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Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

Saturday, June 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

Domestic Violence Homicides Spike in Oklahoma, Fatality Review Board Releases Annual Recommendations

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 20, 2025) – Oklahoma saw more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than any year on record, according to the annual report recently released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.Domestic homicide numbers spiked 16 percent from the previous year with a total of 122 victims in 2023. The board, which... Read More.

Wear Orange Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

June 1st is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It corresponds with the "Wear Orange Weekend" that is from June 2nd-4th. Wear Orange Weekend is a time to honor our lost loved ones and those that survived gun violence by wearing orange to raise awareness.Wear Orange Weekend began with a life celebration for a 15... Read More.

Six Nations Domestic Violence Walk on Saturday

Wednesday, October 19 by Lyman James

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this Saturday, you’re invited to take part in the Six Nations Domestic Violence Walk at the Standing Bear Museum. In 2019, Oklahoma ranked 8th among states with the highest homicide rate for female victims killed by male offenders. In 2020, of the 119 Oklahoma domestic violence... Read More.