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Grieving father fights for mandatory fentanyl testing after his 3-year-old dies

Tuesday, February 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA - After losing his 3-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Jacob Towe is making it his mission for mandatory fentanyl testing to become law for parents under Department of Human Services (DHS) supervision. The bill, Leo’s Law, was recently introduced with a goal to strengthen child welfare protecting... Read More.

NOC approves FY 2026 Budget, freezing tuition and mandatory fees for the second year in a row

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at the June 18 meeting in Tonkawa. The approved Educational and General Operating Budget of $26,099,793 represents an increase of 4.9% ($1,215,127). For the second year in a row, Northern will not be seeking an increase in tuition and mandatory fees for... Read More.

Controversial ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ Video Could Become Mandatory in Oklahoma Schools by July

Monday, January 27 by Beverly Cantrell

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — "Meet Baby Olivia" could be coming to a classroom in Oklahoma, if a bill is signed into law this upcoming legislative session. It's new model legislation being pushed in conservative states as part of a post-Roe vs. Wade landscape. The video,... Read More.