Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two people, including a child, have died in Oklahoma flooding as meteorologists warned on Sunday of further flooding, thunderstorms, and tornadoes from the Midwest to the South.Police in Moore, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City, received dozens of reports of “high-water incidents” over the weekend including two... Read More.

OU is back on top in NCAA women’s gymnastics, winning 3rd national title in 4 years, 7th overall

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma's redemption arc is complete.The Sooners returned to the top at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on Saturday, cruising to their seventh national title a year after a stunning flameout in the semifinals.Oklahoma's team total of 198.0125 was four-tenths better than runner-up UCLA, which capped a resurgent season behind... Read More.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, No. 1 seed Thunder look to take another step against Grizzlies

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a feelgood story -- a young team that improved dramatically and accelerated general manager Sam Presti’s rebuild by reaching the Play-In Tournament.Last season, Oklahoma City earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and Mark Daigneault... Read More.

The NBA playoffs are about to begin, Thunder to face Grizzlies in opener

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writers(AP) — There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023, and Boston in 2024.Six different seasons, six different champions. A run of parity like none other in NBA history.And now the Celtics get... Read More.

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed, and comfort those affected by the bombing.Clinton was president on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded,... Read More.
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AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending.AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 04/17/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00088 04/17/2025 AIRGAS USA, LLC Plaintiff AIRGAS USA, LLC vs. MJ&H FABRICATION, INC BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CS-2025-00229 04/17/2025 AS ISSUER LOAN TRUSTEE FOR ONEMAIN FINANCIAL ISSUANCE TRUST 2022-3 Plaintiff ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS SERVICER FOR (ASF) WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A. et al vs. BUOY, CYNTHIA BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CS-2025-00229 04/17/2025 BUOY, CYNTHIA Defendant ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC... Read More.
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2025 Ponca City High School Prom Saturday

The 2025 Ponca City High School prom will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Marland Mansion. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. The theme of the 2025 Ponca City High School Prom is “Wildcat Rave.”Parking inside the Mansion gates will be limited to students attending prom and prom security only. We... Read More.

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

University Center Director Tim Williams spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education/Oklahoma's Promise Day at the Capitol. Representatives from colleges and universities across Oklahoma gathered to advocate for higher education and celebrate the impact higher education has on our state.Williams met with Senator Bill Coleman, Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative Toni Hasenbeck, Senator... Read More.

5 things to know: How Oklahomans can get federal money to install storm shelters

TULSA, Okla -Oklahoma’s SoonerSafe program is accepting applications for the 2025 rebate cycle. The program launched in 2011 to help Oklahoma homeowners buy and install safe rooms on their property. Here’s what to know.1. How Does The Program Work?Residents apply through Oklahoma Emergency Management. If you’re selected, you’ll get an email. You’ll then have 30... Read More.