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California’s ‘train to nowhere’ derailed: Trump halts billions in federal support

Friday, July 18 by TNND

(TNND) — President Trump is cleaning up a mess in California. He and transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that about $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project has been terminated.The President taking to Truth Social to say, “To the Law abiding, Tax paying, Hardworking Citizens of the United States of... Read More.

Hunter Biden blames Democratic party for 2024 loss, saying party ‘melted down’

Friday, July 18 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden's son, accused the Democratic party of abandoning his father and said that this was the reason Democrats lost the 2024 election.“We lost the last election because we did not remain loyal to the leader of the party,” Biden said on Jaime Harrison, former Democratic National Committee... Read More.

21 children – all with surrogate mothers – taken from SoCal couple amid investigation

Thursday, July 17 by ABC7News

ARCADIA, Calif. -- A Southern California couple's 21 children - all from surrogate mothers - have been placed in protective custody amid an investigation. Arcadia police stumbled upon a house on Camino Real Avenue while investigating a child abuse case involving a 2-month-old suffering a traumatic head injury. After getting a search warrant, detectives seized security cameras... Read More.

What is chronic venous insufficiency, the condition President Trump has been diagnosed with?

Thursday, July 17 by KOCO

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday.Here's a closer look at the condition and Trump's diagnosis:AdvertisementWhat is chronic venous insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the body has trouble pumping blood from the legs to the heart. It results from damage to the valves in the... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/16/2025

Thursday, July 17 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00486 07/16/2025 AILEY, JACOB SCOTT Defendant WIN-CO FINANCE vs. AILEY, JACOB SCOTT MONEY JUDGMENTKay TR-2025-00996 07/16/2025 AMADOR, ANTHONY LUIS Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. AMADOR, ANTHONY LUIS FAIL TO PAY TAXES DUE STATE (TR)Kay TR-2025-00997 07/16/2025 AMADOR, ANTHONY LUIS Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. AMADOR, ANTHONY LUIS OPER M/V W/O A VALID D.L. (TR)Kay SC-2025-00492 07/16/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant BIG... Read More.

Police Logs 07/16/2025

Thursday, July 17 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.

Pat Green, who lost 4 family members in Texas flood, raises $1 mil in benefit concert

Thursday, July 17 by 5 NBC DFW

Texas country artist Pat Green, who lost loved ones in the July 4 flood in Central Texas, raised at least $1 million in an online concert to benefit relief efforts.The Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream was held Wednesday night at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, but without a live audience. You can still... Read More.

PCPS Revises Cell Phone Policy

Thursday, July 17 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

An important change impacting all Oklahoma public schools, including Ponca City Public Schools, was approved by the Ponca City Board of Education on Monday, July 14, 2025. The Oklahoma Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 139, which bans students from using personal electronic devices during the school day, from the first bell to the last... Read More.

PTC’s STEM-Biotech Summer Academy Sparks Scientific Curiosity in Local Students

Thursday, July 17 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK — Young scientists from area schools spent last week diving into the fascinating world of biotechnology during Pioneer Technology Center’s STEM-Biotech Summer Academy. The camp gave students a unique opportunity to step into the role of a researcher, participating in hands-on lab activities that combined science, technology, engineering, and math in... Read More.

Former Ponca City coach hits 17 holes-in-one and golfs nearly every day at 83

Thursday, July 17 by News 9

PONCA CITY, Okla. -His name is Dan McGregor, but to the residents in Ponca City, he is simply known as Coach.“I coached for 44 years. I coached wrestling, and football, and golf, and tennis and track, and basketball,” said coach turned golfer Dan McGregor.Now retired and 83 years young.... Read More.

Oklahoma prepares for Route 66’s 100th anniversary with beautification grants

Thursday, July 17 by News 6

With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 fast approaching in 2026, Oklahoma communities are being called on to help refresh their stretch of the historic highway. Getting Ready for a Global Spotlight Route 66 spans more miles in Oklahoma than in any other state, and tourism officials say the upcoming centennial will draw in visitors from... Read More.

Ukrainians welcome US aid but see Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin as too long

Thursday, July 17 by AP

In this combination of file photos, President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris, and President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow on Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, left and center, Pavel Bednyakov, right, File)KYIV, Ukraine (AP)... Read More.