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White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

by CBS News
WASHINGTON, D.C -The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was mandated by Congress.“No matter how... Read More.

Teens Turn to AI For Schoolwork: How Broken Arrow is Adapting

by News 6
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -A new study reveals that more teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence to assist with schoolwork, sparking conversations about how to integrate this rapidly advancing technology into education. Experts are studying how students are using AI more According to the Pew Research Center, 26% of teens use tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork, doubling from... Read More.
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Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

by News 9
OKLAHOMA -Those mysterious drone sightings across the country late last year prompted Oklahoma safety officials to take precautions. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol now has a fleet of drone detection systems that can be deployed anywhere in the state if needed.The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said on Monday the new fleet was only... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

by Ponca City Now
The Cats are away against Putnam City West. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 5:45pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:00.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY -Attorney General Gentner Drummond has submitted a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that Oklahoma's policy of recording and maintaining sex on birth certificates is "clearly" constitutional.What is the Oklahoma Attorney General's birth certificate petition about?Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Tenth... Read More.
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‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma."I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we teach our young people how... Read More.

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – A recent communication by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supports Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s contention that the nation’s border crisis underscores the need for Oklahoma’s tough immigration reform law. That measure, House Bill 4156, was signed into law last year but paused in June – just days before it was to... Read More.
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Former Blair High School Teacher Arrested on Rape and Destroying Evidence Charges

by KOKH
BLAIR, OKLA (KOKH) — A former high school teacher was arrested for second-degree rape in Blair, Oklahoma.The Blair Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's (OSBI) help in an investigation involving possible misconduct between a student and a teacher at Blair High School.A search warrant was executed at 30-year-old Brittany Lee Gray's residence.She... Read More.

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

by News 9
Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27.Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension.This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources like the IRS Free File... Read More.
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