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Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

Thursday, January 30 by AP

ARLINGTON, Va. - A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. American Airlines confirmed that 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the jet. There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL OFFICES: BRAMAN, KAW CITY, NEWKIRK AND TONKAWA.

Thursday, January 30 by Ponca City Now

Candidates interested in filing for Braman Board of Trustees Office No. 2,4,&5, Kaw City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 3, Newkirk City Commissioner No.2 and Tonkawa City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 2 will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 am Monday February 3, 2025. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must... Read More.

ICE Arrests Top 4,500 in First Week of Trump’s Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

Thursday, January 30 by TNND

(TNND) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced 969 arrests and 869 detainers in the latest of a series of daily enforcement updates since President Donald Trump took office last week. Over the six days reported so far, ICE and its... Read More.

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Man Reunited With His Dog 8 Years After it Got Lost in Oklahoma

Thursday, January 30 by ABC News

It was a reunion eight years in the making. When Paul Guilbeault's dog, Damian, went missing in 2017, he never gave up hope he would one day be found. But he can still hardy believe that, after a call came in from an unknown number earlier this month, he and his long lost friend are finally... Read More.

Humphrey Files Bill to Rename Dept. of Corrections

Thursday, January 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed House Bill 1310 to rename the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) to the Oklahoma Department of Corruption. Humphrey is vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee. "The Oklahoma Legislature has published all the bills for our upcoming 2025 session," Humphrey said. "It is not... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/28/2025

Wednesday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00096 01/28/2025 AMERICAS CAR-MART INC Plaintiff AMERICAS CAR-MART INC vs. BREWER, ANGEL MARIE et al MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00097 01/28/2025 AMERICAS CAR-MART INC Plaintiff AMERICAS CAR-MART INC vs. DOMNEY, AMY LYNN et al MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00098 01/28/2025 AMERICAS CAR-MART INC Plaintiff AMERICAS CAR-MART INC vs. ROACH, JOSHUA CALEB et al MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay CM-2025-00033 01/28/2025 BRADLEY, NATHAN BALDWIN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRADLEY,... Read More.

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Police Logs 01/24/2025 to 01/25/2025

Wednesday, January 29 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.

White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

Wednesday, January 29 by CBS News

WASHINGTON, D.C - The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was mandated by Congress. “No matter how... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools to Host 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival

Wednesday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Public Schools is proud to announce that it will host the 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival on January 31, 2025. The event will culminate in a concert at 5:30 PM at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. The... Read More.

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Teens Turn to AI For Schoolwork: How Broken Arrow is Adapting

Wednesday, January 29 by News 6

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - A new study reveals that more teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence to assist with schoolwork, sparking conversations about how to integrate this rapidly advancing technology into education. Experts are studying how students are using AI more According to the Pew Research Center, 26% of teens use tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork, doubling from... Read More.

Oklahoma Safety Officials Unveil Anti-Drone Equipment

Wednesday, January 29 by News 9

OKLAHOMA - Those mysterious drone sightings across the country late last year prompted Oklahoma safety officials to take precautions. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol now has a fleet of drone detection systems that can be deployed anywhere in the state if needed. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton said on Monday the new fleet was only... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Putnam City West

Tuesday, January 28 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are away against Putnam City West. 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 5:45pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:00. https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv