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18 Year Old Facing 2 Murder Charges in Stillwater Crash

Monday, October 24

Luke House, an 18-year-old driver involved in an early morning wreck on October 15th in Stillwater, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder in Payne County District Court. Stillwater police say toxicology reveled that House was under the influence of alcohol and say that he was traveling... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Leaf Collection Plan

Monday, October 24

The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on November 14, 2022 and end on January 22, 2023. The City is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed please follow these guidelines.• Residents are asked to bag their leaves if possible. Bagged leaves placed... Read More.

High School Football Schedule – Po Hi & Newkirk Play Tonight

Thursday, October 20

Tonight (Thursday Oct. 20)The Po-Hi Wildcats play Capitol Hill at Sullins Stadium Newkirk is at home against Perry.In high school football tomorrow night…The 7-0 Tonkawa Buccaneers and the 7-0 Hominy Bucs will battle in Hominy. Hear that game with Joe Thompson and Jeremy Bristow on 1047... Read More.

Po-Hi Students Attend Fall Leadership Conference

Thursday, October 20

Ponca City High School DECA and BPA chapters recently attended the Oklahoma Fall Leadership Conference in Norman. Students had the opportunity to enhance learning skills through networking, workshops and community service. Leadership is something students build over time and these high school leaders learned more about how to assemble... Read More.

Homecoming Weekend in Stillwater

Thursday, October 20

America’s Greatest Homecoming is in full swing in Stillwater where things got off to a royal start with the coronation of Homecoming Queen Mia Rooker and King Breland Steward. Walkaround will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Homecoming Greek Show will be from 6-9 p.m. at Wes Watkins... Read More.

Injury Accident Early Wednesday South of Fairfax

Wednesday, October 19

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 76 year old Wagoner man was insured in a single vehicle accident early this morning at the intersection of Oklahoma 20 and Oklahoma 18, south of Fairfax in Osage County.The report states that at approximately 4:37 AM on Wednesday,... Read More.

Body of Missing Cowley County Man Found in Osage County

Wednesday, October 19

Authorities in Cowley County have announced that 41 year-old Rustin Michael Smith, reported missing on Monday, was found deceased in rural Osage County. The body of Smith, who has been missing since last Friday, was found on Tuesday inside his vehicle in a remote brushy area and the Cowley County... Read More.

Ponca City Lincoln Elementary Class Adopts Baby Calf

Wednesday, October 19

A second grade class at Lincoln Elementary adopted a baby calf this year. Student Sentry Enninga gave a speech about the project to students at the school. “Our class adopted a calf to help us learn where our milk comes from and how farmers help our world,” said Sentry. “We... Read More.

Six Nations Domestic Violence Walk on Saturday

Wednesday, October 19

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this Saturday, you’re invited to take part in the Six Nations Domestic Violence Walk at the Standing Bear Museum. In 2019, Oklahoma ranked 8th among states with the highest homicide rate for female victims killed by male offenders. In 2020, of... Read More.

Ponca City Will Host Playoff Game for First Time in 17 Years

Wednesday, October 19

With the 13-7 win over Putnam City Original last Thursday night, Ponca City has secured a home playoff game for the first time in 17 years. Scott Harmon, head football coach and director of football operations for PCPS, said, “It is very gratifying to see the program achieve a big... Read More.