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Wrestling Homecoming December 10

Tuesday, December 10

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Wrestling Homecoming Court! Join them Tuesday, December 10 at the Robson Fieldhouse for coronation. You can support the Wildcats also with a night of wrestling. 6pm-Ponca City Boys vs Blackwell (V/JH) 6:45pm-Homecoming Coronation 7pm-Ponca City JH vs Perry (Boys/Girls) 8pm-Ponca City HS vs Perry (B-JV/Girls)Original... Read More.

Court Of Appeals Grants Stay In Clemency Hearing For Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Kevin Underwood

Tuesday, December 10

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay for the clemency hearing of Oklahoma death row inmate Kevin Underwood. The hearing was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9 despite delays brought on by the controversy of recent resignations on the Pardon and Parole Board and a legal challenge... Read More.

‘Will of the People’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Bill Coleman Proposes Recall Elections for State Offices

Monday, December 9

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to amend the state constitution to allow for recall elections at the state level. State Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City) plans to bring his idea to fellow policymakers during the upcoming legislative session. “The will of the people is something that should be... Read More.

Families of Children With Special Needs Support Group to Meet Tuesday Dec. 10

Monday, December 9

Families who have children with special needs are invited to a monthly support group held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Opportunity Center of Kay County, located at 3007 N. Union.The monthly meetings offer free on-site childcare, pizza dinner, and help and support... Read More.

Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Declining To Block Law That Would Force Sale

Monday, December 9

WASHINGTON –A federal appeals court upheld a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S., dealing another setback to the widely popular video-sharing app as the federal government seeks to force a sale over its Chinese ties or shut it down in the U.S.A panel of three... Read More.

Gift Ideas And Holiday Traditions From The Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conservation

Monday, December 9

This holiday season, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) offers a variety of unique and thoughtful gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. From stocking stuffers to big-ticket items, ODWC has something for every outdoor lover on your list. For those who enjoy fishing, hunting, or just spending... Read More.

Jalen Moore’s 20 points lead No. 21 OU past Alcorn State 94-78

Sunday, December 8

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 20 points to lead No. 21 Oklahoma past winless Alcorn State 94-78 on Saturday night. Freshman guards Jeremiah Fears and Dayton Forsythe each had 14 points and seven assists for the Sooners (9-0), who finished with five players in... Read More.

Biden adds to the nation’s list of national monuments during his term. There’s an appetite for more.

Sunday, December 8

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt did in 1906 what Congress was unwilling to do through legislation: He used his new authority under the Antiquities Act to designate Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument. Then came Antiquities Act protections for... Read More.

Thunder beat Pelicans 119-109 for their 7th victory in last 8 games

Sunday, December 8

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 31 points in the first quarter and Jalen Williams added 27 to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 119-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. The Thunder built a 77-51 halftime lead by dominating New Orleans... Read More.

OSU coach Mike Gundy agrees to restructured contract after 3-9 season

Sunday, December 8

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Mike Gundy is coming back. Oklahoma State announced on Saturday that its longtime football coach agreed to a new deal. The restructuring comes after the Cowboys, among the preseason favorites in the Big 12, finished with a disappointing 3-9 record. A... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder rout Raptors 129-92 for sixth win in seven games

Saturday, December 7

By IAN HARRISON Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Jalen Williams had 20, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games.Isaiah Joe scored 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 rebounds as the Western... Read More.

OKC officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground

Saturday, December 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Prosecutors charged an Oklahoma City police officer with felony assault on Thursday after he slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck, following an argument over a traffic ticket.Sgt. Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged in Oklahoma County with one count of aggravated assault... Read More.