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Oklahoma County approves $4.66 million to help jail cover $5 million shortfall

Wednesday, April 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma County’s jail will receive a one-time $4.66 million funding to help cover a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, after a contentious series of meetings that included disputes over procedure and sharp exchanges. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma County Budget Board approved a request from the jail trust for additional funding to address the... Read More.

Oklahoma House passes bill requiring faster police reporting in school abuse cases

Wednesday, April 1 by News 6

News On 6 OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at strengthening how schools report allegations of child abuse and neglect by a private or public school employee, requiring faster involvement from law enforcement. House Bill 2959, authored by Steve Bashore, R-Miami, would require any allegation of abuse or neglect involving a public... Read More.

Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse

Wednesday, April 1 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The founder of a Texas megachurch who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in the 1980s was released Tuesday after serving six months in an Oklahoma jail. Robert Preston Morris, 64, was released just after midnight, said Osage County Sheriff’s Capt. Matt Clark. Morris pleaded... Read More.

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Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

Wednesday, April 1 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a... Read More.

Trump set to address nation Wednesday night for “important” Iran war update

Wednesday, April 1 by CBS News-AP

Donald Trump llega al estreno de “Melania”, la película sobre la primera dama, Melania Trump, en el The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, el 29 de enero de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Allison Robbert) Allison Robbert/AP President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to “provide an important update... Read More.

Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

Wednesday, April 1 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed... Read More.

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Vance wins CPAC straw poll for 2028 Republican presidential nomination

Wednesday, April 1 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Vice President J.D. Vance won a straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) about the GOP presidential nominee for 2028. The poll showed that Vance got 53% of the vote from those who attended the conference. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio got 35%, while Donald Trump Jr. and Florida GOP Gov.... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY APRIL 1,2026

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

For voters in the Ponca City School District, Newkirk School District, and the City of Newkirk. Early voting begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County... Read More.

Statewide election April 1

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

NEWKIRK — Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1 when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board while candidates for county offices file at County Election Boards. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said the following offices are on the ballot this... Read More.

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House Approves Pae Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Oklahomans with Epilepsy

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at improving access to care and strengthening health insurance protections for the over 41,000 Oklahomans living with epilepsy has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, authored House Bill 4294 to require individual and group health insurance policies providing medical and surgical benefits to offer... Read More.

House Passes Bill Protecting Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies allowing students and school employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary period of prayer or reading of... Read More.

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

Tuesday, March 31 by AP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The lawsuit is part of a broader fight over the rights of transgender youth. More than two... Read More.