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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... Read More.

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

Tuesday, March 18 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from... Read More.

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 WilliamsWHAT POLICE IN GRANT, NEW MEXICO SAY: -After getting the BOLO (be on the lookout) from OK about the suspect, the Grants Police Department used their license... Read More.

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 in... Read More.

Why do we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s What the Holiday is all About

Monday, March 17 by CBS News

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning.Here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and why he is celebrated each year. When did we start celebrating St. Patrick's Day? The first historical... Read More.

Webbers Falls Police officer shot, authorities searching for suspect

Monday, March 17 by News 6

Update: Authorities are searching for a suspect they say shot a Webbers Falls police officer during a traffic stop Sunday evening.The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) says the shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. after an officer pulled over a speeding driver. Investigators say the suspect, identified as Billy Wayne Williams, drove several blocks... Read More.

Fire Danger in Oklahoma Begins Monday

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Ponca City Today Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to... Read More.

Food Truck Freedom Act Advances to Senate

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1076, also known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa. With an 85-3 vote, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, allowing vendors with a valid state food establishment license to operate anywhere in... Read More.

Price Gouging Statute in Effect for Counties Ravaged by Wildfires

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following the declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by wildfires.The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the price of goods and services... Read More.

Dineo Heilmann to be Inducted Into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College alumni Dineo Heilmann will be inducted into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame March 29 at NOC... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes House

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

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. Those convicted also would not... Read More.

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

Sunday, March 16 by The Associated Press

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 dynamic storm, earning an unusual... Read More.