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Police Logs 12/31/2024 to 01/01/2025

Thursday, January 2 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.

Oklahoma Leadership in Washington React to New Orleans Attack

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma lawmakers reacted this morning to the news of a New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack that took place around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man, identified as a U.S. citizen from Texas, is reported to have intentionally driven a pickup into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on Bourbon... Read More.

Turnpike Rates Increase with New Year

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — It’s the first of the month, which means prices on toll roads are officially up! The rates are increasing whether you use a Pike Pass or Plate Pay. “The overall toll increase is 15%,” said Joe Echelle, the OTA Executive Director. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said since 1953 the authority has raised its... Read More.

Osage County District Judge Joins Applicants for Open OK Supreme Court Seat

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

(NonDoc) – Osage County District Judge Stuart Lee Tate, of Fairfax is one of 14 candidates applying to replace ousted Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger. 87-year-old Kauger lost her retention election in November. Governor Stitt appointed Tate to his post in 2020. Prior to his appointment, Tate had served as special judge in Osage County... Read More.

Police Logs 12/30/2024

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday’s attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1 and REOPEN Thursday, January 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Wednesday, January 1, and will RESUME Thursday, January 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Wednesday, January 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each had 14 points for the Thunder (27-5),... Read More.

Senate Bill Seeks to End Wind Farm Subsidies

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sen. Jonathan Wingard filed Senate Bill 239. The bill aims to stop state tax subsidies for wind farms. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the zero-emission subsidy for wind production after the 2025 tax year, potentially saving taxpayers up to $16 million annually. Oklahoma spends several hundred million taxpayer dollars each year subsidizing... Read More.

Drowning Victims Recovered in Lake Texoma

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers and dive team troopers searched and located two drowning victims in Lake Texoma over the weekend. Troopers said on Monday they were searching for a third missing boater from a separate incident. The two victims were not wearing personal flotation devices, according to OHP. Officials emphasized the importance... Read More.