Kay County Court Filings 11/03/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00756 11/03/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant PONCA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY vs. CONTRERAS, ROSA et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00757 11/03/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant PONCA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY vs. SWENSON, SAUNCHA K et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay CS-2025-00627 11/03/2025 AS ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK Plaintiff CAVALRY SPV I LLC et al vs. STARZYK, JOSHUA BREACH... Read More.

Oklahoma leaders approve $1 million for food banks each week: How it will work

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders agreed to allocate emergency money to help with food assistance during the government shutdown. The money comes from a state emergency fund, which currently holds close to $8 million.On Monday, the Contingency Review board, led by Gov. Kevin Stitt, unanimously voted to fund $1 million per week to food banks... Read More.
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Ponca City Hosts Oklahoma State Student Council Convention, Welcomes Over 1,700 Student Leaders from Across Oklahoma

Katie Parr-PCPS— Ponca City was the proud host of the 2025 Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) State Convention, welcoming more than 1,700 student leaders and their sponsors from across the state for three days and two nights of leadership development, service, and celebration. Students filled the community with their energy and optimism for... Read More.

New law ensures supplemental breast cancer services covered

OKLAHOMA CITY – New law ensures diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services covered Beginning Nov. 1, a new law updated existing diagnostic mammography law to ensure diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs under health benefit plans. Services covered are recommended by medical experts for early detection of breast cancer.The... Read More.

Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force marks two years of success

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced significant accomplishments by the Organized Crime Task Force as a critical weapon in the fight against illegal marijuana operations, fentanyl distribution and organized crime across Oklahoma. The task force began its work two years ago this month.  Since its creation in 2023, the task force... Read More.
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States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration policy designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials determine their employer has a “substantial illegal purpose.”The policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.In... Read More.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running.The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because... Read More.
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New Strong Dads Workshop Starting Soon

The next Strong Dads Workshop begins November 5, 2025. This 12-week program will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ponca City Library at 501 E. Grand.This free program is designed to help fathers, expectant fathers, and father figures-stepdad, older brother, or relative, strengthen their parenting skills, build stronger family relationships,... Read More.

Oklahoma fugitive in child porn cold case captured in New York

MOORE, OKLA. (KOKH) — The U.S. Marshal, Moore Police Department, and U.S. Attorney General's Office are holding a press conference at 1:30 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Oklahoma City.After 13 years on the run, Anthony Lennon was found in New York by investigators from the OKC US Marshals Office and the Moore Police Department.... Read More.