Wildfires Bring Heartache to the Heartland

by Rep. John PfeifferOklahoma is definitely not a state for the faint of heart. If it's not one natural disaster, it's another, sometimes both together.Wildfires swept through the state beginning March 14, fueled by incredibly strong winds, killing four, injuring 200 and damaging or destroying more than 400 homes.I'm...
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Children’s Fine Motor Skills: Are They Falling Behind?

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations.Child development specialist and founder of 

PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation

In the early morning hours of March 20th, PCPD Officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 Block of North Osage in Ponca City. The front of a residence in that neighborhood was hit with multiple rounds of gunfire but no residents...
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Stillwater Strong Event to Honor Local Heroes With Music and Auctions on March 29-30

STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — A benefit for local fire departments and auxiliaries is set to take place on March 29-30 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.Stillwater Strong will be a two-day community event honoring those who responded to recent severe weather and wildfires throughout the area.There will be live music, live and...

Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans may soon face higher health insurance premiums if Congress decides not to renew key federal subsidies.According to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, premiums for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans could jump by as much as 75%...
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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following:  Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City  and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District  who will not be able to...

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted.“This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members...