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Who Is Lance Schroyer? Oklahoma Law Enforcement Veteran Nominated to Lead ICE

Monday, June 29 by News 9

Lance Schroyer talked to News 9 during the 2018 teacher walkouts at the Oklahoma State Capitol.(News 9) OKLAHOMA CITY -President Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Lance Schroyer, an Oklahoma law enforcement veteran and current senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. If confirmed by the... Read More.

Former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer picked as Trump’s ICE Director nominee

Monday, June 29 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U.S. Marine... Read More.

Local first responders warn of hidden underwater dangers as cliff jumping incidents rise

Monday, June 29 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. — With summer temperatures climbing, state and local first responders are issuing an urgent warning about the hidden, often unpredictable dangers of cliff jumping into Oklahoma waterways. While clips circulating on social media frequently portray the activity as an effortless summer thrill, officials emphasize that what looks safe on a screen can turn... Read More.

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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks

Monday, June 29 by AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Read More.

Ashley Moore interim vice president for academic affairs at NOC

Friday, June 26 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has named Ashley Moore interim vice president for academic affairs. Moore’s official start date is July 6. Moore replaces... Read More.

Drummond files new lawsuit against State Farm

Friday, June 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate hail and wind damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners. The new lawsuit follows yesterday's Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, which determined that... Read More.

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Eight Oklahoma hospitals warned over price transparency; Here’s who’s on the list

Friday, June 26 by News 9

Oklahoma healthcare costs and hospital pricing information have been a big discussion over the past decade, with both Oklahoma and US officials creating initiatives to demand more transparency from healthcare providers. News On 6 More than 500 hospitals nationwide, including eight in Oklahoma, received warning letters from federal regulators in June over alleged failures to comply... Read More.

Oklahoma family sues Arby’s, former employee over alleged HSV-1 exposure

Friday, June 26 by News 9

BROKEN BOW, Okla - An Oklahoma family has filed a civil lawsuit against an Arby’s franchise and a former employee, accusing the worker of intentionally spitting on their sandwiches while suffering from an active and visible case of herpes. Amanda Hendricks is accused in a lawsuit of spitting on the meat or sandwich components while preparing... Read More.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end TPS for Syrians, Haitians

Friday, June 26 by CBS News

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the Trump administration in its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States. In a pair of cases that tested a key aspect of President Trump’s plan to crack down on... Read More.

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Turn Around Don’t Drown Reminder

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

With all the rain in the area, the City of Ponca City wants to remind everyone……Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Subject Stopped for Walking in Street Just Before Midnight

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

On June 18th, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Ponca City Police Department contacted an individual who was improperly walking in the roadway near Riggs Drive and Gary Avenue. During the investigation, officers discovered approximately 28.6 grams of methamphetamine in two separate bags, along with drug paraphernalia and $225 in suspected drug proceeds in... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Minor Traffic Violation Stop

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

On June 17th, Ponca City police officers conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, probable cause was developed to search the vehicle and its occupants.A female officer arrived on the scene and conducted a search of Alyssa Hubbard, 19, of Ponca City. During the search, officers located approximately 21.9... Read More.