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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.

Update: Stillwater Wildfires – Assessment of Aftermath and Stillwater Strong Relief

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

(Stillwater, OK) – City of Stillwater remains alert to the potential for additional wildfires for the next couple of days while firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots, and work with administration, staff, and state and federal agencies to assess structural loss and damages.“While we are still in the response phase with our first responders, the... Read More.

Life Saving Award Given to PCPD Sergeant Hughes

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department held it’s annual awards banquet on February 28th. Sergeant Rob Hughes was awarded the Life Saving Award for his services this past fall.As Sergeant Hughes investigated a separate incident in a Ponca City neighborhood, he heard what he believed were gunshots in the area. Sergeant Hughes walked the area... Read More.

Storm Safety Day at Science Museum Oklahoma on March 29

Tuesday, March 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — We are right in the middle of storm season, so there's no time like the present to get prepared.FOX 25 is teaming up with the Science Museum Oklahoma for Storm Safety Day on March 29.Join in for interactive fun and education for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3... Read More.

Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Oklahoma’s Tough Anti-Illegal Immigration Law

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State of Oklahoma is closer to finally being able to enforce its tough illegal immigration law thanks to the Trump Administration’s dismissal of the federal government’s challenging House Bill 4156.In June 2024, the Biden Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully petitioned a federal judge to place a preliminary injunction... Read More.

Fighting for Oklahoma’s Schools, Economy and Veterans

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ty Burns, R-PawneeWe are now in a critical stage of the legislative session, where we focus on floor work ahead of the deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber of origin. This week, I want to highlight a few key bills making their way through the process.House Bill 1276 would... Read More.

Putin and Trump Will Speak on Tuesday About the War in Ukraine

Tuesday, March 18 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from... Read More.

Suspect Wanted for Shooting Oklahoma Officer Captured in New Mexico

Monday, March 17 by News 6

Here's an update on the capture of a man in New Mexico, who's accused of shooting a Webber's Falls Police officer during a traffic stop yesterday:WHO: 46-year-old Billy WilliamsWHAT POLICE IN GRANT, NEW MEXICO SAY: -After getting the BOLO (be on the lookout) from OK about the suspect, the Grants Police Department used their license... Read More.

Oklahoma Wildfires: Four fatalities Confirmed as Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

Monday, March 17 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has released an update as of Sunday evening as wildfires continue to impact the state.According to ODEM, a red flag warning will remain in effect for a majority of Oklahoma from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 17.A Fire Weather Watch will remain in... Read More.

Why do we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s What the Holiday is all About

Monday, March 17 by CBS News

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning.Here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and why he is celebrated each year. When did we start celebrating St. Patrick's Day? The first historical... Read More.

Webbers Falls Police officer shot, authorities searching for suspect

Monday, March 17 by News 6

Update: Authorities are searching for a suspect they say shot a Webbers Falls police officer during a traffic stop Sunday evening.The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) says the shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. after an officer pulled over a speeding driver. Investigators say the suspect, identified as Billy Wayne Williams, drove several blocks... Read More.