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PCPD Make Arrest at Walmart

by Ponca City Now
On Saturday evening, PCPD Officers responded to Walmart when Asset Protection employees called the police about a man who was concealing items into what appeared to be an ice chest. Upon arrival, Officers located 43 year old Thomas Wohlford of Winfield, KS. Officers located several articles of merchandise in the cooler, including clothing and a... Read More.

Legislature overrides nearly 50 bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma 60th Legislature adjourned its regular session on Friday, with an eventful final 24 hours.The legislature voted to override nearly 50 bills on Thursday, which is a large chunk of the bills Governor Stitt vetoed this session.A vetoed bill needed a two-thirds vote the veto from each chamber in... Read More.
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Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.

Volunteers step up to assure ‘No Veteran Dies Alone’

by By VA Public Affairs Specialist, David Walter
Frank Steffel estimates he has sat with some 40 dying Veterans. But these weren’t on the battlefield or at the scene of tragic accidents. Instead, he was at their bedside, in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, providing comfort and solace as part of the “No Veteran Dies Alone” volunteer program.“It’s definitely touching,” he said,... Read More.
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Movie on the Lawn at the RecPlex Tonight

by Ponca City Now
FREE Movie on the Lawn is Friday, May 30 at the RecPlex. Hosted by Marland’s PlaceEveryone is invited to a special evening of meaningful conversation and a powerful film under the stars on the RecPlex LawnDiscussion begins at 8:30 PM Film starts at sundown Showing tonight: Possum TrotBring a blanket or lawn chair, snacks and settle in... Read More.
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Veto overridden of bill to allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The veto of a bill that would allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, HB 1137, was overridden by the House and the Senate. The bill’s author, Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, celebrated the veto override.“Today, the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated its unwavering commitment to justice and... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

by News 6
Allie Friesen, now former commissioner of Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), has been removed from her position through the statutory authority of the state legislature.On what was expected to be the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers quickly advanced a concurrent resolution calling for Friesen's removal.The... Read More.