Trump’s Border Proclamation Could Revive Oklahoma’s Immigration Law HB 4156
The DOJ announced Sunday that it is assessing how a recent proclamation from
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West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats to Trump on Social Media, Possession of Drugs
WFLX-West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) interim Chief Tony Araujo announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon about an arrest made following alleged threats against President Donald Trump.
WATCH: Interim Chief Araujo announces arrest of a man for making violent social media threats against Trump:
Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma
By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.The justices said they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated...
Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death
By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top prosecutor asked the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he could be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in 1999.Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested...
Ponca Playhouse to Present “The Little Prince”
The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar is based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.Ponca Playhouse at 301 South First is proud to present this heartwarming tale for all ages, directed by Maya Arana. Showtimes are 7:30 on Friday and Saturdays, January 24th, 25th, 31st...
NOC Tonkawa Reschedules Northern Encounter for Jan. 28
Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Renfro Center.There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and a drawing for tuition waivers.According to Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr....
Oklahoma County Jail Construction: Controversies, legal battles, and rising costs
The job of building a new Oklahoma County Detention Center has been at the center of many meetings, debates, protests and even lawsuits over the past three years. Here is a timeline detailing major milestones as county commissioners face the consequences of a long wait and the rising costs...
Ponca City Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person
Ponca City, OK – January 23, 2025 – The Ponca City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Jeremiah Demitrus Moneta, who was reported missing on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Jeremiah is an African American male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs around...
Drummond Requests Clemency Denial for Wendell Grissom
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested that the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board reject clemency for Wendell Arden Grissom. He is set for execution in March for the murder of Amber Dawn Matthews.On the afternoon of Nov. 3, 2005, Grissom and another man, Jessie Johns, broke into...
Hasenbeck Files Bill to Prohibit AI Revenge Porn
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, has filed legislation to prohibit the sharing of revenge pornography developed through the use of artificial intelligence.
State Election Board Conducts Routine Voter List Maintenance
The State Election Board completed its routine, statutorily-mandated, biennial voter list maintenance on Friday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 21. The process removed 129,680 inactive voter registrations and 2,242 duplicate voter registrations from Oklahoma’s voter rolls.The removal of inactive and duplicate voter registrations is a thorough, multi-step process the...
Ponca City High School Senior Taylee Slavin Performs in Oklahoma Music Educators All-State Treble Chorus
TULSA, Oklahoma - Taylee Slavin, a senior at Ponca City High School, demonstrated her exceptional musical talent by performing in the 2025 Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) All-State Treble Chorus on Saturday, January 18, 2025.Slavin...
