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Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

Friday, August 15

I recently hosted my first interim study of this year at the state Capitol to dive into the challenges municipalities face when addressing unoccupied buildings. I introduced legislation this past session to give localities more authority to act when property owners abandon and neglect their buildings. Read More.

PCPD: Arrest Made During July Traffic Stop

Friday, August 15

On July 1st, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop, near the intersection of 5th and England, after the officer recognized the driver as Cameron Stevens. The Officer knew Stevens had an active felony warrant out of Kay County. When the vehicle came to a stop, the Officer identified... Read More.

Drummond secures major victory in lesser prairie chicken lawsuit

Friday, August 15

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma's agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration's rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species. A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas... Read More.

OSBI warns Oklahoma parents after 8,000 internet crime tips involving children this year

Friday, August 15

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says it has already received 8,000 cyber tips about internet crimes against children this year, a sharp increase from 2024. OSBI officials are urging parents to monitor their children’s online activity as school starts.Q: How many tips does the... Read More.

Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

Friday, August 15

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host... Read More.

Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis

Friday, August 15

Billy Joel’s beloved Long Island motorcycle shop is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes.The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, New York, in late September and auctioning... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year

Thursday, August 14

Ponca City, OK – Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has once again received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE). This honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above and beyond to serve their communities.This marks the 23rd year PTC... Read More.

YouTube tests AI age verification system to limit minors’ access to content

Thursday, August 14

YouTube will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday, aiming to better distinguish between adults and minors based on the kinds of videos they watch.The trial will initially affect only a small portion of the platform’s U.S. audience, but it could expand if... Read More.

Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

Thursday, August 14

CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the... Read More.

Mental health among top reasons children miss school, study shows

Thursday, August 14

A new study shows one of the biggest reasons children miss school is due to fear or emotional stress.A survey from the Kids Mental Health Foundation shows that while physical illness is the number one reason children are absent, nearly one-third of parents say their child missed school because... Read More.

Higher beef prices benefit agriculture, but shoppers feel the pinch

Thursday, August 14

TULSA, Okla. -Beef prices are up, including ground beef, which is 12% higher than this time last year. Experts don’t think the prices will drop anytime soon. While it’s not good news for shoppers, it is beneficial for the agriculture industry, one of the top industries in Read More.

PCPD Looking for Triple T Theft Suspect

Wednesday, August 13

On August 1st, a clerk at the Triple T gas station at Lake Rd. and Pecan was counting money from the register. The clerk left the money sitting on the counter so they could assist another customer. While the clerk was away from the counter, the suspect in this... Read More.