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Vice President JD Vance is on the road again to sell the Republicans’ big new tax law

Tuesday, July 29 by AP

COLUMBUS, Ohio -Vice President JD Vance visited his home state on Monday to continue promoting the GOP’s sweeping tax-and-border bill.He will be in Canton, Ohio, to talk about the bill’s “benefits for hardworking American families and businesses,” according to his office. Aides offered little detail in advance about the visit,... Read More.

Police Logs 07/25/2025 to 07/27/2025

Monday, July 28 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.

Trump says he’s shortening deadline for Putin to reach Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to just 10 or 12 days

Monday, July 28 by CBS News

President Trump announced Monday a significant tightening of his deadline for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. He said as he met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Scotland that the 50-day deadline he announced earlier this month would be reduced to less than two... Read More.

Homicide Investigation in Stillwater Monday

Monday, July 28 by Ponca City Now-Stillwater PD

STILLWATER, OK) – At approximately 1:14 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, Stillwater Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of W Elm. Upon arrival, officers located two adults deceased and a third victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. That individual was transported to a local hospital... Read More.

Suspect indicted after masked gunmen threatened medical marijuana workers

Monday, July 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A joint investigation by the Attorney General’s Office and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has led to an indictment from the Multi-County Grand Jury. Robert Dewayne Mayfield, Jr., 23, faces five felony counts related to the robbery of a medical marijuana operation. According to court documents, Mayfield is accused of an armed... Read More.

What you need to know about vaccinations for back to school

Monday, July 28 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — As the new school year approaches, parents in Oklahoma are reminded of the state's vaccination requirements for children attending daycare, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions.The Oklahoma State Board of Health sets these immunization rules, with enforcement overseen by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).For daycare and childcare facilities:Children... Read More.

OBN agents seize 7,531 plants, 571 pounds of processed marijuana from illegal grow in Sand Springs

Monday, July 28 by Fox23News

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seized 7,531 plants and 571 pounds of processed marijuana while serving a search warrant at an illegal grow in Sand Springs.OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) agents served a search warrant at Can Qi Growing LLC near Charles Page Boulevard and South 81st West Avenue on... Read More.

Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack

Monday, July 28 by AP

RAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of entering a Walmart in Michigan and randomly stabbing 11 shoppers before being detained by bystanders in the store parking lot is expected to face terrorism and multiple assault charges, authorities said Sunday.Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said a motive behind the attack... Read More.

Meals on Wheel Menu for the Week of 07/28/2025

Sunday, July 27 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS07/2807/2907/3007/3108/01Meals on WheelsChicken PrimaveraTossed SaladDinner RollDessert Chicken EnchiladaRefried BeansMexi RiceTossed SaladDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert BBQ SandwichFrench FriesBaked BeansFresh Tossed SaladDessert Meat LoafBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert

How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

Sunday, July 27 by The Associated Press

By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/25/2025

Saturday, July 26 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00158 07/25/2025 AMADOR MESTA, ALONDRA ABIGAIL Person 2 SUSTAITA, ISAIAS GUADALUPE vs. AMADOR MESTA, ALONDRA ABIGAIL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay ML-2025-00157 07/25/2025 BOGER, CHRISTEN IRENE Person 2 ODTALLAH, NADER OMAR RASHID vs. BOGER, CHRISTEN IRENE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay SC-2025-00514 07/25/2025 COSTELLO, PATRICK D. Defendant HOLMES & YATES LAW PLLC vs.... Read More.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Saturday, July 26 by The Associated Press

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 10 other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025.The next scheduled execution is in Florida, when a man who killed his wife and two... Read More.