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Eskimo Joe’s celebrates 50 years with weeklong bash in Stillwater

by News 9
STILLWATER, Okla. -Eskimo Joe’s, the iconic Stillwater restaurant and bar known for its smiling T-shirts and late-night fries, is celebrating 50 years in business this month with a week of festivities, concerts and community events.The beloved “jumpin’ little juke joint” first opened in July 1975, the product of a spontaneous idea between co-founders Stan Clark and... Read More.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to end services in two major counties starting Nov. 1

by KTUL
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will cease law enforcement services in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties starting November 1.This decision will leave local law enforcement agencies to cover in-state highways, a move that has sparked concern among some legislative officials.Senator Mark Mann expressed deep... Read More.

Senators Christi Gillespie & Mark Mann Launch Interim Study to Stabilize Municipal Funding

by Ponca City Now
Oklahoma City – Senator Christi Gillespie (R–Broken Arrow) and Senator Mark Mann (D-Oklahoma City) have announced the launch of a bipartisan interim study on “Municipal Funding Stabilization,” approved by Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton for the 2025 Legislative Interim and assigned to the Local & County Government Committee. “As a former city councilor and vice mayor, I’ve seen... Read More.
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Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion

by AP
NEW YORK (AP) — Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy.Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, or $3.97, in early trading Wednesday, topping $164 each. At the beginning of 2023, Nvidia shares were around $14 each.The poster child of the AI boom, Nvidia... Read More.

6 Secret Service agents suspended over conduct during attempted Trump assassination

by AP
Six agents were suspended by the U.S. Secret Service for failures connected to last year's attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, an official told ABC News. The personnel moves were confirmed four days shy of the anniversary of the July 13, 2024, shooting incident that left Trump's ear bloodied. Corey Comperatore, a... Read More.

Education Chair Dismisses SDE Mandate as “Empty Threat”

by Ponca City Now
Education Chair Rep. Dick LoweOklahoma House Education Committee Chair Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, reacted to the Monday announcement by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that he would require all school districts in the state to provide free lunches to all students at the cost of employee salaries. The Superintendent does not have the Constitutional... Read More.
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Stillwater Police and Fire Departments Investigate Two Arson Incidents

by Ponca City Now
(STILLWATER, OK) – The Stillwater Police Department (SPD) and Stillwater Fire Department (SFD) are actively investigating two separate arson incidents that occurred within the same week at the Chapel Ridge of Stillwater leasing office, located in the 1800 block of North Hartford Street. One suspect has been arrested in connection to both fires.On Saturday,... Read More.
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