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House Passes Government Oversight and Ethics Reform Package

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bipartisan package of reforms aimed at strengthening oversight of taxpayer dollars and reinforcing ethical standards in state and local government passed the House floor today and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. The initiative is led by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, who worked with members of both parties after... Read More.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt appoints Alan Armstrong to fill open U.S. Senate seat

by News 9
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is expected to appoint energy executive Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know about his background and views. OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his pick to replace U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who will be vacating his congressional seat to serve as secretary of the Department of... Read More.
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Man turns himself in to McAlester police, confesses to 2020 murder

by News 9
  MCALESTER, Okla. - A man turned himself in to McAlester police and admitted to a murder that happened six years ago. Police say he admitted to shooting and killing Dustin Parker on New Year’s Day of 2020. The man who surrendered on Friday has been charged with Parker’s murder. Investigators say they were shocked when Deraje Jackson... Read More.

Mustang kindergartener collaborates with father to publish children’s book

by News 9
MUSTANG, Okla. - A young student from Mustang has collaborated with her father to publish a children’s book, bringing a family concept that had been in development for 15 years to fruition. The book, “Charlie’s Backyard Adventures,” features illustrations by 6-year-old Charlie Rogers and was written by her father, Justin Rogers. The project originated 15 years ago,... Read More.

Tulsa Community College launches cannabis certificate programs amid industry uncertainty

by KTUL
Tulsa Community College launches cannabis certificate programs amid industry uncertainty (KTUL) TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Tulsa Community College has launched new cannabis certificate programs aimed at helping students who want to work in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, offering training that can be completed in as little as eight to 16 weeks. The online, virtual programs are designed... Read More.
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7 ways to teach kids active listening skills at home

by News 6
Parents and caregivers often feel like their children are not listening, but experts say there is a difference between simply hearing and truly understanding. Kendra Morgan, founder of Building All Children and a child development specialist, says active listening is a skill that must be taught and practiced by both kids and adults. Morgan says in... Read More.

Meet the company reviving the U.S. rare earth industry

by News 9-CBS
CBS News About a decade after he bought a shuttered rare earths mine that was, literally, partially underwater, MP Materials CEO James Litinsky has transformed his business into a pivotal player in America’s national security. Since taking over the rare earth industry from the United States in the 1990s, China has dominated the... Read More.
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