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Black Freedmen struggle for recognition as tribal citizens - May 01, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As the U.S. faces a reckoning over its history of racism, some Native American tribal nations that once owned slaves also are grappling with their own mistreatment of Black peop...
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Senator Coleman hits homerun with high school sports streaming law - April 30, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – This session, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, wanted to even the playing field for high school sports fans by ensuring access to broadcast streams, and Governor Stitt made it happ...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 30 April 2021 - April 30, 2021
As of this advisory, there are 448,305 (374 new today) cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County is reporting a total of 5,305 confirmed cases, with 126 deaths. Osage County has had a total ...
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Alliance Health Ponca City Donates Water and Sanitizer to PCPS - April 30, 2021
Alliance Health Ponca City recently donated a pallet of water and hand sanitizer to the Ponca City Public School District. Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for the District, expl...
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Dyslexia Handbook Bill Signed into Law - April 30, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing for easier updating of the Oklahoma Dyslexia Handbook has been approved by Governor Kevin Stitt. In 2019, the Dyslexia and Education Task Force, appointed by...
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Legislative multitasking by Sen. Bill Coleman - April 30, 2021
Some may think that legislators only job is to write and pass laws, but we have many other responsibilities. With the end of session just weeks away, we’re definitely putting our multitasking sk...
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NOC suspends theatre faculty member - April 30, 2021
Late Wednesday night, April 28, Northern Oklahoma College administration became aware of allegations against a theatre faculty member on the Tonkawa campus. Law enforcement was inv...
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Rep. Pittman Appointed to National Health Advisory Group - April 29, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-OKC, has accepted a nomination to join the National Council of State Legislature’s Health Equity Advisory Group. “I am honored for the opportunity...
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Democrats See House Bill 1775 as Divisive, Unnecessary - April 29, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- House Democrats released statements today in response to legislation that undermines diversity training in Oklahoma colleges and universities. House Bill 1775 will prohibit Oklah...
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Spiro Mounds to Host Birthday Bash - April 29, 2021
SPIRO, Okla. — Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the opening of Spiro Mounds on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with its annual Bir...