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Students Explore Automotive Mechanics at Pioneer Tech’s Summer Horsepower Academy

Wednesday, August 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently hosted the Summer Horsepower Academy, giving students a fun and hands-on look into the world of vehicle mechanics. The four-day academy focused on everything from how engines work to how to rotate tires. Students worked directly with real vehicle parts and learned about engine systems, tools,... Read More.

Breaking down bulletproof backpacks, safety drills, and security protocols in Oklahoma

Wednesday, August 6 by KOKH

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Bulletproof backpacks have become more common on school campuses, but are they worth it? While there’s no federal mandate tracking the number of students carrying bulletproof backpacks, market data reveals a surge. Data shows that in 2023, Oklahoma experienced 7 mass shootings. Overall gun death rates in Oklahoma are among the highest in... Read More.

Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed

Wednesday, August 6 by AP

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda on Tuesday became the third African nation to agree to accept deportees from the United States under the Trump administration’s plans to send migrants to countries they have no ties with to get them off American soil. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 08/04/2025

Tuesday, August 5 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay PO-2025-00073 08/04/2025 ADKINS, MICHAEL DEAN Defendant MEGEE, TRAVIS MICHAEL vs. ADKINS, MICHAEL DEAN PROTECTIVE ORDER Kay SC-2025-00520 08/04/2025 AMERICA'S CAR MART Plaintiff AMERICA'S CAR MART vs. LIEB, ALEXIS DIANE et al MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00521 08/04/2025 AMERICA'S CAR MART Plaintiff AMERICA'S CAR MART vs. VICTORY, TORRIE L MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00522 08/04/2025 AMERICA'S CAR MART Plaintiff AMERICA'S CAR MART vs. MARCHESONI, MAYCI KAYANN MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2025-00523 08/04/2025 AMERICA'S... Read More.

Police Logs 08/04/2025

Tuesday, August 5 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.

Trump administration approves Oklahoma request to remove some foods from SNAP

Tuesday, August 5 by News 6

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration approves Oklahoma's request to remove some foods from the SNAP program. In June, Gov. Kevin Stitt made a waiver request to exclude some foods from benefit dollars. Oklahoma Human Services asked to remove candy items like chocolate, gummies and chewing gum from the eligibility list of items included under SNAP. The agency also... Read More.

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Ponca City Police Department Partnering with Project ChildSafe

Tuesday, August 5 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department has partnered with Project ChildSafe to provide firearm safety kits to Ponca City Citizens. Beginning Tuesday, the... Read More.

Oklahoma schools enforce new bell to bell no cell policy to enhance learning environment

Tuesday, August 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Back to school is in full swing, and like every year, there's something new for the incoming class. A big item is the new cell phone ban across all Oklahoma schools. Phones can be a problem, especially if you're trying to learn. That's why the state implemented the bell to bell,... Read More.

Hot Weather Is Dangerous for Children Left in Cars

Tuesday, August 5 by Ponca City Now

Hot car deaths, also known as vehicular heatstroke deaths, occur when children (or pets) are left unattended in a vehicle and suffer fatal heatstroke. These incidents are a leading cause of non-crash related fatalities for children, with a majority of cases resulting from caregivers unintentionally forgetting a child in the vehicle It... Read More.

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Report Warns: Plastic causing ‘disease and death from infancy to old age’

Tuesday, August 5 by CBS News

Credit: Associated Press Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, a report published Monday in the Lancet medical journal said. The new review of existing evidence, which was carried out by leading health researchers and doctors,... Read More.

August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

Tuesday, August 5 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. Here’s a look at what’s ahead... Read More.

Police Logs 08/01/2025 to 08/03/2025

Monday, August 4 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.

Students Explore Automotive Mechanics at Pioneer Tech’s Summer Horsepower Academy

Students Explore Automotive Mechanics at Pioneer Tech’s Summer Horsepower Academy

Breaking down bulletproof backpacks, safety drills, and security protocols in Oklahoma

Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed

Kay County Court Filings 08/04/2025

Police Logs 08/04/2025

Trump administration approves Oklahoma request to remove some foods from SNAP

Ponca City Police Department Partnering with Project ChildSafe

Oklahoma schools enforce new bell to bell no cell policy to enhance learning environment

Hot Weather Is Dangerous for Children Left in Cars

Report Warns: Plastic causing ‘disease and death from infancy to old age’

August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

Police Logs 08/01/2025 to 08/03/2025

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