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Legislation from Senator Bill Coleman to Create Recall Elections Process Clears Oklahoma Senate

Monday, March 31

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, to create a recall process for state elected officials to be removed from office.Before the legislation passed 31 to 15, Coleman vowed to make major changes to the bill in the coming weeks.Read More.

PCPD Looking for Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery at Stop-N-Go

Monday, March 31

In the early hours of March 30th, Officers with the Ponca City Police Department responded to Stop-N-Go at 501 W. Highland Ave. in response to an attempted Armed Robbery. The subject, described by witnesses as a black male, wearing a blue hoodie and a white ski mask, walked into the... Read More.

PCPD Investigating Recent Death in Ponca City

Monday, March 31

On the evening of March 30th, Ponca City Police and Ponca City EMS responded to the 300 block of south Lake Street for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers found 62 year old Robert Gibbs inside his residence and he was suffering from a gunshot wound. Gibbs... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Race: Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei Announces Candidacy

Monday, March 31

Former Oklahoma State Senator Mike Mazzei announced he is running for governor.Mazzei served as an Oklahoma State Senator, representing District 25, after winning the Republican primary election for the district in 2004. Mazzei faced no opposition from the Democratic or Independent parties.During Mazzei's time in the Senate, he pushed... Read More.

Officials Release ‘Alarming’ Marijuana Study Findings in Oklahoma

Monday, March 31

A press conference was held recently at the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Headquarters, where officials discussed 'alarming' data from a comprehensive study on marijuana in Oklahoma.The report, compiled by the TEXOMA High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at the request of Oklahoma legislators, policymakers, and concerned citizens, will... Read More.

Cutting Red Tape and Keeping Promises for Our District

Monday, March 31

By: Representative Molly JenkinsThis past week was a whirlwind at the Oklahoma State Capitol as we faced the crucial deadline for House bills to be heard. Late nights and early mornings were the norm as I pored over every single bill, making sure my votes reflected the values and... Read More.

Got Beef? Advocates, Experts Weigh in Amid Debate Over Cultivated Meat Products

Monday, March 31

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — As Oklahoma lawmakers consider proposals regarding cultivated meat, industry experts and advocates are weighing in on the potential impact on consumers and traditional ranching.Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, emphasized the importance of consumer awareness."Beef, it is truly what's for dinner.... Read More.

E-ZPass scam: How to Protect Yourself From “Smishing” and Other Types of fraud

Monday, March 31

OKLAHOMA CITY -Texting scams have become commonplace for nearly all cell phone owners, but a recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. The texts employ the practice of "smishing," which is when scammers impersonate a reputable company or government agency to trick people into giving up their... Read More.

Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

Saturday, March 29

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said.... Read More.

Ponca City woman dies, 2 others injured in collision north of town

Saturday, March 29

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at 11:48 p.m. Friday night at the intersection of US-77 and Coleman Road, about 1 mile north of Ponca City in Kay County.The first vehicle was a 2009 Pontiac driven by Shannon Laird, 37, of Ponca City. She... Read More.

Ponca City Police Asking Public’s Help Locating Two Violent Robbery Suspects.

Friday, March 28

On March 25th, PCPD officers responded to a robbery at Willow Springs Park. During the unprovoked attack, the victim was brutally assaulted, pistol-whipped, and had his vehicle stolen. Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment and... Read More.

Drummond Lauds State Senate Passage of Critical Cybersecurity Bill

Friday, March 28

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Senate Thursday passed Senate Bill 626 requiring businesses to report any security breaches to the Attorney General’s Office if personal information is exposed. Authored by Sen. Brent Howard and Rep. John Pfeiffer, the measure is designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections and enhance the... Read More.