Capitol Conversations With Senator Coleman

By Sen. Bill Coleman-Sept 25This week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., alongside many of my Republican legislative colleagues to attend the White House State Leadership Conference. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Vice President J.D. Vance at Joint Base Andrews, a strategic military base in Maryland.... Read More.
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A Creative Journey: Photographs by Ken Crowder on View at NOC

“A Creative Journey,” featuring a retrospective body of work by Oklahoma photographer/artist Ken Crowder is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz.A reception with refreshments is planned for Sunday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m.... Read More.

TWO SUSPECTS CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING 2014 COLD CASE

KANSAS, OK – On May 15, 2014, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate the suspicious disappearance of 20-year-old Dustin Ray Carver.Earlier that year, deputies received a missing persons report regarding Carver, who was last seen at a residence in Kansas, Oklahoma.... Read More.
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Oklahoma Senate: The Big Picture

By Senate Democratic Leader Julia KirtSenate Democrats began our first Capitol Conversations series last spring, and we’re continuing those dialogues this fall, joined by House Democrats. We had an education-focused Capitol Conversation last month, and it was a tremendous success. More than 50 Oklahomans from across the state, with... Read More.

Edmond man arrested for alleged internet crimes against children

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A 22-year-old Edmond man was arrested after police say he posed as a juvenile to solicit nude images and videos from minors.Teagan LeBlanc was arrested in Stillwater on Tuesday.The investigation began after an agency outside of Oklahoma contacted Edmond ICAC detectives regarding LeBlanc. Investigators... Read More.

Bill Nye honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- A man who taught a generation that science and math can be fun is the latest to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bill Nye was honored during a ceremony Monday as his star was unveiled. Nye went from being an engineer at Boeing to... Read More.
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Standing Bear Pow-Wow This week

The Standing Bear Powwow, hosted by the six north-central tribes of Oklahoma, is held the last Friday and Saturday of September, this year on September 26-27. It features inter-tribal dancing, exhibition dancing, contest dancing, tiny tot contests and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. Visitors will also find... Read More.

Ponca City High School Band Attends First Contest of the Season

By: Katie ParrThe Ponca City High School Band attended their first contest of the season, the Moore Outdoor Music Festival, on Saturday, September 20. The band placed in the top six out of 13 performing bands during prelims with their show Forever Young. After their prelims performance, students and staff... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers push to halt biosolid use amid health concerns

Oklahoma City, Okla. — An Oklahoma lawmaker is intensifying efforts to halt the use of biosolids, also known as humanure, as fertilizer on farmland due to health concerns linked to "forever chemicals."Representative Jim Shaw has been vocal about the potential risks, stating, "We here in Oklahoma as a legislative body... Read More.