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Police Logs 09/18/2025

Friday, September 19 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.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand.Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and Madden tournaments on the PS5... Read More.

Former Inola band teacher arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to student

Friday, September 19 by News 6

INOLA, Okla. -A former Inola High School band director was arrested Thursday, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.The Rogers County Sheriff's Office identifies the former band director as 27-year-old Brennan Marcotte.According to an arrest affidavit, in July, a former student reported to the Inola school superintendent that Marcotte... Read More.

Tulsa public defender no longer employed by office following Kirk comment backlash

Friday, September 19 by KTUL

The Tulsa County Public Defender's Office has confirmed that Chance Bennett is no longer employed with their office.Bennett had come under harsh criticism for comments she made on her Facebook page following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bennett, who works in the juvenile division, posted online that she was glad... Read More.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

Friday, September 19 by AP

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.The FTC said Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, have deceived artists and consumers by advertising... Read More.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death

Friday, September 19 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator.The veteran late-night... Read More.

OHP Trooper Recovering After Suspect Involved Crash

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

Trooper Hayden Darst #447 is recovering in the hospital after being involved in a crash Wednesday night. Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, the Ardmore Police Department contacted OHP Troop F to advise of a pursuit on Interstate 35 southbound from the 33-mile marker. They advised dispatch the vehicle went eastbound on US-70 and requested... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/17/2025

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CM-2025-00351 09/17/2025 CONTRERAS, LUIS FIDEL JR Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CONTRERAS, LUIS FIDEL JR PUBLIC INTOXICATION (MIS)Kay CV-2025-00097 09/17/2025 HELBERG, KENT D Plaintiff HELBERG, KENT D vs. SERVICE OKLAHOMA MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION LOST TITLEKay CM-2025-00353 09/17/2025 JONES, CHRISTIAN MICHAEL Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. JONES, CHRISTIAN MICHAEL PROTECTIVE ORDER VIOLATION (MIS)Kay CF-2025-00427 09/17/2025 LICKLITER, WILLIAM CHARLES, JR Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA... Read More.

Police Logs 09/16/2025 to 09/17/2025

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

39th ANNUAL CHEROKEE STRIP COOK-OFF SEPTEMBER 19–20 at LAKE PONCA

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

The annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off in Ponca City is a world-class barbecue competition featuring live music, children’s activities, vendors, cold drinks, and fun for the entire family. Purchase a tasting kit and sample mouthwatering entries from professional barbecue cooks, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in both barbecue and chili.Set against... Read More.

State leaders double down on demand for state employees to return to office

Thursday, September 18 by News 9

Five years post-pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt is calling on state agencies to bring employees back into the office and resume in-person work. The state’s new COO is renewing that call, saying “Collaboration, innovation, and accountability cannot be achieved when we work in isolation.” Governor Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office executive order: In December, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive... Read More.

Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections backs FCC plan to jam contraband cell signals

Thursday, September 18 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announces its support for a Federal Communications Commission plan to stop contraband from entering correctional facilities.In a release issued by ODOC on Wednesday, the FCC’s proposed rule change would allow state correctional facilities to jam signals from contraband cellphones smuggled into prisons.The proposal, scheduled for a vote... Read More.