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Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

Friday, August 15 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.Trump also said... Read More.

Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis

Friday, August 15 by AP

Billy Joel’s beloved Long Island motorcycle shop is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes.The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, New York, in late September and auctioning off his collection later this... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/13/2025

Thursday, August 14 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00560 08/13/2025 ALLISON, PAMELA GAIL Defendant YES FINANCE vs. ALLISON, PAMELA GAIL MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00548 08/13/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant OK 2021 MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE LLC vs. CROW, LANCE et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00549 08/13/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant OK 2021 MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE LLC vs. BAJO, CHINOSKA et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00550 08/13/2025 AND ALL... Read More.

Police Logs 08/13/2025

Thursday, August 14 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.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year

Thursday, August 14 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has once again received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE). This honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above and beyond to serve their communities.This marks the 23rd year PTC has met and exceeded the... Read More.

YouTube tests AI age verification system to limit minors’ access to content

Thursday, August 14 by News 6

YouTube will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday, aiming to better distinguish between adults and minors based on the kinds of videos they watch.The trial will initially affect only a small portion of the platform’s U.S. audience, but it could expand if the technology proves as accurate... Read More.

Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

Thursday, August 14 by KTUL

CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future.Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.

Mental health among top reasons children miss school, study shows

Thursday, August 14 by News 9

A new study shows one of the biggest reasons children miss school is due to fear or emotional stress.A survey from the Kids Mental Health Foundation shows that while physical illness is the number one reason children are absent, nearly one-third of parents say their child missed school because of mental health.Some of the... Read More.

Higher beef prices benefit agriculture, but shoppers feel the pinch

Thursday, August 14 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Beef prices are up, including ground beef, which is 12% higher than this time last year. Experts don’t think the prices will drop anytime soon. While it’s not good news for shoppers, it is beneficial for the agriculture industry, one of the top industries in Oklahoma.A lot goes into... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/12/2025

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CV-2025-00078 08/12/2025 A CHARTERED CITY Plaintiff THE CITY OF NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA et al vs. THE HEIRS et al QUIET TITLEKay CV-2025-00078 08/12/2025 ADMINISTRATORS Defendant THE CITY OF NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA et al vs. THE HEIRS et al QUIET TITLEKay CV-2025-00078 08/12/2025 ADMINISTRATORS DEVISEES Defendant THE CITY OF NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA et al vs. THE HEIRS et al QUIET TITLEKay TR-2025-01068 08/12/2025 AKERS,... Read More.

Police Logs 08/11/2025 to 08/12/2025

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

PCPD Looking for Triple T Theft Suspect

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On August 1st, a clerk at the Triple T gas station at Lake Rd. and Pecan was counting money from the register. The clerk left the money sitting on the counter so they could assist another customer. While the clerk was away from the counter, the suspect in this photo took the cash off... Read More.