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DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION OCTOBER 19

Thursday, October 15 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 3, 2026 General Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by... Read More.

Mestemaker throws for 389 yards and 3 TDs as OSU beats West Virginia 41-24

Sunday, September 27 by The Associated Press

By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Drew Mestemaker threw for a season-high 389 yards and three touchdowns, Caleb Hawkins rushed for a season-high 180 yards and a score, and Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 41-24 in their Big 12 opener Saturday night. The Cowboys (3-1) roared back from a 14-3 deficit to... Read More.

NOC celebrates 125th anniversary with Oct. 3 concert

Thursday, September 24 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College will celebrate 125 years of education, music and community with a free Quasquicentennial Concert Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the NOC Tonkawa campus. The evening is dedicated to and celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of Northern Oklahoma College - its roots as University Preparatory School... Read More.

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Williams’ 3 passing TDs and Jones’ kickoff-return TD send Tulsa over East Texas A&M 42-0

Sunday, September 20 by The Associated Press

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Dexter Williams II threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns, Trequan Jones had a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown, and Tulsa rolled past East Texas A&M 42-0 on Saturday. The Golden Hurricane (3-0) had their best offensive performance of the season, scoring touchdowns on five of their 12 drives. Williams II connected with... Read More.

3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision

Wednesday, September 16 by AP

In this still image provided by KABC-TV shows first responders work the scene after a helicopter crashed near a bus crash in Chatsworth, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (KABC-TV via AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing... Read More.

Garth Brooks announces 3 hometown shows

Tuesday, September 1 by KJRH

TULSA, Okla. — Blame it all on his Tulsa roots! Garth Brooks just announced three hometown shows in October, as part of his "Blame It All On My Roots" tour. The country superstar will take the stage at the BOK Center on Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25. Brooks' "Blame It All... Read More.

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3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010

Thursday, August 13 by AP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday in what would be the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the United States. The executions come as a small number of states, including the three with scheduled lethal injections... Read More.

Two OKC boutique owners face felony counts over $3 million in fake luxury merchandise

Tuesday, June 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two Oklahoma City boutique owners are under arrest after the Multi-County Grand Jury indicted them on felony charges involving millions in fake designer merchandise. 33-year-old Denia Gainza Almaguer, owner of Mohap Boutique, located at 1022 S.W. 59 St., was indicted on one count of violating the Trademark Anti-Counterfeiting Act. Investigators discovered more... Read More.

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Sunday, May 10 by The Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second... Read More.

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3 dead in Rogers County crash involving rideshare driver

Friday, April 10 by News 6

ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the names of three people killed in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle on Highway 412. Investigators say the driver had just picked up two passengers before the crash. What troopers say happened The crash occurred around 8:48 p.m. April 9 at U.S. Highway 412 and County... Read More.

Good Friday Holiday Observed April 3

Friday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday, April 3, 2026, as a City Holiday: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, April 3, and REOPEN Monday, April 6. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Friday, April 3, and WILL RESUME on Monday, April 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent,... Read More.

3 U.S. Troops killed in Operation Epic Fury

Monday, March 2 by AP

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, marking the first confirmed American casualties since the large-scale strikes on Iran began. The announcement came in a statement released at 8:49 a.m. ET Saturday. What CENTCOM announced U.S. Central Command said the casualties occurred as... Read More.