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Fugitive on Oklahoma’s top 10 Most Wanted List surrenders in Oregon

Tuesday, October 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody. The 20-year-old, wanted for charges including rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, turned himself in to authorities in Oregon on Oct. 4.“This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of... Read More.

United Way of NC Oklahoma Pie in the Face Contest, Voting Open Now

Tuesday, October 14 by Ponca City Now

The wait is over — voting is officially OPEN for the Pie in the Face Contest!UWNCO couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than by kicking things off a little early!Here’s how it works: $1 = 1 vote Voting runs October 14–31 The contestants with the most votes and the least votes... Read More.

NOC partners with professionals to assist with academic programs

Tuesday, October 14 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will welcome business professionals in nine specific areas on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to a meeting with NOC instructors in academic fields.The advisory boards meet annually with NOC instructors to discuss the changing workplace and how instructors can better prepare students for the future.The partnership between the business community and NOC... Read More.

Banana Ball returns to ONEOK Field in 2026 with three thrilling games in Tulsa

Tuesday, October 14 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The high-energy, fan-favorite Banana Ball is coming back to ONEOK Field in 2026.Tulsa will host three games on May 7, 8, and 9 as part of the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL).During the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show on ESPN2, Tulsa was announced as a tour stop, with games... Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

Tuesday, October 14 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missilesA... Read More.

Legislative Update

Monday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I was glad my recent interim study helped shine a light on the gaps in our legal system when it comes to protecting victims of this devastating crime. I now have a list of issues to explore further as I consider legislation for the next legislative session.One... Read More.

Reaction, photos: Trump celebrates ‘ultimate prize of peace’ in deal between Israel, Hamas

Monday, October 13 by TNND-AP

(TNND) — President Donald Trump hailed the peace deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas on Monday as "an unprecedented achievement."Welcomed warmly during a trip to Israel, Trump said his plan will lead to the disarmament of Hamas and the security of Israel.“You’ve won,” Trump said in an address to the Knesset, Israel's house of... Read More.

FBI tip leads to Tecumseh High School student arrest, district cancels Monday and Tuesday classes

Monday, October 13 by News 6

TECUMSEH, Okla. -A Tecumseh High School student has been arrested after taking to social media to make threats to harm people at his school. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Department Saturday morning, alerting them of the threats.Pottawatomie County Captain Jared Strand said the... Read More.

ARREST MADE IN PONCA CITY FOLLOWING STALKING INVESTIGATION

Monday, October 13 by Ponca City Now-PCPD-TPD

On October 6th, 2025, the Tonkawa Police Department responded to a report from a resident wishing to file a complaint regarding prior abuse and ongoing harassment.Through investigation, officers identified the suspect as Jay Walls, a Ponca City, Oklahoma resident. It was reported that Walls had been stalking and harassing the victim throughout Kay County... Read More.

FIRE HYDRANT TESTING

Monday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road on Monday, October 20, 2025. This hydrant testing project will last approximately four weeks. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.All hydrants north of Highland Ave. and Lake Rd.... Read More.

Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to boost funding amid service cuts

Monday, October 13 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Mental health advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services following significant budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).The cuts, implemented at the beginning of the month, have already begun to impact organizations and individuals relying on these services.Tyler... Read More.