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Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Tuesday, February 25

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.Trump... Read More.

Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts Recital Set for February 24, Rescheduled for March 3

Monday, February 24

The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts Black History Month Fine Arts Student Recital has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3.The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m.The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

Monday, February 24

The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was... Read More.

One of Oklahoma Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Michigan

Monday, February 24

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 21, 2025) – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the... Read More.

Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

Monday, February 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative... Read More.

House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

Monday, February 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed... Read More.

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

Monday, February 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full... Read More.

Eddie Fisher, ’65 White Sox All-Star reliever and former OU player, dies at age 88

Sunday, February 23

ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88.The Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus says Fisher died Monday after a brief illness.Born... Read More.

Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

Saturday, February 22

By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press(AP) — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.The Eighth Circuit Court's decision on Thursday reverses Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.'s... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball vs. Bartlesville

Friday, February 21

The Cats are at home against Bartlesville. 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 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Hospitalizations Trending Down After Oklahoma Sees Historic High in Flu Cases

Friday, February 21

Flu hospitalizations in Oklahoma are trending down after reaching a historic high earlier this month, the Hudson College of Public Health reported on Thursday.“I think we've had a historically high number of influenza cases this year. Two weeks ago, we had almost 1000 Oklahomans in the hospital with influenza, and... Read More.