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US and UK strike Yemen’s Houthis after Red Sea ship attacks
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The U.S. and UK launched about 70 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen early on Friday in a bid to stop the Iranbacked group’s shipping attacks in the Red Sea.
DeSantis has to finish second in Iowa caucuses, political analysts say
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Gov. Ron DeSantis faces the first — and possibly last — major test of his presidential campaign on Monday when Iowa Republicans gather amid subzero temperatures to pick their nominee.
Police Blotter
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Jan. 9, 2024 Disturbance - At 1:15 am, the reporting party requested an officer in reference to her husband that was acting out in the 400 block of N. 10th. She was scared. No weapons, all verbal. Male half left for the night.
Capitol Considerations
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It was a busy week at the Capitol with a full schedule of budget hearings with session just a few weeks away. The Education; Health and Human Services; Public Safety and Judiciary; and General Government and Transportation Appropriations Subcommittees met with the dozens of the agencies they oversee.
The next generation of competitive sports with the PTC Manticores
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The landscape of extracurriculars that students are able to participate in is ever changing to meet the changes and developments of a society that is becoming far more tech oriented. Esports are a phenomena that has developed as entire generations have grown-up with video games in their lives. School yard debates concerning who was a better at “Street Fighter” have now become a professionally organized competitions.
Ryan Walters, top education budget lawmaker ‘reset’ relationship after year of tension
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Rep. Mark McBride said communication with Walters improved ‘100%’ OKLAHOMA CITY — Mere weeks after tensions between them reached a fever pitch, the state’s top education official and the House’s leading lawmaker on school funding say they’re willing to work together on budget needs and academic outcomes in public schools.
Myers to retire July 1, 2024
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PCDA announces retirement of distinguished economic development professional, David Myers After an illustrious 21-year career with the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA), David Myers, a seasoned economic development professional, has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2024. Myers, who began with Ponca City in 2003, has been instrumental in shaping and advancing the economic landscape of Ponca City, leaving an unforgettable mark on the community and its development.
Today in History
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Today is the 12th day of 2024 and the 23rd day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1915, the U.S.