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Can you lose your job over social media posts? An OKC attorney answers the question

Monday, September 22

OKLAHOMA CITY -Comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt removal from late-night television ignited debate over free speech. A private school teacher in the metro was one of the first to be fired after making controversial comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Can you be... Read More.

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Saturday, September 20

By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press(AP) — Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said on Friday.... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Football @ Lawton Mac

Friday, September 19

The Cats are away against Lawton Mac. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Friday, September 19

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand.Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and... Read More.

Former Inola band teacher arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to student

Friday, September 19

INOLA, Okla. -A former Inola High School band director was arrested Thursday, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.The Rogers County Sheriff's Office identifies the former band director as 27-year-old Brennan Marcotte.According to an arrest affidavit, in July, a former student reported to the... Read More.

Tulsa public defender no longer employed by office following Kirk comment backlash

Friday, September 19

The Tulsa County Public Defender's Office has confirmed that Chance Bennett is no longer employed with their office.Bennett had come under harsh criticism for comments she made on her Facebook page following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bennett, who works in the juvenile division, posted... Read More.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

Friday, September 19

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.The FTC said Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, have deceived... Read More.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death

Friday, September 19

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator.Read More.

OHP Trooper Recovering After Suspect Involved Crash

Thursday, September 18

Trooper Hayden Darst #447 is recovering in the hospital after being involved in a crash Wednesday night. Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, the Ardmore Police Department contacted OHP Troop F to advise of a pursuit on Interstate 35 southbound from the 33-mile marker. They advised dispatch the vehicle went... Read More.

39th ANNUAL CHEROKEE STRIP COOK-OFF SEPTEMBER 19–20 at LAKE PONCA

Thursday, September 18

The annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off in Ponca City is a world-class barbecue competition featuring live music, children’s activities, vendors, cold drinks, and fun for the entire family. Purchase a tasting kit and sample mouthwatering entries from professional barbecue cooks, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in... Read More.

State leaders double down on demand for state employees to return to office

Thursday, September 18

Five years post-pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt is calling on state agencies to bring employees back into the office and resume in-person work. The state’s new COO is renewing that call, saying “Collaboration, innovation, and accountability cannot be achieved when we work in isolation.” Governor Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office executive order: In December,... Read More.

Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections backs FCC plan to jam contraband cell signals

Thursday, September 18

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announces its support for a Federal Communications Commission plan to stop contraband from entering correctional facilities.In a release issued by ODOC on Wednesday, the FCC’s proposed rule change would allow state correctional facilities to jam signals from contraband cellphones smuggled into prisons.The... Read More.