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Court date set for Missouri man accused of soliciting a minor online
NEWKIRK — A court date is set for Renegade Reno Stone, 30, Springfield, Mo., in Kay County District Court. Stone is facing a felony count of soliciting a minor for indecent exposure and or obscene material. Otoe Missouria police officer Michael Ryan reports in the affidavit that on June...
Can a mom who smoked pot while pregnant be charged with child neglect? It depends
A mother cannot be charged in Oklahoma with child neglect for using pot while pregnant if she had a medical marijuana card, a divided appeals court ruled Thursday. Judges on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals called on the state Legislature to address the issue. "We certainly do not condone marijuana use by an expectant mother," Presiding Judge Scott Rowland wrote for the majority.
Fire units respond to newspaper office
PONCA CITY — Ponca City firefighters responded to The Ponca City News office, 300 N. 3rd Street just after 3:30 p.m. today for a report of an electrical fire. Employees were asked to evacuate the building as firefighters searched for the issue. Fire crews checked the air conditioning units on the roof and the breaker box. At 3:44 p.m. firefighters determined that the problem was a HVAC unit on top of the roof and the power was shut off. All of the fire crews were back in service by 3:48 p.m.
Blackwell Flycatchers lose three games to Garden City
BLACKWELL — The Blackwell Flycatchers dropped three more games this week to the division leading Garden City Wind. Blackwell remains in third place in the Mountain North Division but they are now 11 games behind Garden City. On Monday Blackwell lost 28-13. That was followed by a 14-10 loss...
Charges filed in check fraud case
NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Travis James Milbourn, 32, and a court date set for Lacy Laverne Wilson, 35, both of Ponca City, in Kay Count District Court. Both are facing three felony counts of computer fraud, unlawful use of a computer system, uttering a forged instrument and conspiracy.
These Are The Years Oklahoma Saw The Most Tornadoes
In the new summer blockbuster "Twisters," the characters are gearing up for a massive tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. That plot of the movie isn't necessarily off base. Oklahoma has seen some of its biggest tornado outbreaks over that past couple of decades, and the possibility of more tornadoes in the years to come is expected to increase due to climate change.
Oklahoma man gets 45 months for bank fraud and identity theft in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — On July 18, an Oklahoma man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for committing bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Springfield, Illinois. Gerald Duran, 49, was arrested on December 29, 2023, by Springfield Police at a Springfield branch location of a national bank.
Storm Chances Increase For Oklahoma This Weekend
As "Twisters" blows into theaters, actual storm chances will increase for Oklahoma this weekend! Strong storms are expected to enter the Sooner State on Saturday, July 20. Although "Twisters" is set during the spring time in Oklahoma, which is the prime season for tornadoes in the state, Oklahoma gets strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the year. As for the storms on Saturday, these storms are expected to be strong, not severe, bringing in gusty winds and a lot of rain.
How Ryan Walters went from ‘excited’ to ‘disgusted’ over education standards he helped create
Bob Blackburn can still picture the room where he helped decide how Oklahoma students would learn their history. Six years ago, the then-executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society sat at the head of a table with five other members of a committee spearheading the next state academic standards for social studies education.
Okla. Teacher of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists.Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years at Ada City Schools. She teaches 10th through 12th grade Advanced Placement language and…
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