The US has over 900 measles cases & 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know:

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts... Read More.

Raid at OKC home draws criticism of Homeland Security

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday pushed back against criticism over its handling of a raid of an Oklahoma City home as part of a migrant smuggling investigation, saying the people living there haven’t been ruled out as suspects.The updated statement by Homeland Security came after the agency... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/01/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00199 05/01/2025 ALLISON, JACKIE L Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALLISON, JACKIE L POSSESS A PRECURSOR TO MANUFACTURE A CDS (FEL)Kay CF-2025-00200 05/01/2025 ALLISON, JIMMY Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALLISON, JIMMY POSSESS PRECURSOR TO MANUFACTURE A CDS (FEL)Kay FD-2025-00060 05/01/2025 BAHMAIER, NEAL CLARK Defendant BAHNMAIER, HEATHER SUZANNE vs. BAHMAIER, NEAL CLARK DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay FD-2025-00060 05/01/2025 BAHNMAIER, HEATHER SUZANNE Plaintiff BAHNMAIER,... Read More.
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Capitol Conversations, Senator Bill Coleman

The Senate just concluded the first of two long weeks of hearing bills on the floor. Both chambers have sent a steady stream of bills to the governor’s desk. Meanwhile, bills that have been amended now return to their chamber of origin. A handful of Senate bills I authored and several House bills I... Read More.

Adams Plumbing Presented Top Award from CareerTech

Ponca City, OK------ Adams Plumbing, a locally owned and operated business serving Ponca City and surrounding communities since 1998, has been named the 2024 Partner in Progress by Pioneer Technology Center (PTC). The award was presented during the annual Partners in Progress celebration, hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE)... Read More.
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Ponca City Commissioner Special Election

A special election is scheduled for June 10 for Ponca City Commissioner Seat No. 1.Kelsey Wagner held the seat before being elected Mayor of Ponca City.Two people will run for the seat, Annette Newcomb, 56 and  Donna Rubio, 77.The Election Board is located at 219 south Main Street, in Newkirk.Call 580-362-2130 for more information.

County Bidding Efficiency Heads to Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, unanimously passed a bill in the House that would allow county purchasing agents to select the next lowest bidder in certain cases if the original bidder is unable to fulfill an awarded contract. Senate Bill 403 now moves to the governor for his consideration of signing it... Read More.
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Oklahoma County Detention Center employee fired, arrested for manslaughter

UPDATE: OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Debbie Brinkley's charge has been upgraded from willful neglect to perform duty to second-degree manslaughter.Brinkley has now been charged with a criminal felony and has been bonded out of jail on a $15,000 bond. ORIGINAL: An Oklahoma County Detention Center employee has been fired and arrested following the recent death of an inmate.The... Read More.

Bill to End Discrimination for Special Needs Students Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, commended House passage of a bill he said would end state-sponsored discrimination against Oklahoma families with special needs students. Senate Bill 105 would amend eligibility requirements for students who are part of the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program."This legislation removes discriminatory... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over proposed government-created religious public charter school

OKLAHOMA CITY– The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in what would be the nation’s first government-created, taxpayer-funded religious public charter school. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has defended the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions that prevent religious public charter schools.“This case is ultimately about safeguarding religious liberty. Religious liberty means every citizen... Read More.