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PCPD: Arrest Made During July Traffic Stop

Friday, August 15 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On July 1st, a PCPD Officer conducted a traffic stop, near the intersection of 5th and England, after the officer recognized the driver as Cameron Stevens. The Officer knew Stevens had an active felony warrant out of Kay County. When the vehicle came to a stop, the Officer identified Cameron Stevens as the driver... Read More.

Drummond secures major victory in lesser prairie chicken lawsuit

Friday, August 15 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma's agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration's rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species. A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, finding that the... Read More.

OSBI warns Oklahoma parents after 8,000 internet crime tips involving children this year

Friday, August 15 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says it has already received 8,000 cyber tips about internet crimes against children this year, a sharp increase from 2024. OSBI officials are urging parents to monitor their children’s online activity as school starts.Q: How many tips does the OSBI receive?"We get thousands of... Read More.

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.