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Early-Elementary Reading Improvements Proposed in Oklahoma READS Act

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, and Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, have filed legislation to address Oklahoma's reading crisis. Hall introduced the Oklahoma Reading Excellence through Accountability, Development, and Standards (READS) Act in House Bill 2944, while Bergstrom filed mirror legislation, Senate Bill 1271.The measures introduce early intervention for K-3rd students who have... Read More.
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Ponca City man in critical condition after injury collision

by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday morning at the intersection of US-60 and S Street in Kay County.The first vehicle was driven by Vincent Rice, 60, of Ponca City. The report notes that he and a passenger were injured.The second vehicle was driven by Christopher... Read More.
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DHS replaces H-1B lottery with skill-based selection starting 2026

by CBS News
WASHINGTON -The Department of Homeland Security said it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.The change follows a series of actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping a visa program that critics say has become a pipeline... Read More.

Inmate escapes from Okfuskee County Jail, considered to be dangerous

by KTUL
Joshua Butler (Hughes County Sheriff's Office)OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — An inmate has escaped from the Okfuskee County Jail, according to the Hughes County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's office reports that the inmate, Joshua Butler, is considered to be dangerous.He is originally from Wetumka and still has family there. Anyone who sees him is asked to... Read More.
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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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