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Update: Stillwater Wildfires – Assessment of Aftermath and Stillwater Strong Relief

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

(Stillwater, OK) – City of Stillwater remains alert to the potential for additional wildfires for the next couple of days while firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots, and work with administration, staff, and state and federal agencies to assess structural loss and damages.“While we are still in the response phase with our first responders, the...

Life Saving Award Given to PCPD Sergeant Hughes

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department held it’s annual awards banquet on February 28th. Sergeant Rob Hughes was awarded the Life Saving Award for his services this past fall.As Sergeant Hughes investigated a separate incident in a Ponca City neighborhood, he...

Storm Safety Day at Science Museum Oklahoma on March 29

Tuesday, March 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — We are right in the middle of storm season, so there's no time like the present to get prepared.FOX 25 is teaming up with the Science Museum Oklahoma for Storm Safety Day on March 29.Join in for interactive fun and education for the whole family from 10 a.m. to...

Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Oklahoma’s Tough Anti-Illegal Immigration Law

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State of Oklahoma is closer to finally being able to enforce its tough illegal immigration law thanks to the Trump Administration’s dismissal of the federal government’s challenging House Bill 4156.In June 2024, the Biden Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully petitioned a federal judge to place a preliminary injunction...

Fighting for Oklahoma’s Schools, Economy and Veterans

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ty Burns, R-PawneeWe are now in a critical stage of the legislative session, where we focus on floor work ahead of the deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber of origin. This week, I want to highlight a few key bills making their way through the process.House Bill 1276 would...

Putin and Trump Will Speak on Tuesday About the War in Ukraine

Tuesday, March 18 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Vladimir Putin on...

Suspect Wanted for Shooting Oklahoma Officer Captured in New Mexico

Monday, March 17 by News 6

Here's an update on the capture of a man in New Mexico, who's accused of shooting a Webber's Falls Police officer during a traffic stop yesterday:WHO: 46-year-old Billy Williams

Oklahoma Wildfires: Four fatalities Confirmed as Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

Monday, March 17 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has released an update as of Sunday evening as wildfires continue to impact the state.According to ODEM, a red flag warning will remain in effect for a majority of Oklahoma from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 17.A Fire Weather Watch will remain...