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Inspection Finds 10 Violations at Muskogee Bitcoin Mining Facility After Complaint Filed

Thursday, March 20 by KOKH

MUSKOGEE, OKLA (KTUL) — Several violations were found at a Bitcoin mining facility in Muskogee after a complaint was submitted.A Muskogee resident filed the complaint with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), leading to an investigation on March 11.The ODEQ found 10 violations at the Muskogee Bitcoin-Bifrost Substation and Miners facility.According to the... Read More.

Police Logs 03/17/2025

Wednesday, March 19 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.

Highway 412 Eastbound Closed After Semi Collision, Diesel Spill

Wednesday, March 19 by News 6

MAYES COUNTY, Okla. -The eastbound lanes of Highway 412 are blocked due to a crash involving multiple semis in Mayes County on Wednesday.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said two semis and a truck crashed a few miles east of Chouteau. Troopers at the scene say diesel has spilled from one of the semi... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 03/18/2025

Wednesday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00045 03/18/2025 ADAMS, LEANNA DEONN Person 2 EAGAN, CHASE LANE vs. ADAMS, LEANNA DEONN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay SC-2025-00232 03/18/2025 BERGMAN, MELONIE BARTLETT Defendant BROWN, PATRICIA MARY et al vs. BERGMAN, MELONIE BARTLETT REPLEVINKay CF-2025-00133 03/18/2025 BRAKEY, JIMMY DALE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRAKEY, JIMMY DALE LEWD OR INDECENT ACTS TO A CHILD UNDER... Read More.

House and Senate Pass Resolution Honoring Firefighters and First Responders Battling State Wildfires

Wednesday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state.High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week.House Concurrent Resolution 1008, by... Read More.

Wildfire Smoke, High Pollen, and Viruses: Why so Many Oklahomans are Sick Now

Wednesday, March 19 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Wildfires across Oklahoma are not only impacting air quality but also causing a spike in respiratory illnesses, allergies, and other health issues, according to Dr. Matthew Else, medical director for Craft Concierge Medicine in Tulsa.Reasons Why People Are Sick:Wildfire smoke High pollen counts from oak, cedar, and juniper trees ... Read More.

Trump Says He’s Ending Secret Service Protection for Biden’s Adult Children

Wednesday, March 19 by AP

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January.The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 03/17/2025

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00230 03/17/2025 3B BAIL BONDS Plaintiff 3B BAIL BONDS vs. DUCOTEY, BONNIE DEE MONEY JUDGEMENTKay CJ-2025-00065 03/17/2025 ATWOOD, JENNIFER Defendant STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGREE OF JOSEPH AND CYNTHIA WARDLOW vs. ATWOOD, JENNIFER NEGLIGENCEKay ML-2025-00043 03/17/2025 BARNES, RILEY DAX EDDIE Person 1 BARNES, RILEY DAX EDDIE vs. PRINCE, MADISON NICHOLE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE... Read More.

Attorney General Warns Businesses as Price Stabilization Act Takes Effect Post-Emergency

Tuesday, March 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act will go into effect after the governor's declaration of a State of Emergency.The Emergency Price Stabilization Act will prohibit businesses from increasing the price of goods and services by more than 10 percent.Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of... Read More.

Weather Warnings and Advisories Issued

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now-Oklahoma Mesonet

5 Years Since COVID-19 Declared a Global Pandemic: Progress and Challenges

Tuesday, March 18 by News 6

March 11, 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While significant progress has been made in fighting the virus, challenges remain, according to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, an emergency room physician with the Hillcrest HealthCare System.Dr. Johnson says COVID-19 fatigue has shaped public perception of the virus,... Read More.

Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office to Evaluate Wildfire Damage

Tuesday, March 18 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office is preparing to assess the damage to structures impacted by recent wildfires.Officials with the assessor's office say they are currently reviewing news reports, videos, and other data to develop a plan for evaluating affected properties.Once the extent of the damage is determined, field appraisers will visit every... Read More.