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Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on Oklahoma roads when conditions get hazardous

Friday, January 23 by News 9

As winter conditions move into Oklahoma, here are key safety tips to help drivers prepare, reduce risk and stay safe on icy or snowy roads. Winter has come on us fast, so let’s go over some of the things to remember when the roads get tough. Winter is approaching fast; here are some things to remember... Read More.

Former Tulsa church intern sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for child sex crimes

Friday, January 23 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - A Sand Springs man, Austin Sewell, who worked as an intern at a Tulsa church has been sentenced to 14 and a half years in federal prison for having a sharing child sexual abuse material. Sewell will also have to register as a sex offender for life. FROM US ATTORNEYS OFFICE: “Court records show that... Read More.

Stillwater anesthetist arrested for allegedly stealing drugs from operating room

Friday, January 23 by KOKH

Daniel Boring (Payne County Jail booking photo) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A Stillwater anesthetist was arrested by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics was arrested on Tuesday, accused of stealing drugs and, in some cases, using them while in the operation room. OBN investigators received information from the Stillwater Medical Center in reference to an employee diverting... Read More.

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Senator Lankford discusses tax cut impacts, proposed ICE facility, and Greenland plans

Friday, January 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY - (KOKH) — Senator James Lankford touched on several topics, from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump's push for Greenland to the new proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in southwest Oklahoma City, in a presser today. Senator Lankford discussed the impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts... Read More.

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren’t participating

Friday, January 23 by AP

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body he said could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies... Read More.

Federal agents regain power to crack down on Minneapolis protesters after court ruling

Friday, January 23 by TNND

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including one wearing a 'NOT ICE' face covering, walk near their vehicles, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Richfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal agents deployed to Minneapolis will be able to resume using force and arresting peaceful protesters after a federal appeals court put a... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 01/21/2026

Thursday, January 22 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2026-00064 01/21/2026 ANDERSON, ZACKARY Defendant WIN CO FINANCE vs. ANDERSON, ZACKARY MONEY JUDGMENT Kay ML-2026-00006 01/21/2026 BAIN, GIDEON THOMAS Person 1 BAIN, GIDEON THOMAS vs. BRALEY, TIA NICOLE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay CM-2026-00021 01/21/2026 BARCLAY, AMBER DAWN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BARCLAY, AMBER DAWN POSSESS CDS (METHAMPHETAMINE) MISD Kay FD-2026-00007 01/21/2026 BARKER, BRANDIE NICOLE JAYFAIR Plaintiff BARKER, BRANDIE NICOLE JAYFAIR... Read More.

Police Logs 01/19/2026 to 01/20/2026

Thursday, January 22 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Lawmakers push to make student cellphone ban permanent in Oklahoma schools

Thursday, January 22 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Two Oklahoma lawmakers are working to make a temporary ban on student cellphone use during school hours permanent. Rep. Chad Caldwell and Sen. Ally Seifried have filed bills in the House and Senate, respectively, to extend the current one-year statewide ban. The proposed legislation would require all public schools to enforce the... Read More.

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Oklahoma bill proposes courtroom cameras for transparency and accountability

Thursday, January 22 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A new bill, Senate Bill 1386, has been introduced in Oklahoma, proposing the mandatory use of cameras in all public courtrooms across the state. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system by requiring audio and video recording of court proceedings, with livestreaming whenever technically feasible. The footage... Read More.

OBI asking for donations amid region-wide blood shortage

Thursday, January 22 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Our Blood Institute says it is in need of people to come and donate blood. It has about a day’s worth of blood but needs enough to cover two to three days. OBI says not as many people are donating right now, so their supply is running low. They especially need people with Type... Read More.

House Republicans push to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress over Epstein probe

Thursday, January 22 by AP

Bill and Hillary Clinton(AP) WASHINGTON - House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its... Read More.

Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on Oklahoma roads when conditions get hazardous

Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on Oklahoma roads when conditions get hazardous

Former Tulsa church intern sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for child sex crimes

Stillwater anesthetist arrested for allegedly stealing drugs from operating room

Senator Lankford discusses tax cut impacts, proposed ICE facility, and Greenland plans

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren’t participating

Federal agents regain power to crack down on Minneapolis protesters after court ruling

Kay County Court Filings 01/21/2026

Police Logs 01/19/2026 to 01/20/2026

Lawmakers push to make student cellphone ban permanent in Oklahoma schools

Oklahoma bill proposes courtroom cameras for transparency and accountability

OBI asking for donations amid region-wide blood shortage

House Republicans push to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress over Epstein probe

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