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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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...