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Oklahoma drought-free for first time since 2019, promising relief for farmers

Monday, August 4 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Following one of the wettest springs on record in Oklahoma, the state is drought-free for the first time since 2019.Gary McManus with the state says the state has been drought-free since June, but the last time Oklahoma was completely drought-free was June 2019.McManus says we usually have a secondary fire season... Read More.

Osage Nation Ranch cattle stolen, dozen more found dead

Monday, August 4 by News 6

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -The Osage County Sheriff's Office is investigating after seventeen cows were reported stolen from Osage Nation Ranch and more than a dozen additional cows were found dead in pen enclosures.According to officials, the animals are thought to have been stolen between July 23 and July 27.Osage Nation Ranch employees believe those animals... Read More.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries, days after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Monday, August 4 by AP

(AP) — A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located.... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menus for the Week of 08/04/2025

Sunday, August 3 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS08/0408/0508/0608/0708/08Meals on WheelsChicken AlfredoBroccoliGarlic BreadDessert Beef StroganoffScalloped PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Teiryaki ChickenEgg RollRiceBroccoliDessert Chicken SchnitzelPast NoodlesSauceVegetableDessert

Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

Sunday, August 3 by The Associated Press

By ALI SWENSON and GARY FIELDS Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails, and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states.Over the past three months,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/01/2025

Saturday, August 2 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00165 08/01/2025 A DIVISION OF CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB Plaintiff CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING et al vs. GEE, WRANGLER JAMES et al FORECLOSUREKay CM-2025-00303 08/01/2025 BLAIS, KRISTEN SUSAN Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BLAIS, KRISTEN SUSAN POSSESS CDS (MISD)Kay CF-2025-00365 08/01/2025 BRAWLEY, CORY SCOTT Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRAWLEY, CORY SCOTT AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (FENTANYL) AFC... Read More.

Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

Saturday, August 2 by The Associated Press

By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher, who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park, bounced between four school districts in three states in recent years.Andrew James McGann was placed on administrative leave at an elementary school... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/31/2025

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00164 07/31/2025 2023 DODGE CHARGER Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. 2023 DODGE CHARGER SEIZURE & FORFEITUREKay CS-2025-00433 07/31/2025 BROWN, JERRY D, JR. Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC vs. BROWN, JERRY D, JR. BREACH OF CONTRACTKay FD-2025-00101 07/31/2025 BUFFALOHEAD, TYLER Plaintiff BUFFALOHEAD, TYLER vs. LANE, CARLY DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay CF-2025-00362 07/31/2025 COTTON, WAYNE KEITH Defendant OSW STATE OF... Read More.

THE PONCA CITY LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT FROM OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Library is proud to announce it has received a $350.00 grant from OH (Oklahoma Humanities) for Let's Talk About It: Abridged Version.The Library's abridged theme is based on the Oklahoma Private Investigations series. Letter from Home blends mystery and investigative tools to provide a window on the character of the state.Join... Read More.

Arkansas State Police hold news conference following arrest of suspect Andrew James McGann

Friday, August 1 by News 9, News 6, AP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend, Arkansas officials said.Arkansas State Police arrested Andrew James McGann of Springdale and charged him with two counts of capital murder.Police have not... Read More.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Launches “Capitol to Community” Statewide Series

Friday, August 1 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has launched a new initiative titled "Capitol to Community", a series of events held across the state over the interim with the goal of strengthening connections between legislators and the Oklahomans they serve.The format of Capitol to Community will vary depending on the community, but the... Read More.

3 Oklahoma men convicted of drug trafficking from behind prison walls

Friday, August 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Three Oklahoma inmates are among the 27 people who have been convicted in a federal drug trafficking case.Zachary Clark, 35; Brandon Horne, 42; and Johnny Ross, 32, were in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections when they took part in a "major methamphetamine drug-trafficking organization," according to the... Read More.