- Ponca City Now

Mexican national in Catoosa indicted for unlawful reentry in U.S. after infant homicide

Friday, April 25 by KTUL

CATOOSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Mexican national who was deported after serving time for the death of his own baby was arrested in Catoosa and indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States.In 1994, Carlos Ambriz Estrada pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide. He is now charged with unlawful reentry of a removed alien after having been... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/23/2025

Thursday, April 24 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00300 04/23/2025 ANDERSON, JULIA MARTA Plaintiff ANDERSON, JULIA MARTA vs. IRWIN, ROGER LEE FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay CJ-2025-00096 04/23/2025 BRIGGS, CHRISTOPHER M. Defendant FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs. BRIGGS, CHRISTOPHER M. et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00096 04/23/2025 BRIGGS, TERESA C. Defendant FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs. BRIGGS, CHRISTOPHER M. et al FORECLOSUREKay PO-2025-00034 04/23/2025 BURGESS, MARGARET JEAN Defendant OSW VAUGHN, JEREMY WADE vs. BURGESS, MARGARET JEAN PROTECTIVE... Read More.

Police Logs 04/23/2025

Thursday, April 24 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.

NOC Spring Concert and “Play in a Day” events scheduled

Thursday, April 24 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts has two events scheduled in late April.On Sunday, April 27, the annual Spring Concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The concert features the NOC Concert Band, College Choir, and Madrigal Singers.Admission is free, children under 12 must accompanied by... Read More.

Winners of ODOT’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest, Includes Kay County Kindergarten Student

Thursday, April 24 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced the 2025 Trash Poster Contest Winners.Students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed their artistic talents while conveying the importance of litter-free environments."Creating art allows students to better understand the effects of litter on the environment and encourages them to inspire others," said Melody Johnson,... Read More.

Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Thursday, April 24 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday afternoon that he's doubling down on his stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.He said if districts don't comply with the assurance Title VI from the U.S Department of Education, he will withhold federal funding from the districts not complying.Walters tells News Channel 8, he can... Read More.

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Thursday, April 24 by CBS News

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States.The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, which... Read More.

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

Thursday, April 24 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House Chief Medical Adviser and a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in his wealth since retiring from government service, according to the government watchdog group Open the Books."He was the highest-paid bureaucrat when he... Read More.

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

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.