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Duel Bill Would Protect Parent Rights in Affirming Biological Reality

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, a bill passed in committee that would safeguard a parent's fundamental right to raise and refer to their child according to the child's biological sex. Duel characterized House Bill 3502 as a parental rights and child protection measure that would ensure no parent or prospective adoptive parent... Read More.

Bill filed to abolish child welfare services at DHS, create a brand new state agency

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is calling for a major overhaul to the state’s child welfare system and has filed a bill to create a new state department to take it over. State Sen. Paul Rosino filed a bill that would create a new state Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing and significantly restructure... Read More.

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

Monday, February 23 by AP

DALLAS (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as... Read More.

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

Saturday, February 21 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

Friday, February 20 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

Friday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

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

Friday, February 20 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

Friday, February 20 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

Friday, February 20 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

Friday, February 20 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?

Friday, February 20 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

Thursday, February 19 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.