PCPD Investigating Recent Death in Ponca City

On the evening of March 30th, Ponca City Police and Ponca City EMS responded to the 300 block of south Lake Street for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers found 62 year old Robert Gibbs inside his residence and he was suffering from a gunshot wound. Gibbs was pronounced dead at the... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Race: Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei Announces Candidacy

Former Oklahoma State Senator Mike Mazzei announced he is running for governor.Mazzei served as an Oklahoma State Senator, representing District 25, after winning the Republican primary election for the district in 2004. Mazzei faced no opposition from the Democratic or Independent parties.During Mazzei's time in the Senate, he pushed for tax cuts, pension reform... Read More.

Officials Release ‘Alarming’ Marijuana Study Findings in Oklahoma

A press conference was held recently at the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Headquarters, where officials discussed 'alarming' data from a comprehensive study on marijuana in Oklahoma.The report, compiled by the TEXOMA High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at the request of Oklahoma legislators, policymakers, and concerned citizens, will highlight the current landscape of... Read More.
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Cutting Red Tape and Keeping Promises for Our District

By: Representative Molly JenkinsThis past week was a whirlwind at the Oklahoma State Capitol as we faced the crucial deadline for House bills to be heard. Late nights and early mornings were the norm as I pored over every single bill, making sure my votes reflected the values and best interests of our district.... Read More.

Got Beef? Advocates, Experts Weigh in Amid Debate Over Cultivated Meat Products

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — As Oklahoma lawmakers consider proposals regarding cultivated meat, industry experts and advocates are weighing in on the potential impact on consumers and traditional ranching.Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, emphasized the importance of consumer awareness."Beef, it is truly what's for dinner. It's also what's for lunch... Read More.

E-ZPass scam: How to Protect Yourself From “Smishing” and Other Types of fraud

OKLAHOMA CITY -Texting scams have become commonplace for nearly all cell phone owners, but a recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. The texts employ the practice of "smishing," which is when scammers impersonate a reputable company or government agency to trick people into giving up their personal information or money via... Read More.
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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 03/31/2025

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No. 11 Sooner women fall 82-59 in sweet 16 to No. 3 UConn

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports WriterSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, rescuing UConn from its first-half doldrums and single-handedly turning a tight game against Oklahoma into an 82-59 rout on Saturday that sent the Huskies to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.Bueckers had 29 points after... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 03/28/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CS-2025-00178 03/28/2025 BALDWIN, KURT DANIEL Defendant THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN T. HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. SAVAGE ARMS RIFLE WITH MAGAZINE et al SEIZURE & FORFEITUREKay ML-2025-00049 03/28/2025 CLAIRWAGNER, BRAYDIN MATTHEW Person 1 CLAIRWAGNER, BRAYDIN MATTHEW vs. GRAHAM, KRISANNA TIMBRE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONKay ML-2025-00049 03/28/2025 GRAHAM, KRISANNA TIMBRE Person 2 CLAIRWAGNER, BRAYDIN MATTHEW vs. GRAHAM,... Read More.

Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.

Sooner women take on UConn Huskies in Sweet 16

By The Associated PressThe No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (27-7, 13-6 SEC) will play against the No. 3 UConn Huskies (33-3, 21-0 Big East) in Spokane, Washington today at 5:30 p.m. EDT in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK line has the Huskies at -15.5 and the over/under is 153.5.The Sooners... Read More.