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White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the state if they are in... Read More.

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know.

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes, or coughs. It is preventable... Read More.

Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-Newkirk Fire Department/EMS

At around 1:30 PM Newkirk Ambulance 56 was returning from the Blackwell hospital when due to a dust storm and non visible conditions the ambulance was involved in a multiple vehicle accident at W and Hwy. 11 West (Doolin).Both firefighters/medics were transported to the hospital with injuries.Another 2 patients were also transported.Highway 11 continues... Read More.

Local Forecast-Critical to Extreme Fire Conditions Friday

Friday, March 14 by Beverly Cantrell

Today Widespread blowing dust, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.Tonight Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to... Read More.

Two Suspects Arrested in McCord School Burglary

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

On March 12, Osage County Deputies and School Resource Deputies responded to a burglary and vandalism at McCord Public Schools. Deputies worked diligently and developed two suspects over night. Thursday morning those individuals were arrested at their residence.A juvenile suspect was arrested and has been turned over to the State of Oklahoma Office of... Read More.

LETTER OF COMMENDATION: Patrolman Matthew Uribe

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On the morning of March 12, 2025, the Ponca City Police Department received still photographs from an Administrator at McCord Elementary School. The department was advised that the Osage County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a burglary and vandalism of the school. These images were immediately shared with PCPD Patrol Officers in an effort to... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Approves Pro Tem Paxton’s Senate Bill 631 to Strengthen Penalties for Shooting into Dwellings and Public Buildings

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 631, authored by Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, aiming to enhance public safety by adding the crime of discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the list of offenses requiring convicts... Read More.

Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

BLACKWELL, OK – On March 13, 2025, the Blackwell Fire Department and Blackwell Police Department responded to a structure fire at the House of Prayer Church, located at 900 S. 9th St. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The fire occurred in the building that houses both the worship center and a food bank that provides assistance... Read More.

Ponca City Seniors Serve as Pages at OK House

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, recently hosted two outstanding high school seniors as pages at the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the sixth week of the First Session of the 60th Legislature.Peyton Jones, a senior at Ponca City High School, served as a page during the sixth week of session. Jones,... Read More.

Oklahoma Senator Pushing to Establish Local Foods in Schools Program

Friday, March 14 by KOKH

Oklahoma City, Okla. (KOKH) — The United States Department of Agriculture is cutting two programs that helped buy local foods from farms to put in schools and food banks, according to the School Nutrition Association. The two programs spent more than a billion dollars every year.Oklahoma State Senator Kristen Thompson R-Edmond is running Read More.