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Oklahoma man accused in girl’s rape sentenced to 120 years - April 27, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma man accused of kidnapping and raping an 8-year-old girl has been sentenced to 120 years in prison. Michael Slatton of Claremore was sentenced Tuesday. Slatton pleaded ...
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Fallin signs bill requiring DNA samples after felony arrests - April 27, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill to require any Oklahoman arrested for a felony crime to submit their DNA has been signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. The bill prompted privacy concerns from both Republi...
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Trial of ex-Oklahoma volunteer deputy ends, jury to get case - April 27, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The second-degree manslaughter trial of a former Oklahoma volunteer deputy charged with killing an unarmed man is set for closing arguments and jury deliberations. Prosecutors and...
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County sheriff candidates forum Thursday - April 27, 2016
The Kay County Republican Party will host a forum of the recently announced candidates for Kay County Sheriff’s Office at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Providence Baptist Church. The churc...
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Tornado Watch issued - April 26, 2016
2:33pm CDT, Tue Apr 26 TORNADO WATCH FROM 2:33PM CDT TUE UNTIL 12AM CDT WED WCNOUN WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 109 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK 23...
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Classes canceled - April 26, 2016
Evening Classes at Pioneer Tech are canceled Tuesday night. The University Center will be closing at 3:30 today due to impending weather. ...
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“Ike” Glass Jr. was recognized as a state regent emeritus - April 26, 2016
Newkirk resident Marlin “Ike” Glass Jr. was recognized as a state regent emeritus during the April 21 meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Glass will complete...
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Ponca City High School cancels events tonight - April 26, 2016
Ponca City High School has canceled three events for Tuesday evening, according to Principal Thad Dilbeck. The canceled events are a percussion concert at 7 p.m., a student council meeting and play...
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South Avenue sidewalk contract awarded - April 26, 2016
City commissioners approved a contract for $120,667 to S & J Construction Specialists, LLC, for sidewalk improvements on South Avenue, from Sixth Street to Twelfth Street. Traffic Engineering Ma...
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Hazard mitigation plan approved - April 26, 2016
A multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan was approved Monday night by Ponca City's Board of Commissioners. The Robert T. Stafford Act establishes requirements for local communities to qualify fo...
