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Woman accused of sharing child sex abuse material arrested by Tulsa County deputies

Wednesday, May 28 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa County deputies arrested a woman who is accused of sending child abuse material to a man in Texas.The affidavit for Falisha Johnson says the man she met online requested nude photos of children daily.Documents say detectives found more than 3,000 pictures and videos on her phone of child sexual abuse material,... Read More.

Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma

Wednesday, May 28 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday, May 22 effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4.The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which... Read More.

FBI looking into 3 high-profile cases of ‘potential public corruption’

Wednesday, May 28 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI is looking into a number of cases related to 'potential public corruption.' The agency's deputy director, Dan Bongino, made the announcement on X Monday, writing that the agency is either reopening or shifting resources towards the cases. We made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources... Read More.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

Wednesday, May 28 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school,... Read More.

Police Logs 05/23/2025 to 05/25/2025

Tuesday, May 27 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Free Lunch for Kids at First Lutheran

Tuesday, May 27 by Ponca City Now

First Lutheran School will be serving free lunches for kids all summer long, beginning on May 27th and ending on August 6th. They will be closed on July 4th.Meal times will be 11:00-12:15 Monday-Friday*Adult meals are available for a $5.00 charge*

Oklahoma legislature to look at veto overrides on bills this week

Tuesday, May 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — After a busy four months, the Oklahoma legislature is entering its final week of session.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says the legislature will look at veto overrides this week."It is not easy for an idea to be transformed into a law, and it shouldn't be. It takes a long process... Read More.

SB 912 Becomes Law, Securing Oklahoma’s Future as Leader in the Space Industry

Tuesday, May 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senate Bill 912, by Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, became law last week. The measure aims to meet the evolving needs of the space industry and position Oklahoma as a national leader in space exploration and innovation by merging the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) within the Oklahoma Department... Read More.

France’s first lady appears to push her husband as they land in Vietnam: ‘Just joking’

Tuesday, May 27 by AP

PARIS (AP) — They were just playfighting?That wasbefore they disembarked from their plane to start a tour of Southeast Asia this weekend.The moment quickly made headlines in France, with media trying to decipher the interaction that cameras spotted through the just-opened door of the plane. The headline of a story on the website of the... Read More.

Oklahoma Mans Side Hustle Brings in $117,000 a Month Working 1 day a Week

Tuesday, May 27 by CNBC

Legit Kits CEO Mike O’Dell in his side hustle’s Oklahoma City warehouse Mike O’DellFour days per week, nurse anesthetist Mike O’Dell spends his 10-hour shifts sitting in a swivel chair shoved between pieces of towering, whirring operating equipment. He can’t use the bathroom, grab lunch or sip water without asking someone to cover for him, he... Read More.

Wilk praises passage of Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025

Tuesday, May 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives last week passed Senate Bill 20 by a vote of 71-13. SB20, or the Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, is a measure that strengthens requirements for non-domiciled commercial drivers operating in the state. Authored by Representative Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby, the bill mandates... Read More.

President Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Monday, May 26 by CBS News

President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country."Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty called," Mr. Trump... Read More.