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Kay County Court Filings 04/22/2025

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00073 04/22/2025 BRIGHT, KRISTA LEIGH Person 2 SMYTH, TAYLOR SCOTT vs. BRIGHT, KRISTA LEIGH MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay ML-2025-00072 04/22/2025 CANNON, RAEGAN NICOLE Person 2 HOLEMAN, BRYSON COLE vs. CANNON, RAEGAN NICOLE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CM-2025-00148 04/22/2025 DIVINE, JESSICA JOANEE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. DIVINE, JESSICA JOANEE ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL... Read More.

Police Logs 04/22/2025

Wednesday, April 23 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.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are unvaccinated, OSDH says.A probable case... Read More.

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related... Read More.

PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Wednesday, April 23 by AP

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Wednesday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition to the traditional hunting license... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/21/2025

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00178 04/21/2025 ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHNKay CM-2025-00145 04/21/2025 ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, TOBY JOHNKay CJ-2025-00090 04/21/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONEMAIN FINANCIAL ISSUANCE TRUST 2019-2 Plaintiff ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS SERVICER FOR (ASF) WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. et al vs. STICKEN, BONNIE... Read More.

Police Logs 04/19/2025 to 04/21/2025

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

Tuesday, April 22 by KOKH

STILLWATER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Stillwater Police responded to Boomer Lake East off of Husband Street for a reported body found in the water Tuesday.According to police, someone was walking the trail around 8:30 a.m. when they found the body in the water. Officials do not suspect any foul play and do not believe there is... Read More.

UC NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

Last week the nursing students at the University Center participated in NWOSU’s Beautification Day.Students and staff at the Alva campus worked together to beautify the campus for spring. The NWOSU nursing students that attend the UC put together their own project at the University Center. They cleaned out the flower beds at the front... Read More.

Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from 1990-2017.NOC President Diana Morris Watkins... Read More.