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Police Logs 02/07/2025 to 02/09/2025

Monday, February 10 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.

Fetgatter Passes Storm Chasing Licensing Bill

Monday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, recently passed a bill in committee that would allow professional storm chasers to obtain licensing through the state that will allow them special accommodations while they are tracking severe weather. House Bill 2426 passed the House Business Committee 9 to 0. It will now be eligible to... Read More.

ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Monday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who will be voting February 11, 2025 for the Ponca City Mayor Election are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls next week. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the... Read More.

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Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

Monday, February 10 by News 6

A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s offer to resign, as his administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce. The White House offered more than 2 million federal workers a "deferred resignation" program, allowing them to resign while retaining full benefits until Sept.... Read More.

OSU Board of Regents Names Dr. James Hess as Interim President After Shrum’s Resignation

Monday, February 10 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma State University’s Board of Regents met recently to determine the university’s next steps following President Kayse Shrum’s sudden resignation. One of the first steps was to name Dr. James Hess interim president. Hess currently serves as the Vice Provost for the OSU Center for Health Sciences and as a Professor of Family Medicine... Read More.

Hamas and Israel Exchange Hostages and Prisoners, as Israel Withdraws From Key Corridor

Monday, February 10 by AP

MUGHRAQA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces withdrew from a key Gaza corridor on Sunday, Israeli officials and Hamas said, part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead but faces a major test over whether the sides can negotiate its planned extension. Israel agreed as part... Read More.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 to lead Thunder past Grizzlies 125-112

Sunday, February 9 by The Associated Press

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and Aaron Wiggins added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 125-112 on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference. The Thunder dominated the Grizzlies on the boards,... Read More.

Asi hits 8 3-pointers, No. 25 Cowgirls use hot start, race past No. 12 K-State 85-55

Sunday, February 9 by The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Anna Gret Asi drilled a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Stailee Heard had a double-double, and No. 25 Oklahoma State blitzed No. 12 Kansas State 85-55 on Saturday. Asi had six 3s in the first half as the Cowgirls bolted to a 51-20 lead. After the Wildcats scored the... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 02/07/2025

Saturday, February 8 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2025-00057 02/07/2025 9MM HANDGUN Defendant THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, EX REL BRIAN T HERMANSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD-9 et al SEIZURE & FORFEITURE Kay SC-2025-00129 02/07/2025 ALEXANDER, PAMELA Defendant ARDMORE FINANCE vs. ALEXANDER, PAMELA INDEBTEDNESS Kay CJ-2025-00034 02/07/2025 AND Defendant GRIESEDIECK, THOMAS vs. NEWPORT, JAMES AARON et al BREACH OF CONTRACT Kay SC-2025-00121 02/07/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. NEWLIN, TRENTON BRETT INDEBTEDNESS Kay Read More.

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OU falls 70-52 to No. 4 Tennesse

Saturday, February 8 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 21 points, Zakai Zeigler added 17, and No. 4 Tennessee beat Oklahoma 70-52 on Saturday in the teams' first meeting in 56 years. Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 Southeastern Conference) took control early, hitting 14 of its first 16 shots, including going 5 for 5 from... Read More.

Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

Saturday, February 8 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 27 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 121-109 on Friday night in Chet Holmgren's return from injury. Holmgren, the runner-up for rookie of the year last season, played for the first time in three months... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Union

Friday, February 7 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are away against Union. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30. https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv