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Oklahoma bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $393,000 from family business

Wednesday, July 15 by KOKH

HOMINY, Okla. (KOKH) — A former Oklahoma bookkeeper was sentence after she stole more than $393,000 from a family business. Officials say 54-year-old Susan Marie Garrison was sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay $393,025.09 in restitution. From 2017 through 2022, Garrison was a bookkeeper... Read More.

Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment

Thursday, July 9 by AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — All charges against a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff along the Northern California coast have been dismissed by a judge following his completion of a mental health program. Prosecutors charged Dharmesh Patel, 45, with attempted murder after... Read More.

Oklahoma family sues Arby’s, former employee over alleged HSV-1 exposure

Friday, June 26 by News 9

BROKEN BOW, Okla - An Oklahoma family has filed a civil lawsuit against an Arby’s franchise and a former employee, accusing the worker of intentionally spitting on their sandwiches while suffering from an active and visible case of herpes. Amanda Hendricks is accused in a lawsuit of spitting on the meat or sandwich components while preparing... Read More.

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Pioneer Technology Center Celebrates 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy Graduates

Tuesday, June 16 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK ---- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently recognized the accomplishments of its 2026 Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) graduates during a special ceremony celebrating their dedication, perseverance, and achievement. These graduates have successfully earned their diplomas, creating new opportunities for employment, career advancement, and continued education. The AEFL program at Pioneer Tech... Read More.

Legendary actor and martial artist Chuck Norris dies at 86, according to family

Friday, March 20 by News 6

The family of Chuck Norris announced his sudden death in a statement on his Instagram page, saying he died peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris,” the statement said. The family did not release details about the circumstances and... Read More.

Trump invites National Guard member’s family to White House after fatal DC shooting

Tuesday, December 2 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump on Sunday invited the family of one of the National Guard members fatally shot in Washington, D.C. last week to the White House. Trump added that he spoke to the parents of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and that they were "devastated" after the Wednesday shooting, which also... Read More.

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Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

Monday, November 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Two new reports are shedding light on the connection between financial hardship and community well-being in Oklahoma. One suggests that raising the state’s minimum wage could help reduce crime, while the other reveals how nearly half of households still struggle to afford basic needs. Higher wages may lead to less crime A Read More.

Veteran’s Landing Hosting Veteran Family Day

Wednesday, October 15 by Ponca City Now

Veteran Family Day will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9am to 3pm at Veterans Landing at 111 N. 4th in downtown Ponca City. Family friendly games, food trucks and music! Veterans can enroll for benefits or file a claim. Find Veteran's Landing on Facebook, message Veterans Landing at Gmail.com or call 580-362-6375. Veteran's Landing is open Monday... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand. Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and Madden tournaments on the PS5... Read More.

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Oklahoma County to pay $55,000 to family of deceased inmate

Friday, July 25 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma County leaders have settled a lawsuit this week involving the family of an inmate who died at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in 2022. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says Kyle Shaw died from a fentanyl overdose a year after he was booked into jail. Shaw's brother filed a federal lawsuit in... Read More.

Pat Green, who lost 4 family members in Texas flood, raises $1 mil in benefit concert

Thursday, July 17 by 5 NBC DFW

Texas country artist Pat Green, who lost loved ones in the July 4 flood in Central Texas, raised at least $1 million in an online concert to benefit relief efforts. The Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream was held Wednesday night at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, but without a live audience. You can still... Read More.

Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week

Saturday, May 31 by The Associated Press

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A work crew of incarcerated people cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said. The crew was still at work on Friday after clearing numerous downed trees on Tuesday... Read More.