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Game 4: Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers 111-104 and tie Finals

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Game on the line, season quite possibly on the line, the Oklahoma City Thunder had only one place to turn.They went to the MVP.And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38, capping Oklahoma City's rally from a 10-point, second-half deficit... Read More.

Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US pleads guilty

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America(AP) — An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty on Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleaded guilty to two offenses: conspiring and providing support to the... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/12/2025

Friday, June 13 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00270 06/12/2025 ALSTON, KEITH DEWAYNE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALSTON, KEITH DEWAYNE BAIL JUMPING AFC OF 2 OR MORE (FEL)Kay SC-2025-00394 06/12/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant DYW 88 LLC vs. STALLINGS, LATHAN GAGE et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay FD-2025-00079 06/12/2025 BRADLEY, IRA DAVID Defendant BRADLEY, PATRICIA A vs. BRADLEY, IRA DAVID DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay FD-2025-00079 06/12/2025 BRADLEY,... Read More.

Ponca City Celebrating 250th Year of US Army Friday

Friday, June 13 by Ponca City Now

This year June 14, 2025 marks the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.On June 13 at 1:00pm, Deputy City Manager Don Bohon will read a proclamation from the City of Ponca City to celebrate this historic milestone at City Hall.The community and especially Army Veterans are invited to City Hall to celebrate and thank the U.S.... Read More.

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program

Friday, June 13 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. -Facebook Gmail Email ShareStudents at the University of Oklahoma will see some changes in the upcoming academic year after the Board of Regents implemented major budget decisions on Thursday.The most notable impact for students: A 3% increase in the... Read More.

Ben Johnson Days brings yearly wild west action to Osage County

Friday, June 13 by News 9

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -Ben Johnson Days returns, continuing a longstanding Father’s Day weekend tradition with rodeo action, live entertainment and a Wild West experience at the Osage County Fairgrounds.Festivities kick off with the Uncorked Party at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce, followed by a full weekend of events including WRC steer roping, a ranch rodeo, concerts,... Read More.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

Friday, June 13 by KOKH

LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into black market marijuana trafficking.The... Read More.

FBI foiled a 2023 terror plot targeting OU football game, federal court documents reveal

Friday, June 13 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly public federal court documents reveal a 2023 foiled terror plot, which involved targeting an OU football game. According to a federal sentencing memo filed on Monday in the Western District of Oklahoma, 20-year-old Landon Swinford of Blanchard pled guilty in November to charges of possession of child pornography and transmitting a threat in... Read More.

Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

Friday, June 13 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program.“It aims to provide homeowners,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/11/2025

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00383 06/11/2025 AINRIK, STEVEN Defendant ARDMORE FINANCE vs. AINRIK, STEVEN MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00386 06/11/2025 ANSON, BRANDON CHARLES Defendant CABS LEGACY, LLC vs. ANSON, BRANDON CHARLES FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00380 06/11/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. RAMIREZ, YEXENIA MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00381 06/11/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. ROBERT, RICHARD MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00382 06/11/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE FINANCE vs. GERMAN, KELLY ANN MONEY JUDGMENTKay SC-2025-00383 06/11/2025 ARDMORE FINANCE Plaintiff ARDMORE... Read More.

Police Logs 06/11/2025

Thursday, June 12 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.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.