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Meals on Wheels Menus for the Week of 08/04/2025

Sunday, August 3 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS08/0408/0508/0608/0708/08Meals on WheelsChicken AlfredoBroccoliGarlic BreadDessert Beef StroganoffScalloped PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Teiryaki ChickenEgg RollRiceBroccoliDessert Chicken SchnitzelPast NoodlesSauceVegetableDessert

Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

Sunday, August 3 by The Associated Press

By ALI SWENSON and GARY FIELDS Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails, and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states.Over the past three months,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/01/2025

Saturday, August 2 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00165 08/01/2025 A DIVISION OF CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB Plaintiff CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING et al vs. GEE, WRANGLER JAMES et al FORECLOSUREKay CM-2025-00303 08/01/2025 BLAIS, KRISTEN SUSAN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BLAIS, KRISTEN SUSAN POSSESS CDS (MISD)Kay CF-2025-00365 08/01/2025 BRAWLEY, CORY SCOTT Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRAWLEY, CORY SCOTT AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (FENTANYL) AFC... Read More.

Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

Saturday, August 2 by The Associated Press

By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher, who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park, bounced between four school districts in three states in recent years.Andrew James McGann was placed on administrative leave at an elementary school... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/31/2025

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00164 07/31/2025 2023 DODGE CHARGER Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. 2023 DODGE CHARGER SEIZURE & FORFEITUREKay CS-2025-00433 07/31/2025 BROWN, JERRY D, JR. Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC vs. BROWN, JERRY D, JR. BREACH OF CONTRACTKay FD-2025-00101 07/31/2025 BUFFALOHEAD, TYLER Plaintiff BUFFALOHEAD, TYLER vs. LANE, CARLY DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay CF-2025-00362 07/31/2025 COTTON, WAYNE KEITH Defendant OSW STATE OF... Read More.

THE PONCA CITY LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT FROM OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Library is proud to announce it has received a $350.00 grant from OH (Oklahoma Humanities) for Let's Talk About It: Abridged Version.The Library's abridged theme is based on the Oklahoma Private Investigations series. Letter from Home blends mystery and investigative tools to provide a window on the character of the state.Join... Read More.

Arkansas State Police hold news conference following arrest of suspect Andrew James McGann

Friday, August 1 by News 9, News 6, AP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend, Arkansas officials said.Arkansas State Police arrested Andrew James McGann of Springdale and charged him with two counts of capital murder.Police have not... Read More.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Launches “Capitol to Community” Statewide Series

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has launched a new initiative titled "Capitol to Community", a series of events held across the state over the interim with the goal of strengthening connections between legislators and the Oklahomans they serve.The format of Capitol to Community will vary depending on the community, but the... Read More.

3 Oklahoma men convicted of drug trafficking from behind prison walls

Friday, August 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Three Oklahoma inmates are among the 27 people who have been convicted in a federal drug trafficking case.Zachary Clark, 35; Brandon Horne, 42; and Johnny Ross, 32, were in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections when they took part in a "major methamphetamine drug-trafficking organization," according to the... Read More.

9 summer migraine triggers and how to avoid them

Friday, August 1 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -If you suffer from migraines, summer might be your most challenging season. Experts say several environmental factors during the warmer months can increase the frequency and severity of headaches.Here are nine things to watch for—and what to do to keep migraines at bay. 1. Sudden Weather Changes Doctors say changes in barometric pressure and humidity... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/30/2025

Thursday, July 31 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00162 07/30/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A. et al vs. SMITH, JOLENE L INDEBTEDNESSKay CJ-2025-00163 07/30/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A. et al vs. MAPLE, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT INDEBTEDNESSKay FD-2025-00099 07/30/2025 DODSON, MICHEAL WAYNE Plaintiff DODSON, MICHEAL WAYNE vs. KYGER, DESIREE NICOLE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay CM-2025-00292 07/30/2025 EDWARDS, GREGORY DALE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. EDWARDS, GREGORY DALE MALICIOUS INJURY... Read More.

Reps Remember George Nigh

Thursday, July 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, Jim Grego, R-Wilburton and David Smith, R-Arpelar, issued the following statement following the death of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. Nigh was born in McAlester and graduated from McAlester High School. He later graduated from what is now Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. He... Read More.