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Raid at OKC home draws criticism of Homeland Security

Saturday, May 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday pushed back against criticism over its handling of a raid of an Oklahoma City home as part of a migrant smuggling investigation, saying the people living there haven’t been ruled out as suspects.The updated statement by Homeland... Read More.

Capitol Conversations, Senator Bill Coleman

Friday, May 2

The Senate just concluded the first of two long weeks of hearing bills on the floor. Both chambers have sent a steady stream of bills to the governor’s desk. Meanwhile, bills that have been amended now return to their chamber of origin. A handful of Senate bills I authored... Read More.

Adams Plumbing Presented Top Award from CareerTech

Friday, May 2

Ponca City, OK------ Adams Plumbing, a locally owned and operated business serving Ponca City and surrounding communities since 1998, has been named the 2024 Partner in Progress by Pioneer Technology Center (PTC). The award was presented during the annual Partners in Progress celebration, hosted by the Oklahoma Association of... Read More.

Key Updates from the Capitol as We Approach the End of Session, Rep. Ken Luttrell

Friday, May 2

As we near the end of this year’s legislative session, things are moving fast at the Capitol. We’ve just hit another deadline with over 270 Senate bills and joint resolutions passing through House committees. With our next big deadline on May 8, we’re seeing some important progress. In fact,... Read More.

Ponca City Commissioner Special Election

Friday, May 2

A special election is scheduled for June 10 for Ponca City Commissioner Seat No. 1.Kelsey Wagner held the seat before being elected Mayor of Ponca City.Two people will run for the seat, Annette Newcomb, 56 and Donna Rubio, 77.The Election Board is located at 219 south Main Street, in... Read More.

County Bidding Efficiency Heads to Governor

Friday, May 2

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, unanimously passed a bill in the House that would allow county purchasing agents to select the next lowest bidder in certain cases if the original bidder is unable to fulfill an awarded contract. Senate Bill 403 now moves to the governor for... Read More.

Oklahoma County Detention Center employee fired, arrested for manslaughter

Friday, May 2

UPDATE: OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Debbie Brinkley's charge has been upgraded from willful neglect to perform duty to second-degree manslaughter.Brinkley has now been charged with a criminal felony and has been bonded out of jail on a $15,000 bond. ORIGINAL: An Oklahoma County Detention Center employee has been fired and arrested following the... Read More.

Bill to End Discrimination for Special Needs Students Passes House

Friday, May 2

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, commended House passage of a bill he said would end state-sponsored discrimination against Oklahoma families with special needs students. Senate Bill 105 would amend eligibility requirements for students who are part of the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over proposed government-created religious public charter school

Friday, May 2

OKLAHOMA CITY– The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in what would be the nation’s first government-created, taxpayer-funded religious public charter school. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has defended the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions that prevent religious public charter schools.“This case is ultimately about safeguarding religious liberty.... Read More.

Starbucks’ new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant’s first 3D printed store in the US

Friday, May 2

There’s a new pour from Starbucks: Its first 3D printed store in the U.S.The Seattle-based coffee giant with more than 17,000 locations nationwide has never had a store quite like the one opening this week in the Texas city of Brownsville, along the U.S.-Mexico border, where a... Read More.

Dr. Ryan Burkett Graduates from TechCAP Leadership Program

Thursday, May 1

Ponca City - Pioneer Technology Center proudly congratulates Dr. Ryan Burkett, Instructional Director of Trade and Industry Services, on his graduation from the Technology Center Administrator Program (TechCAP). This highly respected leadership initiative is designed to support both current and aspiring leaders within Oklahoma’s CareerTech System. Through TechCAP, participants... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Opens New WIC Location in Ponca City

Thursday, May 1

Ponca City - The Otoe-Missouria Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program opens its new location May 1 at 314 N. 5th Street to serve Ponca City families.The former Albright Insurance Building was purchased by the tribe last year and is the newly remodeled location of the Ponca City WIC Clinic.... Read More.