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Area Forecast

Thursday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

Today Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 24. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 11 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast... Read More.

Oklahoma Boy Fundraising To Bring Indoor Fishing Event To Children’s Hospital

Thursday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

A metro boy is raising money with the help of his family to bring an indoor fishing event to an area children’s hospital. 10-year-old Alex Turner was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. He is homeschooled by his father, Neil, and the pair broadcast their adventures on social media through their “Okie School of Adventure”... Read More.

University of Oklahoma Receives $10M Gift for New Residence Halls at Adamas Center Site

Thursday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The University of Oklahoma has received a $10 million gift towards the construction of two first-year residence halls on the former Adamas Center site. The gift came from the McCasland Foundation and one of the new halls will be named McCasland Hall. “The McCasland Foundation has been an incredible partner to OU for... Read More.

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Gov. Stitt Addresses Unexplained Drone Activity; Announces Plan To Deploy Detection Systems

Tuesday, December 17 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. – Amid reports of unexplained drone activity across the nation, including in Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt has directed the state to implement measures aimed at monitoring unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and other East Coast states have led several state and federal to call for answers... Read More.

Police Logs 12/16/2024

Tuesday, December 17 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.

Police Logs 12/13/2024 to 12/15/2024

Monday, December 16 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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Oklahoma Teen Organizes Largest-Ever 4-H Toy Drive Giveaway, Distributing Over 15,000 Toys

Monday, December 16 by Ponca City Now

MCALESTER, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma Teen held the largest-ever 4-H toy giveaway. Reed Marcum, 19, from Pittsburg County, gave away more than 15,000 toys to children and families in need. Marcum and his team of over 100 volunteers distributed toys, clothing, and other essentials to families in a line of vehicles that stretched more than 3... Read More.

Drummond Issues Warning to Phone Companies That Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Oklahomans

Monday, December 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued warnings to four voice service provider companies that transmitted suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks for one or more of their customers. Drummond and 50 other attorneys general who comprise the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force have investigated a variety of providers. They sent warning letters... Read More.

ATM robbery suspects from Houston arrested, face multiple charges in Oklahoma

Monday, December 16 by Ponca City Now

WARR ACRES, OKLA (KOKH) — The Warr Acres Police Department (WAPD) arrested three Houston men for robbing an ATM and beating an employee who was servicing the ATM. According to WAPD, the robbery occurred at approximately 9:26 a.m. on Dec. 11. Officers were dispatched to a Bank of America where the victim stated that, while he had... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points to lead Thunder past Rockets 111-96 and into NBA Cup Final

Sunday, December 15 by Ponca City Now

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance to the NBA Cup championship. The Thunder take a five-game winning streak into Tuesday night’s final... Read More.

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Sooners top Cowboys 80-65

Sunday, December 15 by Ponca City Now

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sam Godwin had a career-high 20 points with 14 rebounds to lead No. 13 Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 80-65 in Oklahoma City on Saturday night in the first Bedlam basketball game between the schools since the Sooners left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Jeremiah Fears... Read More.

Quarterback Jackson Arnold leaves Oklahoma for Auburn in transfer portal

Sunday, December 15 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated Press (AP) — Quarterback Jackson Arnold is transferring to Auburn after two seasons at Oklahoma. Arnold played nine games for Oklahoma this season, throwing for 1,421 yards, 12 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also rushed for 444 yards with three touchdowns, including a career-high 131 yards in Oklahoma’s 24-3 win over then-No. 7... Read More.

Area Forecast

Area Forecast

Oklahoma Boy Fundraising To Bring Indoor Fishing Event To Children’s Hospital

University of Oklahoma Receives $10M Gift for New Residence Halls at Adamas Center Site

Gov. Stitt Addresses Unexplained Drone Activity; Announces Plan To Deploy Detection Systems

Police Logs 12/16/2024

Police Logs 12/13/2024 to 12/15/2024

Oklahoma Teen Organizes Largest-Ever 4-H Toy Drive Giveaway, Distributing Over 15,000 Toys

Drummond Issues Warning to Phone Companies That Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Oklahomans

ATM robbery suspects from Houston arrested, face multiple charges in Oklahoma

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points to lead Thunder past Rockets 111-96 and into NBA Cup Final

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Sooners top Cowboys 80-65

Quarterback Jackson Arnold leaves Oklahoma for Auburn in transfer portal

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Community heART Project Exhibition

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