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State Agencies Partnering With ICE to Detain Undocumented Criminals in Oklahoma

by News 6
OKLAHOMA CITY -The State of Oklahoma is ramping up operations targeting immigration enforcement, including working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and remove undocumented criminals.Gov. Kevin Stitt announced three new federal agreements on Friday that will place state officers on ICE task forces.RELATED: Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state... Read More.

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.Trump seemingly endorsed the idea last... Read More.
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NOC Fine Arts Recital Set for February 24, Rescheduled for March 3

by Ponca City Now
The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts  Black History Month Fine Arts Student Recital has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3.The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m.The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

by Ponca City Now
The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was unable to stabilize.To protect our... Read More.

One of Oklahoma Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Michigan

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 21, 2025) – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the list. "This arrest demonstrates our steadfast... Read More.
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Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.

House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B."This bill prioritizes our kids,... Read More.
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CALENDAR CHANGES FOR PCPS ORCHESTRA AND BAND

by Ponca City Now
OSSAA rescheduled our Solo and Ensemble Contest and our High School State Orchestra Contest per the weather. The following date changes have been made to accommodate those changes and the success of the students in their upcoming concerts.7th-12 Grade BAND AND ORCHESTRA: OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Saturday February 22nd) has been moved to Saturday... Read More.
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