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Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S.Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash.The OKC County Health Department recommends using insect repellent,... Read More.

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

by AP
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a 6-3 decisionThe decision effectively protects state governments from most legal challenges to similar laws in Oklahoma and 25 other states.Chief Justice John Roberts said the Constitution’s equal protection clause does not settle the complex scientific and policy... Read More.
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Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

by News 6
An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition.Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now available in stores nationwide. Flavor Draws... Read More.

Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful... Read More.
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19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

by Ponca City Now
The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our Blood Institute in Enid will be giving each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, (I've seen it, I love it)... Read More.

Accused killer added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – The latest addition to Attorney General Gentner Drummond's 10 Most Wanted list is accused of a murdering an Ada woman earlier this year following a violent altercation at a residence. Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, is wanted for the April 28 death of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21. According to investigators, Martin was visiting... Read More.
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PCPD Warning Residents of Phone Scam

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Several Ponca City residents have reportedly received phone calls from someone who is impersonating a representative of the Kay County Sheriff's Office. In the call, the residents are instructed to go to Walmart and Walgreens to send money orders to the individual. In most cases, the residents have been told that they have outstanding warrants... Read More.

Sinkhole Causing Road Closure in Kay County

by Ponca City Now
A portion of North Avenue between Ponca City and Tonkawa is now closed due to a sinkhole in the road.Kay County District No. 1 closed North Ave. from "Q" Street to "P" Street for a day or two..