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Moore High School ex-facilitator charged with embezzling $61k, blames gambling addiction

by KOKH
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — A former Moore High School athletic facilitator has been charged with six felony counts of embezzlement and has stated she spent all the money on gambling.Courtney Walker is facing six charges of felony embezzlement for embezzling approximately $61,000 from multiple school functions.For one incident, Walker was collecting money for the Moore... Read More.

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers escort Democrats after walkout

by AP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the Texas state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won’t leave, and fellow Democrats are joining her protest.Collier was among dozens of Democrats who left the state for the Democratic havens of California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York to delay the... Read More.
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Oklahoma OSU Extension Service Offers Tips for Fall Garden

by Ponca City Now-OSU Extension
Begin prepping for your fall vegetable garden now. Check out these August Gardening Tips to help you get a strong start.• August is a good month to start your fall vegetable garden. Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash can be replanted for another crop. Beets, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, and other cool-season crops can also... Read More.

Cherokee Nation awards $1.8 million in grants to boost public health and wellness

by KTUL
TAHLEQUAH, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to 34 entities to enhance public health and wellness initiatives.The grants, part of the newly launched Public Health and Wellness Partners Grant program, aim to improve access to wellness activities and programs across communities.Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the program's initial... Read More.

Oklahoma narcotics team seizes over 13,000 marijuana plants in Stigler bust

by KTUL
STIGLER, OKLA (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) seized over 13,000 plants and 2,700 pounds of processed marijuana in a recent bust in Stigler, Oklahoma.According to OBN, the search warrant was served at OCEAN 9 Grow Company on Monday, Aug. 18.Around 13,332 plants and 2,726 pounds of marijuana were seized,... Read More.
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Stray dogs and wild hogs plague Salina cemetery, city seeks $50K for repairs

by KTUL
SALINA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Ross Mayes Cemetery, a final resting place for generations of Salina families, is under siege. Wild hogs and a growing population of stray dogs have been damaging gravesites, disturbing mourners, and prompting city officials to take action.The cemetery is the only one in the city. However, Mayor and City Manager... Read More.

PCPD: Tulsa Murder Suspect Taken into Custody South of Ponca City

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Earlier today, Officers from the PCPD and the 8th District Attorney's Task Force arrested 44-year-old Mark Burleson. Burleson was being sought by the Tulsa Police Department for the recent murder of 32-year-old Heather Martinez and the shooting of an additional 50-year-old man in Tulsa.PCPD Officers began working to locate Burleson early this morning after... Read More.
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PCPD Offer Tips for Community as School Begins Wednesday

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
PCPS students are heading back to class on Wednesday, August 20th. This means our local children will be walking, biking, and being dropped off near all of our schools. Our officers will be out in force, doing their best to ensure all of our local students arrive and leave school safely. Let’s work together... Read More.

Ponca City High School updating student check-out procedures

by Ponca City Now
Dear Ponca City High School Parents, Guardians, and Students,As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and accountability of all students, Ponca City High School is updating its student check-out procedures. Please review the following changes carefully:Check-Out Procedures:Freshmen and Sophomores: Parents or guardians must come, in person, to the school attendance office... Read More.
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