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Oklahoma’s prison population rises again as new bill aims to reduce numbers

Monday, January 5 by News 9

For the third year in a row, Oklahoma’s prison population rose. The increase is largely due to tougher sentencing laws passed by the state legislature to crack down on violent crime. From 2024 to 2025, the state’s prison population rose 1.7%, bringing the total to more than 23,000 inmates. Michael Olson with Oklahomans for Criminal Justice... Read More.

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges

Monday, January 5 by AP

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro places his hand over his hear while talking to high-ranking officers during a military ceremony on his inauguration day for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance... Read More.

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press changes through oil blockade

Monday, January 5 by AP

Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela Read More.

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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 01/05/2026

Sunday, January 4 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH 01/05 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/09 Lunch Popcorn Smackers Green Beans Dinner Roll Mashed Potatoes Fresh Fruit Chicken & Noodles Chicken Wings Garlic Bread California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Mozzarella Bread Stick Marinara Sauce Corn Broccoli Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Meatloaf Vegetable Scalloped Potatoes Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strip Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Parmesan Vegetable Tossed Salad Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Dessert Menus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted Salads, Sandwiches, 100% Juice, and Milk every day!! ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 01/05 01/06 01/07 01/08 01/09 Lunch Popcorn Smackers Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Green... Read More.

Xzayvier Brown’s 23 points lead OU over Ole Miss, 86-70 in SEC opener

Sunday, January 4 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 23 points while Tae Davis and Nijel Pack each added 15 for Oklahoma in an 86-70 win over Mississippi on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Brown shot 8 of 11 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range for the Sooners (11-3.)... Read More.

OSU falls 102-80 to No. 15 Texas Tech

Sunday, January 4 by The Associated Press

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 39th career double-double, Christian Anderson had 19 points and a career-high 13 assists, and No. 15 Texas Tech beat Oklahoma State 102-80 on Saturday. The Red Raiders (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) never trailed after the game's opening minute. LeJuan Watts finished just... Read More.

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U.S. launches strike in Venezuela, President Maduro captured and flown out of country

Saturday, January 3 by AP

CARACAS, Venezuela - The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/02/2026

Saturday, January 3 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2026-00001 01/02/2026 BACKUS, PRESTON L., JR Plaintiff BACKUS, PRESTON L., JR vs. HULSEY, MARLEANA FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay CJ-2026-00001 01/02/2026 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendant US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION et al vs. HAZEN, TRAVIS HILL et al FORECLOSURE Kay CM-2026-00001 01/02/2026 BRONNER, MICHAEL DAVID Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BRONNER, MICHAEL DAVID POSSESS CDS (MISD) Kay FP-2026-00001 01/02/2026 BURDICK, NIKKI LEE Defendant DANIEL,... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94

Saturday, January 3 by The Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win on Friday night. Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the... Read More.

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Chavez scores 20 points as No. 8 OU women beat Texas A&M 72-50 in teams’ SEC opener

Saturday, January 3 by The Associated Press

By ROBERT CESSNA Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Freshman Aaliyah Chavez scored 20 points to help No. 8 Oklahoma defeat Texas A&M 72-50 in a Southeastern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night. Oklahoma (13-1) leaned on defense to win its 12th straight, which is the second-best streak in program history behind a... Read More.

Police Logs 12/31/2025 to 01/01/2026

Friday, January 2 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.

What to watch for as Oklahoma lawmakers head into 2026 session

Friday, January 2 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma lawmakers are preparing to return to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session, with thousands of bills expected to be filed ahead of the February start. Political analyst Scott Mitchell said only a small fraction of proposals are likely to reach the governor’s desk, noting many measures are filed for messaging during an election... Read More.