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Kay County Court Filings 06/19/2025

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay TR-2025-00832 06/19/2025 ADAMS, ARNETTA MARIE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ADAMS, ARNETTA MARIE NO SEAT BELT (TR) DRIVER NOT WEARING SEAT BELTKay TR-2025-00833 06/19/2025 ANDREWS, ALICE ANNETTE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ANDREWS, ALICE ANNETTE NO SEAT BELT (TR) DRIVER NOT WEARING SEAT BELTKay TR-2025-00834 06/19/2025 ANDREWS, EVAN JAE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ANDREWS, EVAN JAE NO... Read More.

Police Logs 06/19/2025

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

The Senate is gearing up to hold a series of interim studies beginning later this summer. Through these studies, my colleagues and I will take a closer look at a wide range of policy proposals and bring in subject-matter experts to provide insight. This input is invaluable as we work to refine legislation for... Read More.

Oklahoma10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Texas

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities have apprehended an Oklahoma murder suspect recently added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, in Dallas this week.She is accused of the April 28 slaying of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21, in Ada. Harjo is the eighth suspect from... Read More.

Harris Bill Increasing Maximum Amount for Adoption Tax Credits Signed

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill helping reduce the financial burden brought by adoption has been signed into law. Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2610, which increases a tax credit for nonrecurring adoption expenses. The bill increases the maximum credit amount to 15% of qualified expenses, up to $3,000 for single filers and... Read More.

Reps Congratulate OMMA Director on National Cannabis Regulators Board Appointment

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Reps are applauding the national appointment of Adria Berry, executive director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), who has been named president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term.Reps. T.J. Marti, R-Tulsa; Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee; and Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, released the following joint... Read More.

OSIDA Announces Historic Partnership with Dawn Aerospace to Bring Spaceflight to Oklahoma

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

BURNS FLAT, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is proud to announce an innovative partnership with Dawn Aerospace that will bring the company’s revolutionary Aurora spaceplane to the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The agreement will establish Oklahoma as a premier U.S. launch site for microgravity research and suborbital spaceflight, with... Read More.

Drummond lauds Oklahoma Supreme Court decision on House Bill 1775

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that embraced a reasonable interpretation of a state law combatting racism and sexism in Oklahoma education. In its ruling, the Supreme Court agreed with the Attorney General’s Office that House Bill 1775 does not reach college classrooms, but rather that it... Read More.

Tulsa blooms with wildflowers to tackle water quality issues

Friday, June 20 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — While driving around Tulsa, you may notice fields of wildflowers popping up. Those flowers are part of a bigger plan to help with the city's water quality.NewsChannel 8 has told you for months about water quality issues with the Arkansas River and bodies of water that feed into the river having... Read More.

Fiery crash on Will Rogers Turnpike: Truck veers off overpass near Vinita, Troopers report no fatalaties

Thursday, June 19 by News 6

Photos from The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and viewer Gayle SueVINITA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to what it initially reported as a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike-(watch video) eastbound at the Vinita Exit.According to troopers, a semi or a box truck drove off the overpass and may have exploded, with a portion of... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/18/2025

Thursday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CM-2025-00238 06/18/2025 BUFFALOHEAD, CALEB RAY Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BUFFALOHEAD, CALEB RAY OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER (MIS)Kay CV-2025-00063 06/18/2025 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF HER DAUGHTER Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SIERRA ASPEN AUTUMN STREAM GRASSMAN et al vs. NAME CHANGEKay CV-2025-00063 06/18/2025 GIRL GRASSMAN Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SIERRA... Read More.