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White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

Wednesday, January 29

WASHINGTON, D.C - The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools to Host 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival

Wednesday, January 29

Ponca City Public Schools is proud to announce that it will host the 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival on January 31, 2025. The event will culminate in a concert at 5:30 PM at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Admission is free, and the public... Read More.

Teens Turn to AI For Schoolwork: How Broken Arrow is Adapting

Wednesday, January 29

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - A new study reveals that more teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence to assist with schoolwork, sparking conversations about how to integrate this rapidly advancing technology into education. Experts are studying how students are using AI more According to the Pew Research Center, 26% of teens use tools like... Read More.

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Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Wednesday, January 29

OKLAHOMA - Those mysterious drone sightings across the country late last year prompted Oklahoma safety officials to take precautions. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol now has a fleet of drone detection systems that can be deployed anywhere in the state if needed. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said on Monday... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

Tuesday, January 28

The Cats are away against Putnam City West. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 5:45pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:00. https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has submitted a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that Oklahoma's policy of recording and maintaining sex on birth certificates is "clearly" constitutional. What is the Oklahoma Attorney General's birth certificate petition about? Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond petitioned the U.S. Supreme... Read More.

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Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

Tuesday, January 28

TULSA, Okla. - The Oklahoma school board advanced a plan to require K-12 students to show immigration status when enrolling in public schools. The approval for this rule by the board comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he would enforce President Donald Trump's executive order to allow immigration agents into... Read More.

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma. "I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we... Read More.

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY – A recent communication by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supports Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s contention that the nation’s border crisis underscores the need for Oklahoma’s tough immigration reform law. That measure, House Bill 4156, was signed into law last year but paused in June – just... Read More.

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Former Blair High School Teacher Arrested on Rape and Destroying Evidence Charges

Tuesday, January 28

BLAIR, OKLA (KOKH) — A former high school teacher was arrested for second-degree rape in Blair, Oklahoma. The Blair Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's (OSBI) help in an investigation involving possible misconduct between a student and a teacher at Blair High School. A search warrant was executed at... Read More.

Medical Examiner’s Office Seeks $3.5 Million Increase in Budget to Regain Accreditation

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma agencies are asking lawmakers for more than $13 billion in appropriated budget requests for FY26. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is asking for a budget increase of... Read More.

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Monday, January 27

Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27. Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension. This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources... Read More.

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White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

Ponca City Public Schools to Host 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival

Teens Turn to AI For Schoolwork: How Broken Arrow is Adapting

Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

Former Blair High School Teacher Arrested on Rape and Destroying Evidence Charges

Medical Examiner’s Office Seeks $3.5 Million Increase in Budget to Regain Accreditation

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

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