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Oklahoma County jail inmate had 39 grams of fentanyl in cell, investigators say

Monday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center is facing a new charge after investigators say a large amount of fentanyl was found in her cell. Investigators say they received a tip that led to a targeted cell search inside the facility on Thursday. During the search, narcotics that tested positive for... Read More.

State Rep. Burns resigns after domestic abuse, assault charges

Monday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — State Rep. Ty Burns resigned from office on Saturday, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This decision comes after Burns pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault on Thursday. Burns began his official resignation letter by officially stating that... Read More.

Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for nearly $10,000 at auction

Monday, September 1 by AP

PHILADELPHIA -- The bat tossed in the air by a New Jersey Little Leaguer to celebrate a home run that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge sold Friday for nearly $10,000 at auction. All proceeds from the sale of 12-year-old Marco Rocco’s signed bat will be donated to the program he plays for,... Read More.

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Richardson leads dominant Tulsa rushing attack with TD in 35-7 opening win over Abilene Christian

Sunday, August 31 by The Associated Press

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Dominic Richardson ran for 142 yards and a touchdown, leading a 263-yard team rushing performance for Tulsa in a dominant 35-7 win over Abilene Christian in a season opener for both teams on Saturday night. Tulsa quarterback Kirk Francis was 20 for 31 with 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns... Read More.

John Mateer sets record in debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State

Sunday, August 31 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 392 yards and three touchdowns in a record-setting first game at Oklahoma, and the 18th-ranked Sooners beat Illinois State 35-3 on Saturday night. Mateer, a transfer from Washington State, set the school record for most yards passing in an Oklahoma debut, surpassing... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/29/2025

Saturday, August 30 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00589 08/29/2025 AILEY, JACOB SCOTT Defendant WESTERN SHAMROCK vs. AILEY, JACOB SCOTT MONEY JUDGMENT Kay ML-2025-00181 08/29/2025 AMAYA VILLALOBOS, DENISE ARACELI Person 2 CHILDERS, JONATHAN EDWARD vs. AMAYA VILLALOBOS, DENISE ARACELI MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay SC-2025-00588 08/29/2025 ANDERSON, DIANE Plaintiff WEST, DWAIN et al vs. WEST TEXAS AUTO SALES, LLC et al MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay ML-2025-00180 08/29/2025 ANDERSON, MINNIE... Read More.

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Muscogee Chief blocks tribal IDs for descendants of Freedman amid review

Saturday, August 30 by The Associated Press

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press OKMULGEE, OK (AP) — Black descendants of Freedmen who are seeking Muscogee Nation citizenship will have to wait for tribal IDs after Chief David Hill on Thursday blocked the tribe’s citizenship board from issuing them until leaders decide how to change the tribe’s constitution. The move comes weeks after the... Read More.

OSU’s Hejny shines before injury in 27-7 win over UT Martin

Saturday, August 30 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hauss Hejny threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in one quarter before getting injured, and Oklahoma State defeated UT Martin 27-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Hejny passed for 96 yards and a touchdown and ran for 27... Read More.

Friday’s Scores

Saturday, August 30 by The Associated Press

The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Ada 31, Durant 14 Altus 36, Ardmore 22 Anadarko 36, Lone Grove 35 Bentonville, Ark. 28, Union 14 Bluejacket 46, Arkoma 18 Boise City 46, Buffalo 0 Booker T. Washington 21, Muskogee 14 Broken Arrow 35, Har-Ber, Ark. 14 Broken Bow 23, McAlester 20 Caddo 58, Thackerville 0 Canadian, Texas 33, Elk City 6 Cashion 41, Hennessey 13 Choctaw 44, Lubbock Monterey, Texas... Read More.

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Watch Ponca City Football vs. Enid

Friday, August 29 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are at home against Enid. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream beginning at 6:45, and kickoff... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/28/2025

Friday, August 29 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CJ-2025-00193 08/28/2025 BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL INS CO. Defendant PONCA CITY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH vs. BROTHERHOOD MUTUAL INS CO. BREACH OF CONTRACT Kay SC-2025-00587 08/28/2025 COVEY, RIAN Plaintiff COVEY, RIAN vs. TIDAL WAVE MANAGEMENT, LLC et al MONEY JUDGEMENT FOR DAMAGES Kay SC-2025-00587 08/28/2025 D/B/A TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA/CAR WASH Defendant COVEY, RIAN vs. TIDAL WAVE MANAGEMENT, LLC et al MONEY... Read More.

Police Logs 08/28/2025

Friday, August 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.