WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was unable to stabilize.To protect our... Read More.

One of Oklahoma Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Michigan

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 21, 2025) – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the list. "This arrest demonstrates our steadfast... Read More.

Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.
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House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B."This bill prioritizes our kids,... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 02/24/2025

EAST MID HIGH02/2402/2502/2602/2702/28BreakfastBreakfast TacoCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Croissant Breakfast SandwichCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuit/Sausage/CheeseCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Breakfast Casserole, SausageMuffin,... Read More.
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McBride scores 19, Oral Roberts defeats St. Thomas 71-66

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Issac McBride had 19 points in Oral Roberts' 71-66 win over St. Thomas on Saturday night.McBride had six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (7-20, 3-11 Summit League.) Jalen Miller shot 2 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line... Read More.

OSU suffers 96-64 loss to No. 23 Kansas

By DAVID SMALE Associated PressLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) used a well-rounded offensive attack and held the Cowboys to almost 30 points below their... Read More.

Heard scores 26 points, No. 24 OSU women turn back Colorado 82-65

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 26 points and No. 24 Oklahoma State used a strong second quarter to defeat Colorado 82-65 on Saturday.Micah Gray and Anna Gret Asi both added 14 points for the Cowgirls (22-5, 12-4 Big 12 Conference,) who had a 26-13 advantage in the second quarter.Ayianna Johnson had 20... Read More.
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Eddie Fisher, ’65 White Sox All-Star reliever and former OU player, dies at age 88

ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88.The Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus says Fisher died Monday after a brief illness.Born July 16, 1936, in Shreveport,... Read More.

Kay County Court Fiings 02/21/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay PO-2025-00014 02/21/2025 BOBBITT, CHRISTOPHER R Defendant LOOPER, KATHRYN LEANN vs. BOBBITT, CHRISTOPHER R PROTECTIVE ORDERKay CF-2025-00083 02/21/2025 BULLINGTON, MICHAEL DAVID Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BULLINGTON, MICHAEL DAVID FAIL TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER (FEL)Kay PB-2025-00017 02/21/2025 CREECH, ROBERT EUGENE Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF CREECH, ROBERT EUGENE PROBATE OF WILLKay CJ-2025-00052 02/21/2025 D.B.A. Plaintiff N&R OF PONCA CITY, LLC et al... Read More.