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State Chamber President on the Passing of Bob Funk Senior

Wednesday, July 16 by Ponca City Now

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Funk Senior, a true Oklahoma giant. His impact on our state will be felt for generations. I had the honor of serving alongside Bob on the board of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, where his unwavering generosity and commitment to young people in agriculture were nothing... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Pre-Nursing Academy Offers Students a Head Start in Healthcare Careers

Wednesday, July 16 by Ponca City Now

PONCA CITY, OK --– Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently hosted its Pre-Nursing Academy for students entering 8th through 10th grades, offering a dynamic and hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare and nursing.Guided by PTC Health Careers instructor Mary Bathurst, the Pre-Nursing Academy offered students an engaging look into the world of nursing. The... Read More.

Announcing Auditions for ‘Magic TreeHouse: The Knight at Dawn, Kids’!

Wednesday, July 16 by Ponca City Now

Directed by Jake Arington and stage Managed by Carli Arington, the play "The Knight at Dawn" auditions are open to ages 7 to 12. All auditions must be submitted as a video to the Evans Children's Academy of Performing Arts Facebook Messenger or [email protected]. Please record yourself singing a 1-2 minute cut of a... Read More.

Oklahoma teen makes history as youngest ever No. 1 pick in MLB draft history

Wednesday, July 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Two Oklahomans have been drafted by the MLB.The Washington Nationals chose Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Caddo County for their No. 1 pick. At the age of 17, Willits is the youngest No. 1 pick to be chosen in MLB draft history, the Washington Nationals shared.The Washington... Read More.

How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

Wednesday, July 16 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.The justices on Monday paused a lower court order that had halted nearly 1,400 layoffs and had called into... Read More.

Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here’s why.

Wednesday, July 16 by CBS News

Soaring U.S. beef prices are hitting consumers in the wallet and raising costs for restaurants."Anybody should be able to afford a burger," said Andrew Schnipper, a managing partner at Hamburger America in New York City. "It's never been an expensive item historically."Yet the restaurant may be forced to raise the price of its burgers,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/14/2025

Tuesday, July 15 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay PB-2025-00062 07/14/2025 ALSO KNOWN AS Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF WINNINGHAM, SONDRA KAY et al ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATEKay ML-2025-00148 07/14/2025 ANSON, KELSEY NICOLE Person 2 HUTSON, ZACHARY RYAN vs. ANSON, KELSEY NICOLE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay ML-2025-00149 07/14/2025 BUTZBACK, JEFFERY ALLEN Person 1 BUTZBACK, JEFFERY ALLEN vs. CASSADY, DEADRA JANE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE... Read More.

Police Logs 07/14/2025

Tuesday, July 15 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.

University of Oklahoma opens North Oval for free tailgating, a first in school history

Tuesday, July 15 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — The University of Oklahoma is opening the North Oval for tailgating for the first time in university history.OU said in a release that fans have the opportunity to set up their tailgates for free on the North Oval, also known as Parrington Oval.“This fall, the Oval becomes the tailgate spot to... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigating Larceny at Fraternity House

Tuesday, July 15 by Ponca City Now

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Stillwater Police Department responded to a reported larceny at an OSU fraternity house in the area of 1300 W. 3rd Street.Two male suspects were captured on video removing a large wooden statue of Pistol Pete from the front of the fraternity. The statue, approximately 8 feet tall, was... Read More.

2 Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, fired

Tuesday, July 15 by News 6

GLENPOOL, Okla. -Two Tulsa County Sheriff's Office employees have been fired after being charged with stealing from a Glenpool grocery store.Stacey Shavney worked as a deputy, and her daughter was a part-time clerk.What happened? Glenpool Police say Stacey Shavney and her daughter Brooklyn were caught trying to steal nearly 20 items from a store by not... Read More.

Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn

Tuesday, July 15 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Microplastics, which are tiny particles shed from everyday plastics, are turning up in the human body, and researchers say they may be doing more harm than previously believed.According to the World Economic Forum, microplastics are now found across land, sea, air, and increasingly in human organs. Scientists estimate that the average person consumes... Read More.