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Manhunt underway after suspect escapes standoff in Bryan County

Tuesday, January 20

Deputies in Bryan County are searching for a man they say escaped a home during a standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office says Jimmy Blow held four people hostage in a home in Cartwright. Authorities say the victims were removed safely hours later, but believe... Read More.

Speaker Kyle Hilbert Files Legislation to Give Oklahoma One of the Strongest Early Literacy Laws in the Country

Tuesday, January 20

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has filed legislation to strengthen Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act, reinforcing the state’s commitment to ensuring every child can read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. “Reading is not optional, it is foundational,” Speaker Hilbert said.... Read More.

Broken Arrow ranks among top medium-sized cities in U.S. News & World’s latest poll

Tuesday, January 20

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow has again earned national recognition, ranking among the Best Medium-Sized Cities in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s latest poll, following last year’s designation as one of the Best Cities to Live in the country. In 2025, the city ranked as the Best... Read More.

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Jenkins Files Bills for Voters to Decide Legislative Pay

Tuesday, January 20

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewide elected officials. Jenkins said she introduced the three pieces of legislation after the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board met in executive... Read More.

How new pneumonia vaccine guidelines change booster recommendations for adults

Tuesday, January 20

OKLAHOMA CITY - Here in Oklahoma, Dr. Lacy Anderson is explaining what this could mean for you and your family. Anderson says pneumonia vaccine boosters aren’t always needed, but rather, it depends on your age and previous vaccinations. “For most adults 50 years and older, a single pneumonia vaccine may cover you,”... Read More.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OBSERVED MONDAY AS A CITY HOLIDAY

Monday, January 19

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED, Monday, January 19 and REOPEN Tuesday, January 20. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 19, and RESUME Tuesday, January 20. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, January 19, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of... Read More.

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LAST WEEK TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 10, PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Monday, January 19

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said absentee voting is available to all voters, provided they are eligible to vote... Read More.

Maynard Files Trio of AI Safeguards

Monday, January 19

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has filed a three-bill legislative package establishing commonsense safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in Oklahoma. The measures seek to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not persons and cannot hold legal rights, ensure state agencies use AI responsibly with human... Read More.

Proposed bill would ban Oklahoma officers from wearing masks while serving warrants

Monday, January 19

OKLAHOMA CITY - A proposed bill would require law enforcement officers in Oklahoma to obtain a court order in order to mask their identity using a head or face covering while executing a warrant. SB 1234, filed by Oklahoma Sen. Michael Brooks (D... Read More.

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Proposed amendment could alter funding for Oklahoma public universities

Monday, January 19

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A proposed constitutional amendment could change how public colleges and universities receive state funding. House Joint Resolution 1037, introduced by Rep. Gabe Woolley, would allow lawmakers to temporarily freeze, suspend or withhold state-appropriated funds. Woolley said the measure is intended to give Oklahomans more control... Read More.

‘Don’t cut the tape’: Trump threatens to sue CBS News over interview editing

Monday, January 19

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against CBS News if the network broadcasts an edited version of a recent interview conducted with anchor Tony Dokoupil, according to reports. The interview, which aired Tuesday following the president’s visit to Detroit, has become the latest flashpoint in Trump’s long-standing... Read More.

Strong Dads Bootcamp

Friday, January 16

The Strong Dads Program will be hosting a Strong Dads Bootcamp at Tonkawa Methodist Church on the weekend of January 30th–31st. This special bootcamp was created specifically for those who are unable to attend our weekly sessions, but it was designed for everyone. It offers a shortened, weekend-style workshop... Read More.