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Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

Tuesday, August 12 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city’s police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city’s mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation’s capital.The Republican president, who said he was formally declaring... Read More.

Ponca City Police Dept. Explain New Layout/Rules of Grand Ave.

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Ponca City PD understands that adjustments take time. However, they aske citizens to please utilize the new traffic layout on Grand Ave. correctly.Grand Ave. is now a three lane roadway, from 14th St. to Ash St. One lane is for eastbound traffic, one is for westbound traffic and the center lane is for left turns. Turning... Read More.

Oklahoma’s big bucks: Hunting & fishing license overhaul pays off with $4.8 million boost

Monday, August 11 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife is already seeing a big return on revamping its hunting and fishing license system.Senate Bill 941 went into effect July 1, 2024, adjusting the licenses people can get in Oklahoma for recreational hunting and fishing. It reduced the number of licenses from 64 to 47.SB 941... Read More.

Ponca City High School Welcomes Students for Schedule Pick-Up

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City High School is pleased to announce the schedule pick-up days for the 2025‑2026 school year: Monday, August 11 Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedules from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to collect their schedules from: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... Read More.

Oklahoma students invited to name snowplows in unique ODOT contest starting August 11

Monday, August 11 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is launching its first-ever Snowplow Naming Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the state to participate.The contest, which begins on August 11, offers students the opportunity to name 24 snowplows in ODOT's winter fleet.Participants stand a chance to win prize packages, and... Read More.

Drummond fights against federal overreach in immigration enforcement

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect Oklahoma's right to secure its communities through immigration law enforcement. He and a coalition of 22 attorneys general are asking a federal appeals court to overturn a decision that stopped Texas from enforcing its own immigration law. A federal judge recently blocked a Texas... Read More.

Roe and Cantrell Selected for National Health Policy Fellowship

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, were selected to join the 2025 class of the Milbank Fellows Program, a national initiative that supports state leaders working to improve health outcomes across the country.The representatives are among just 24 policymakers nationwide chosen for the yearlong fellowship. Both lawmakers serve... Read More.

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

Monday, August 11 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.The auction, which closes Sept. 10, comes as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Russian... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Appoints Shelley Bierschank Executive Director

Saturday, August 9 by Preservation Oklahoma

Preservation Oklahoma is pleased to announce Shelley Bierschank as its new Executive Director, effective July 9th, 2025. Shelley brings a deep, lifelong passion for history and place, most recently serving as the Museum Director of the historic Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion.In addition to managing the use and tours of the mansion, she has... Read More.

State Supt. Walters ending government-mandated some end-of-year testing for grades 3-8

Friday, August 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In a significant shift in educational policy, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the end of traditional statewide summative testing for grades 3-8 in Math and English Language Arts.Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, districts will be allowed to use approved benchmark assessments instead of end-of-year tests.This decision comes after... Read More.

Drummond takes action to stop robocalls reaching Oklahoma families

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today launched Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort to crack down on the robocalls that disrupt Oklahoma families every day. Drummond and a coalition of attorneys general are sending warning letters to 37 phone companies that are letting illegal robocalls pass through their networks and reach Oklahomans' phones. "Oklahomans are... Read More.

TWO CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT IN WILSON OKLAHOMA

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now-OSBI

WILSON, OK – The Wilson Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of embezzlement.The allegations were regarding 49-year-old Curtiss Nipp and his wife, 48-year-old Kilby Nipp, who were both insurance agents at Wayne Wood Agency in Wayne, Oklahoma. Curtiss and Kilby have been insurance agents with the City of... Read More.