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Attorney for fired OU instructor issues statement over Bible essay dispute

Tuesday, December 30 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma graduate teaching assistant who was removed from teaching on campus has shared a statement for the first time through her attorney. Mel Curth’s instructional duties were revoked last week following an illegal discrimination complaint filed by OU junior Samantha Fulnecky. University leadership said the investigation concluded that Curth was... Read More.

‘Something just snapped’: Suspect reportedly admits to planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6

Tuesday, December 30 by 7News-Washington

Brian Cole Jr. WASHINGTON (7News) — The man accused of planting a pair of pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committees on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, confessed to the crime, according to new court documents filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. on Sunday. The court filing states Brian Cole... Read More.

Kash Patel warns of denaturalization and deportation against Somali scammers

Tuesday, December 30 by TNND

FBI Director Kash Patel testified about 764's activities during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in mid-September WASHINGTON (TNND) — FBI Director Kash Patel threatened convicted Somali scammers allegedly involved in a multimillion-dollar fraud that was uncovered in Minnesota. Patel says the scammers involved are “just the tip of a very large iceberg.” Patel said the FBI “surged... Read More.

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US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Tuesday, December 30 by AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to Read More.

Police Logs 12/23/2025 to 12/25/2025

Monday, December 29 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.

British Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash

Monday, December 29 by CBS News

CBS News-Anthony Joshua British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured on Monday in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly left two other people dead. The two-time world heavyweight champion, who beat YouTube personality Jake Paul by knockout in a bout just over a week ago in Read More.

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Early-Elementary Reading Improvements Proposed in Oklahoma READS Act

Monday, December 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, and Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, have filed legislation to address Oklahoma's reading crisis. Hall introduced the Oklahoma Reading Excellence through Accountability, Development, and Standards (READS) Act in House Bill 2944, while Bergstrom filed mirror legislation, Senate Bill 1271. The measures introduce early intervention for K-3rd students who have... Read More.

Former Death Row inmate Richard Glossip returns to court with new judge presiding

Monday, December 29 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Former Death Row inmate Richard Glossip will appear in court Monday morning for the first time after all Oklahoma County criminal judges recused themselves from the case. Leading Chief District Judge Richard Ogden... Read More.

Man arrested for shooting BB gun at Tulsa utility workers, police say

Monday, December 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - One person is in custody after a man allegedly shot BB pellets at utility workers in Tulsa, according to police. The Tulsa police Department says PSO workers were shutting off power at a home near North Birmingham Place and East Read More.

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A daycare without kids? More Minnesota ‘Somali Daycare Fraud’ adds to $1 Billion case

Monday, December 29 by TNND-AP

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts as he speaks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Convention in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) A lawmaker is calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to explain a new report involving an alleged fake daycare center... Read More.

Wembanyama’s Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Saturday, December 27 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place. Oklahoma City won 24 of its first 25 games, with the Thunder often blowing out opponents and resting starters in the... Read More.

Ponca City man in critical condition after injury collision

Saturday, December 27 by Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday morning at the intersection of US-60 and S Street in Kay County. The first vehicle was driven by Vincent Rice, 60, of Ponca City. The report notes that he and a passenger were injured. The second vehicle was driven by Christopher... Read More.

Attorney for fired OU instructor issues statement over Bible essay dispute

Attorney for fired OU instructor issues statement over Bible essay dispute

‘Something just snapped’: Suspect reportedly admits to planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6

Kash Patel warns of denaturalization and deportation against Somali scammers

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Police Logs 12/23/2025 to 12/25/2025

British Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash

Early-Elementary Reading Improvements Proposed in Oklahoma READS Act

Former Death Row inmate Richard Glossip returns to court with new judge presiding

Man arrested for shooting BB gun at Tulsa utility workers, police say

A daycare without kids? More Minnesota ‘Somali Daycare Fraud’ adds to $1 Billion case

Wembanyama’s Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Ponca City man in critical condition after injury collision

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