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Deadline Approaching: Real ID Required for Domestic Travel Starting May 7

Monday, April 7 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahomans have just 30 days left to obtain a REAL ID ahead of a major federal deadline. Starting May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID, a valid U.S. passport, or another federally approved form of identification to board domestic flights, access military bases, and enter certain federal buildings.Related: REAL... Read More.

Mississippi and Kentucky seek to become first states to end personal income tax since 1980

Sunday, April 6 by The Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressAP — About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.The push to zero out the income... Read More.

Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

Saturday, April 5 by The Associated Press

SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday.Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory,... Read More.

Ponca City’s Annual Seed Swap Saturday

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City's Annual Seed Swap is Saturday April 5 at City Central at S. 5th and Central, hosted by Sunny Creek Trading Post.This year will be bigger than ever so bring your seeds and live plants to swap and a ready-to-learn attitude.There will be demonstrations, Q&A's, info booths, and supplies to get you started... Read More.

Bill to Expand High School Completion Age Passes Committee

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, on Wednesday passed a bill in committee that would extend the age for a person wishing to complete their high school education. Senate Bill 745 would amend Oklahoma's high school learner statute, allowing individuals up to the age of 30 to complete high school.... Read More.

Shingles is Awful, But Here’s Another Reason to Get Vaccinated: It May Fight Dementia

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research, published Wednesday in the... Read More.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to Build New Headquarters for Troopers in Northeast Oklahoma Counties

Friday, April 4 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Construction will soon begin on a new headquarters for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, providing a modern facility for troopers covering Tulsa, Rogers, Creek, and Okmulgee counties.The $5 million facility will be built on land near the Creek Turnpike in Riverside,... Read More.

K-12 Schools Must Sign Certification Against DEI to Receive Federal Money, Administration Says

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.A notice sent last week by the Education Department gives states and schools 10... Read More.

Norman Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Failing to Report Child Sex Abuse in 2015

Thursday, April 3 by News 9

A Norman teacher accused of failing to act on reported child sex abuse is behind bars.Jail records show Valerie Hartless was arrested early Wednesday morning on a warrant. She is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center on a $75,000 bond.According to court records, a teenager reported sexual abuse to Hartless in 2015,... Read More.

NOC Distinguished Alumni Inducted

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Three inductees were honored in ceremonies during the NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa on Saturday, March 29.NOC also presented the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and recognized the Class of 1975.Pictured left-right: Marcus Chapman (Class of 2002), Dineo Heilmann (Class of 1982) and Marshall Reigh (Class of 1999).... Read More.

PCPD Update: Suspects In Custody

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Original:On March 25th, PCPD officers responded to a robbery at Willow Springs Park. During the unprovoked attack, the victim was brutally assaulted, pistol-whipped, and had his vehicle stolen. Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment and surgery for a broken jaw,... Read More.

“Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Join the “Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex on April 4! We will be putting a fun twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt Tradition by hunting at night! Multiple Egg Hunts will be provided on the ballfields of the RecPlex! Areas will be well-lit and safe for all ages to participate. “Age Groups”... Read More.