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ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out of deals

by The Associated Press
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press (AP) — More than 20 towns with large warehouses have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's $45 billion expansion of detention centers. Some communities complain that ICE isn't telling them anything until after it has purchased space for thousands of detainees. In some cases, warehouse owners are refusing... Read More.

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

by Ponca City Now
Katie Parr -The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Thursday morning at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is... Read More.

NOC Black History Celebration Concert Feb. 23

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The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts is presenting a Black History Celebration Concert on Monday, Feb. 23 The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library/ Administration Building Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m. The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American composers. The... Read More.
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Drummond demands answers from YouTube over alleged censorship of conservative voices

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants answers from YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., regarding concerns that politically conservative voices may have been unfairly suppressed on the platform. Drummond and 15 state attorneys general sent a letter to Alphabet requesting detailed information about YouTube's content moderation practices and whether creators were subjected to individualized... Read More.

Walkout fallout: 122 Mustang High students hit with in-school suspension

by KTUL
Student walkouts have continued across the metro almost daily since the start of the month, but for the first time, students are facing punishment for leaving campus. Mustang Public Schools issued in-school suspension for students who participated in a walkout and didn't return to school. In a message to families, the district said it did not... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service unveils Route 66 stamps for 100th anniversary

by News 9
The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a new collection of commemorative stamps. The special pane of 16 stamps pays tribute to the historic highway known as “The Mother Road.” The collection features images captured by photographer David J. Schwartz and highlights scenes and landmarks along the nearly... Read More.
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Oklahoma lawmakers propose strip club dance licenses in new anti-trafficking bills

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing new anti-human trafficking legislation that includes a proposal to require licensing for exotic dancers inside strip clubs, a move supporters say could add oversight and help connect victims to services. Lawmakers say human trafficking is constantly changing and that state policies must keep pace. Data from the National... Read More.

What are earmarked funds, and how do they help Oklahoma communities?

by News 9-Alex Cameron
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Earmark is the term many know, but technically it’s congressionally directed spending in the Senate, community project funding in the House, which is exactly what earmarks are: funding directed by members of Congress for projects in their community. Fifth District Congresswoman Stephanie Bice visited the Edmond Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday to present... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma

by Ponca City Now-Oklahoma Forestry Service
Red Flag Warning in place for most of Oklahoma as very dry air again surges across the state priming wildland fuels to support rapid rates if fire spread as above normal temperatures and windy conditions continue. An approaching cold front will challenge control lines on recent wildland fire activity and present potential for changes... Read More.
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LAKE ROAD CLOSING BEGINS FEBRUARY 23

by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City
A project to replace the bridge on Lake Road, between Dalewood Lane and Pecan Road, will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026. The contract time for the project is 75 calendar days with an anticipated completion date of May 8, 2026, barring weather delays. All Businesses on Lake Road will be accessible during the... Read More.

Bill Restoring Eighth-Grade Literacy Requirement for Driver Licenses Passes Policy Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation restoring the eighth-grade literacy requirement to receive a driving permit has passed its first committee. House Bill 4153, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, would require minors applying for an Oklahoma driver license to demonstrate an eighth-grade reading level by passing the statewide reading assessment prior being issued a permit. Under... Read More.

Folds of Honor expands scholarships to boost Oklahoma’s skilled trade workforce

by News 9
TULSA, Okla. -Skilled trade jobs play a critical role in keeping communities in Oklahoma and across the country running. Now, Folds of Honor is working to support the next generation stepping into those essential fields. “Nothing in this country gets built, fixed, repaired, done without these trade skills,” said Col. Nick Nichols, President of Folds of... Read More.
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