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Legislative Breakfast in Blackwell
Join others for breakfast at Mary's Grill, March 28, 2025 at 7:30AM.Meet your state legislators, hear about legislative measures, and discuss their impacts on the community.
Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing
Former President Bill Clinton will attend the 30th Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed."We are honored to have President Clinton back," Watkins said. "He’s been back several times and... Read More.
Bedlam Football in the Spring? Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy Suggests Scrimmage Against Sooners
STILLWATER, Okla. -One of the biggest college football topics in 2025 has been the future of spring football. Several college football programs have canceled their traditional spring games for the 2025 season, citing various reasons such as stadium renovations, player development priorities, and concerns over transfer portal tampering. Notably, 19... Read More.
Oklahoma Man Faces Federal Charges for Large-Scale Dog Fighting Operation: ‘Largest Number of Dogs Ever Seized’
TULSA, Okla. -Federal prosecutors have charged a Broken Arrow man with operating a large-scale dog-fighting ring in Broken Arrow and Haskell, seizing nearly 200 dogs in what the FBI says is its largest confiscation from a single person.The DOJ said Leshon Eugene Johnson appeared in court last week and was charged... Read More.
Former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins Passes
Oklahoma City -Former Oklahoma Congressman Wes Watkins has passed at the age of 86. Watkins served Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District for a total of 20 years.Watkins was first elected to the Oklahoma State Senate 1974. Two years later, he won his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives,... Read More.
Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner to Feature Roast of Shelley Arrott by Superintendent Adam Leaming
Ponca City – Get ready for an evening of laughter and lighthearted fun as the Pioneer Tech Foundation hosts its annual fundraising dinner on April 10 at Pioneer Technology Center. This year’s event will feature a special roast of Shelley Arrott, with none other than her former colleague and... Read More.
Wildfires Bring Heartache to the Heartland
by Rep. John PfeifferOklahoma is definitely not a state for the faint of heart. If it's not one natural disaster, it's another, sometimes both together.Wildfires swept through the state beginning March 14, fueled by incredibly strong winds, killing four, injuring 200 and damaging or destroying more than 400 homes.I'm... Read More.
Education Classes on Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to be Offered in Ponca City
PONCA CITY, Okla. – Community members are invited to sign up to attend the Dementia Dialogues training classes beginning in March at the Renfro Center.
Dementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers on the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease... Read More.
Children’s Fine Motor Skills: Are They Falling Behind?
As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations.Child development specialist and founder of Building All Children, Kendra Morgan, says that an overreliance on screens may be limiting children's... Read More.
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act Passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
House Bill 1203 would allow Oklahoma’s state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin."This is a groundbreaking initiative to position Oklahoma as a... Read More.
PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation
In the early morning hours of March 20th, PCPD Officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 Block of North Osage in Ponca City. The front of a residence in that neighborhood was hit with multiple rounds of gunfire but no residents were harmed.Later that afternoon, PCPD Investigators and... Read More.
