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

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.

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

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.
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Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

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

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.

Kay County Court Filings 03/13/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay FP-2025-00013 03/13/2025 BACKUS, TAYLOR RAY Defendant DENETSOSIE, SIERRA DAWN vs. BACKUS, TAYLOR RAY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT - ST COURT ORDERKay SC-2025-00219 03/13/2025 BREWER, KRISTEL Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. BREWER, KRISTEL MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00218 03/13/2025 COLLINS, SCARLETT Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. COLLINS, SCARLETT MONEY JUDGMENTKay CJ-2025-00063 03/13/2025 D/B/A ALLIANCE HEALTH PONCA CITY Defendant PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC vs. FORRISTAL, BENJAMIN MATHEW et al FORECLOSUREKay Read More.
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Two Suspects Arrested in McCord School Burglary

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.
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LETTER OF COMMENDATION: Patrolman Matthew Uribe

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.

Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case

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.