PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation

In the early morning hours of March 20th, PCPD Officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 Block of North Osage in Ponca City. The front of a residence in that neighborhood was hit with multiple rounds of gunfire but no residents were harmed.Later that afternoon, PCPD Investigators and deputies with the Kay County... Read More.
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Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans may soon face higher health insurance premiums if Congress decides not to renew key federal subsidies.According to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, premiums for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans could jump by as much as 75% starting in 2026.Mike Rhoads, Deputy Commissioner... Read More.
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Northern Oklahoma Humane Society’s Board of Directors Announce Resignation of Executive Director

The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society's Board of Directors announces with a heavy heart that Karlissa Archibeque will be resigning from her position as Executive Director, effective March 28, 2025. While saddened to see Karlissa leave, they are profoundly grateful for her significant contributions to our organization and the animals they serve.Karlissa spearheaded the formation... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following:  Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City  and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District  who will not be able to make it to the polls... Read More.

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted.“This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members of the police department. Stillwater... Read More.
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DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

WASHINGTON DC -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently visited Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole in Washington, D.C., to discuss DOGE-related federal cuts and government efficiency.The meeting, part of ongoing discussions about the future of federal spending, comes as Oklahoma’s congressional delegation wrestles with the impact of budget reductions on critical services, including weather forecasting.According to... Read More.

Blast at Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office injures deputies; cause investigated

ANTLERS, OKLA. (KTUL) — An explosion at the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office and Jail injured two deputies and two office personnel on Thursday.No inmates were injured.Inmates currently housed in the facility were moved to a nearby jail as a precautionary measure.BJ Hedgecock, the Pushmataha County Sheriff says the incident happened in an office that... Read More.