VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

March 7, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025  up coming Elections for,  Ponca City School Board member seat #5, Blackwell School Board member Seat #5, City of Kaw City Councilmember Ward # 1, and City of Newkirk City... Read More.

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

NORMAN, Okla. -A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health reveals the Cleveland County Jail is struggling to meet acceptable standards.A surprise inspection on Feb. 4 revealed several violations, including failure to report the serious injury of an inmate earlier this year.Additionally, another inmate, Jacob Shane Dieball, was found unresponsive in his... Read More.
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Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him.The justices found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights.The justices heard arguments in October in a case... Read More.
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House Passes REINS Act-Second House Priority Bill Passes House Title-on in First Three Weeks of Session

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 2728, a measure designed to enhance transparency and legislative oversight in the state’s administrative rulemaking process.House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, modeled... Read More.
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City of Tonkawa Holding Town Hall Meeting Today

To address the concerns of our community, the City of Tonkawa is holding a Town Hall Meeting that will address the current issues of this Water Emergency. During this Town Hall Meeting, we will give the community a complete explanation of the current operations underway and also allow the community to ask the panel of... Read More.

Ponca City Welcomes New Mayor, Says Thank You to Longtime Mayor

Before the City Commission Meeting on Monday, February 24th, the City held a reception for retiring Mayor Homer Nicholson. A wonderful crowd gathered to show their respect for Mayor Nicholson's Service. After the reception, Mayor-Elect Kelsey Wagner was sworn in and took the Oath of Office.Thank you Mayor Homer Nicholson for 18 years of... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Dept. Makes Drug and Stolen Property Arrests Today, Expect More

Today, the Kay County Sheriff's Dept. executed a search warrant in the 6000 blk East Lake Road. After working with several area agencies, enough probable cause was developed to request a search warrant from the court. The warrant was issued and signed by the judge. The investigation is still on going, however today several arrests were made... Read More.