• Ex-reserve deputy loses appeal for bail in fatal shooting

    Ex-reserve deputy loses appeal for bail in fatal shooting - May 21, 2016

    TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A former Oklahoma volunteer sheriff's deputy convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed man has again been denied bail while he awaits sentencing. The Tulsa World reports that the ...

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  • Governor vetoes bill criminalizing abortion

    Governor vetoes bill criminalizing abortion - May 21, 2016

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed legislation that would have effectively outlawed abortion in the state by making it a felony for doctors to perform the procedure. ...

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  • National Tech Honor Society inductees named

    National Tech Honor Society inductees named - May 20, 2016

    Pioneer Technology Center's National Technical Honor Society inductees attended a ceremony last week recognizing their accomplishments during the school year. The inductees are pictured, from...

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  • City to observe Memorial Day on May 30

    City to observe Memorial Day on May 30 - May 20, 2016

    The City of Ponca City will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Residential refuse will not be picked up on Monday, May 30, and will resume on Tuesday, May 31. Contact: David ...

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  • Severe weather possible over next week

    Severe weather possible over next week - May 20, 2016

    Ponca City's Emergency Management Director Paula Cain is warning of potentially severe weather for the next week. "We are looking forward to a week of potential for severe weather to occu...

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  • Severe weather possible over next week

    Severe weather possible over next week - May 20, 2016

    Ponca City's Emergency Management Director Paula Cain is warning of potentially severe weather for the next week. "We are looking forward to a week of potential for severe weather to occu...

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  • Wind farm planned for Garfield County town

    Wind farm planned for Garfield County town - May 20, 2016

    COVINGTON, Okla. (AP) - The development of a new wind farm in Garfield County has been announced. The Enid News & Eagle reported Wednesday that California-based Infinity Renewables is planning t...

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  • Oklahoma House votes to adjust earned-income tax credit

    Oklahoma House votes to adjust earned-income tax credit - May 20, 2016

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has voted to adjust the earned-income tax credit claimed by 355,000 low-income Oklahomans. The House voted 51-45 for the Senate-passed measure and sent it to G...

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  • Oklahoma lawmakers file bills opposing transgender guidance

    Oklahoma lawmakers file bills opposing transgender guidance - May 20, 2016

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma lawmakers have filed legislation opposing the federal government's guidance on the use of bathrooms and locker rooms by transgender students. Republican lawmakers filed ...

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  • Governor confident Oklahoma can execute inmates

    Governor confident Oklahoma can execute inmates - May 20, 2016

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin says she remains confident state prison officials can properly execute inmates, despite a scathing grand jury report critical of the last two scheduled executions...

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