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Oklahoma Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic Charter Schools

Wednesday, January 14 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board's audit of Epic Charter Schools found no misappropriation of funds. After a months-long audit, OSCBS voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools' finances. The audit found no misappropriation of funds or willful wrongdoing, but did identify several areas of... Read More.

Rep. Boles files bill to protect Oklahomans from utility rate increases due to new data centers

Wednesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, has filed legislation with the intent to protect Oklahomans from having to pay increased utility rates by ensuring data centers pay their share of infrastructure costs as they expand across the state. House Bill 2992, titled the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026,... Read More.

Senator Guthrie Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of Oklahoma Land

Wednesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, filed two pieces of legislation to further efforts to prohibit foreign land ownership in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1582 and Senate Joint Resolution 31 aim to close loopholes within state statute and the Oklahoma Constitution that allow aliens to obtain land. “We must close legal gaps in the State of... Read More.

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The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

Wednesday, January 14 by AP

Pedestrian walks outside the BBC Headquarters in London, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file) LONDON (AP) — The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show. Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way the BBC... Read More.

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

Wednesday, January 14 by AP

Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze. The deal allowing Apple to tap into Google’s AI technology was disclosed Monday in a joint statement from... Read More.

Oklahoma State Capitol vandalized with graffiti overnight, cleanup efforts underway

Tuesday, January 13 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Capitol was vandalized with graffiti over Monday night. Several areas of the capitol building have since been covered up with paper and cardboard. Workers can be seen cleaning up areas of the building that had been marked with graffiti.

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Legislative Update With Sen. Bill Coleman

Tuesday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

As we begin a new year, the start of the 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. My legislative colleagues and I have until Jan. 15 to file bills for the upcoming session. To get ahead of that deadline, I’ve already introduced several measures that can be considered once the new session begins... Read More.

Former Stillwater dental assistant to plead guilty in sexual assault case

Tuesday, January 13 by News 9

PAYNE COUNTY, Okla. - A former Stillwater dental assistant is expected to plead guilty to sexually assaulting his patients. Cody Stolfa worked at a Stillwater oral surgery clinic in 2021. During his tenure, investigators said he assaulted patients while they were unconscious, recorded videos of the act, then uploaded the videos onto the... Read More.

Peachtree Landing Launching Winter Refresh and Renew, Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

Peachtree Landing, Ponca City’s shelter serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, has launched PTL Winter Refresh and Renew to ensure the shelter remains safe, functional, and welcoming. This work depends on volunteers showing up to help complete the needed improvements. To allow this work to be completed safely and efficiently, Peachtree Landing will temporarily close... Read More.

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Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act could impact Oklahoma ecosystems

Tuesday, January 13 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act under the Trump administration could significantly alter how wildlife and habitat are protected in Oklahoma, prompting concern from conservation experts who say the impacts could extend beyond animals to the state’s broader ecosystem. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering revisions that would roll... Read More.

Serial killer William Reece now in Oklahoma to face his death sentence

Tuesday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

William Lewis Reece OKLAHOMA CITY – William Lewis Reece, a convicted serial rapist and murderer, has returned to Oklahoma, where he now awaits execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Reece, 63, was in Texas serving life sentences for three murders. In 2021, Reece was convicted and sentenced to death by an Oklahoma County jury for the murder of 19-year-old Tiffany Johnston in... Read More.

Billionaire donates $10K to ICE agent in deadly Minneapolis shooting

Tuesday, January 13 by TNND

(TNND)-Billionaire Bill Ackman donated thousands of dollars to a GoFundMe for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis last week. On the donation page set up for Jonathan Ross, a top donation of $10,000 is listed under William Ackman, who was identified as the ICE... Read More.