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Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Thursday, April 24 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday afternoon that he's doubling down on his stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.He said if districts don't comply with the assurance Title VI from the U.S Department of Education, he will withhold federal funding from the districts not complying.Walters tells News Channel 8, he can... Read More.

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Thursday, April 24 by CBS News

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States.The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, which... Read More.

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

Thursday, April 24 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House Chief Medical Adviser and a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in his wealth since retiring from government service, according to the government watchdog group Open the Books."He was the highest-paid bureaucrat when he... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/22/2025

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00073 04/22/2025 BRIGHT, KRISTA LEIGH Person 2 SMYTH, TAYLOR SCOTT vs. BRIGHT, KRISTA LEIGH MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay ML-2025-00072 04/22/2025 CANNON, RAEGAN NICOLE Person 2 HOLEMAN, BRYSON COLE vs. CANNON, RAEGAN NICOLE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CM-2025-00148 04/22/2025 DIVINE, JESSICA JOANEE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. DIVINE, JESSICA JOANEE ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL... Read More.

Police Logs 04/22/2025

Wednesday, April 23 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.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are unvaccinated, OSDH says.A probable case... Read More.

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related... Read More.

PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Wednesday, April 23 by AP

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition to the traditional hunting license... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/21/2025

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00178 04/21/2025 ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHNKay CM-2025-00145 04/21/2025 ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHNKay CJ-2025-00090 04/21/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONEMAIN FINANCIAL ISSUANCE TRUST 2019-2 Plaintiff ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS SERVICER FOR (ASF) WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. et al vs. STICKEN, BONNIE... Read More.