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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs Rain’s Law requiring fentanyl education for students

Tuesday, March 3 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma students in grades six through 12 will now be required to learn about the dangers of fentanyl, under a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Feb. 26. House Bill 1484, known as Rain’s Law, requires schools to teach fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness. The law also directs... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”

Tuesday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” March 5-8 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and 2 p.m. on March 8 in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium. The musical is noted as “A Bloody Brilliant Musical.” Admission is $10 for adults and... Read More.

Pedestrian ID’d after being killed in Cowley County crash

Tuesday, March 3 by KSNW

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A pedestrian who was killed in a crash north of Arkansas City was identified on Monday. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office said 32-year-old Kasey Joe Barclay — formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma — died after being hit by a Nissan Rogue on Saturday evening. It happened on U.S. Highway 77 at... Read More.

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Mavs men’s wrestling coach accepts position at Northeastern State University

Tuesday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Wrestling Coach Bryan Kenney has accepted a position as the head women’s coach at Northeastern State University. Kenney helped restart the men’s program in 2024. “I want to thank everyone at Northern Oklahoma College and the town of Tonkawa,” Kenney said. “These past two years have been a huge blessing. Moving from... Read More.

Bullard Bill to Make ‘Grooming’ a Felony Crime Awaits Senate Floor Vote

Tuesday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently advanced legislation to make “grooming” a felony crime in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1540 would make it a felony for an individual to willfully or maliciously engage in “grooming,” in which an adult establishes a relationship with a minor with the intent to engage the child in sexual activity.... Read More.

Mayor Wagner Announces Task Force on Downtown Revitalization

Monday, March 2 by Ponca City Now

Mayor Kelsey Wagner announced the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Downtown Revitalization, a working group charged with developing policy recommendations in regard to downtown revitalization. The Task Force will begin meeting in mid-March with a goal to have policy recommendations by early summer. The Task Force is a direct result of the Downtown... Read More.

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Session is in full swing at the Capitol

Monday, March 2 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ken Luttrell- The Capitol has been filled with reviewing important legislation and thoughtful discussions about what will best serve Oklahomans. I also had the opportunity to meet with several constituents in my office. Those conversations are always valuable, and I appreciate the chance to hear your perspectives firsthand. As session progresses, much of our... Read More.

OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home

Monday, March 2 by KOKH

OSBI arrests 13-year-old after woman found dead in Bryan County home (Photo: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested a 13-year-old boy after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in a home in Bryan County. On Friday, OSBI responded to a home in the 500 block... Read More.

Oklahoma City Domino’s driver shot during Saturday robbery

Monday, March 2 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was shot in the back during a robbery Saturday night near NE 15th Street and North Irving Street, and police are searching for two suspects who fled on foot. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting around 11:08 p.m. in... Read More.

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3 U.S. Troops killed in Operation Epic Fury

Monday, March 2 by AP

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, marking the first confirmed American casualties since the large-scale strikes on Iran began. The announcement came in a statement released at 8:49 a.m. ET Saturday. What CENTCOM announced U.S. Central Command said the casualties occurred as... Read More.

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Saturday, February 28 by The Associated Press

By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education, and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have worked in recent... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Reforms Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Friday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies. PBMs are middlemen that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance companies and employers by negotiating prices and... Read More.