New Bill Demands Stricter Evidence Standards for Child Removal in Oklahoma

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma legislative session starts today and one important topic that’s being addressed is child welfare.House Bill 1100 would require clear and convincing evidence for the state to keep a child away from their parent or guardian.Right now, the legal standard is that if it's more probable than not that there... Read More.

Okla. Lawmakers Return to Capitol for 2025 Legislative Session

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lawmakers were back at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday for the start of the 2025 legislative session.The legislative session kicked off with Governor Stitt's State of the State address on Monday afternoon. Then, committee meetings will in the following days begin looking at some of the bills that were... Read More.
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Glass and a Glass! Ladies Night Out Fundraiser in Tonkawa

A festive Ladies Night Out event in Tonkawa, “Glass and a Glass!” is set for 6:30, Wednesday, February 12 to benefit Heart in the Park’s beautification and landscaping campaign. “Glass and a Glass!” participants will create an original fused glass pendant, magnet or keychain and learn about the art of fused glass while enjoying... Read More.

Luttrell Announces REAP Grants for District 37

Oklahoma City, OK — Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced that several communities in House District 37 will receive funding through the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) program for infrastructure improvements and public safety projects.“These grants, totaling over $425,000, are important to our district and rural Oklahoma,” Luttrell said. “They provide much-needed funding for... Read More.
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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 02/03/2025

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America’s last big-city stockyard in downtown Oklahoma City is up for sale

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On the edge of a thriving downtown dotted with luxury hotels and trendy restaurants is a more than 100-year-old relic of Oklahoma City's western heritage: One of the world's largest cattle stockyards.But maybe not for much longer.The Oklahoma National Stockyards — the last big-city stockyard in... Read More.
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Wiggins scores career-high 41 and Thunder outrebound Kings 70-37 in 144-110 rout

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins had a career-high 41 points and 14 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Sacramento Kings 144-110 on Saturday night.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 points and nine assists for the Thunder (38-9), who set a season best for points and rebounds (70), including... Read More.

McBride scores 16 as Oral Roberts knocks off Kansas City 73-67

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Issac McBride scored 16 points as Oral Roberts beat Kansas City 73-67 on Saturday night.McBride shot just 3 for 9 from the field (and only 1 for 5 from 3-point range,) but added 9 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-16, 2-7 Summit... Read More.