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Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 10, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks. “Oklahomans need to stay vigilant protecting themselves from unscrupulous thieves out to steal money and exploit personal information,”... Read More.

Full moon June 2025: When you can see the rare low-hanging strawberry moon

by CBS News
TULSA, Okla. -The start of summer is bringing a full moon along with it. Astronomy fans can look up and see the Strawberry Moon from June 10 through June 11. Astronomers say we won't see this phenomenon again until 2043!Lowest full moon in years On the summer solstice, the sun appears at its highest elevation. Because... Read More.

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

by Ponca City Now
Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.
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Session Wrap Up By Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee

by Ponca City Now
As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who reached out, weighed in and helped shape the work we did at the Capitol. Altogether, the Legislature sent 527 measures to the governor’s desk. While more bills were vetoed this year than in sessions past, the House took action... Read More.

Experts warn early screen time may harm children’s mental health

by AP
A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5.A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren’t just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting.Here’s... Read More.

Heartland Flyer faces service suspension due to lack of funding from Texas

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Heartland Flyer is facing a service suspension on or before October 1, because it will not have the funding it needs to continue operating.The Heartland Flyer train service has been helping Oklahomans travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 25 years. According to Amtrack, the Heartland Flyer... Read More.
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State will not seek death penalty in new trial for Richard Glossip

by News 6
Richard Glossip, the Oklahoma death row inmate who was granted a new trial by the U.S. Supreme Court, was back in court Monday as the case against him officially restarted.State prosecutors have announced they plan to move forward with a new trial but will no longer seek the death penalty.Glossip, who has maintained his... Read More.

Oklahoma measles cases increase to 19, according to health officials

by News 9
OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed 19 cases of measles across the state.In the department's most recent update, OSDH says the number of cases is split into 16 confirmed and 3 probable cases.A probable case means a person has symptoms consistent with the national standard definition of measles, but does not have a... Read More.

Attorney General’s Office to prosecute Richard Glossip for non-capital murder

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four months after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new trial for former death row inmate Richard Glossip, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond indicated his office currently does not plan to dismiss the existing first-degree murder charges filed against Glossip for the 1997 beating death of Barry Van Treese. Drummond said his... Read More.
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MORGAN Band to open 2025 Full Moon Concert Series June 11

by Ponca City Now
Stillwater-based MORGAN promises to deliver a magical and memorable evening of live music under the stars at the season opener Full Moon Concert on Wednesday, June 11, in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand. Named after award winning songwriter and singer Morgan Reynolds, the four-member band expands the boundaries of rock, blues, jazz, and folk music... Read More.

Luttrell, Rader comment on passage of carbon capture bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aimed at establishing clear guidelines for carbon capture and storage in Oklahoma has received final legislative approval and will take effect later this year.Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, co-authored Senate Bill 269 with Sen. Dave Rader to ensure the state maintains regulatory control over carbon sequestration efforts.... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office hosting Tulsa area human trafficking prevention training

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  — The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit will partner with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to help law enforcement, energy and transportation leaders develop counter-trafficking strategies at a Coalition Build from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow.The event aims to close loopholes... Read More.
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