The bill was proposed in the wake of a sex abuse case in Bethany last year, where an employee of a municipal camp and after school program was arrested and accused of abusing several children.

The Western Athletic Conference announced its 2024-25 girls basketball awards, and Bethany's Kayten Donley received the top honor.

Bethany star basketball player and OU signee Keziah Lofton returned to action Thursday and helped the Bronchos beat Eufaula at regionals.