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Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking Program, Scaling Back Content Moderation

Monday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Meta is ending its fact-checking program and making other changes to its content moderation policies in a move the company says is in the interest of enhancing free speech online. Along with ending its fact-checking program, the company said it would be removing some speech restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Topics like... Read More.

Issac McBride, JoJo Moore help Oral Roberts fend off North Dakota 83-79

Sunday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Issac McBride had 28 points and JoJo Moore scored 26 to lead Oral Roberts to an 83-79 victory over North Dakota on Saturday night.McBride shot 10 for 19 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (5-11,... Read More.

Cowboys fall 83-62 to Utah

Sunday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ezra Ausar had a season-high 21 points, sophomores Keanu Dawes and Jake Wahlin both scored a career-best 16, and Utah rolled past Oklahoma State 83-62 on Saturday night for its first Big 12 Conference victory.Ausar made 7 of 12 shots from the floor and 7 of 8 free throws... Read More.

No. 17 Sooners remain winless in SEC, fall 72-62 to Georgia

Sunday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Dakota Leffew and Asa Newell each scored 15 points and Georgia held off No. 17 Oklahoma 72-62 on Saturday night for its second consecutive win over a Top 25 team.Georgia (14-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) made its bid to enter the Top 25 by beating No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 on Tuesday... Read More.

Heard scores 18, OSU women continue hot start with 64-57 win over No. 17 West Virginia

Sunday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 18 points and Oklahoma State made the clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 West Virginia 64-57 on Saturday.The Cowgirls were sitting on a lead when they missed a 3-pointer, but Heard snagged the rebound and scored on a putback. As the Mountaineers attacked the... Read More.

Thunder bounce back to rout Knicks 126-101 in first game since end of 15-game win streak

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points in 29 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the New York Knicks 126-101 on Friday night in the first game since their 15-game winning streak was snapped.Isaiah Joe added 23 of his 31 points in... Read More.

Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.

Police Logs 01/09/2025

Friday, January 10 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime StoppersAnyone 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.

Police Logs 01/08/2025

Thursday, January 9 by Ponca City Now

Jimmy Carter Honored At State Funeral In Washington, D.C.

Thursday, January 9 by Ponca City Now

WASHINGTON –The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter took place at the Washington National Cathedral, where dignitaries, including past presidents and vice presidents, are paid their respects.The service began Thursday morning, and President Joe Biden was among those delivering eulogies. Other attendees include Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and President-elect Donald... Read More.