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House Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

by Ponca City Now
 The Oklahoma House of Representatives paused to remember the lives of two Oklahoma law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.The House held a moment of silence in remembrance of Corporal Robert William Sumner, who served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and Brian Keith Herbert,... Read More.

Black Wall Street Rally Returns to Tulsa: Celebrating Legacy and Community Engagement Inspired by Motorcycle Culture

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -The Black Wall Street Rally, a national community event inspired by motorcycle culture, is returning for its fourth year to the Historic Greenwood District.Open to all, the rally provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about and experience the legacy of America’s original Black Wall Street.From May 15 to May 17, Greenwood... Read More.
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OG&E warning customers of scam using fake phone number

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA -Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) is warning of a scam targeting customers over the phone.The company says a fraudulent phone number comes up when searching "OG&E payments" or "how to pay my OG&E bill" online.When calling the number, scammers tell customers they are taking payment, which is not true, according to the company.The company... Read More.

Dist. 8 D.A., Osage, Kay, Ponca City and Ark City Law Enforcement Recover Stolen Property

by Ponca City Now
On Tuesday, May 13th, investigators with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, Ponca City Police Department, District 8 District Attorney’s Office, and the Arkansas City Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in Ponca City.The warrant resulted from a joint investigation into a recent string... Read More.

House Bill Co Authored by Sen. Coleman Passes, Cuts Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care of families. Oklahoma is facing a... Read More.
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

by Ponca City Now
May 16, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 10, 2025 Special Ponca City Municipal Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said today. Leaming said that persons who are United State Citizens, resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½... Read More.

Representative Burns Honors Captain Gary Vance

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, recognized Capt. Gary Vance as the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Veteran of the Week for his distinguished military service and lifelong dedication to fellow veterans.“Gary is more than a friend—he’s a brother in arms,” Burns said. “Our bond, like so many forged in service, crosses generations. His... Read More.
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Sterling Bills Signed Into Law Strengthen Youth Protections and Expand Educational Access

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, aimed at improving educational access for justice-involved youth and strengthening child protection laws, have officially been signed into law.House Bill 1940, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 9, modifies charter school sponsorship provisions to allow the Statewide Charter School Board to... Read More.

Oklahoma inmates earn degrees through nation’s first prison divinity program

by News 6
SHAWNEE, Okla. -Graduation season has arrived, but one recent commencement in Oklahoma marked a groundbreaking milestone for higher education and rehabilitation behind bars.Through a partnership between Oklahoma Baptist University and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, more than two dozen incarcerated men earned their Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies. It’s the first four-year, in-prison divinity... Read More.
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