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Elk City Lake Installs Artificial Reefs for Better Fishing

Tuesday, April 8 by News 9

ELK CITY, OK -The city of Elk City collaborated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to secure a grant to improve fish habitats in Elk City Lake. The city assembled and installed MossBack structures, which are essentially artificial covers for the fish to hide, reproduce, shade, or feed. The project... Read More.

Superintendent Ryan Walters Announces 13 Tulsa Schools Exiting CSI Designation

Tuesday, April 8 by News 6

Thirteen Tulsa Public Schools campuses are no longer classified under the state’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) designation, a status assigned to schools with low academic performance. State Superintendent Ryan Walters and TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson joined News On 6 to discuss the achievement and its significance.Q: Superintendent Walters, what... Read More.

Marine Veteran and Conservative Legislator John Pfeiffer Announces Campaign for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner

Monday, April 7 by Ponca City Now

ORLANDO, OK – State Representative and U.S. Marine Corps veteran John Pfeiffer has officially announced his campaign for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, vowing to bring conservative leadership, workforce development, and a pro-business mindset to the department.Pfeiffer, a fifth-generation Oklahoman, lifelong rancher, and proven conservative, has represented District 38 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives since... Read More.

Wildcats Connect at the Career & Internship Fair

Monday, April 7 by Ponca City Now

On March 27th, Ponca City High School and the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) hosted the annual Internship & Career Fair, connecting over 700 Wildcats in grades 10–12 with 40 local businesses and organizations.The event gave students a valuable opportunity to explore internships, entry-level jobs, career tech programs, military service, and college pathways—all while... Read More.

Construction on I-44/Highway 75 in Tulsa Begins Monday, What Drivers Need to Know

Monday, April 7 by News 6

Major work begins Monday to redesign the I-44 and Highway 75 interchange nicknamed “Tulsa Stonehenge” because of the empty bridge piers around the site.The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the columns, known as “Tulsa Stonehenge,” were part of initial work started in 2022. This next phase includes widening Highway 75, replacing the 61st Street interchange,... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Making Death Penalty an Option for First-Time Child Rapists

Monday, April 7 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -A bill that would make the death penalty or life without parole a possible punishment for first-time convictions of child sex abuse has passed the Oklahoma Senate with bipartisan support.Current Law Current state law allows those convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 14 to be sentenced to death or life... Read More.

Deadline Approaching: Real ID Required for Domestic Travel Starting May 7

Monday, April 7 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahomans have just 30 days left to obtain a REAL ID ahead of a major federal deadline. Starting May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID, a valid U.S. passport, or another federally approved form of identification to board domestic flights, access military bases, and enter certain federal buildings.Related: REAL... Read More.

Mississippi and Kentucky seek to become first states to end personal income tax since 1980

Sunday, April 6 by The Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressAP — About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.The push to zero out the income... Read More.

Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

Saturday, April 5 by The Associated Press

SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday.Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory,... Read More.

Ponca City’s Annual Seed Swap Saturday

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City's Annual Seed Swap is Saturday April 5 at City Central at S. 5th and Central, hosted by Sunny Creek Trading Post.This year will be bigger than ever so bring your seeds and live plants to swap and a ready-to-learn attitude.There will be demonstrations, Q&A's, info booths, and supplies to get you started... Read More.

Bill to Expand High School Completion Age Passes Committee

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, on Wednesday passed a bill in committee that would extend the age for a person wishing to complete their high school education. Senate Bill 745 would amend Oklahoma's high school learner statute, allowing individuals up to the age of 30 to complete high school.... Read More.

Shingles is Awful, But Here’s Another Reason to Get Vaccinated: It May Fight Dementia

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research, published Wednesday in the... Read More.