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Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Thursday, April 24 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday afternoon that he's doubling down on his stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.He said if districts don't comply with the assurance Title VI from the U.S Department of Education, he will withhold federal funding from the districts not complying.Walters tells News Channel 8, he can... Read More.

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Thursday, April 24 by CBS News

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States.The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, which... Read More.

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

Thursday, April 24 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House Chief Medical Adviser and a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in his wealth since retiring from government service, according to the government watchdog group Open the Books."He was the highest-paid bureaucrat when he... Read More.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are unvaccinated, OSDH says.A probable case... Read More.

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related... Read More.

PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Wednesday, April 23 by AP

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition to the traditional hunting license... Read More.

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

Tuesday, April 22 by KOKH

STILLWATER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Stillwater Police responded to Boomer Lake East off of Husband Street for a reported body found in the water Tuesday.According to police, someone was walking the trail around 8:30 a.m. when they found the body in the water. Officials do not suspect any foul play and do not believe there is... Read More.

UC NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

Last week the nursing students at the University Center participated in NWOSU’s Beautification Day.Students and staff at the Alva campus worked together to beautify the campus for spring. The NWOSU nursing students that attend the UC put together their own project at the University Center. They cleaned out the flower beds at the front... Read More.

Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from 1990-2017.NOC President Diana Morris Watkins... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Pages at OK House

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Madeline Shear, a senior at Ponca City High School, recently served as a page for Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, during the eleventh week of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.Shear is an accomplished student with a 4.07 GPA and has excelled in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. She serves as band president,... Read More.