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Breaking down bulletproof backpacks, safety drills, and security protocols in Oklahoma

Wednesday, August 6 by KOKH

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Bulletproof backpacks have become more common on school campuses, but are they worth it?While there’s no federal mandate tracking the number of students carrying bulletproof backpacks, market data reveals a surge. Data shows that in 2023, Oklahoma experienced 7 mass shootings.Overall gun death rates in Oklahoma are among the highest in... Read More.

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held Monday for Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project

Tuesday, February 18 by City of Ponca City

Pictured left to right: Garrett Bowers, City Commissioner-Stephanie Austin, City Commissioner-Kelsey Wagner, City Commissioner-Rhonda Skrapke, Grant Administrator-Mike Abernathie, Project Architect-Homer Nicholson, Mayor-Tyler Prather, Rick Scott Construction-Craig Stephenson, City Manager-Jacob Harris, Rick Scott Construction-Rodney Jackson, Rick Scott Construction-Jayden Scott, Rick Scott Construction-Kenneth Bradley, Building Official-Chris Henderson, Development Services Director.In March of 2021, the City began... Read More.

SANTA FE DEPOT RESTORATION GROUND BREAKING FEBRUARY 17

Thursday, February 13 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

A Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held for the Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.In March of 2021, the City began researching potential funding opportunities to rehabilitate the former Santa Fe Depot through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. Staff prepared a Ponca City Multi-Modal Transportation Infrastructure... Read More.

Pierce Accepts Plea Deal For 2nd Degree Murder; County Attorney Cites Premeditation Hurdles

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Updated: 11:12 a.m. (Editor's Note: Previous reporting from NewsCow's Shane Farley contributed to this article.) ARK CITY — Justin Pierce has changed his plea to guilty following a deal with the state in the district courtroom of Judge Christopher Smith in Ark City Friday morning. Pierce pled guilty to an amended charge of Intentional 2nd... Read More.

William Newton Hospital CEO Placed On Administrative Leave

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

Chief Executive Officer Ben Quinton of William Newton Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Winfield, was placed on paid administrative leave for a period of up to 30 days on Thursday, following a closed session of the Board of Trustees to discuss non-elected personnel according to a news release from the hospital.The board voted unanimously... Read More.

BREAKING: Individuals Found At Gasino With Gunshot Wounds Identified

Tuesday, May 10 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the four individuals who were found with gunshot wounds at the 7 Clans Gasino north of Newkirk early in the morning on May 3. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office Tuesday afternoon, the individuals at the Gasino that morning were Cody McLaughlin,... Read More.