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NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and digital data from Adobe Analytics. It was also an 87% increase over the 3 million that watched on TNT... Read More.

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press (AP) — Officials in Louisiana, Vermont, and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown. The fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 1 in 8 Americans... Read More.

OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago. A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and... Read More.

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OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup. Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned... Read More.

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Berryhill 21, Verdigris 12 Bishop Kelley 42, Tulsa East Central 6 Broken Bow 42, Ada 14 Chickasha 62, Tecumseh 25 Choctaw 42, OKC U.S. Grant 0 Claremore 58, Memorial 0 Cyril 56, Alex 6 Dibble 63, Tishomingo 6 Fort Gibson 49, Catoosa 14 Holland Hall 19, Muldrow 8 Hooker 52, Merritt 20 Idabel 34, Eufaula 19 Mangum 20, Texhoma 13 McAlester 29, Booker... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 10/23/2025

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2025-00600 10/23/2025 FINANCECO OF KANSAS INC Plaintiff FINANCECO OF KANSAS INC vs. MCKEE, RHONDA YVONNE INDEBTEDNESS Kay CF-2025-00487 10/23/2025 JEANS, WYNSTON RAYNE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. JEANS, WYNSTON RAYNE BAIL JUMPING AFC OF 2 OR MORE (FEL) Kay ML-2025-00245 10/23/2025 LEATHERMAN, DAWSON WAYNE Person 1 LEATHERMAN, DAWSON WAYNE vs. WHITE, KAYLA JUSTINE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE LICENSE... Read More.

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Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday. Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma. “Oklahomans... Read More.

Ponca City Arts & Humanities hosting “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Poncan Theater

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Arts & Humanities-It’s time to do the Time Warp again! Join us at the Poncan Theatre for a special 50th Anniversary Interactive Showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Date: Saturday, October 25thTime: 9:00 PM (Doors open @ 8:30 pm)Tickets: $15 (includes a prop bag full of goodies!)Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Takes Effect Nov. 1

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – For Lorene Bible, Nov. 1 can't come soon enough. That's the date House Bill 1001 takes effect. The bill, authored by Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being... Read More.

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National Geographic names Oklahoma’s Route 66 a ‘Best of the World’ pick

Friday, October 24 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - The National Geographic magazine noted that Oklahoma has more drivable miles of Route 66 than any other state and features a deep dive on the Tulsa-area portion of the historic highway. National Geographic points to the Meadow Gold district’s local shops and the city’s array of fiberglass “giants,” including... Read More.

EU joins Trump in imposing new sanctions on Russian oil giants amid Ukraine conflict

Friday, October 24 by TNND

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa arrive for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Harry Nakos) WASHINGTON (TNND) — The European Union added a fresh set of economic sanctions on Russia, joining President Donald Trump’s measures to target Russia’s energy infrastructure. Treasury Secretary... Read More.

PCPD: Driver Facing several charges including Possession of Methamphetamine

Thursday, October 23 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On Wednesday October 22, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 14th St. and Bradley in Ponca City. During the traffic stop, the officer could see a glass smoking pipe with burned residue, along with two bags which contained a substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine. Additionally, the officer... Read More.

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

Kay County Court Filings 10/23/2025

Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Ponca City Arts & Humanities hosting “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Poncan Theater

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Takes Effect Nov. 1

National Geographic names Oklahoma’s Route 66 a ‘Best of the World’ pick

EU joins Trump in imposing new sanctions on Russian oil giants amid Ukraine conflict

PCPD: Driver Facing several charges including Possession of Methamphetamine

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