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Oklahoma Fugitive Luis Octavio Frias, Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Wife 41 times In Blackwell, Arrested At DFW Airport

Thursday, February 7

Luis Octavio Frias, who was accused of murdering his ex-wife in Blackwell in 2013, was arrested Thursday at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Frias was added to the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitives list in November 2018.According to Star-Telegram, U.S. Marshals Service Deputy Director David Anderson said at the time their... Read More.

In-Person Absentee Voting in the Election Board at the Courthouse Thursday

Thursday, February 7

Although the Kay County Courthouse is Closed because of the weather, the courthouse is still conducting In-Person Absentee Voting in the basement of the courthouse in the Election Board. We are open from 8-6 today and 8-6 on Friday for In Person Absentee Voting. Election Day is February 12,... Read More.

Roads To Remain Slick Thursday Afternoon

Thursday, February 7

Roads in and around Ponca City are ice covered and slick. Please use extreme caution when driving today. With school being canceled in many places and if you are able, stay home and enjoy the day with your children. Of course depending on the weather predictions you look at,... Read More.

Absentee Voters Still Able To Vote For Upcoming Tuesday Election

Wednesday, February 6

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Ponca City’s Mayor Election, Frontier School District N-2 Special Bond Election and the Shidler School District O-11 Special Bond Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.“They... Read More.

Hearing For Two Former Kay County Commissioners Pushed To March In Stillwater

Wednesday, February 6

Former Kay Counties commissioners Tyson Rowe and Dee Schieber were originally scheduled for a hearing in the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater on Tuesday. However, the hearing has been delayed until March 5. The former commissioners are now facing several charges regarding the mishandling or embezzlement of taxpayer dollars.Rowe... Read More.

Holiday Match Campaign Raises $2.4 Million To Battle Hunger

Wednesday, February 6

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Feb. 6, 2019 - The holiday season brought about another round of generous giving during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Holiday Match Campaign. The drive raised more than $2.4 million thanks to Oklahomans and campaign partnersAPMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation. "We are grateful... Read More.

Family Of Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit Against Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, February 6

A lawsuit that has been filed against Ponca City Public Schools claims violations of Title IX after the school district allegedly failed to investigate complaints of sexual assault that took place on a school field trip.According to KFOR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Attorney Paige Lee is representing... Read More.

Settlement Reached In 2017 Sonic Drive-In Data Breach

Tuesday, February 5

A settlement has recently been reached with Sonic Drive-In in a class action lawsuit asserting claims against several Sonic entities relating to a data breach arising out of a third-party cyber attack in 2017 that targeted the point of sale systems of Sonic Drive-In locations in an effort to... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

Tuesday, February 5

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked... Read More.

Kay County Homestead Exemption Meetings Scheduled In February

Tuesday, February 5

Kay County Assessor Susan Keen and staff will meet with taxpayers for filing new 2019 Homestead Exemption and listing of personal property staring on Tuesday, February 5 in cities and towns within the county. The schedule listed shows the dates and locations as to where the Assessor's staff will... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Deploys Body Cameras To Patrol And School Resource Officers

Tuesday, February 5

The Ponca City Police Department recently deployed body cameras to all of their patrol and school resource officers recently. These body cameras were the culmination of several years of research and discussions. During the last year, a couple of different cameras were tried out by officers. Officers and Police... Read More.

Garfield Students Visit Phillips 66

Monday, February 4

Students at Garfield Elementary got the chance to visit Phillips 66 and eat lunch as an attendant incentive. Students can be seen in the given image enjoying a delicious lunch.