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Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.

Oklahoma City Cold Case Solved After Nearly 50 Years

Friday, December 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY –A cold case in Oklahoma City that went unsolved for nearly half a century has finally been solved, according to police.The Oklahoma City Police Department said on May 14, 1976, the body of 68-year-old Lela Johnston was discovered by a neighbor inside her duplex near North Robinson Avenue and Northwest 26th Street.According to investigators at the... Read More.

Second suspect involved in Tonkawa murder case is arrested

Monday, February 14 by Lyman James

A second suspect was recently arrested on Thursday in regards to the Charles Warrior murder case.William Gonzales, 37, of Tonkawa was arrested on complaints of accessory to murder after the fact and conspiracy to commit a felony.Warrior was reported missing back on January 29 and his body was later discovered in the Chikaskia River.Dustin... Read More.

OSDH extending COVID-19 testing hours at local health departments as case numbers increase

Wednesday, January 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is extending COVID-19 testing hours at local health departments as the demand for tests and case numbers increased over the past week.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, along with extending the hours, the health department will offer weekend availability at select locations as well as deploy mobile units... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office seeking help on a missing person case

Wednesday, October 13 by Lyman James

Pawnee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help on a missing person case.On Sunday, September 26th at about 2:15 P.M., Martin Michael Young AKA MIKE, left the Oncue convenience store in Cleveland and went across the street to the car wash. Mr. Young left there at about 2:30 P.M. Mr. Young's car was... Read More.

Case Dismissed Aganst Blackwell Police Officer Charged In 2019 Shooting

Friday, August 13 by Lyman James

Blackwell Police Officer John Mitchell, 41, will not face charges in the Kay County District Court after having Felony Count of 1st Degree Murder dismissed. According to KWTV in Oklahoma City, a Kay County judge issued an order to dismiss the criminal case against the officer in the deadly shooting of an armed suspect in... Read More.

Ponca City woman to appear in court for Child Strangulation Case

Friday, June 25 by Lyman James

A Ponca City woman is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court for a Child Strangulation Case.Ashley Nichole Evans, 20, faces one felony charge of child abuse by strangulation. According to Ponca City Police, Evans is accused of strangling a juvenile male that tried to break up an argument.The... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis Case in Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been informed that a Liberty Elementary student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The school district is cooperating fully with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Kay County Health Department. The health and safety of students is the district’s highest priority, and school officials will... Read More.

Possible COVID-19 Case Results Were Negative for Ponca City Public Schools

Sunday, July 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware that the possible COVID-19 case results were NEGATIVE. Since there is a rise in positive cases in our area, PCPS Summer Activities will remain outside through Tuesday, July 14, 2020. “Safety is our number one priority, so please do not participate in PCPS Summer Activities if a... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Notified of Possible COVID-19 Case

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware of a possible COVID-19 case.There has not been a positive confirmation of testing results, but to err on the side of caution to protect our students and staff, all indoor summer extra-curricular activities in Ponca City Public School facilities will be suspended through the holiday... Read More.