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Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma

Saturday, January 25

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (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... Read More.

Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

Saturday, January 25

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA 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... Read More.

Ponca Playhouse to Present “The Little Prince”

Friday, January 24

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... Read More.

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NOC Tonkawa Reschedules Northern Encounter for Jan. 28

Friday, January 24

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.... Read More.

Oklahoma County Jail Construction: Controversies, legal battles, and rising costs

Friday, January 24

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... Read More.

Ponca City Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person

Thursday, January 23

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 130 pounds.... Read More.

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Drummond Requests Clemency Denial for Wendell Grissom

Thursday, January 23

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... Read More.

Hasenbeck Files Bill to Prohibit AI Revenge Porn

Thursday, January 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, has filed legislation to prohibit the sharing of revenge pornography developed through the use of artificial intelligence. House Bill 1364, which Hasenbeck filed last week, would add sexual content created through artificial intelligence to the statute prohibiting the sharing of revenge pornography.... Read More.

State Election Board Conducts Routine Voter List Maintenance

Thursday, January 23

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... Read More.

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Ponca City High School Senior Taylee Slavin Performs in Oklahoma Music Educators All-State Treble Chorus

Thursday, January 23

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 was selected through a competitive statewide audition, representing the top 1% of high school... Read More.

Family Activity Night at the RecPlex

Thursday, January 23

Family Activity Night (F.A.N.) is Saturday, January 25 at the RecPlex at 1604 West Grand from 5-8 pm. Enjoy Inflatables, Roller Skating, Swimming & More! Free for members – day pass rate for the public. Bring your own skates for $2 or rent at the RecPlex for $5. Children under 13 require adult... Read More.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Wilson High Students Wearing Ankle Monitors While Playing Basketball for School Team

Thursday, January 23

HENRYETTA, Okla. - News On 6 has learned two players on the Wilson High School (Henryetta) basketball team were arrested earlier this month, accused of robbing a Jenks convenience store employee. What Happened? Sources have told News On 6 that two teenagers, armed with a gun and covering their faces,... Read More.