Fire Danger in Oklahoma Begins Monday

Ponca City Today Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a... Read More.

Food Truck Freedom Act Advances to Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1076, also known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa. With an 85-3 vote, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, allowing vendors with a valid state food establishment... Read More.

Price Gouging Statute in Effect for Counties Ravaged by Wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following the declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by wildfires.The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the... Read More.
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Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, secured House passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole.... Read More.
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Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

At around 1:30 PM Newkirk Ambulance 56 was returning from the Blackwell hospital when due to a dust storm and non visible conditions the ambulance was involved in a multiple vehicle accident at W and Hwy. 11 West (Doolin).Both firefighters/medics were transported to the hospital with injuries.Another 2 patients... Read More.

Local Forecast-Critical to Extreme Fire Conditions Friday

Today Widespread blowing dust, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.Tonight Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Windy, with a west wind 24... Read More.