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Shingles is Awful, But Here’s Another Reason to Get Vaccinated: It May Fight Dementia

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research, published Wednesday in the... Read More.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to Build New Headquarters for Troopers in Northeast Oklahoma Counties

Friday, April 4 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Construction will soon begin on a new headquarters for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, providing a modern facility for troopers covering Tulsa, Rogers, Creek, and Okmulgee counties.The $5 million facility will be built on land near the Creek Turnpike in Riverside,... Read More.

K-12 Schools Must Sign Certification Against DEI to Receive Federal Money, Administration Says

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.A notice sent last week by the Education Department gives states and schools 10... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/02/2025

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CM-2025-00125 04/02/2025 COLLYAR, ZACKERY SCOTT Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. COLLYAR, ZACKERY SCOTT DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED/SUSPENDED/REVOKED (MIS)Kay ML-2025-00053 04/02/2025 DUNHAM, SHAMA KAYE Person 2 KUHN BISHOP, RYAN THOMAS vs. DUNHAM, SHAMA KAYE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CM-2025-00123 04/02/2025 ELLISON, FAITH R. Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ELLISON, FAITH R. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED/SUSPENDED/REVOKED (MIS)Kay Read More.

Police Logs 04/02/2025

Thursday, April 3 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.

Norman Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Failing to Report Child Sex Abuse in 2015

Thursday, April 3 by News 9

A Norman teacher accused of failing to act on reported child sex abuse is behind bars.Jail records show Valerie Hartless was arrested early Wednesday morning on a warrant. She is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center on a $75,000 bond.According to court records, a teenager reported sexual abuse to Hartless in 2015,... Read More.

NOC Distinguished Alumni Inducted

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Three inductees were honored in ceremonies during the NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa on Saturday, March 29.NOC also presented the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and recognized the Class of 1975.Pictured left-right: Marcus Chapman (Class of 2002), Dineo Heilmann (Class of 1982) and Marshall Reigh (Class of 1999).... Read More.

PCPD Update: Suspects In Custody

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Original:On March 25th, PCPD officers responded to a robbery at Willow Springs Park. During the unprovoked attack, the victim was brutally assaulted, pistol-whipped, and had his vehicle stolen. Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment and surgery for a broken jaw,... Read More.

“Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Join the “Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex on April 4! We will be putting a fun twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt Tradition by hunting at night! Multiple Egg Hunts will be provided on the ballfields of the RecPlex! Areas will be well-lit and safe for all ages to participate. “Age Groups”... Read More.

Oklahoma List of Captured and Most Wanted

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

By Oklahoma Attorney General Genter DrummondAs the Attorney General of Oklahoma, I am proud to announce the successful apprehension of individuals who once eluded justice, becoming our state’s Most Wanted fugitives. These captures are not merely victories for law enforcement; they are a testament to the unwavering support and vigilance of our community. Each... Read More.

NW Oklahoma Early Childhood Coalition Move Superhero Saturday Event to April 12

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Due to expected wet and cooler weather this weekend, the Early Childhood Coalition and Northern Oklahoma College have decided to move the free Family Fun Event to Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending with a free lunch from 11 a.m. – noon.The event is held at North Meadowlake Park in Enid.Title... Read More.

What’s in Governor Stitt’s Executive Order Defending Religious Liberty in Oklahoma

Thursday, April 3 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order this week, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.The executive order comes just one month ahead of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments over what could be... Read More.

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