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Trump administration to pay family of slain Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt $5M: reports

Tuesday, May 20 by AP-Nexstar

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter who was fatally shot by police during the 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple reports.The Washington Post first reported the settlement, citing two people “briefed on the matter” who said the... Read More.

2 people killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Florida State University, police chief says shooter is deputy’s son

Thursday, April 17 by Beverly Cantrell

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A suspect is reported to be in police custody following a shooting at Florida State University that left at least five people wounded and two dead. The university shared an alert at 12:01 p.m. reporting an “active shooter” in the area... Read More.

OCSO to announce 6 arrests in $260K kidnapping and robbery case

Tuesday, April 15 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III is set to announce the arrests of six individuals connected to a kidnapping and robbery that happened last year near Edmond.The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.RELATED: Woman kidnapped, robbed of $250K outside... Read More.

NOC Enid to Host Planetarium Show March 6

Wednesday, March 5 by Ponca City Now

The Mackie Planetarium on the NOC Enid campus, located at 100 S. University, will present their next show on Thursday, March 6. The show will begin at 7 p.m.Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will present the night sky over Enid and show prominent constellations and planets in the early evening sky as Mars and Jupiter... Read More.

Trump Issues Pardons for Participants in the Jan. 6 Riot at the U.S. Capitol

Monday, January 20 by Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country's 47th president on Monday.The pardons fulfilled Trump's promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his election defeat four years ago."These are the... Read More.

Changes Beginning January 6 at PCPS

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

On January 6, 2025, Ponca City Public Schools will begin automated calls to parents/guardians of students who are marked absent during the school day, and no communication was made from parent/guardians about the absence to the school. The automated calls will begin at 3pm each day.This service will be conducted through a new application,... Read More.

Ken Bellmard to speak at NOC commencement May 6

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Attorney Ken Bellmard will address candidates for graduation at Northern Oklahoma College commencement exercises Saturday, May 6. NOC Tonkawa candidates will march into Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus at 9:30 a.m. on May 6. That same day NOC Enid and Stillwater candidates will enter Briggs Auditorium on the Enid campus at 2:30 p.m. Pinning ceremonies for... Read More.

Cowley College to hold 100th Commencement on May 6

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

A total of 484 students will be candidates for graduation Saturday, May 6, when Cowley College holds its 100th Commencement exercises.The Commencement exercises will be held at 10 a.m. inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Individuals requiring special seating at Commencement should plan to arrive no later than 9:40 a.m.Two hundred eighty-seven students are expected to... Read More.

Construction for Union Street Bridge set to start June 6

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that the start date for the Union Street bridge re-decking project is now June 6.Union Street will be closed during the entire 90-day project.During the project Union will be closed from Summit to Park and traffic will detour to the west to Oak Street. Highland will be closed while crews... Read More.

April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for Po-Hi freshmen, sophomores and seniors

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools want to remind people that April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for freshmen, sophomores and seniors. Only juniors will report to campus on those two days!!