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Suspected Tulsa arsonist added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Wednesday, December 3

OKLAHOMA CITY– A woman suspected of arson and firing a weapon into an in-home daycare is the latest addition to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. The initiative is designed to enlist the public’s help apprehending fugitives from the law.Alexis Elizabeth Jean Blackmon, 39, faces charges in Tulsa... Read More.

Student’s zero grade for citing Bible in essay sparks national debate

Wednesday, December 3

Samantha Fulnecky, a psychology junior at the University of Oklahoma, has gained national attention after receiving a zero grade for citing the Bible in an opinion-based essay on gender binary labels.Fulnecky, who is also a pre-med student, expressed her concerns to the governor after her essay, part of a... Read More.

‘Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025

Wednesday, December 3

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University Press has named “rage bait’’ as its word of the year, capturing the internet zeitgeist of 2025.The phrase refers to online content that is “deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative or offensive,” with the aim of driving traffic to... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Warns Residents of Account Hack Scam

Tuesday, December 2

Law enforcement agencies across the state have seen an increase in “Account Hack” scams in the past several months.Here’s how it works:• You will receive an unsolicited phone call or text from a scammer posing as a representative of your bank. They will ask if you have recently made... Read More.

PCPS Winter Concert Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2

Katie Parr-The Ponca City Public Schools Elementary, Middle, and Philharmonic String Orchestras will present their annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The concert is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall.We are very excited that Santa will be... Read More.

Camping stoves sold at Walmart recalled after more than 2 dozen reports of explosions

Tuesday, December 2

(Gray News) - Camping stoves have been recalled after receiving more than 20 reports of explosions. Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves have been recalled after 26 reports of the stoves exploding or catching fire. Sixteen of those reports included injuries, such as second-degree burns.Camping stoves have... Read More.

Lawmakers urge congressional reviews of Trump’s military strikes on boats

Tuesday, December 2

Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all... Read More.

Trump invites National Guard member’s family to White House after fatal DC shooting

Tuesday, December 2

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump on Sunday invited the family of one of the National Guard members fatally shot in Washington, D.C. last week to the White House.Trump added that he spoke to the parents of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and that they were "devastated" after... Read More.

City Commission, City staff and Ponca City Main Street toured the Santa Fe Depot

Monday, December 1

Monday the City Commission, City staff and Ponca City Main Street toured the Santa Fe Depot. The transformation of the depot to its original design was started in February of 2025. In March of 2021, the City began researching potential funding opportunities to rehabilitate the former Santa Fe Depot. The... Read More.

Announcing auditions for “The Wedding Singer”

Monday, December 1

The Wedding Singer is the very first Poncan Theatre Presents production featuring actors 13 years of age and up, and designed for older actors and older audiences.Directed by Eddie Dixon Stage Managed by Kalyn KylerAll auditions must be submitted as a video to the Poncan Theatre Facebook Messenger or [email protected]... Read More.

OU reviews student’s grade dispute, religious discrimination complaint

Monday, December 1

NORMAN, Okla. -The University of Oklahoma says it is reviewing concerns from a student who disputed the grade on a class assignment. The student also reported religious discrimination connected to her response.In a statement Friday, the university said it began “a full review of the situation” immediately after receiving... Read More.

Criminal case against Epic Charter Schools co-founders moves forward

Monday, December 1

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond confirmed Friday that the criminal prosecution of Ben Harris and David Chaney, who both face multiple felony charges arising from the Epic Charter Schools investigation, is back on track."Despite previous delays caused by the defendants’ unsuccessful attempts to disqualify the... Read More.