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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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 48 points and Thunder hold off Pistons 113-107

Sunday, March 16 by The Associated Press

By DAVE HOGG Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night.Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and added six assists and three steals for Oklahoma City, which won for the ninth... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 03/14/2025

Saturday, March 15 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00041 03/14/2025 ABLE, KIRA ANN Person 2 GROCHOWSKY, JESSE LEE vs. ABLE, KIRA ANN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay SC-2025-00227 03/14/2025 ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant PARKER, GEORGE W vs. LAWSON, KEITH et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay FD-2025-00034 03/14/2025 ALVEY, JESSE JAMES, SR Plaintiff ALVEY, JESSE JAMES, SR vs. ALVEY, REBECCA DIANNE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay Read More.

No. 10 Tulsa falls 77-59 to No. 2 North Texas in AAC quarterfinals

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By The Associated PressFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Atin Wright had 24 points as second-seeded North Texas knocked off tenth-seeded Tulsa, 77-59 in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday.North Texas advances to face the winner of the quarterfinal between East Carolina and No. 3-seeded UAB.Wright shot 7 for 16... Read More.

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.