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ICE reports alarming 1,000% rise in assaults on agents amid increasing tensions

by The National News Desk(TNND)
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Assaults on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently increased to at least 1,000%.That's up from 830%, according to ICE's Acting Director Todd Lyons.ICE reports alarming 1,000% rise in assaults on agents amid increasing tensions (Video: The National News Desk){ }The sad truth to that is we’re over 1,000 (%) now,”... Read More.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share photos online

by News 9
Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are engaged, the couple announced in a joint Instagram post.The post included the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨” along with five photos showing Kelce proposing, the ring, and the couple holding hands and hugging.A wedding date has not yet... Read More.

Hayes Brothers Band to perform Tonkawa Full Moon Concert Sept. 7

by Ponca City Now
The “Hayes Brothers Band” will command the stage for the fourth Full Moon Concert of the season, Sunday, Sept. 7 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa.   Returning by popular demand, the group performs music from the 1950s through today including well-known pop, rock and country classics that are audience favorites. Band... Read More.
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Four new paintings added to the NOC Tonkawa Pickens Learning Commons

by Ponca City Now
Hugh Pickens recently added four paintings to the Northern Oklahoma College Pickens Learning Commons collection on the Tonkawa campus.The art work is part of the Pickens Learning Commons in the Vineyard Library/Administration Building.The new additions are the work of Yatika Starr Fields.“I am grateful to Yatika Starr Fields for continuing to inspire young minds,”... Read More.

Julie Henning receives Chime Workforce, Coca-Cola Scholarship

by Ponca City Now
Julie Henning, a student at Northern Oklahoma College, has received the Chime Workforce and Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.Both are $1,000 scholarship awards.Henning is from Ponca City and attends NOC Tonkawa.The Chime Workforce Scholarship recognizes high-achieving college students who are pursuing career and technical educational opportunities. This scholarship helps defray educational expenses while enrolled... Read More.
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Sudden blindness possible rare side effect of popular diabetes & weight loss drugs

by Washington (SAO)
WASHINGTON (SOA) — A growing number of patients claim popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic can cause a rare but very serious side effect they were never warned about: sudden, irreversible blindness. A Maryland man says it happened to him. He talked exclusively to Spotlight on America correspondent Angie Moreschi, as we examine... Read More.

Shooting victim identified, PCPD asks public for information

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 Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. Officers immediately began taking life saving measures and applied tourniquets to one of the victims in an effort to... Read More.

Powerball’s 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million after no winner Saturday

by News 9
The Powerball lottery jackpot keeps climbing — now at an estimated $750 million — after there was no winner over the weekend. The next drawing is on Monday evening.The three-quarters-of-a-billion-dollar jackpot is the game's 10th-largest grand prize and has an estimated cash value of $338.6 million, Powerball said.There was no grand prize winner in... Read More.
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Local Forecast

by Ponca City Now-NWS
Flood Watch National Weather Service Norman OK For Mon Aug 25 2025OKZ004>013-015-017>020-252300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FA.A.0015.250825T0501Z-250825T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Including the cities of Lamont, Buffalo, Wakita, Arnett, Seiling, Carmen, Hennessey, Geary, Woodward, Guthrie, Taloga, Okeene, Cherokee, Alva, Vici, Medford, Laverne, Blackwell, Enid, Leedey, Gage, Watonga, Fairview, Fargo, Helena, Shattuck, Pond Creek, Perry, Stillwater, Kingfisher, Ponca City, and Okarche 1201 AM CDT Mon Aug 25 2025...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

by Ponca City Now
Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an exciting cornhole tournament, delicious food... Read More.
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