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Hamilton’s Bill Raising Age of Consent Becomes Law

Wednesday, May 28

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after House Bill 1003 became law this week.The measure implements additional protections for Oklahoma youth by raising the age of consent from 16 to 18.“Raising the age of consent to 18 is a crucial step in closing dangerous loopholes... Read More.

Ponca City Celebrates Marshallese Constitution Day with Local Community

Wednesday, May 28

This past weekend, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) joined city leadership and community partners in a joyful celebration of Marshallese Constitution Day, also known as Jemenei Day, hosted by the local Marshallese community.Observed nationally in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on May 1st, Constitution Day commemorates the independence... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Pioneer Tech Foundation with Generous Donation

Wednesday, May 28

Ponca City, OK --- The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation recently received a generous donation from Phillips 66’s Ponca City Refinery, continuing a strong community partnership dedicated to supporting education and workforce development in the region. The donation was presented during a check ceremony held last week at Pioneer... Read More.

Senate approves bill to establish national monument honoring Greenwood District

Wednesday, May 28

WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would designate a national monument in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House... Read More.

Woman accused of sharing child sex abuse material arrested by Tulsa County deputies

Wednesday, May 28

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa County deputies arrested a woman who is accused of sending child abuse material to a man in Texas.The affidavit for Falisha Johnson says the man she met online requested nude photos of children daily.Documents say detectives found more than 3,000 pictures and videos on her phone... Read More.

Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma

Wednesday, May 28

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday, May 22 effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4.The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the St. Isidore of... Read More.

FBI looking into 3 high-profile cases of ‘potential public corruption’

Wednesday, May 28

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI is looking into a number of cases related to 'potential public corruption.' The agency's deputy director, Dan Bongino, made the announcement on X Monday, writing that the agency is either reopening or shifting resources towards the cases. We made the decision to either... Read More.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

Wednesday, May 28

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants... Read More.

Free Lunch for Kids at First Lutheran

Tuesday, May 27

First Lutheran School will be serving free lunches for kids all summer long, beginning on May 27th and ending on August 6th. They will be closed on July 4th.Meal times will be 11:00-12:15 Monday-Friday*Adult meals are available for a $5.00 charge*

Oklahoma legislature to look at veto overrides on bills this week

Tuesday, May 27

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — After a busy four months, the Oklahoma legislature is entering its final week of session.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says the legislature will look at veto overrides this week."It is not easy for an idea to be transformed into a law, and it shouldn't be.... Read More.

SB 912 Becomes Law, Securing Oklahoma’s Future as Leader in the Space Industry

Tuesday, May 27

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senate Bill 912, by Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, became law last week. The measure aims to meet the evolving needs of the space industry and position Oklahoma as a national leader in space exploration and innovation by merging the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority... Read More.

France’s first lady appears to push her husband as they land in Vietnam: ‘Just joking’

Tuesday, May 27

PARIS (AP) — They were just playfighting?That wasbefore they disembarked from their plane to start a tour of Southeast Asia this weekend.The moment quickly made headlines in France, with media trying to decipher the interaction that cameras spotted through the just-opened door of the plane. The headline of a story... Read More.