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Roe and Cantrell Selected for National Health Policy Fellowship

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, were selected to join the 2025 class of the Milbank Fellows Program, a national initiative that supports state leaders working to improve health outcomes across the country.The representatives are among just 24 policymakers nationwide chosen for the yearlong fellowship. Both lawmakers serve... Read More.

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

Monday, August 11 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.The auction, which closes Sept. 10, comes as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Russian... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 08/11/2025

Sunday, August 10 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS08/1108/1208/1308/1408/15Meals on WheelsSpaghetti & MeatballsTossed SaladVegetableBread StickDessert Pork Loin Roast w/SauceCornbread StuffingGlazed CarrotsDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken Fried ChickenMashed PotatoesVegetableDessert

Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Appoints Shelley Bierschank Executive Director

Saturday, August 9 by Preservation Oklahoma

Preservation Oklahoma is pleased to announce Shelley Bierschank as its new Executive Director, effective July 9th, 2025. Shelley brings a deep, lifelong passion for history and place, most recently serving as the Museum Director of the historic Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion.In addition to managing the use and tours of the mansion, she has... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/08/2025

Saturday, August 9 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CS-2025-00478 08/08/2025 BLACK, TIFFANY NICOLE Defendant SONNY CANNON AUTO PLAZA INC vs. BLACK, TIFFANY NICOLE BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CV-2025-00077 08/08/2025 BRIAN T. HERMANSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Defendant JOHNSTON, JAYCEE EUGENE vs. PONCA CITY POLICE DEPT et alKay CS-2025-00482 08/08/2025 CKS PRIME INVESTMENTS LLC Plaintiff CKS PRIME INVESTMENTS LLC vs. DEAN, SAMUEL HAROLD BREACH OF CONTRACTKay SC-2025-00538 08/08/2025 CLARK, CANDICE Defendant SUN LOAN... Read More.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario

Saturday, August 9 by The Associated Press

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally on Thursday at Hamilton Stadium.Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/07/2025

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00168 08/07/2025 AGNEW, RYAN PATRICK Person 1 AGNEW, RYAN PATRICK vs. BURKETT, LETECIA HELEN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CV-2025-00076 08/07/2025 ANYA J. MEKELBURG Plaintiff ANYA J. MEKELBURG vs. NAME CHANGEKay CS-2025-00473 08/07/2025 AS ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANK Plaintiff CAVALRY SPV I LLC et al vs. WALK, KEVIN INDEBTEDNESSKay CM-2025-00308 08/07/2025 BARR, TALI LYNN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BARR,... Read More.

Police Logs 08/07/2025

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

State Supt. Walters ending government-mandated some end-of-year testing for grades 3-8

Friday, August 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In a significant shift in educational policy, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the end of traditional statewide summative testing for grades 3-8 in Math and English Language Arts.Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, districts will be allowed to use approved benchmark assessments instead of end-of-year tests.This decision comes after... Read More.

Drummond takes action to stop robocalls reaching Oklahoma families

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today launched Operation Robocall Roundup, an effort to crack down on the robocalls that disrupt Oklahoma families every day. Drummond and a coalition of attorneys general are sending warning letters to 37 phone companies that are letting illegal robocalls pass through their networks and reach Oklahomans' phones. "Oklahomans are... Read More.

TWO CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT IN WILSON OKLAHOMA

Friday, August 8 by Ponca City Now-OSBI

WILSON, OK – The Wilson Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of embezzlement.The allegations were regarding 49-year-old Curtiss Nipp and his wife, 48-year-old Kilby Nipp, who were both insurance agents at Wayne Wood Agency in Wayne, Oklahoma. Curtiss and Kilby have been insurance agents with the City of... Read More.

Recreational marijuana back on the table in Oklahoma with new petition drive

Friday, August 8 by News 9

A new push to make recreational marijuana legal in Oklahoma now has the approval to begin collecting signatures.Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action will now start collecting signatures on a new petition, which needs 172,000 signatures by Nov. 3 to get State Question 837 on the ballot.If enough signatures are collected, voters could decide the... Read More.