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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.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

by The Associated Press
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Nineteen men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 11 other people are scheduled to be put to death in eight states during the remainder of 2025.Four men are scheduled to be executed next week in Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.Other... Read More.
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Subject Arrested by PCPD Friday Morning on Several Charges

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Just before 11:00 am this morning, a PCPD Officer was patrolling the area of 14th Street, just south of Highland. While patrolling, he recognized an individual who had confirmed felony warrants out of Kay County for First Degree Burglary and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. As the Officer approached, the male subject ran and the... Read More.
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Capitol Conversations By Sen. Bill Coleman

by Ponca City Now
The Senate adjourned this year’s legislative session at 12:25 a.m. on May 30. We adjourned Sine Die, a term signaling final adjournment, after a long week of addressing remaining policy proposals, confirming dozens of the governor’s appointees to serve in state government and voting to override most of the governor’s vetoes. Overall, I believe it... Read More.

NOC art, digital media students tour Ft. Worth museums

by Ponca City Now
Led by Art Faculty Audrey Schmitz, NOC Art and Digital Media students toured three museums on an overnight trip to Fort Worth, TX, May 23-24.The tour included Amon Carter Museum, Modern Art Museum and Kimball Museum of Art. Other destinations included Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Fort Worth Water Gardens and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Joining the trip were Brad Matson, Director... Read More.

2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race July 4

by Ponca City Now
Register for the 2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race held at beautiful Lake Ponca on Independence Day. Kayakers will maneuver around the marked course on the East Lake to prove their paddling skills and come out on top.The first place grand prize will be a Blackstone Griddle. Additional prizes awarded to 2nd & 3rd... Read More.
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ODOC to purchase Lawton Correctional Facility, take over operations July 25

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has officially entered an agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group. ODOC will assume operational control on July 25, a major milestone in strengthening the agency’s transformative presence. This transition brings the State of Oklahoma one step closer to a fully unified corrections... Read More.
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