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Tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 33 dead

Sunday, March 16 by The Associated Press

By JEFF ROBERSON, REBECCA REYNOLDS and JULIE WALKER Associated Press PIEDMONT, Mo. (AP) — Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools, and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S. The dynamic storm, earning an unusual... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 48 points and Thunder hold off Pistons 113-107

Sunday, March 16 by The Associated Press

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and added six assists and three steals for Oklahoma City, which won for the ninth... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 03/14/2025

Saturday, March 15 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay ML-2025-00041 03/14/2025 ABLE, KIRA ANN Person 2 GROCHOWSKY, JESSE LEE vs. ABLE, KIRA ANN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay SC-2025-00227 03/14/2025 ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant PARKER, GEORGE W vs. LAWSON, KEITH et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay FD-2025-00034 03/14/2025 ALVEY, JESSE JAMES, SR Plaintiff ALVEY, JESSE JAMES, SR vs. ALVEY, REBECCA DIANNE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay Read More.

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No. 10 Tulsa falls 77-59 to No. 2 North Texas in AAC quarterfinals

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Atin Wright had 24 points as second-seeded North Texas knocked off tenth-seeded Tulsa, 77-59 in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday. North Texas advances to face the winner of the quarterfinal between East Carolina and No. 3-seeded UAB. Wright shot 7 for 16... Read More.

White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the state if they are in... Read More.

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know.

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer (AP) — Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes, or coughs. It is preventable... Read More.

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Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain. Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking. Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties. Those counties are: Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills Stephens The Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-Newkirk Fire Department/EMS

At around 1:30 PM Newkirk Ambulance 56 was returning from the Blackwell hospital when due to a dust storm and non visible conditions the ambulance was involved in a multiple vehicle accident at W and Hwy. 11 West (Doolin). Both firefighters/medics were transported to the hospital with injuries. Another 2 patients were also transported. Highway 11 continues... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 03/13/2025

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay FP-2025-00013 03/13/2025 BACKUS, TAYLOR RAY Defendant DENETSOSIE, SIERRA DAWN vs. BACKUS, TAYLOR RAY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT - ST COURT ORDER Kay SC-2025-00219 03/13/2025 BREWER, KRISTEL Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. BREWER, KRISTEL MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00218 03/13/2025 COLLINS, SCARLETT Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. COLLINS, SCARLETT MONEY JUDGMENT Kay CJ-2025-00063 03/13/2025 D/B/A ALLIANCE HEALTH PONCA CITY Defendant PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC vs. FORRISTAL, BENJAMIN MATHEW et al FORECLOSURE Kay Read More.

Police Logs 03/13/2025

Friday, March 14 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.

Local Forecast-Critical to Extreme Fire Conditions Friday

Friday, March 14 by Beverly Cantrell

Today Widespread blowing dust, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Tonight Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to... Read More.