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Oklahoma set to execute Kendrick Simpson for 2006 OKC double murder

by News 6
MCALESTER, Okla. -The State of Oklahoma is set to execute a man convicted of killing two men in a 2006 drive-by shooting in Oklahoma City. Kendrick Simpson has spent 19 years on death row for the murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones following a fight at a nightclub. Prosecutors said Simpson followed the victims for... Read More.

Sen. Coleman’s Bill to Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Passes Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has successfully passed legislation through the Senate Public Safety Committee that would improve public safety by allowing judges and prosecutors to factor in an individual’s multiple driving under the influence offenses when determining penalties for an offender. Senate Bill 1543 would allow multiple DUI charges to be prosecuted... Read More.

OnCue Commits $100K to Kickoff Stillwater Public Art Program

by Ponca City Now
(Stillwater, Okla.) —The Stillwater City Council formally adopted an ordinance establishing the Stillwater Public Art Program and accepted a $100,000 contribution from OnCue as the cornerstone gift to support the future of public art in Stillwater. This ordinance creates a dedicated public art committee and fund to support the development, preservation and celebration of... Read More.
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Hamilton Bill to Prohibit Underage Marriage Clears Judiciary Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 in the State of Oklahoma. Senate Bill 504 eliminates current provisions in state law that allow 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent. “Though nearing adulthood, the fact remains that these are... Read More.
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First Week of Session by Rep. John Pfeiffer

by Ponca City Now
The Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature started Feb. 2. The House and Senate convened a joint session to hear the annual State of the State address from Gov. Kevin Stitt. This will be his last as he's term limited after serving two four-year terms. While the governor shared his priorities, it will be... Read More.

Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie’s abduction released

by CBS News
What to know about the search for Nancy Guthrie A man says he was detained in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie and has been released. The man, who only wanted to be identified as Carlos, told reporters early Wednesday, “I didn’t do anything. ... I’m innocent.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona said... Read More.

Ponca City High School to Host Incoming Freshmen Information Meeting

by Ponca City Now
Katie Parr-Ponca City High School will host an information meeting for parents and guardians of incoming freshmen on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the school commons. Families should enter through the main doors of the high school. This meeting is designed to provide parents with important information to help support their... Read More.
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New cell therapy could offer cure to Oklahomans with advanced Melanoma

by News 9
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center says it is the only site in Oklahoma that offers a new cell therapy to treat advanced melanoma. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, or TIL therapy, uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer, the Stephenson Cancer Center explained. “We got on-boarded to do it just recently, a month or two ago.... Read More.

𝐎𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

by Ponca City Now-OCSO
𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 has accepted a plea deal on multiple felony charges following a comprehensive criminal investigation and successful prosecution. The defendant was charged with of six counts of Lewd Molestation, First-Degree Rape of a victim under 14, Forcible Sodomy, and Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child Under 16. The plea deal will send... Read More.

Maynard AI Safeguards Pass First Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Government Modernization and Technology Committee on Monday unanimously passed two bills intended to safeguard Oklahomans when artificial intelligence (AI) is used. Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, is the chairman of the committee and the author of  House Bill 3545 and House Bill 3546. The measures seek to ensure state... Read More.
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