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Highway 412 reopened after Red Bull Truck flipped over median

Thursday, June 12 by News 6

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. -A Red Bull delivery truck hydroplaned and flipped over the median cable barriers on Highway 412 Thursday morning, narrowing traffic in both directions.According to authorities, the truck was traveling westbound when it lost control, struck the cable barriers, and overturned into the eastbound lanes. Emergency crews from Tulsa Police, Tulsa Fire Department and EMSA responded to... Read More.

States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but some lawmakers are pushing back

Saturday, May 31 by The Associated Press

By MARC LEVY Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America's fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but it's also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities.Activity in state legislatures —... Read More.

House Bill Co Authored by Sen. Coleman Passes, Cuts Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

Wednesday, May 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care of families. Oklahoma is facing a... Read More.

Cutting Red Tape and Keeping Promises for Our District

Monday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

By: Representative Molly JenkinsThis past week was a whirlwind at the Oklahoma State Capitol as we faced the crucial deadline for House bills to be heard. Late nights and early mornings were the norm as I pored over every single bill, making sure my votes reflected the values and best interests of our district.... Read More.

Oklahoma Wildfires: Four fatalities Confirmed as Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

Monday, March 17 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has released an update as of Sunday evening as wildfires continue to impact the state.According to ODEM, a red flag warning will remain in effect for a majority of Oklahoma from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 17.A Fire Weather Watch will remain in... Read More.

FDA Bans Use of Red No. 3 Dye in Food, Drinks

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products.The agency said Wednesday it is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow the use of Red No. 3 in food and... Read More.

No. 18 OU falls 34-3 to No. 1 Texas in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC members

Sunday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — Quinn Ewers came back again for No. 1 Texas with another romp over Red River rival Oklahoma, this time in the Southeastern Conference.Ewers returned four weeks after an abdomen strain to throw for 199 yards with the go-ahead touchdown and ran for another score as the... Read More.

Annual Red & Navy Scrimmage This Weekend

Friday, August 11 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School Wildcats are kicking off the football season this weekend with the annual red and navy scrimmage! The junior high begins the red and navy scrimmage at 6pm with varsity at 7pm.The Wildcats have been hard at work practicing for the upcoming season. Their season begins with a game in Guthrie... Read More.

Break-ins reported near Red Rock and Marland

Tuesday, May 24 by Lyman James

The Noble County Sheriff's Office reports that there has been a high number of break-ins in the rural areas in and around Red Rock and Marland in northern Noble County.As a reminder, please make sure you are locking your vehicles and securing your firearms. If you do experience a break-in or if anything is... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in effect for Thursday

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area from 10 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. this evening for gusty winds, low humidity and warm temperatures. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the counties included in the Red Flag Warning are Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Blaine, Kingfisher, Caddo, Canadian,... Read More.