Oklahoma Highway Patrol to end services in two major counties starting Nov. 1

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will cease law enforcement services in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties starting November 1.This decision will leave local law enforcement agencies to cover in-state highways, a move that has sparked concern among some legislative officials.Senator Mark Mann expressed deep... Read More.

House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a moment of truth.The youngest team in league history to win at least 60 regular-season games can validate that success when it hosts Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference... Read More.

Impact Oklahoma set to distribute major grants to Oklahoma nonprofits

OKLAHOMA CITY -Impact Oklahoma, a collective giving group made up of women across central Oklahoma, is preparing to award more than $250,000 to local nonprofits during its annual celebration event on May 15 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame.The organization operates by pooling donations from members and distributing large, transformational grants to nonprofit organizations throughout... Read More.
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Ponca City Public Schools Announces Major Step Forward in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Solutions

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce a transformative initiative that brings Washington Pre-K classes back to neighborhood schools while creating at least 40 new childcare spots across the community. This bold move, in partnership with the Child Development Center (CDC), aims to tackle two critical challenges facing Ponca City families: early... Read More.

OSU Student Union Suffers Major Water Damage After Pipe Failure

STILLWATER, Okla. -A substantial pipe failure caused significant water damage to about half of the Student Union, leading to the closures of multiple offices and facilities on Sunday.Areas Affected The following sections of the Student Union have been impacted:Basement: The west end is closed to the public, affecting Union Building Operations, University... Read More.