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Person of interest in Pushmataha County double-homicide dies in Texas

Thursday, September 18 by News 9

EL PASO, Texas. -The search for a person of interest wanted in connection with a double homicide in Oklahoma in Pushmataha County has ended after the subject was killed on Tuesday.On Sept. 11, Pushmataha County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check near Clayton, where they found two people, an elderly male... Read More.

USDA aims to tackle New World Screwworm to protect Oklahoma agriculture

Thursday, September 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke in Yukon about how the government is trying to tackle the New World Screwworm."When New World Screwworm burrow into the flesh of living animals, they cause serious damage that can be deadly if left untreated. They infest live stock, pets, wildlife, and as we... Read More.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled

Thursday, September 18 by AP

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever.In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on Greenfield’s behalf, Greenfield said... Read More.

PCPD says incident at Wal-Mart unfounded

Wednesday, September 17 by Bill Coleman

Shortly after 2:00 this afternoon, multiple officers responded to Walmart in response to what was called in as a possible shooting. Officers worked with multiple Walmart employees and reviewed surveillance video from multiple different angles. Officers also spoke with several patrons at the store and no sign of a shooting or a disturbance was... Read More.

Ponca City, OK Pizza Hut® Relocating In Spring, 2026

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Pizza Hut has purchased the building across the street from their current location that previously was a Starbucks followed by a cellular business. This will be the third Pizza Hut location since originally opening in Ponca City in 1973. Remodeling will begin later this year to create a fresh, modern... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/16/2025

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00647 09/16/2025 AINRIK, STEVEN Defendant ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III vs. AINRIK, STEVEN FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00648 09/16/2025 ALVAREZ, JOANNE Defendant OK 2021 MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE LLC vs. ALVAREZ, JOANNEKay SC-2025-00647 09/16/2025 ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III Plaintiff ANTLEY, ROBERT LEWIS, III vs. AINRIK, STEVEN FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay TR-2025-01304 09/16/2025 BAIG, MIRZA M Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BAIG, MIRZA M SPEEDING 11-14... Read More.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.

Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 39 Attend History Day Session

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now-Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce

Ponca City Chamber- Ponca City is a community built on vision, determination, and resilience, the Chamber's Leadership Ponca City Class 39 had the privilege of experiencing that remarkable history firsthand during our History Day session.Our day was chaired by Rich Cantillon, who brought history to life by portraying B.S. Barnes, the founder of Ponca... Read More.

Drummond seeks proposals for legal action against Temu over security, privacy concerns

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations.Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers. The company is accused of deceiving consumers by... Read More.

Oklahoma pediatrician warns of rising infant mortality rate

Wednesday, September 17 by News 6

Infant mortality remains a growing concern in Oklahoma, according to pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus. He said more than 340 babies died in the state in 2023."This is a tremendous problem," Cyrus said. "We've gone from 6.8 lives per 1,000 to 7.1, which is up about 6%. We're going in the wrong direction,... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court halts new K-12 standards over concerns of promoting Christianity

Wednesday, September 17 by KOKH

OKLA. — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked new K-12 social studies standards that were set to be implemented by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education.The court's decision prevents the enforcement of standards that plaintiffs argued would unconstitutionally promote Christianity in public schools.The ruling came in response to... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/15/2025

Tuesday, September 16 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00646 09/15/2025 3D23, LLC Plaintiff 3D23, LLC vs. LEWIS, CLIFF et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay CV-2025-00096 09/15/2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMM. KAY CO., Defendant WOOTERS, GREGGORY NEAL vs. WRIGHT, CANTRELL et al QUIET TITLEKay ML-2025-00194 09/15/2025 BROWER, TROY CALVIN Person 1 BROWER, TROY CALVIN vs. FEATHERS, KELSEY RAE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CV-2025-00096 09/15/2025 COUNTY TREASURER Defendant WOOTERS,... Read More.