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Roe Marks April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Thursday, April 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives officially recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Oklahoma. House Resolution 1043, sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, chair of the House Public Health Committee, emphasizes that every child deserves to be safe and supported, and that communities play a critical role in ensuring families... Read More.

OHP trooper, woman and child killed in I-35 crash; investigators seek vehicle that lost debris

Wednesday, April 8 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, a young woman and a 4-year-old child were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday on Interstate 35, according to OHP officials. Authorities now believe debris from a commercial vehicle may have played a key role in the deadly chain of events. What we know about the crash According to OHP,... Read More.

Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse

Wednesday, April 1 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The founder of a Texas megachurch who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in the 1980s was released Tuesday after serving six months in an Oklahoma jail. Robert Preston Morris, 64, was released just after midnight, said Osage County Sheriff’s Capt. Matt Clark. Morris pleaded... Read More.

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Ponca City Man Charged with Lewd Acts with a Child

Friday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

On February 26th, Ponca City Police Officers were contacted by a concerned parent who believed their child may have been touched inappropriately by an adult male who was close to the family. Officers took an initial report and PCPD Detectives took over the investigation. As Detectives continued their investigation, a Forensic Interview was conducted with... Read More.

House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Advances “Trey’s Law” to Protect Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

Thursday, March 5 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation strengthening protections for victims of child sexual abuse passed the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee. House Bill 4227, known as "Trey's Law," authored by Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, ensures perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes, no matter how much time has passed. The legislation voids and makes... Read More.

Bill filed to abolish child welfare services at DHS, create a brand new state agency

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is calling for a major overhaul to the state’s child welfare system and has filed a bill to create a new state department to take it over. State Sen. Paul Rosino filed a bill that would create a new state Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing and significantly restructure... Read More.

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PERRY POLICE OFFICER AND GIRLFRIEND ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

PERRY, OK – The Perry Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child abuse case. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspects as 35-year-old Christopher McNabb, who is an officer with the Perry Police Department, as well as his girlfriend, 30-year-old Kayla Renfrow. During the investigation, OSBI special agents... Read More.

Former Drumright teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Tuesday, February 3 by News 6

(Bobby Pruitt, 63-OSBI picture) DRUMRIGHT, Okla. - A former Drumright Public Schools teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Investigation began after allegations reported The Drumright Police Department requested OSBI assistance on Oct. 7, 2025, after receiving... Read More.

Former Tulsa church intern sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for child sex crimes

Friday, January 23 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - A Sand Springs man, Austin Sewell, who worked as an intern at a Tulsa church has been sentenced to 14 and a half years in federal prison for having a sharing child sexual abuse material. Sewell will also have to register as a sex offender for life. FROM US ATTORNEYS OFFICE: “Court records show that... Read More.

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Child Development Center Mac & Cheese Cookoff Fundraiser January 24

Monday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

Get your tickets to the Child Development Center S'Mac Down Mac & Cheese Cookoff! Tickets are on sale now. Order online at this link: Read More.

Child Development Center Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser

Tuesday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

Get it on your calendars! The Mac 'n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser, benefiting the Child Development Center will be held on Saturday, January 24 at noon at the Pioneer Tech Center. Compete for People's Choice award and Judges Award. Two award categories: Traditional and Most Creative. Tickets will go on sale in January. They are currently looking for cook... Read More.

Oklahoma mother sues Roblox over alleged child exploitation

Monday, November 24 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma mother is suing Roblox, alleging the app puts kids in danger and enables predators. A news release from the Dolman Law Group said the lawsuit was filed on November 20, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, where Roblox Corporation is headquartered. What the... Read More.