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State Revenue Figures Released

Thursday, February 27

by Rep. John PfeifferThe state Board of Equalization met Feb. 14 giving us a bit of a let-down Valentine's Day present.The board certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. This is about $1.1 billion less than... Read More.

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

Thursday, February 27

NEW YORK -Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121 on Wednesday night.Aaron Wiggins added 24 points and Jalen... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Thursday, February 27

March 7, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025 up coming Elections for, Ponca City School Board member seat #5, Blackwell School Board member Seat #5, City of Kaw City Councilmember Ward # 1,... Read More.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Thursday, February 27

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said.Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release the circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing.Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy... Read More.

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

Thursday, February 27

NORMAN, Okla. -A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health reveals the Cleveland County Jail is struggling to meet acceptable standards.A surprise inspection on Feb. 4 revealed several violations, including failure to report the serious injury of an inmate earlier this year.Additionally, another inmate, Jacob Shane Dieball,... Read More.

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers slammed for proposal to replace ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’

Thursday, February 27

Wisconsin Gov. Tony EversWAUSAU (WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is standing by his state budget, which includes changing some of the gendered language in a section about artificial insemination.It includes changing the term "mother" to "inseminated person" and "husband" to "spouse."All this does (is) it gives people... Read More.

Southwest Airlines Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Another Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

Wednesday, February 26

CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning.Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane approaching a runway just before 9... Read More.

Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Wednesday, February 26

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him.The justices found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights.The justices heard arguments... Read More.

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

Wednesday, February 26

Apple plans to invest $500 billion domestically over the next four years and hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S., the iPhone maker announced on Monday.The company's plans include investing in a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Houston, set to open in 2026, that will make servers to... Read More.

Ukraine and US Have Agreed on a Framework Economic Deal, Ukrainian Officials Say

Wednesday, February 26

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Donald Trump at the Trump Tower in New York City. (Photo: AP) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals,... Read More.

House Passes REINS Act-Second House Priority Bill Passes House Title-on in First Three Weeks of Session

Wednesday, February 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 2728, a measure designed to enhance transparency and legislative oversight in the state’s administrative rulemaking process.House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny... Read More.

City of Tonkawa Holding Town Hall Meeting Today

Tuesday, February 25

To address the concerns of our community, the City of Tonkawa is holding a Town Hall Meeting that will address the current issues of this Water Emergency. During this Town Hall Meeting, we will give the community a complete explanation of the current operations underway and also allow the community... Read More.

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State Revenue Figures Released

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers slammed for proposal to replace ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’

Southwest Airlines Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Another Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

Ukraine and US Have Agreed on a Framework Economic Deal, Ukrainian Officials Say

House Passes REINS Act-Second House Priority Bill Passes House Title-on in First Three Weeks of Session

City of Tonkawa Holding Town Hall Meeting Today

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