Attack – Ponca City Now

Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US pleads guilty

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America(AP) — An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty on Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleaded guilty to two offenses: conspiring and providing support to the... Read More.

Elderly Ponca City Man Injured in Dog Attack

Tuesday, June 3 by Ponca City Now

On Friday May 30, PCPD Officers responded to the 800 Block of East Edwards after citizens saw a man bleeding and lying on the ground. When Officers arrived, they located an elderly man with multiple injuries from what appeared to be animal bites. As Officers conducted their investigation, the victim was able to identify the... Read More.

Thompson, Avery lead OSU’s balanced attack in 83-73 win over Colorado

Sunday, January 19 by The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson and reserve Marchelus Avery each scored 15 points and Abou Ousmane scored 14 points as Oklahoma State beat Colorado 83-73 on Saturday.Reserve Patrick Suemnick added 10 points for Oklahoma State (10-7, 2-4 Big 12), which ended a two-game losing streak.Bangot Dak scored 15 points, reserve Sebastian Rancik 11,... Read More.

Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.

Oklahoma Leadership in Washington React to New Orleans Attack

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma lawmakers reacted this morning to the news of a New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack that took place around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man, identified as a U.S. citizen from Texas, is reported to have intentionally driven a pickup into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on Bourbon... Read More.

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday’s attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI... Read More.

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.

Newkirk School System Hosts Active Attack Scenario

Tuesday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Public School system hosted an Active Attack Scenario on Monday, Jan. 20. It was only a scenario, but the training was real. Newkirk also did not have school on Monday. The Kay County Sheriff's Office appreciates everyone's cooperation.