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Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

Monday, May 19 by Scripps News

By: Justin BoggsDays after Walmart announced price hikes would be coming later this month due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Trump said that Walmart should "eat" the costs.In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said, "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain.... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 05/19/2025

Sunday, May 18 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS05/1905/2005/2105/2205/23Meals on WheelsHamburgerOven Fry WedgesBaked BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert MeatloafVegetableCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Chicken Fried ChickenMashed PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert

Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets

Sunday, May 18 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a moment of truth.The youngest team in league history to win at least 60 regular-season games can validate that success when it hosts Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/16/2025

Saturday, May 17 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay FP-2025-00031 05/16/2025 BARNES, JACOB S Defendant STURGES, CRYSTAL vs. BARNES, JACOB S CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT - ST COURT ORDERKay CS-2025-00281 05/16/2025 BROWN, BLAKE A Defendant CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. BROWN, BLAKE A INDEBTEDNESSKay FP-2025-00032 05/16/2025 CAMPBELL, ALLYSSA N Plaintiff CAMPBELL, ALLYSSA N vs. SWENSON, NOAH ERIC CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT - ST COURT ORDERKay CJ-2025-00116 05/16/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Plaintiff CAPITAL ONE, N.A.... Read More.

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

Saturday, May 17 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage, and America's expanding role in international affairs.Beginning next school year, they will add conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.Oklahoma’s new social studies standards for K-12 public school students, already infused with... Read More.

Gordon has strained hamstring and availability for Game 7 at OKC is in doubt, AP source says

Saturday, May 17 by The Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports WriterDENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has a strained left hamstring and his availability is in doubt for Game 7 against the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity... Read More.

Thunder fall 119-107 as Nuggets force Game 7

Saturday, May 17 by The Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM and ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports WritersDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, but he didn’t get enough help from his teammates to clinch Oklahoma City's first trip to the Western Conference Finals since 2016 as the Nuggets ensured Game 7 by a score of 119-107.A sick Jamal... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/15/2025

Friday, May 16 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00114 05/15/2025 2006-HE1 Plaintiff CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC et al vs. COUSINS, DONAVAN DEL-RAY et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00114 05/15/2025 AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC et al vs. COUSINS, DONAVAN DEL-RAY et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00114 05/15/2025 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC et al vs. COUSINS, DONAVAN DEL-RAY et al FORECLOSUREKay CF-2025-00219 05/15/2025 BIBBS,... Read More.

Oklahoma lands $4 billion aluminum plant, creating 1,000 jobs

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have announced a landmark investment in the state, as Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) has chosen Oklahoma as the site for the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.The $4 billion project is set to create 1,000... Read More.

Ponca City High School Class of 2025 Graduation Friday, May 16

Friday, May 16 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.New this year the seating will be on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating will take place. Anyone who reserves a spot early... Read More.

Hundreds of bikers to rally for breast cancer survivors in 6th annual Ride for a Reason

Friday, May 16 by News 9

Breast cancer survivors and supporters from across the state are coming together on Saturday for the sixth annual Ride for a Reason event, a motorcycle ride dedicated to raising awareness and support for women battling breast cancer in Oklahoma.The ride is organized by a statewide volunteer group made up entirely of breast cancer fighters and... Read More.

Walters touts first-of-its-kind lifetime ban process; issues bans

Friday, May 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters shared an update on the Oklahoma Department of Education's (OSDE) new lifetime ban policy for teachers.The lifetime ban process, which is the first of its kind in the United States, enters lifetime surrenderers into a national database, notifying other states and school systems to prevent... Read More.