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Duel Bill Would Protect OK from Straw Land Purchases

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill in committee that would criminalize a straw purchase of property on behalf of a foreign national. House Bill 3495 would make it unlawful to knowingly and willfully purchase or attempt to obtain any property on behalf of a foreign national. Punishment... Read More.

Army Corps waives day-use fees for recreational areas on Presidents Day

by KTUL
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,800 recreation areas nationwide in observance of Presidents Day on Feb. 16, including locations across the Tulsa District. The fee waiver applies to day use areas such as boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. It does not cover camping, camping related... Read More.

Urgent Legislative Request to Address Student Walkouts and Uphold School Attendance Laws

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of Oklahoma state senators and representatives sent a formal letter to State Superintendent Lindel Fields calling for immediate action regarding recent student walkouts at public schools statewide. These protests, which targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and law enforcement personnel, disrupted instructional time at schools including Hale High... Read More.
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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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