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Google invests $9 billion to expand Oklahoma data centers

by KTUL
PRYOR, Okla. — Google officially announced a $9 billion investment to expand its existing data center in Pryor and build a brand-new facility in Stillwater.The announcement has drawn praise from state and local leaders and raised questions about why Google chose Oklahoma for such a major expansion.According to Kate Franko, head of public affairs for... Read More.

Jenks dedicates state’s first Purple Heart Garden to honor military heroes

by News 6
Jenks Mayor Cory Box JENKS, Okla. -Community members gathered in Jenks this weekend to dedicate a new Purple Heart Garden at Veterans Park, created to honor service members wounded or killed in combat.City leaders and residents joined together for the ceremony, which marked the unveiling of what officials say is the only Purple Heart... Read More.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he supports Trump’s DC takeover

by 7News-Washington
WASHINGTON (7News) — Former Vice President Mike Pence weighed in Sunday during CNN’s 'State of the Union', saying he supports President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department and the deployment of the National Guard in D.C.“If the District of Columbia was actually a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in the... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

by Ponca City Now
I recently hosted my first interim study of this year at the state Capitol to dive into the challenges municipalities face when addressing unoccupied buildings. I introduced legislation this past session to give localities more authority to act when property owners abandon and neglect their buildings. Senate Bill 400 would set up... Read More.

PCPD: Arrest Made During July Traffic Stop

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
On July 1st, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop, near the intersection of 5th and England, after the officer recognized the driver as Cameron Stevens. The Officer knew Stevens had an active felony warrant out of Kay County. When the vehicle came to a stop, the Officer identified Cameron Stevens as the driver... Read More.
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Drummond secures major victory in lesser prairie chicken lawsuit

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma's agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration's rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species.  A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, finding that the... Read More.

Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

by AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.Trump also said... Read More.
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PTC Receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City, OK – Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has once again received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE). This honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above and beyond to serve their communities.This marks the 23rd year PTC has met and exceeded the... Read More.
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