Burns Raises Concerns After Attending OSSAA Board Meeting

Rep. Ty BurnsOKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, attended the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) board meeting last week and said what he saw confirmed his belief the association’s structure prioritizes bureaucracy over the needs of students and families.Burns, a former public school teacher and coach, previously studied OSSAA policies through an Read More.

Google invests $9 billion to expand Oklahoma data centers

PRYOR, Okla. — Google officially announced a $9 billion investment to expand its existing data center in Pryor and build a brand-new facility in Stillwater.The announcement has drawn praise from state and local leaders and raised questions about why Google chose Oklahoma for such a major expansion.According to Kate Franko, head of public affairs for... Read More.

Jenks dedicates state’s first Purple Heart Garden to honor military heroes

Jenks Mayor Cory Box JENKS, Okla. -Community members gathered in Jenks this weekend to dedicate a new Purple Heart Garden at Veterans Park, created to honor service members wounded or killed in combat.City leaders and residents joined together for the ceremony, which marked the unveiling of what officials say is the only Purple Heart... Read More.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he supports Trump’s DC takeover

WASHINGTON (7News) — Former Vice President Mike Pence weighed in Sunday during CNN’s 'State of the Union', saying he supports President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department and the deployment of the National Guard in D.C.“If the District of Columbia was actually a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in the... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 08/18/2025

EAST MID HIGH08/1808/1908/2008/2108/22LunchChicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesDinner RollAssorted Fresh Fruit Cheese BitesBreaded Mini RavioliMarinara SauceItalian VegetablesTossed SaladGrape TomatoesAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted PizzaCornBroccoliAssorted Fresh FruitMeals on WheelsSalisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner Roll Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableDinner RollDessertMenus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted Salads, Sandwiches, 100% Juice, and Milk every day!! ELEMENTARY... Read More.
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Big 12 football teams preparing for an unpredictable season

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer(AP) – Arizona State was a big surprise debuting in the Big 12 with a conference championship and making the College Football Playoff after being picked to finish at the bottom of the 16-team league.Kenny Dillingham, the 35-year-old coach now in his third season at his alma mater, bluntly... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/15/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00184 08/15/2025 BILYEU, RAYMOND Plaintiff BILYEU, RAYMOND vs. KING, FUNSTON JOHN et al AUTO NEGLIGENCEKay FP-2025-00046 08/15/2025 BUTLER, BENNY L IV Defendant WIDENER, AMMIE vs. BUTLER, BENNY L IV CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENTKay CJ-2025-00186 08/15/2025 CASEY, BAYNARD S. Defendant I.T. ROOFTECH AND CONSTRUCTION LLC vs. CASEY, BAYNARD S. et al BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CJ-2025-00185 08/15/2025 CASEY, CRISTYN Defendant I.T. ROOFTECH AND CONSTRUCTION LLC... Read More.

SEC tries to regain its championship form following 2 years without a national title

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer(AP) – Southeastern Conference football is experiencing a championship drought.The powerhouse league hasn’t won or even played for a national title since the 2022 season. It’s a skid that just means more given the SEC’s nearly two decades of gridiron dominance, which included 13 championships over a 17-year span... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 08/14/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00179 08/14/2025 AKERS, JIMMIE PAUL Defendant CAPITAL ONE, N.A. et al vs. AKERS, JIMMIE PAUL INDEBTEDNESSKay CJ-2025-00183 08/14/2025 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. BRANHAM, KIM INDEBTEDNESSKay CJ-2025-00182 08/14/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONEMAIN FINANCIAL... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

I recently hosted my first interim study of this year at the state Capitol to dive into the challenges municipalities face when addressing unoccupied buildings. I introduced legislation this past session to give localities more authority to act when property owners abandon and neglect their buildings. Senate Bill 400 would set up... Read More.