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Oklahoma man gets 15 years for ISIS-inspired plot against 2024 election

Friday, November 21 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -A federal judge has sentenced Abdullah Haji Zada, a 19-year-old lawful permanent resident from Afghanistan living in Oklahoma, to 15 years in federal prison for plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on Election Day 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of... Read More.

Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms

Friday, November 21 by AP

DALLAS (AP) — When it became clear to high school theater teacher Gigi Cervantes that she couldn’t ignore a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in her Texas classroom, she felt she had no choice. She resigned from the job she loved.“I just was not going to be... Read More.

New Speed Limit Regulations in Kay County

Thursday, November 20 by Ponca City Now-KCSO

Kay County Sheriff's Office- Attention all residents and commuters, In an effort to enhance safety on our roads the Kay County Commissioners signed a resolution. The speed limit on all roads that are not otherwise posted in the rural areas. Effective immediately, the speed limit will be lowered from 55 miles per hour (mph) to... Read More.

UWNCO: Building a Stronger Future for Kay County Families

Thursday, November 20 by Ponca City Now-UWNCO

United Way of NC Oklahoma has announced the Getting Ahead in a Getting-By World program will begin in January 2026. This small-group, community-led program gives participants the tools to understand barriers, build financial stability, and create a personalized plan for success. Only 12 investigator spots are available.This initiative is made possible through the leadership... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION

Thursday, November 20 by Ponca City Now

Candidates for the Board of Education in Kay County School Districts: Kildare, Ponca City, Blackwell, Newkirk, Peckham, Tonkawa and the Pioneer Technology Center will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday December 1, 2025. Carol Leaming, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and... Read More.

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports

Thursday, November 20 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower.In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department said Wednesday that the the gap between what the... Read More.

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

Thursday, November 20 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation’s most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology.The sale to the Middle Eastern nation, whose top trading partner is China, was reaffirmed Tuesday during Saudi... Read More.

Local Organization Seeks Coat Donations

Wednesday, November 19 by Ponca City Now

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, Bradbury Commons (Formerly Via Christi), and One Warm Coat® Are Teaming Up To Share Warmth [Ponca City, OK, – Trout Funeral Home & Crematory is hosting a coat drive to collect gently worn or new coats November 19, 2025 – December 12, 2025, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at Trout Funeral Home... Read More.

Two fugitives added to Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted list

Wednesday, November 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is enlisting the public’s help to track down two fugitives from the law recently added to his 10 Most Wanted list.The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted Min Yong Chen, 57, and five others in March 2024 on a range of felony counts involving drugs and weapons. Authorities say... Read More.

NOC Stillwater hosts Northern Encounter Nov. 19

Wednesday, November 19 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Stillwater is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. - noon at the NOC Classroom Building. Registration begins at 9 a.m.There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and a drawing for tuition waivers.According to Vice President for Stillwater Dr. Marsh... Read More.

Dental provider to pay more than $500,000 to resolve False Claim Act allegations

Wednesday, November 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Red Dirt Orthodontics has agreed to pay $583,090 to settle allegations that it knowingly and improperly billed the Oklahoma Medicaid program, SoonerCare, for orthodontic services.The settlement resolves allegations that the provider submitted false claims for payment between March 18, 2022, and March 25, 2024, that falsely identified an Oklahoma Health Care Authority... Read More.

The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means

Wednesday, November 19 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies, an early look at how President Donald Trump could fulfill his campaign pledge to close the department entirely.Offices that serve the nation’s schools and colleges would go to departments ranging... Read More.