Nic Burt, Author at Ponca City Now

Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner: A mascot with a storied past and unforgettable moments

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tarin Clark vividly remembers the first time he sprinted onto Owen Field field alongside the Sooner Schooner, Oklahoma’s iconic covered wagon mascot.It was 2017, and he was a new member of the RUF/NEKS, the all-male spirit group that helps maintain the Schooner and its ponies.... Read More.

Jackson Arnold returning to Oklahoma as Auburn’s QB following a rocky stint with the Sooners

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — No. 22 Auburn (3-0) at No. 11 Oklahoma (3-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)Jackson Arnold was expected to be the next big thing at Oklahoma, another great quarterback at a school that produced Heisman winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, and featured stars Jalen Hurts,... Read More.

Haynes throws TD pass, Morgan kicks 4 FG, Tulsa gets rare win over OSU 19-12

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Baylor Hayes threw for 219 yards and a touchdown and Seth Morgan kicked four field goals to help Tulsa defeat Oklahoma State 19-12 on Friday night for the first time in 27 years.Hayes started his second straight game in place of Kirk Francis and... Read More.

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press(AP) — Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said on Friday. He was 57.The small plane... Read More.

Friday’s Scores

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By The Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=Arkoma 46, Bowlegs 0Bixby 57, Choctaw 7Boise City 48, Balko Forgan 0Carl Albert 28, Stillwater 19Central Sallisaw 28, Roland 14Chandler 32, Clinton 7Charleston, Ark. 56, Heavener 14Claremore 39, Hilldale 33Coweta 41, Prairie Grove, Ark. 12Crossover Prep 26, Canadian 20Davis 36, Plainview 35Del City 54, Midwest City 0Drumright 52, Canton 12Elgin... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Football @ Lawton Mac

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are away against Lawton Mac. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream beginning at 6:45, and kickoff... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/18/2025

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00198 09/18/2025 BAXTER, JOSEPH R. Person 1 BAXTER, JOSEPH R. vs. COLE, RIKKI DEANN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay ML-2025-00197 09/18/2025 BLAKLEY, HEATHERLYNN FERGUSON Person 2 PURDY, JOHNNIE LESLIE vs. BLAKLEY, HEATHERLYNN FERGUSON MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CF-2025-00429 09/18/2025 BRITTON, DAVID ALLEN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRITTON, DAVID ALLEN INDECENT EXPOSURE (FEL)Kay Read More.

Police Logs 09/18/2025

Friday, September 19 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 09/17/2025

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CM-2025-00351 09/17/2025 CONTRERAS, LUIS FIDEL JR Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CONTRERAS, LUIS FIDEL JR PUBLIC INTOXICATION (MIS)Kay CV-2025-00097 09/17/2025 HELBERG, KENT D Plaintiff HELBERG, KENT D vs. SERVICE OKLAHOMA MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION LOST TITLEKay CM-2025-00353 09/17/2025 JONES, CHRISTIAN MICHAEL Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. JONES, CHRISTIAN MICHAEL PROTECTIVE ORDER VIOLATION (MIS)Kay CF-2025-00427 09/17/2025 LICKLITER, WILLIAM CHARLES, JR Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA... Read More.

Police Logs 09/16/2025 to 09/17/2025

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

Kay County Court Filings 09/16/2025

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00647 09/16/2025 AINRIK, STEVEN Defendant ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III vs. AINRIK, STEVEN FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00648 09/16/2025 ALVAREZ, JOANNE Defendant OK 2021 MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE LLC vs. ALVAREZ, JOANNEKay SC-2025-00647 09/16/2025 ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III Plaintiff ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III vs. AINRIK, STEVEN FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay TR-2025-01304 09/16/2025 BAIG, MIRZA M Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BAIG, MIRZA M SPEEDING 11-14... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/15/2025

Tuesday, September 16 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00646 09/15/2025 3D23, LLC Plaintiff 3D23, LLC vs. LEWIS, CLIFF et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay CV-2025-00096 09/15/2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMM. KAY CO., Defendant WOOTERS, GREGGORY NEAL vs. WRIGHT, CANTRELL et al QUIET TITLEKay ML-2025-00194 09/15/2025 BROWER, TROY CALVIN Person 1 BROWER, TROY CALVIN vs. FEATHERS, KELSEY RAE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CV-2025-00096 09/15/2025 COUNTY TREASURER Defendant WOOTERS,... Read More.