Nic Burt, Author at Ponca City Now

Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals teams. The reigning MVP reached 50 for the fifth... Read More.

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and digital data from Adobe Analytics. It was also an 87% increase over the 3 million that watched on TNT... Read More.

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press (AP) — Officials in Louisiana, Vermont, and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown. The fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 1 in 8 Americans... Read More.

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OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago. A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and... Read More.

OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup. Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned... Read More.

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Berryhill 21, Verdigris 12 Bishop Kelley 42, Tulsa East Central 6 Broken Bow 42, Ada 14 Chickasha 62, Tecumseh 25 Choctaw 42, OKC U.S. Grant 0 Claremore 58, Memorial 0 Cyril 56, Alex 6 Dibble 63, Tishomingo 6 Fort Gibson 49, Catoosa 14 Holland Hall 19, Muldrow 8 Hooker 52, Merritt 20 Idabel 34, Eufaula 19 Mangum 20, Texhoma 13 McAlester 29, Booker... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 10/23/2025

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2025-00600 10/23/2025 FINANCECO OF KANSAS INC Plaintiff FINANCECO OF KANSAS INC vs. MCKEE, RHONDA YVONNE INDEBTEDNESS Kay CF-2025-00487 10/23/2025 JEANS, WYNSTON RAYNE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. JEANS, WYNSTON RAYNE BAIL JUMPING AFC OF 2 OR MORE (FEL) Kay ML-2025-00245 10/23/2025 LEATHERMAN, DAWSON WAYNE Person 1 LEATHERMAN, DAWSON WAYNE vs. WHITE, KAYLA JUSTINE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE LICENSE... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 10/22/2025

Thursday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CV-2025-00109 10/22/2025 ADMINISTRATORS Defendant PEARCY, TERRI JO vs. IMMEL, C. TED et al QUIET TITLE Kay CV-2025-00109 10/22/2025 AND ALL OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, Defendant PEARCY, TERRI JO vs. IMMEL, C. TED et al QUIET TITLE Kay CM-2025-00411 10/22/2025 BAJO, MERILYNN MIKKA Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BAJO, MERILYNN MIKKA DUI (PCPD) (MIS) Kay CJ-2025-00244 10/22/2025 BRUNT, DALE VAN Defendant LOAN ASSET ISSUER LLC SERIES... Read More.

Police Logs 10/20/2025 to 10/21/2025

Thursday, October 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.

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Kay County Court Filings 10/21/2025

Wednesday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay ML-2025-00242 10/21/2025 BALDWIN, CALEB JASON Person 1 BALDWIN, CALEB JASON vs. SPARKS, RAVEN ANGELIQUE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay CM-2025-00408 10/21/2025 BYERS, STEVEN DOUGLAS, JR Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BYERS, STEVEN DOUGLAS, JR DOMESTIC ABUSE - ASSAULT & BATTERY (MIS) Kay SC-2025-00739 10/21/2025 COGGINS, MARK A Defendant SUN LOAN COMPANY vs. COGGINS, MARK A MONEY JUDGMENT Kay Read More.

Police Logs 10/18/2025 to 10/19/2025

Wednesday, October 22 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.

Kay County Court Filings 10/20/2025

Tuesday, October 21 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2025-00593 10/20/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONEMAIN FINANCIAL INSSUANCE TRUST 2022-2 Plaintiff ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS SERVICER FOR (ASF) WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. et al vs. LOZANO, DANIEL L JR INDEBTEDNESS Kay CS-2025-00596 10/20/2025 ASSIGNEE OF CANNON HONDA Plaintiff NCB MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC et al vs. SAVARY, ALICE et al BREACH OF CONTRACT Kay Read More.