Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026. President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy. In a Truth Social post this week, he claimed that states that rely heavily on “windmills... Read More.

PCPD Investigating Shootings on S. Palm, One Victim Killed

Shortly after 2:00am Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. One victim is deceased and two others have been transported and are receiving treatment for their injuries. This is an active... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 08/22/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay MI-2025-00011 08/22/2025 CITY OF PONCA CITY Defendant HANNA, JOHN vs. CITY OF PONCA CITY APPEAL FROM CITY OF PONCA CITY Kay SC-2025-00582 08/22/2025 GONZALEZ, FRANKIE Defendant R&K INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC vs. GONZALEZ, FRANKIE FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay MI-2025-00011 08/22/2025 HANNA, JOHN Plaintiff HANNA, JOHN vs. CITY OF PONCA CITY APPEAL FROM CITY OF PONCA CITY Kay SC-2025-00583 08/22/2025 LEWIS, CRYSTAL Defendant TRIVEST PROPERTIES LLC... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/21/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay PB-2025-00075 08/21/2025 AKA Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF SHERRILL, MARY ELLEN et al DETERMINATION OF ESTATE AND HEIRSHIP Kay SC-2025-00576 08/21/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. HYATT, IVA MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00577 08/21/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. HONG, KAPONO MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00578 08/21/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. JUAREZ, JAVIER MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00579 08/21/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. HOLLISTER, MARK J. MONEY JUDGEMENT Kay SC-2025-00580 08/21/2025 ARDMORE... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 08/20/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CJ-2025-00188 08/20/2025 ASTON, TERRY LYNN Defendant CHEROKEE STRIP CREDIT UNION vs. ASTON, TERRY LYNN et al FORECLOSURE Kay FD-2025-00108 08/20/2025 BAIN, GIDEON THOMAS Defendant BAIN, TIA NICHOLE vs. BAIN, GIDEON THOMAS DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay FD-2025-00108 08/20/2025 BAIN, TIA NICHOLE Plaintiff BAIN, TIA NICHOLE vs. BAIN, GIDEON THOMAS DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay CJ-2025-00188 08/20/2025 CHEROKEE STRIP CREDIT UNION Plaintiff CHEROKEE STRIP CREDIT UNION vs. ASTON,... Read More.

Katie Parr Named New Public Information Coordinator for PCPS

Katie Parr has been named the new Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools. Katie replaces Kristi Hayes, who moved in 2024 to work in the Bond and Capital Projects department for Oklahoma City Public Schools. Katie, a native of Ponca City, graduated from high school in 2019 and earned her Bachelor of Science... Read More.
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Oklahoma high school athletes could soon cash in on additional NIL Deals

In Oklahoma, Friday night lights are serious business. Now, a new partnership could let high school athletes benefit from additional Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. Bryan Bedford, CEO of the Oklahoma City–based Bedford Agency, says the influencer economy is changing the game. “We really felt like that was a missing gap, a missing opportunity... Read More.

Sen. James Lankford on new session and Trump nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - When Congress returns to work in September, the Senate will return to what has been a very time-consuming process of approving President Trump’s nominees.  Democrats have done all they can to slow-walk the nominations, which is why Republicans are now very seriously considering changing the rules for confirmation. Both parties... Read More.