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GoFundMe removes fundraiser for man accused of stabbing Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — GoFundMe has removed an online fundraiser for the legal defense fund of the man accused of stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on the lightrail in Charlotte, North Carolina.Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has been charged with first-degree murder for killing a 23-year-old woman on... Read More.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on ‘roving patrols’ in Los Angeles ICE raids

Tuesday, September 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — In the latest victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles.The move lifted a restraining order from a judge who found "roving patrols" were conducting indiscriminate arrests and stopping people based on race,... Read More.

Crash involving school bus closes Highway 152 in Minco

Monday, September 8 by News 9

MINCO, Okla. -All lanes of Highway 152 are closed near County Street 2760 in Minco due to a crash involving a school bus, authorities say.Authorities tell News 9 that there were multiple injuries in this crash that happened just before 8pm.Multiple ambulances have been called to the scene.The Grady County Sheriff's Office confirmed... Read More.

Police Logs 09/05/2025 to 09/07/2025

Monday, September 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.

University of Oklahoma freshman wins $200,000 with College GameDay field goal

Monday, September 8 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. -According to Sooners Wire, an Oklahoma freshman walked away with $200,000 after nailing a field goal on ESPN’s College GameDay in Norman on Saturday morning. Jack Daugard, an accounting major from suburban Houston, converted a 30-yard attempt as part of analyst Pat McAfee’s weekly kicking contest. McAfee, a former NFL punter... Read More.

Update: OHP and ODOT Partnering for Operation Safe in Oklahoma

Monday, September 8 by Ponca City Now-OHP

OHP-The Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Friday, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, was continuing Operation Safe by addressing homeless encampments on state property. Many individuals had already moved on with the help of resources offered during this process, cooperating fully with troopers. At this time, no arrests have been made.Some of the... Read More.

Governor Stitt’s Operation SAFE clears 206,000 pounds of debris from Tulsa encampments

Monday, September 8 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt reported on Saturday that Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere) crews removed 206,000 pounds of debris and discarded materials from 21 encampment sites in Tulsa on Friday.The initiative utilizes the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) to clear homeless encampments around underpasses, highways, state buildings, and... Read More.

Drummond demands companies end predatory AI interactions with kids

Monday, September 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has warned major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. In a letter to a dozen companies, including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, Drummond and a coalition of 43 other attorneys general addressed alarming reports of AI chatbots engaging in sexually inappropriate conversations with kids.Internal Meta documents reveal that the company... Read More.

New clinic in Moore offering free dental care every Thursday

Monday, September 8 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Moore's first free dental clinic is now open, broadening access to oral health care by serving any Oklahoman in need, regardless of insurance status.The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation says the Moore Faith Medical Clinic now has four dental chairs, a digital X-ray system, an ultrasonic medical sterilization system... Read More.

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Monday, September 8 by AP

ABOARD LIFTBOAT ROBERT, North Atlantic (AP) — Deep in Earth’s past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States. Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. government ship searching for minerals and hydrocarbons in the area drilled into the seafloor to... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 09/08/2025

Sunday, September 7 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH09/0809/0909/1009/1109/12LunchHamburgerCheese, American SliceOven Fry WedgesBaked BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Walking TacoBeef Taco StickRefried BeansPeasTossed SaladFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersGreen BeansDinner RollMashed PotatoesFresh Fruit Breaded Steak BitesKorean MeatballsBrown RiceTossed SaladGrape TomatoesFresh Fruit Twisted Mozz BreadstickPizza Pocket, PepperoniCornGlazed CarrotsFresh FruitMeals on WheelsHamburgerOven Fry WedgesBaked BeansDessert Beef StroganoffMashed PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableWheat Dinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableFresh Tossed SaladWheat Dinner RollDessert Chicken Fried... Read More.

John Mateer has 2 TDs rushing, 1 passing as No. 18 OU beats No. 15 Michigan 24-13

Sunday, September 7 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables didn't want to be the center of attention after one of his biggest victories, but his players put him directly in the spotlight.John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, and No. 18 Oklahoma beat No. 15 Michigan 24-13... Read More.