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Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Wednesday, January 29

OKLAHOMA - Those mysterious drone sightings across the country late last year prompted Oklahoma safety officials to take precautions. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol now has a fleet of drone detection systems that can be deployed anywhere in the state if needed. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said on Monday... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

Tuesday, January 28

The Cats are away against Putnam City West. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 5:45pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:00. https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has submitted a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that Oklahoma's policy of recording and maintaining sex on birth certificates is "clearly" constitutional. What is the Oklahoma Attorney General's birth certificate petition about? Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond petitioned the U.S. Supreme... Read More.

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Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

Tuesday, January 28

TULSA, Okla. - The Oklahoma school board advanced a plan to require K-12 students to show immigration status when enrolling in public schools. The approval for this rule by the board comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he would enforce President Donald Trump's executive order to allow immigration agents into... Read More.

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma. "I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we... Read More.

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY – A recent communication by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supports Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s contention that the nation’s border crisis underscores the need for Oklahoma’s tough immigration reform law. That measure, House Bill 4156, was signed into law last year but paused in June – just... Read More.

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Former Blair High School Teacher Arrested on Rape and Destroying Evidence Charges

Tuesday, January 28

BLAIR, OKLA (KOKH) — A former high school teacher was arrested for second-degree rape in Blair, Oklahoma. The Blair Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's (OSBI) help in an investigation involving possible misconduct between a student and a teacher at Blair High School. A search warrant was executed at... Read More.

Medical Examiner’s Office Seeks $3.5 Million Increase in Budget to Regain Accreditation

Tuesday, January 28

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma agencies are asking lawmakers for more than $13 billion in appropriated budget requests for FY26. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is asking for a budget increase of... Read More.

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Monday, January 27

Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27. Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension. This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources... Read More.

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Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

Monday, January 27

The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session. Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students... Read More.

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

Monday, January 27

WASHINGTON STATE — Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration. Thousands of refugees who fled war and persecution and had gone through a sometimes yearslong vetting process... Read More.

Sen. Goodwin Enters Plea for Stop Sign Violation

Monday, January 27

TULSA, Okla. - Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Mayor Monroe Nichols as Senator Goodwin's attorney. We have corrected that error and apologize for the mistake. Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin entered a nolo contendere plea in traffic court on Sunday and was convicted of failing to stop... Read More.

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Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Petitions Supreme Court Over Birth Certificate Gender policy

Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

DOJ Letter Bolsters Drummond Appeal of Injunction Against State Immigration Reform Law

Former Blair High School Teacher Arrested on Rape and Destroying Evidence Charges

Medical Examiner’s Office Seeks $3.5 Million Increase in Budget to Regain Accreditation

Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

Sen. Goodwin Enters Plea for Stop Sign Violation

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