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Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress during 2020 testimony

Thursday, October 9

WASHINGTON -Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from congressional testimony he gave five years ago, appearing in court for an arraignment Wednesday after the Justice Department criminally charged the ex-FBI chief and Trump foe in late September.The proceeding at the courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, came... Read More.

PCPD Arrest Man for Child Sex Abuse, Detainer for U.S. I.C.E.

Wednesday, October 8

On October 1, 2025, Officers with the Ponca City Police Department began conducting an investigation involving a juvenile female, who disclosed to her mother, that she had been sexually assaulted by the mother’s boyfriend. During the investigation, the juvenile was taken for a Forensic Interview. In that interview, she... Read More.

Senator Darrell Weaver Receives Legislative Career Achievement Award from Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association

Wednesday, October 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was recently presented with the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association’s Oklahoma Legislative Career Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding vision, dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s sheriffs.“Throughout my decades in law enforcement, I experienced firsthand many of the same challenges our law enforcement... Read More.

ICE agent’s plea for help ignored by Chicago police, sparking outrage

Wednesday, October 8

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A recent dispatch call in Chicago has raised concerns after a federal agent's request for assistance was reportedly ignored by local police. The incident began when a suspect ran an ICE agent off the road, leading to a call for help. However, the dispatcher... Read More.

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries; 2 from US

Wednesday, October 8

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.The work by Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi uncovered a key pathway the body uses to... Read More.

Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology

Wednesday, October 8

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three scientists at American universities won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for research on subatomic quantum tunneling that lays the groundwork for better cellphones and faster computers and makes possible the kind of ultra-sensitive measurements achieved by MRI machines.The work... Read More.

PCPD: Accident on Union

Tuesday, October 7

Ponca City Police officers working an accident on north Union. The roadway between prospect and Hubbard will be closed until the accident investigation is complete and the roadway is cleared.

Lindel Fields to swear in as Oklahoma Superintendent, promises new era for schools

Tuesday, October 7

OKLAHOMA CITY -A new era for Oklahoma’s education system will begin Tuesday at noon as Lindel Fields will officially take the oath of office as the state’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction.Governor Kevin Stitt will lead the swearing-in ceremony inside the Blue Room at the State Capitol, describing the move... Read More.

Oklahoma veterans take Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Tuesday, October 7

Sixty-seven service members from across Oklahoma are visiting war memorials on an all-expenses-paid journey of remembrance. Honoring Service and Sacrifice Dozens of Oklahoma veterans are in Washington, D.C., today as part of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight — a program dedicated to giving veterans the chance to visit the memorials... Read More.

Ponca City mother in pain for three years gets lifesaving procedure

Tuesday, October 7

PONCA CITY, Okla. -A Ponca City mother who lived with excruciating pain for three years recently received a new diagnosis and lifesaving procedure, her doctor told News 9 last week. Sylvia Urioste was 53 years old when she first started experiencing pain in her legs and hips. The pain... Read More.

Three NOC wrestlers represent USA in beach worlds

Tuesday, October 7

Northern Oklahoma College sent three wrestlers and one coach to the U20 Beach World Wrestling Championships Sept. 26 in Katerini, Greece.Sam Nam, Lane Gourley, and Waleed Khariri represented NOC at the event as well as NOC men’s coach Bryan Kenney. While they did not place in the beach event,... Read More.

Kids Night Out at the RecPlex

Tuesday, October 7

Kids Night Out at the RecPlex is for kids ages 4–12. The next Kids Night Out is 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on October 18th.Give yourself a well-deserved break while your kids enjoy an exciting 5-hour fun-filled event at the RecPlex! Whether you're heading out for dinner, enjoying a... Read More.