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Controversial ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ Video Could Become Mandatory in Oklahoma Schools by July

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — "Meet Baby Olivia" could be coming to a classroom in Oklahoma, if a bill is signed into law this upcoming legislative session.It's new model legislation being pushed in conservative states as part of a post-Roe vs. Wade landscape.The video,... Read More.

DoorDash to Begin Deliveries of CBD Products in Oklahoma

Monday, January 27 by Ch 9

Food delivery service DoorDash announced the company will begin deliveries of hemp-derived CBD products to select states, including Oklahoma.What is allowed in Oklahoma?DoorDash says only adults are allowed to purchase the products, which include food items such as drinks, gummies, snacks, and chocolates.The eligible food items are legally required to contain no more than... Read More.

Log10 LLC Acquires PCDA Spec Building, Solidifying Long-Term Commitment to Ponca City

Monday, January 27 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is pleased to announce that Log10 LLC, a food safety consulting firm and microbiology lab specializing in the research and production of probiotics, has acquired the spec building it has called home since 2015. This milestone underscores Log10’s commitment to Ponca City and highlights the company’s significant contributions... Read More.

Trump’s Border Proclamation Could Revive Oklahoma’s Immigration Law HB 4156

Monday, January 27 by News 9

The DOJ announced Sunday that it is assessing how a recent proclamation from President Donald Trump affects the case around Oklahoma's House Bill 4156.House Bill 4156 would create the crime of impermissible occupation, criminally charging anybody who is in the state illegally, and requiring them to leave Oklahoma within 72 hours.That measure was signed into... Read More.

Jeremiah Fears, Jalon Moore rally OU to 65-62 victory over Arkansas

Sunday, January 26 by The Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jeremiah Fears had 16 points and Jalon Moore scored the final three points of the game, finishing with 13 as Oklahoma rallied to beat Arkansas 65-62 on Saturday night.Johnell Davis buried a 3-pointer to pull Arkansas even at 62, but the Razorbacks went scoreless over the final 2:13. Moore made... Read More.

West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats to Trump on Social Media, Possession of Drugs

Saturday, January 25 by WFLX

WFLX-West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) interim Chief Tony Araujo announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon about an arrest made following alleged threats against President Donald Trump. WATCH: Interim Chief Araujo announces arrest of a man for making violent social media threats against Trump:West Palm Police press conference Jan. 25, 2025According to police, on Jan.... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/24/2025

Saturday, January 25 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00011 01/24/2025 ANGLE, MADYLNN PAIGE Person 2 SHOOK, SPENCER RYAN vs. ANGLE, MADYLNN PAIGE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONKay CS-2025-00029 01/24/2025 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs. EWING, JAMIE INDEBTEDNESSKay SC-2025-00092 01/24/2025 BRADLEY, DAVID TAYLOR Defendant SUN LOAN COMPANY vs. BRADLEY, DAVID TAYLOR MONEY JUDGMENTKay CS-2025-00028 01/24/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. OLIVAS, JAMIE RENE INDEBTEDNESSKay SC-2025-00094 01/24/2025 CRAIG, JAMES Defendant PRICE,... Read More.

Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma

Saturday, January 25 by The Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.The justices said they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated a state board's approval of... Read More.

Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

Saturday, January 25 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top prosecutor asked the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he could be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in 1999.Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested the transfer on Thursday of... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/23/2025

Friday, January 24 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00045 01/23/2025 ALEXANDER, GAVIN MYCOL Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, GAVIN MYCOL DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY BY STRANGULATION (FEL)Kay SC-2025-00078 01/23/2025 APPEL, TRULANE Defendant SURE FINANCE vs. APPEL, TRULANE MONEY JUDGMENTKay CS-2025-00025 01/23/2025 ASSIGNEE OF WEBBANK (PROSPER FUNDING LLC) Plaintiff CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC et al vs. TOWNSEND, CHRISTOPHER INDEBTEDNESSKay ML-2025-00008 01/23/2025 BARAJAS TIRADO, NICOLAS Person 1 BARAJAS TIRADO, NICOLAS vs.... Read More.

Police Logs 01/23/2025

Friday, January 24 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.

Ponca Playhouse to Present “The Little Prince”

Friday, January 24 by Ponca City Now

The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar is based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.Ponca Playhouse at 301 South First is proud to present this heartwarming tale for all ages, directed by Maya Arana. Showtimes are 7:30 on Friday and Saturdays, January 24th, 25th, 31st and February 1st.2:00 p.m. Sunday... Read More.