOT's webpage until 2 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026. Companies selected to receive funding will be... Read More.

Sen. Lankford defends plan to keep Congress working during shutdown threats

Friday, July 24 by AP

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. James Lankford is renewing his push to prevent government shutdowns as Congress faces another funding deadline this fall. During more than three hours of testimony before a House committee, Lankford argued lawmakers, not federal workers, should bear the consequences when budget negotiations stall. His proposed Prevent Government Shutdowns Act would require Congress to... Read More.

OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company

Friday, July 24 by AP

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.” “We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement posted on social media. AI startup Hugging Face... Read More.

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Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Friday, July 24 by AP

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran’s chokehold over the strait drags on and oil prices surge,... Read More.

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

Friday, July 24 by AP

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. It was... Read More.

Missing Person Case Results in Arrest of Husband

Thursday, July 23 by Ponca City Now-KCSO

As the follow-up investigation continued with the missing person case yesterday from the Kaw City area, the Kay County Sheriffs office developed enough probable cause to arrest Jason Lee Rogers (40) from his residence on July 23 at approx. 3:30 pm Rogers is charged with: Domestic A&B in the presence of minors and Attempting, conspiring, or endeavoring to... Read More.

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KCSO Update: Missing Persons PSA

Thursday, July 23 by Ponca City Now-KCSO

Following the successful conclusion of the search for Amanda Rogers, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and her family extend its deepest gratitude to the community, local law enforcement, and fire personnel. Amanda, who went missing on Wednesday July 22nd, was located safely on Thursday July 23rd in the early morning hours, thanks to a... Read More.

Missing Women located

Thursday, July 23 by Ponca City Now

NEWKIRK — Authorities report that 42-year-old Amanda Ingram Rogers has been located and has been removed from NCIC. No other details are released at this time.

Tulsa International Airport lands $65 million aerospace manufacturing expansion

Thursday, July 23 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa International Airport is adding another major aerospace manufacturer after Park Aerospace Corp. announced plans to build a new advanced composites manufacturing facility at the airport’s North Development Area. The company plans to invest approximately $65 million in the project, which was announced in partnership with the State of Oklahoma during... Read More.

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Kids, husband find truck of missing women, authorities searching area near Kaw City

Wednesday, July 22 by Ponca City Now

Law enforcement officials are searching for a 42-year-old woman who went missing near Kaw City Wednesday morning. Amanda Rogers was last seen at her home with her children and husband about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday morning Kay County Sheriff’s Office officials said . The husband and the children found her pickup near Rocky Ridge Road, just... Read More.

SOUTH AVENUE UNDERPASS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS

Wednesday, July 22 by Ponca City Now

The South Avenue underpass, will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 27, 2026 for repairs to structural steel members in the center of the underpass that were damaged in a vehicle accident in June. The repairs will take approximately four days to complete and the underpass will remain closed until repairs are completed. A... Read More.

Vertical productions are on the rise in Oklahoma, bringing more opportunities for filmmakers

Wednesday, July 22 by News 9

A vertical production being shot in Oklahoma. Ryan Francis/EverBright Pictures OKLAHOMA -A growing number of filmmakers are turning their cameras vertically as short-form content continues to reshape the entertainment industry, and Oklahoma is beginning to see the impact. According to Oklahoma Department of Commerce Director Jeanette Stanton, four vertical productions have already filmed in the Oklahoma City... Read More.