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Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

By  HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JACK BROOK The parents of the 29-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Dallas immigration facility in September told police their son was “completely normal” before he moved to Washington state and returned home several years ago believing he had radiation sickness, according to newly released records. Joshua Jahn had begun wearing cotton... Read More.

Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department partnering to help deter tobacco-alcohol sales to youth

The Kay County Healthy Living Coalition and the Ponca City Police Department are once again partnering on compliance checks to deter tobacco and alcohol sales to youth. In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department, will be teaming... Read More.
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Fugitive on Oklahoma’s top 10 Most Wanted List surrenders in Oregon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody. The 20-year-old, wanted for charges including rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, turned himself in to authorities in Oregon on Oct. 4. “This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of... Read More.
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NOC partners with professionals to assist with academic programs

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will welcome business professionals in nine specific areas on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to a meeting with NOC instructors in academic fields. The advisory boards meet annually with NOC instructors to discuss the changing workplace and how instructors can better prepare students for the future. The partnership between the business community and NOC... Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.
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Legislative Update

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I was glad my recent interim study helped shine a light on the gaps in our legal system when it comes to protecting victims of this devastating crime. I now have a list of issues to explore further as I consider legislation for the next legislative session. One... Read More.