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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Rep.Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, will join together this Thursday, Oct. 29 for an interim study to examine how domestic violence courts could help the state better ensure the safety of victims and at the same time address cycles of abuse that can last for years and extend through multiple generations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements.

NEWKIRK — The Kay County Courthouse Centennial Celebration will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the courthouse square.

TONKAWA —  NOC Tonkawa Fine Arts will present “Carrie the Musical” with performances Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center’s Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma lawmakers examined the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), nutrition initiatives and home-delivered meal services during a combined interim study, exploring ways to improve program integrity, expand access to nutritious food and strengthen outcomes for Oklahoma families.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax reminds voters that in-person absentee voting (also known as “early voting”) for the Nov. 3 General Election begins Wednesday across the state. 

TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a revision to the college’s class attendance policy that provides greater flexibility for concurrent enrollment students participating in high school activities during its October meeting.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, on Tuesday joined Taiwanese officials in Taipei for the official opening of the Taiwan Regional Trade Office, establishing a new resource for Oklahoma’s international trade and economic development efforts.

PONCA CITY —  Osage County deputies arrested Zachary Troy Mauk, 33, Ponca City, Thursday morning after responding to a report of a kidnapping at a residence on George Braden Road.

TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is extending the application deadline for Spring 2027 to Nov. 11 for traditional students.