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US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state's first outbreak on Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second on Wednesday.There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. Health officials in... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

by Ponca City Now
The Senate is gearing up to hold a series of interim studies beginning later this summer. Through these studies, my colleagues and I will take a closer look at a wide range of policy proposals and bring in subject-matter experts to provide insight. This input is invaluable as we work to refine legislation for... Read More.

Oklahoma10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Texas

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities have apprehended an Oklahoma murder suspect recently added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, in Dallas this week.She is accused of the April 28 slaying of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21, in Ada. Harjo is the eighth suspect from... Read More.
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Reps Congratulate OMMA Director on National Cannabis Regulators Board Appointment

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Reps are applauding the national appointment of Adria Berry, executive director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), who has been named president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term.Reps. T.J. Marti, R-Tulsa; Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee; and Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, released the following joint... Read More.

OSIDA Announces Historic Partnership with Dawn Aerospace to Bring Spaceflight to Oklahoma

by Ponca City Now
BURNS FLAT, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The agreement will establish Oklahoma as a premier U.S. launch site for microgravity research and suborbital spaceflight, with... Read More.
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Drummond lauds Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on House Bill 1775

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that embraced a reasonable interpretation of a state law combatting racism and sexism in Oklahoma education. In its ruling, the Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office that House Bill 1775 does not reach college classrooms, but rather that it... Read More.

Tulsa blooms with wildflowers to tackle water quality issues

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — While driving around Tulsa, you may notice fields of wildflowers popping up. Those flowers are part of a bigger plan to help with the city's water quality.NewsChannel 8 has told you for months about water quality issues with the Arkansas River and bodies of water that feed into the river having... Read More.
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PCPD Make Arrest After Clerk Reports Stolen Keys at Valero

by Ponca City Now
On June 18th, PCPD Officers responded to the Valero gas station at Oak and Grand. When they arrived, a clerk reported that a man had stolen a key ring from the store which included the clerk's car keys, house keys and keys to the store. Officers searched the area and located a male subject... Read More.
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