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Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

Saturday, April 5 by The Associated Press

SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday. Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/03/2025

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00266 04/03/2025 ANDERSON, LENNY A Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. ANDERSON, LENNY A MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay PB-2025-00035 04/03/2025 ANSON, FRED RALPH Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF ANSON, FRED RALPH ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE Kay SC-2025-00267 04/03/2025 COBURN, LEE O Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. COBURN, LEE O MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay PB-2025-00034 04/03/2025 COMBEST, ROBIN ALLEAN Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF COMBEST, ROBIN ALLEAN ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE Kay FP-2025-00018 04/03/2025 COY, RILEY J Defendant JURADO,... Read More.

Police Logs 04/03/2025

Friday, April 4 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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Ponca City’s Annual Seed Swap Saturday

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City's Annual Seed Swap is Saturday April 5 at City Central at S. 5th and Central, hosted by Sunny Creek Trading Post. This year will be bigger than ever so bring your seeds and live plants to swap and a ready-to-learn attitude. There will be demonstrations, Q&A's, info booths, and supplies to get you started... Read More.

Bill to Expand High School Completion Age Passes Committee

Friday, April 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, on Wednesday passed a bill in committee that would extend the age for a person wishing to complete their high school education. Senate Bill 745 would amend Oklahoma's high school learner statute, allowing individuals up to the age of 30 to complete high school.... Read More.

Shingles is Awful, But Here’s Another Reason to Get Vaccinated: It May Fight Dementia

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. The research, published Wednesday in the... Read More.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol to Build New Headquarters for Troopers in Northeast Oklahoma Counties

Friday, April 4 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Construction will soon begin on a new headquarters for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, providing a modern facility for troopers covering Tulsa, Rogers, Creek, and Okmulgee counties. The $5 million facility will be built on land near the Creek Turnpike in Riverside,... Read More.

K-12 Schools Must Sign Certification Against DEI to Receive Federal Money, Administration Says

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices. A notice sent last week by the Education Department gives states and schools 10... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/02/2025

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CM-2025-00125 04/02/2025 COLLYAR, ZACKERY SCOTT Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. COLLYAR, ZACKERY SCOTT DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED/SUSPENDED/REVOKED (MIS) Kay ML-2025-00053 04/02/2025 DUNHAM, SHAMA KAYE Person 2 KUHN BISHOP, RYAN THOMAS vs. DUNHAM, SHAMA KAYE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay CM-2025-00123 04/02/2025 ELLISON, FAITH R. Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ELLISON, FAITH R. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED/SUSPENDED/REVOKED (MIS) Kay Read More.

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Police Logs 04/02/2025

Thursday, April 3 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.

Norman Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Failing to Report Child Sex Abuse in 2015

Thursday, April 3 by News 9

A Norman teacher accused of failing to act on reported child sex abuse is behind bars. Jail records show Valerie Hartless was arrested early Wednesday morning on a warrant. She is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center on a $75,000 bond. According to court records, a teenager reported sexual abuse to Hartless in 2015,... Read More.

NOC Distinguished Alumni Inducted

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Three inductees were honored in ceremonies during the NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa on Saturday, March 29. NOC also presented the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and recognized the Class of 1975. Pictured left-right: Marcus Chapman (Class of 2002), Dineo Heilmann (Class of 1982) and Marshall Reigh (Class of 1999).... Read More.