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Pioneer Tech Fundraiser Thursday

Thursday, March 12 by Ponca City Now

Join Pioneer Tech on March 12th from 5 PM – 8 PM at your hometown Whataburger located at 813 E Prospect for a special "Oh Whata Night" Fundraiser benefiting the Pioneer Tech Foundation. During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to support the foundation and its efforts to provide opportunities and resources... Read More.

Oklahoma House Bill would allow OKDHS to give out grants for afterschool programs

Thursday, March 12 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Advocates for afterschool programs are hoping lawmakers can help get more kids in their programs. According to the Oklahoma Partnership for Expanding Learning (OPEL), 290,000 kids in Oklahoma cannot access an afterschool program but would be if a program were available. That's where some potential state funding could help out. Kase Curtis... Read More.

Dossett bill brings 211 hotline one step closer to securing state funding

Thursday, March 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, won 24-0 passage in the full Appropriations Committee for Senate Bill 1290, creating the 211 Hotline Revolving Fund, taking the first step toward restoring critical funding to 211 Oklahoma, a hotline available to Oklahomans in need of assistance with bills, rent, food, transportation, healthcare, and more. “The state... Read More.

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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Thursday, March 12 by AP

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters. New Mexico this week became the first state to bar armed agents from polling locations in response... Read More.

Effort to Improve Mental Health Care in Rural Areas Passes House

Wednesday, March 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, recently passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that is hoped to recruit more mental health professionals to serve rural residents. House Bill 2947 would credential behavioral health clinical interns to provide services that are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement under the state's Medicaid... Read More.

OSBI starts new search for 2 Welch girls who went missing 20 years ago

Wednesday, March 11 by News 9

The OSBI and FBI are beginning a new investigation into a case about two Welch girls who went missing more than 25 years ago. Key Takeaways Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman were kidnapped from Freeman’s home the same night her parents were killed. Freeman’s home was burnt down. The pair’s bodies were never found. New... Read More.

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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Wednesday, March 11 by AP

The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers that would end an illegal monopoly over live events in America, but over two dozen states planned to keep fighting the companies in court. The... Read More.

Amazon to build four new delivery facilities across Oklahoma

Wednesday, March 11 by News 6

Amazon plans to build four new delivery facilities in Oklahoma, including a same day delivery site in Broken Arrow and three rural delivery stations across the state. The Broken Arrow facility will be built near East 81st Street and 193rd East Avenue. Amazon says the site will create more than 100 jobs and is expected... Read More.

OKC airport reports calm amid partial government shutdown impacting DHS, TSA

Wednesday, March 11 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -As a partial government shutdown beginning in February lingers on, airports across the country are seeing delays and long lines stemming from funding impacts to the Department of Homeland Security. However, officials at OKC Will Rogers International Airport say lines for air travel out of Oklahoma City have been calm, and the airport... Read More.

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Drummond pursues motion to support Trump Administration’s rollback of extremist vehicle emissions standards

Tuesday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion to intervene with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to eliminate radical regulations of carbon emissions. At issue is a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment... Read More.

Owasso students to perform at Carnegie Hall after national selection

Tuesday, March 10 by KTUL

OWASSO, OKLA. — A group of young musicians from Owasso is preparing for a performance many artists only dream of — taking the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Students from Foyil Music Studio have been chosen to participate in the National Masterwork Chorus, a distinguished ensemble made up of top student performers... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he will not run for governor

Tuesday, March 10 by News 9

Matt Pinnell announced he will not be a candidate for governor or any other elected office this year, ending speculation about his political future. In a public statement made on Facebook, Pinnell said he and his wife, Lisa, previously decided they were ready for a new chapter outside politics. He said recent developments involving Oklahoma’s... Read More.