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Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes House

Monday, March 17

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.

Tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 33 dead

Sunday, March 16

By JEFF ROBERSON, REBECCA REYNOLDS and JULIE WALKER Associated PressPIEDMONT, Mo. (AP) — Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools, and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S.The... Read More.

White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the... Read More.

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know.

Saturday, March 15

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes,... Read More.

Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Saturday, March 15

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks,... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills ... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

Friday, March 14

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

Friday, March 14

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.

Two Suspects Arrested in McCord School Burglary

Friday, March 14

On March 12, Osage County Deputies and School Resource Deputies responded to a burglary and vandalism at McCord Public Schools. Deputies worked diligently and developed two suspects over night. Thursday morning those individuals were arrested at their residence.A juvenile suspect was arrested and has been turned over to the... Read More.

LETTER OF COMMENDATION: Patrolman Matthew Uribe

Friday, March 14

On the morning of March 12, 2025, the Ponca City Police Department received still photographs from an Administrator at McCord Elementary School. The department was advised that the Osage County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a burglary and vandalism of the school. These images were immediately shared with PCPD Patrol... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Approves Pro Tem Paxton’s Senate Bill 631 to Strengthen Penalties for Shooting into Dwellings and Public Buildings

Friday, March 14

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 631, authored by Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, aiming to enhance public safety by adding the crime of discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the... Read More.

Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case

Friday, March 14

BLACKWELL, OK – On March 13, 2025, the Blackwell Fire Department and Blackwell Police Department responded to a structure fire at the House of Prayer Church, located at 900 S. 9th St. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The fire occurred in the building that houses both the worship center and a... Read More.