Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Energy said on Thursday it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation's largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy. AEP Transmission... Read More.

Reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder aim for repeat after keeping roster virtually intact

By The Associated Press Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship. COACH: Mark Daigneault (6th season, 211-189). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Houston. DEPARTURES: G Dillon Jones. ADDITIONS: G Nikola Topic, G Brooks Barnhizer. BetMGM championship odds: 2.4-1 What to Expect The Thunder are one of the league’s youngest teams and their best days might be ahead of them. All the... Read More.

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Ada 49, Stilwell 8 Adair 54, Colcord 14 Altus 70, Noble 18 Anadarko 48, Pauls Valley 22 Ardmore 33, Blanchard 25 Beggs 26, Comanche 0 Berryhill 31, Vinita 7 Bixby 92, Enid 0 Boise City 56, Ringwood 6 Cache 17, Bridge Creek 14 Caddo 55, Savanna 8 Cascia Hall 49, Jay 13 Cashion 42, Crescent 13 Chickasha 48, Madill 0 Clinton 14, Woodward 3 Collinsville... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 10/16/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay FP-2025-00065 10/16/2025 ABBOTT, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JR Defendant OSW SCHOOLEY, NATALIE G. vs. ABBOTT, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Kay CF-2025-00474 10/16/2025 ANSON, CORY GENE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ANSON, CORY GENE CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (FEL) Kay CJ-2025-00240 10/16/2025 ASSIGNEE OF BANK OF AMERICA NA Plaintiff STUDENT LOAN SOLUTIONS LLC et al vs. PHILLIPS, DAVID ALLEN INDEBTEDNESS Kay CV-2025-00107 10/16/2025 ATWOOD, JENNIFER Plaintiff ATWOOD, JENNIFER... Read More.

NOC Criminal Justice wins at regional competition

The Criminal Justice Society student organization affiliated with the American Criminal Justice Association at Northern Oklahoma College recently attended and competed at the Regional Competition hosted by the University of Texas Edinburg in San Marcos, Texas from October 9-11. This trip was only possible with fundraising efforts and generous grants from the Presidential Partners Program... Read More.
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Braum’s and Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Launch “Sweet Wishes” Holiday Campaign to Grant Life-Changing Wishes for Local Children

Oklahoma —This holiday season, Braum’s is teaming up with Make-A-Wish Oklahoma to bring joy and hope to children across the state through a heartwarming new initiative: Sweet Wishes. From November 1 through December 24, 2025, Braum’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish Oklahoma for every letter to Santa dropped OƯ at any Oklahoma Braum’s location up to 100,000... Read More.

PCPD Traffic Stop Results in Drug and Firearm Charges

Thursday evening, Officers with the Ponca City Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics conducted a traffic stop in Ponca City. During the investigation, PCPD K9 Maxx was deployed and positively indicated the odor of illegal drugs in the vehicle. Jonathan Chambray As a result, 40 year old Jonathan Chambray was... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 10/15/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay FD-2025-00131 10/15/2025 AGUILAR YARDLEY, MARCOS ANTONIO Defendant AGUILAR, MICHAELA TARYN vs. AGUILAR YARDLEY, MARCOS ANTONIO DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay FD-2025-00131 10/15/2025 AGUILAR, MICHAELA TARYN Plaintiff AGUILAR, MICHAELA TARYN vs. AGUILAR YARDLEY, MARCOS ANTONIO DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Kay TL-2025-00054 10/15/2025 AKA MATHEW HAMILTON Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA, EX REL OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION vs. AKA MATTHEW HAMILTON et al TAX LIEN/WARRANT -... Read More.

Goblins on Grand Thursday

​Every year, Ponca City Main Street hosts Goblins on Grand, the region's premier family-friendly Halloween Carnival, set against the backdrop of our beautiful historic downtown. In collaboration with the City of Ponca City, local businesses, clubs, churches, and various community organizations, our program creates a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience for all. PCMS is very... Read More.