PCPD Arrests Driver Carrying Fentanyl During Traffic Stop

On Tuesday Jan. 13, Ponca City PD Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that initially refused to stop for the Officers. When the driver finally stopped the vehicle, Officers identified the driver as 31 year old Thomas Kollars. Agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the District Eight Task Force and the... Read More.
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Oklahoma Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic Charter Schools

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's audit of Epic Charter Schools found no misappropriation of funds. After a months-long audit, OSCBS voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools' finances. The audit found no misappropriation of funds or willful wrongdoing, but did identify several areas of... Read More.

Senator Guthrie Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of Oklahoma Land

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, filed two pieces of legislation to further efforts to prohibit foreign land ownership in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1582 and Senate Joint Resolution 31 aim to close loopholes within state statute and the Oklahoma Constitution that allow aliens to obtain land. “We must close legal gaps in the State of... Read More.
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Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman

As we begin a new year, the start of the 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. My legislative colleagues and I have until Jan. 15 to file bills for the upcoming session. To get ahead of that deadline, I’ve already introduced several measures that can be considered once the new session begins... Read More.

Peachtree Landing Launching Winter Refresh and Renew, Volunteers Needed

Peachtree Landing, Ponca City’s shelter serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, has launched PTL Winter Refresh and Renew to ensure the shelter remains safe, functional, and welcoming. This work depends on volunteers showing up to help complete the needed improvements. To allow this work to be completed safely and efficiently, Peachtree Landing will temporarily close... Read More.