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Alleged murderer added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has added an accused murderer to his 10 Most Wanted list, an initiative to enlist the public’s help tracking down fugitives from justice.On Dec. 7, Jenks police investigated an incident where a vehicle driven by Uriel Cazares struck and killed 25-year-old Eriyon Tecson. Cazares, who had... Read More.

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

by AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year.The department said it will send notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers the week of January 7, with more notices to come at an increasing scale each month.Millions of... Read More.
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The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

by Washington-Amazing America TV
WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Let’s start with a quick disclaimer: this list of the top five Christmas movies is part preference and part proven classic. Every film selected by Amazing America’s Kevin Kotwas has earned its place on “best holiday movie” lists over the years.He kicks off the countdown with a family vacation that... Read More.

Cherokee Nation to offer military branch license plates

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has announced plans to introduce new specialty license plates recognizing specific branches of the U.S. military for Cherokee veterans and active-duty service members.Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. revealed the new designs during the Cherokee Veterans Christmas Gathering.The plates are expected to enter production soon and will become available... Read More.
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Oklahoma doctor explains health risks of processed meats

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY -Many health officials have said that processed meat can be bad for you due to its link to increased health risks. Doctor Lacy Anderson tells us what those risks include.Anderson says processed meat has been preserved through methods like smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives to extend its shelf life or change... Read More.

Drummond renews call for poultry litter settlement after court issues sweeping cleanup order

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has responded to a federal court judgment holding major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling requires Tyson, Cargill, George's, Simmons and Cal-Maine to fund decades of cleanup and imposes strict restrictions on waste application practices. “This judgment has significant ramifications... Read More.
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Child Development Center Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser

by Ponca City Now
Get it on your calendars! The Mac 'n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser, benefiting the Child Development Center will be held on Saturday, January 24 at noon at the Pioneer Tech Center. Compete for People's Choice award and Judges Award. Two award categories: Traditional and Most Creative. Tickets will go on sale in January.They are currently looking for cook... Read More.
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