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State Rep. Burns resigns after domestic abuse, assault charges

Monday, September 1

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — State Rep. Ty Burns resigned from office on Saturday, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This decision comes after Burns pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault on Thursday.Burns began his official resignation... Read More.

Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for nearly $10,000 at auction

Monday, September 1

PHILADELPHIA -- The bat tossed in the air by a New Jersey Little Leaguer to celebrate a home run that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge sold Friday for nearly $10,000 at auction.All proceeds from the sale of 12-year-old Marco Rocco’s signed bat will be donated to... Read More.

Muscogee Chief blocks tribal IDs for descendants of Freedman amid review

Saturday, August 30

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated PressOKMULGEE, OK (AP) — Black descendants of Freedmen who are seeking Muscogee Nation citizenship will have to wait for tribal IDs after Chief David Hill on Thursday blocked the tribe’s citizenship board from issuing them until leaders decide how to change the tribe’s constitution.The... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Football vs. Enid

Friday, August 29

The Cats are at home against Enid. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Friday, August 29

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 1, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, September 1, please only put trash... Read More.

Man arrested in 2024 in Ponca City, sentenced to two years in prison for 1969 death in Nebraska

Friday, August 29

WAHOO, Neb. —A 77-year-old Ponca City man, was sentenced to two years behind bars on Wednesday for the death of a 17 year old woman in 1969.In November 2024, Joseph Ambroz was arrested in Ponca City for the murder of 17-year-old Mary Key Heese's murder in... Read More.

DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump’s federal crime crackdown is working

Friday, August 29

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind. After Trump announced his plans to deploy National Guard troops and assume oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)... Read More.

Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty, sentenced for domestic abuse, assault

Thursday, August 28

OKLAHOMA CITY -A state representative pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault and will receive a one-year suspended sentence, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Rep. Ty Burns was charged by prosecutors for the November 2024 and April 25, 2025, incidents involving... Read More.

Movies on the Lawn this Fall at the RecPlex

Thursday, August 28

Ponca City Parks and Recreation will host Movie on the Lawn with two screenings:September 19th: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)October 3rd: Mean GirlsMovies will start at dusk at the RecPlex at 1604 West Grand. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Youth and teens under... Read More.

Next 1 Up Guys and Ribeyes III September 20

Thursday, August 28

Igniting a Flavorful Fundraising Experience! Calling all gentlemen! Get ready for a sizzling event that combines delicious food, camaraderie, and a great cause. "Guys and Ribeyes III," a fundraising extravaganza like no other, with a cash bar available to enhance your evening!The Concept: Imagine an evening where generations of... Read More.

Stillwater teen sentenced to 78 years in prison

Thursday, August 28

STILLWATER, Okla. -A Stillwater man pleads no contest to 11 charges, including rape, assault and battery, according to court documents.Investigators say the victim told a School Resource Officer that 18-year-old Jesse Butler physically and sexually abused them in 2024.RELATED: Stillwater teen expected in court for arraignment in rape,... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority Invests in Infrastructure to Expand Childcare Capacity

Wednesday, August 27

In the picture from Left to right are Lori Henderson, Executive Director PCDA, Mark Southard, PCDA Board President, Mary Beth Hunt, Executive Director CDC, Alexis Kirk, CDC Board President, Austin Wilkins, CDC Board Treasurer, Jenn Miller, CDC Board Member, Brook Lindsay, CDC Advisory Board Member, Amy Swartz, CDC Advisory... Read More.