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Bullard Bill to Make ‘Grooming’ a Felony Crime Awaits Senate Floor Vote

Tuesday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently advanced legislation to make “grooming” a felony crime in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1540 would make it a felony for an individual to willfully or maliciously engage in “grooming,” in which an adult establishes a relationship with a minor with the intent to engage the child in sexual activity.... Read More.

Mayor Wagner Announces Task Force on Downtown Revitalization

Monday, March 2 by Ponca City Now

Mayor Kelsey Wagner announced the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization, a working group charged with developing policy recommendations in regard to downtown revitalization. The Task Force will begin meeting in mid-March with a goal to have policy recommendations by early summer. The Task Force is a direct result of the Downtown... Read More.

Session is in full swing at the Capitol

Monday, March 2 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ken Luttrell- The Capitol has been filled with reviewing important legislation and thoughtful discussions about what will best serve Oklahomans. I also had the opportunity to meet with several constituents in my office. Those conversations are always valuable, and I appreciate the chance to hear your perspectives firsthand. As session progresses, much of our... Read More.

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OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home

Monday, March 2 by KOKH

OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home (Photo: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested a 13-year-old boy after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in a home in Bryan County. On Friday, OSBI responded to a home in the 500 block... Read More.

Oklahoma City Domino’s driver shot during Saturday robbery

Monday, March 2 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was shot in the back during a robbery Saturday night near NE 15th Street and North Irving Street, and police are searching for two suspects who fled on foot. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting around 11:08 p.m. in... Read More.

3 U.S. Troops killed in Operation Epic Fury

Monday, March 2 by AP

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, marking the first confirmed American casualties since the large-scale strikes on Iran began. The announcement came in a statement released at 8:49 a.m. ET Saturday. What CENTCOM announced U.S. Central Command said the casualties occurred as... Read More.

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Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Saturday, February 28 by The Associated Press

By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education, and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have worked in recent... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Reforms Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Friday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies. PBMs are middlemen that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance companies and employers by negotiating prices and... Read More.

Wildcat Theater Company “The Witch’s Princess”

Friday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

Advance tickets are available on the MySchoolBucks app or go to MSB on the pcps website

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Legislative Forum in Newkirk Friday

Friday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

Newkirk, this is your chance to be heard! Come out to the Legislative Forum on February 27 at 10 AM at the Newkirk Library. Connect with Senator Bill Coleman and Representative John Pfeiffer. Stay engaged and informed together.

NOC Distinguished Alumni banquet set for March 26

Friday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

Wilma Harman, Adam Leaming, and Rick Scott will be honored Thursday, March 26 as the Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Non-refundable tickets are now available for $25 each. Harman, deceased, NOC Class of 1973, was an NOC Fine Arts Division Instructor. Leaming, NOC Class of 2001, is the Superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools. Scott, NOC Class... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose “Toby Keith Expressway” to honor late country star

Friday, February 27 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma highway could soon be named after the late country superstar, Toby Keith, pending new legislation. House Concurrent Resolution 1019 would rename a proposed turnpike project the “Toby Keith Expressway.” This roadway is set to be built from Interstate 44 East to Interstate-35, continuing East and North to Interstate 40. This road... Read More.