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Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

Saturday, May 24 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, a day after being named the NBA's MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118-103 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 field goals and... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/22/2025

Friday, May 23 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CJ-2025-00119 05/22/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONE MAIN FINANCIAL ISSUANCE TRUST 2020-2 Plaintiff ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS SERVICER FOR (ASF) WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. et al vs. HEARNE, BRANDI BREACH OF CONTRACT Kay ML-2025-00103 05/22/2025 BENNETT, TAYLER MAE Person 2 PATTERSON, DEVIN GARRET vs. BENNETT, TAYLER MAE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE... Read More.

Police Logs 05/22/2025

Friday, May 23 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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Memorial Day 2025

Friday, May 23 by Ponca City Now

Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. On May 26, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated an "official" birthplace of the holiday... Read More.

Legislative Leaders Comment on Passage of Budget Bill

Friday, May 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and appropriations chairmen from both chambers Thursday released the following statements after the $12.59 billion state budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026 passed off the Senate floor. This budget delivers a $121 million increase for public education, addresses the funding shortfall at... Read More.

ODOC captures escapee after 19 years on the run with help from U.S. Marshals

Friday, May 23 by KOKH

HODGEN, OK (KOKH) — An Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) inmate on the run for nearly 20 years is back in custody. On August 1, 2006, Steven Capps reportedly walked away from Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center (JEHCC) along with another inmate, who was found and returned a short time later. According to ODOC, Capps was arrested... Read More.

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Drummond urges legislative overrides of Stitt vetoes

Friday, May 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of Gov. Stitt’s flurry of vetoes this legislative session, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on state legislators to remind the Governor that they are a co-equal branch of government. “The power of the override is critical in these waning days of session,” said Drummond. “Gov. Stitt is forcing... Read More.

Traffic stop in Talala leads to major drug and weapons bust, 2 men placed in ICE holds

Friday, May 23 by KTUL

TALALA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A traffic stop for speeding in Talala, OK, turns into a drug bust, with two men arrested. Talala Police pulled over a vehicle for going 72 mph in a 45 mph zone through town Monday evening and found signs of intoxication, according to the department. Officials also located trafficking-level fentanyl, a stolen firearm... Read More.

US Supreme Court upholds Oklahoma’s decision to block religious public charter school

Friday, May 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to block a religious public charter school. The Justices' vote was tied 4-4, meaning the court automatically affirms the lower court's opinion. The Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision only applies to the state, meaning the question of religious public charter... Read More.

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House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ by single vote after all-nighter

Friday, May 23 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been passed by House Republicans after pushing through an all-nighter. Speaker Mike Johnson announced the vote was 215-214, making good on his promise to get it done by Memorial Day. The budget bill, which is a key part of Trump’s agenda, has faced opposition from some members... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/21/2025

Thursday, May 22 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CF-2025-00225 05/21/2025 ADKINS, HOPE GAIL Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ADKINS, HOPE GAIL UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE (FEL) Kay CF-2025-00226 05/21/2025 BELL, TONY EDWARD Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BELL, TONY EDWARD GRAND LARCENY-AFC 2+ (FEL) Kay CF-2025-00227 05/21/2025 BURDG, LOU ANN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BURDG, LOU ANN EMBEZZLEMENT OF RENTED PROPERTY (FEL) Kay CF-2025-00224 05/21/2025 HARDEMON, SHANE MICHAEL Defendant STATE OF... Read More.

Police Logs 05/21/2025

Thursday, May 22 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.