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Kay County Court Filings 01/16/2026

Saturday, January 17 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2026-00049 01/16/2026 ANSON, ADREANNA AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant HERTZOG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT vs. MARTIN, DILLON JAMES et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay CS-2026-00053 01/16/2026 BRIAN T. HERMANSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Plaintiff THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA et al vs. ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS SEIZURE & FORFEITURE Kay CS-2026-00054 01/16/2026 BRIAN T. HERMANSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Plaintiff THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA et... Read More.

Trump’s DoJ investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded ICE

Saturday, January 17 by The Associated Press

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and JACK BROOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, two people familiar with the matter said Friday. The investigation, which both Walz and Frey said... Read More.

OU quarterback John Mateer, linebacker Kip Lewis to return for final seasons

Saturday, January 17 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis, the team's offensive and defensive anchors, will return next season. The school made the announcement on a social media post on Thursday. Mateer led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff in his first season after transferring from Washington State. He passed for 2,885... Read More.

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North Texas players follow Coach Morris to OSU

Saturday, January 17 by The Associated Press

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma State is hoping it can bounce back from a 1-11 season by bringing in plenty of guys from a North Texas team that went 12-2. More than a dozen players followed new Cowboys coach Eric Morris from North Texas. Drew Mestemaker threw for an FBS-leading 4,379 yards this... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/15/2026

Friday, January 16 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay FP-2026-00007 01/15/2026 ADAMS, SAMARIA L. Plaintiff ADAMS, SAMARIA L. vs. CAMPBELL, LOGAN D. CHILD SUPPORT - ST COURT ORDER Kay CS-2026-00048 01/15/2026 ALI, JNAA Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BOARD OF REGENTS FOR NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE vs. ALI, JNAA INDEBTEDNESS Kay SC-2026-00045 01/15/2026 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant OK 2021 MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE LLC vs. DICKISON, ALYSSA et al FORCIBLE... Read More.

Police Logs 01/15/2026

Friday, January 16 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

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Strong Dads Bootcamp

Friday, January 16 by Ponca City Now

The Strong Dads Program will be hosting a Strong Dads Bootcamp at Tonkawa Methodist Church on the weekend of January 30th–31st. This special bootcamp was created specifically for those who are unable to attend our weekly sessions, but it was designed for everyone. It offers a shortened, weekend-style workshop while still delivering the same... Read More.

Oklahoma fire danger soars; burn bans expand as winds speed up

Friday, January 16 by News 9

CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. - Several counties across Oklahoma are now under burn bans as fire danger intensifies due to incoming strong winds. Cleveland County is the latest addition to this growing list, joining nine other counties already under restrictions. Fire Danger Escalates in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know Recent Fire Incident A fire broke out in the... Read More.

2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for Oklahoma Middle Schoolers

Friday, January 16 by Ponca City Now

(Oklahoma City) – Finalists who advance to the National Championship will compete for cash prizes, national recognition, and a $100,000 529 education savings plan contribution. Thanks to the generous support of the Fisher Global Foundation, the first-place winner in each state may also secure a $5,000 donation for their school. Educators, youth leaders, and parents... Read More.

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Girl Scouts introduce new cookie as digital sales begin

Friday, January 16 by KTUL

The 2026 Girl Scout Cookie program officially starts this month, and there’s a new cookie in town, according to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. Exploremores™, a rocky-road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie filled with the flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème will be available alongside Thin Mints and other traditional Girl Scout Cookies. Sale dates vary... Read More.

Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

Friday, January 16 by AP

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro’s rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month. It appeared to be an understatement for the Maduro loyalist... Read More.

State Senator Bill Coleman Announces Re-Election Campaign for Senate District 10

Thursday, January 15 by Ponca City Now

State Senator and longtime Ponca City business leader Bill Coleman announced today that he will file for re-election to serve his third and final term representing Senate District 10. “For the past seven years, the people of District 10 have trusted me to be their voice at the Capitol—not the voice of special interests or... Read More.